Friday, June 26, 2009

The King of Pop "MICHAEL JACKSON"

Tribute to the Great Legend, The King of Pop
"MICHAEL JACKSON"


Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist and entertainer. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 11 as a member of The Jackson 5 and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group. Referred to as the "King of Pop" in subsequent years, four of his solo studio albums are among the world's best-selling records: Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995), while his 1982 Thriller is the world's best-selling record of all time.











The Jackson 5 signed a new contract with CBS Records in June 1975, joining the Philadelphia International Records division, later Epic Records. As a result of legal proceedings, the group was renamed The Jacksons. After the name change, the band continued to tour internationally, releasing six more albums between 1976 and 1984. From 1976 to 1984, Michael Jackson was the lead songwriter of the group, writing hits such as "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)", "This Place Hotel" and "Can You Feel It".





1982–1985: Thriller, Motown 25, We Are the World and business career

In 1982, Jackson contributed the song "Someone In the Dark" to the storybook for the film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial; the record won a Grammy for Best Album for Children. That year Jackson issued his second Epic album, Thriller. The album remained in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 for 80 consecutive weeks and 37 of those weeks at the peak position. It was the first album to have seven Billboard Hot 100 top 10 singles, including "Billie Jean", "Beat It" and "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" being on the charts at the same time. The apex of Jackson's career, Thriller sold upwards of 109 million copies, making it the best-selling album of all time


On March 25, 1983, Jackson performed live on the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forevermoonwalk—his performances during the event were seen by 47 million viewers during its initial airing, and drew comparisons to Elvis Presley's and the The Beatles' appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. The New York Times said, "The moonwalk that he made famous is an apt metaphor for his dance style. How does he do it? As a technician, he is a great illusionist, a genuine mime. His ability to keep one leg straight as he glides while the other bends and seems to walk requires perfect timing". television special, both with The Jackson 5 and on his own singing "Billie Jean". Debuting his signature dance move—the



Jackson at the White House South Portico with President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan, 1984


On the morning of June 25, 2009, Jackson reportedly collapsed at a rented home in Holmby Hills in Los Angeles. After he collapsed, Jackson's personal physician, who was with him at the time, attempted to resuscitate him. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a 911 call at 12:21 pm and arrived nine minutes later. Jackson was reportedly not breathing and CPR was quickly performed. Resuscitation efforts continued both en route to the UCLA Medical Center, and after arrival at approximately 1:14 pm (20:14 UTC), for a further hour. He fell into a coma and died shortly after arrival.The cause of death is as yet unknown, but he was noted to be already in cardiac arrest by the paramedics who attended him. Jackson was pronounced dead at about 2:26 pm local time





"YOU ARE THE KING OF POP
AND
YOU WILL BE THE KING OF POP FOREVER"

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Pakistan lifts 2009 ICC World Twenty20 Cup


Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the World Twenty20 title in convincing fashion at Lord's on Sunday.

Sri Lanka were restricted to 138 for six wickets in their 20 overs, with Pakistan cruising to victory with eight balls to spare.

Man of the match Shahid Afridi followed up an excellent spell of bowling with an unbeaten 54 to steer Pakistan home.

He shared an unbroken stand of 76 with Shoaib Malik (24 not out) to spark wild scenes of celebration at the home of cricket.

Pakistan Team gave Pakistanis back home reason to cheer as the cricket-mad nation.

Thank you so Much Pakistan Team


Pakistan team dedicated this winning trophy to

Bob Woolmer (late) former Pakistan Cricket team Coach

Pakistan captain Younus Khan said, Bob Woolmer a great loss to Pakistan, I can never forget Bob, with his sincere and untiring efforts he could have lifted Pakistan cricket to top level



It will be a dream come true when the Winning team lifts the T20 World Cup

Pakistan had shocked the cricketing world by beating a champion-looking South African side and Sri Lanka easily overcame the West Indian challenge to enter the finals.

The Pakistanis will rely on the individual brilliance of Shahid Afridi, who has almost suddenly become their ‘go-to’ man in this tournament, but he will need support from the likes of Kamran Akmal, Younus Khan, Saeed Ajmal and Umar Gul to deliver the goods. Akmal has done well ever since he was promoted to the opening slot, while Younus Khan has been Pakistan’s best scorer. Umar Gul’s bowling at the death will test the best of the Sri Lankan batsmen, while Ajmal’s spin has almost been unplayable and it will be interesting to see how the Sri Lankans go about batting against him.

For Sri Lanka, their main worry will be the lack of form that most batsmen – save T.Dilshan – have exhibited over the time of this tournament. Sanath Jayasuriya has almost forgotten his big hits and has looked like a pale shadow of his own past, while Kumar Sangakkara had begun well in the series but has seen his form go away over the last couple of games. Mahela Jayawardene is a little patchy, while Chamara Silva hasn’t yet shone on this stage.

Where the Lankans will be counting their stars is the magnificent bowling line-up, which has had most of the opposition guessing. In M.Muralitharan, they have a spinner who is miserly as one can get, while Lasith Malinga’s free ability to bowl yorkers has had him taking bucketful of wickets. However, it will be Ajantha Mendis’ four overs which will be watched very carefully, he is not only frugal but also a very wicket-taking option for the Lankans.

To me, there isn’t much to choose from between the two teams, the one that holds its nerves better should win the tournament.

No doubt, Pakistani cricketers are buoyed by the recent wins but they need to produce more passion in order to beat a team which is yet unbeaten in the tournament. Pakistanis would once again be underdogs against Sri Lanka. What they need is to play their hearts out and they can beat the mightiest on their day. The way Pakistan team has made gradual progress in this World Cup it is hoped that Pakistan will get the better of the Sri Lankans on Sunday.

Let us keep our fingers crossed and hope that the green shirts produce one of their best performances today and defeat Sri Lanka as the did against South Africa a day earlier.


It will be a dream come true when the Winning team lifts the T20 World Cup.
GOOD LUCK TEAM PAKISTAN

Saturday, June 20, 2009

**Benazir Bhutto, Daughter of the EAST ** 21-June 1953 to 2007

Benazir Bhutto, the eldest child of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, was born on June 21, 1953, at Karachi. She attended Lady Jennings Nursery School and then Convent of Jesus and Mary in Karachi. After two years of schooling at the Rawalpindi Presentation Convent, she was sent to the Jesus and Mary Convent at Murree. She passed her O-level examination at the age of 15. In April 1969, she got admission in the U. S. at Harvard University's Radcliffe College. In June 1973, Benazir graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Political Science. After graduating from Harvard, Benazir joined Oxford University in the fall of 1973. Just before graduation, Benazir was elected to the Standing Committee of the most prestigious Oxford Union Debating Society.

In 1976, she graduated in P. P. E. (Politics, Philosophy and Economics). In the autumn of 1976, Benazir returned once again to Oxford to do a one-year postgraduate course. In January 1977, she was elected the President of the Oxford Union. Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan in June 1977. She wanted to join the Foreign Service but her father wanted her to contest the Assembly election. As she was not yet of age, Benazir Bhutto assisted her father as an advisor.

In July 1977, General Zia-ul-Haq imposed Martial Law. During the Martial Law, Benazir was allowed to proceed abroad on medical grounds in January 1984, after spending nearly six and a half years in jail. She went into exile in England for two years.

In July 1984, her younger brother Shah Nawaz died under mysterious circumstances in Paris. She came back to Pakistan to attend his burial ceremony. A year later she came back to Pakistan to fight the elections for National and Provincial Assemblies held by General Zia-ul-Haq. When she returned on April 10, 1986, one million people welcomed her at the Lahore airport. She attended mammoth rallies all over Pakistan and kept in close touch with the Movement for Restoration of Democracy. On December 18, 1987, Benazir married Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi. She contested the elections, which were held by Ghulam Ishaq Khan, who had taken over as acting President after the death of General Zia in an air crash on August 17, 1988, at Bhawalpur.

At the age of 35, she was the youngest and the first woman Prime Minister to lead a Muslim nation in modern age. During her first term, she started Peoples Program for economic uplift of the masses. Benazir Bhutto also lifted a ban on student and trade unions. The P. P. P. Government hosted the fourth S. A. A. R. C. Summit held in Islamabad, in December 1988.

On various issues, differences between her Government and the Establishment led to her dismissal by the President Ghulam Ishaq Khan, on August 6, 1990.

Benazir returned to power, by winning the October 1993 elections. The P. P. P. had won the largest share with 86 seats and formed a new Government with the help of alliances, but her own-nominated President, Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari, dismissed her government again in November 1996 on corruption charges.

Her publications include "Daughter of the East" and "Foreign Policy Perspective".



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Friday, June 19, 2009

South Africa, overwhelming favourites were knocked out by Pakistan in a seven-run defeat


Great Job done by the Boys

Unpredictable Pakistan beat the most favorite team of the T -20 World cup 2009 & storm into the final. Shahid Afridi was the main difference in between. He shone with bat and ball (51 Runs 2 Wk Man of the Match).

South Africa, overwhelming favourites after five straight wins in the tournament, were knocked out by Pakistan in a seven-run defeat in Thursday's semi-final & now Pakistan waiting for the next Gain.


Let's Have a look at some memorable moments
WoWwwww.




Thursday, June 18, 2009

Pakistan Vs South Africa (1st Semi-Final) Preview

Proteas not to take Pakistan lightly

After 13 long days, we’re finally here at the business end of the competition. South Africa, favourites to win the title, and Pakistan, who’ve peaked at just the right time to make it to the last four, will take on each other in the first semi-final of the ICC World Twenty20 2009 at Trent Bridge later today.

On the basis of current form, Pakistan are no match to a formidable South African side. However, the tricky format that Twenty20 cricket is, coupled with the fact that Pakistan can lift their game to beat even the best in the business, today’s match promises to make for exciting viewing.

Historically, South Africa have known to choke in the big games. But under the able leadership of Graeme Smith, South Africa will be hoping to extend their 7-match winning streak. The Proteas have been termed the best ‘well rounded’ team of all the teams competing in the tournament; the top order – which will be boosted by the return of Jacques Kallis – has been in awesome form. Every one of the South African batsmen has made a significant score during the competition.

A special mention needs to be made of AB de Villiers, who seems to be making the most of his purple form; the 25-year old is second in the list of leading run scorers in the competition, Herschelle Gibbs, JP Duminy, Albie Morkel, Mark Boucher and Roelof van der Merwe complete a formidable batting order, while the bowling line-up looks equally frightening in the hands of Dale Steyn, Wayne Parnell and Johan Botha.

For Pakistan, after looking unimpressive in the early days in the tournament, seem to be peaking at just the right time. They crushed New Zealand and Ireland in their Super Eight matches to take a lot of confidence going into the semi-final. Man-for-man, Younus Khan’s team too look just as capable – if not more – when compared to the South Africans.

Kamran Akmal and Shahzaib Hasan make for a very dangerous opening pair – even if their rate of failure is significantly higher compared to the regular openers. The middle-order boasts of lots of experience – which can come in handy in such crunch matches, and Shahid Afridi coming good with the bat in the last two games can only be bad news for Pakistan’s opponents.

On the bowling front, the Proteas need to watch out for Umar Gul – the leading wicket-taker in the tournament – who has been very smartly used by the Pakistan captain, while Shahid Afridi has been miserly while picking up eight wickets. Abdur Razzaq, Saeed Ajmal, Mohammad Aamer and Shoaib Malik have been capable support acts with the ball.

Shahid Afridi v AB de Villiers – contest between two smart performers.

AB de Villiers has shown that Twenty20 isn’t all about the big shots, while Afridi has been a wily performer with the ball – often coming in to bowl to curtain the flow of runs. The performance of these two will have a huge bearing in their team’s success.

Shahzaib Hasan and Kamran Akmal v Dale Steyn.

The two Pakistan openers are unorthodox and always ready to take the attack to the opposition. In this case, they will be up and against one of the best new ball bowlers in the business today. Steyn is capable of bowling quick, has a good yorker and a deadly bouncer bowled at good a pace. This contest is one that is going to make for compulsive viewing.

Vital statistics:

Pakistan spinners’ 20 wickets have come at an average of 14.00 and have conceded runs at a rate of 5.96 runs per over, while the seamers (18 wickets) have been slightly more expensive at 19.11 runs a wicket and 7.02 runs per over.

Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolie have donated $1 million,

Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolie
Thank you for your generous support
I hope more people will contribute to help
IDPs of Pakistan.


WASHINGTON, June 18 (APP): Holloywood stars Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolie have donated $1 million, through their Jolie-Pitt Foundation, to the UN Refugee Agency to help displaced Pakistanis from Swat and other northwestern areas, where a military offensive has been launched to oust the Taliban militants. Jolie has worked with the UN refugees agency for eight years and visited Pakistan three times in recent years.

According to People.com, Antonio Guterres, the UN High Commissioner for refugees, thanked the foundation and called the situation in Pakistan “The most challenging humanitarian crisis of the past decade.”

More than 2.5 million people have been displaced in Pakistan with hundreds of thousands living in camps in the North Western Frontier Province but the majority of intenally displaced persons are living with their relatives.

Jolie will celebrate World Refugee Day in Washington on Thursday with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

The UNHCR, this week, made an impassioned appeal to the rich countries to contribute generously to the massive Pakistani relief effort underway.

The U.S. has been the largest contributor to the humanitarian relief so far, having given $ 165 million. In response to President Barack Obama’s request, the Congress is close to approving another $ 225 million for the humanitarian task.

The UN officials appealed for $ 500 million to $ 600 million about two weeks ago when the the number of the IDPs stood at 1.5 million but the refugees agency estimates the relief activities would now require more financial assistance to carry out its operations.

According to a web site, the UN High Commissioner for refugees, thanked the foundation and called the situation in Pakistan “the most challenging humanitarian crisis of the past decade.”

APP

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Gen. Kiyani co-piloted Fighting Falcon — F-16 (BRAVO)

Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Army on Monday expressed complete solidarity and oneness in successfully meeting the challenges confronted the nation with the spirit of hand and glove.

Gen. Ashfaq Pervaiz Kiyani said that the operation “Rah-e-Raast” was chosen as a last option after exercising various peaceful options. He said Pakistan is our motherland and we all are bound to defend it at all costs. He said that Pakistan Air Force and the Pakistan Army are fully united and are taking part in operation Rah-e-Raast shoulder-to-shoulder.

He paid rich tributes to the men and officers of the security forces, who laid their lives for the cause of the country besides those people who had to leave their homes for the just cause. He said the efforts are in hand to fully facilitate the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and they would also be provided relief for their repatriation in the due course.

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman said Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Army are more united and carrying out joint operations to deal with the curse of terrorism. He said the morale of the country’s forces is very high and they are fully determined to check the nefarious designs of those elements who challenged the writ of the state. He said a small group of people had been forcing the majority to follow their footsteps by terrorising them. “Our ground forces will always see the PAF on the forefront along with them,” he said.

Meanwhile, setting a precedence in the country’s defence history, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani himself co-piloted the PAF’s force multiplier — Fighting Falcon — F-16 aircraft.

Gen Kayani, at the age of 58, clad in G-Suit as a PAF fighter pilot embarked upon a mission from an operational air base of the country on Monday. He kept flying in the combat aircraft which usually ferries at over double speed of sound for around one hour and viewed his brave troops engaged on ground in operation Rah-e-Raast in various parts of Malakand, Swat and Bannu.

On his return from the mission, the COAS looked fresh like a professional pilot with soft smile on his face. The Chief of Air Staff, Rao Qamar Suleman, who warmly sent off the COAS on the mission, greeted him on his return from a successful sortie.

“The level of coordination and cooperation between the PAF and the Army was on ascend and will continue to further as the time passes by. This shows our resolve and commitment to the cause of the motherland,” he said.

Gen Kayani, greeted personally the men and officers of the sister force. He also addressed the airmen and officers and presented salute to their courage and valour besides the commitment to defend the country.







Sunday, June 14, 2009

Pakistan Currency from 1947 till Now

In 1947, provisional issues of banknotes were made, consisting of Government of India and Reserve Bank of India notes for 1, 2, 5, 10 and 100 rupees overprinted with the text "Government of Pakistan" in English and Urdu. Regular government issues commenced in 1948 in denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 100 rupees. The government continued to issue 1 rupee notes until the 1980s but other note issuing was taken over by the State Bank in 1953, when 2, 5, 10 and 100 rupees notes were issued. Only a few 2 rupees notes were issued. 50 rupees notes were added in 1957, with 2 rupees notes reintroduced in 1985. In 1986, 500 rupees notes were introduced, followed by 1000 rupees the next year. 2 and 5 rupees notes were replaced by coins in 1998 and 2002. 20 rupee notes were added in 2005, followed by 5000 rupees in 2006.

All banknotes other than the 1 and 2 rupees feature a portrait of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on the obverse along with writing in Urdu. The reverses of the banknotes vary in design and have English text. The only Urdu text found on the reverse is the Urdu translation of the Prophetic Hadith, "Seeking honest livelihood is worship of God."

The banknotes vary in size and colour, with larger denominations being longer than smaller ones. All contain multiple colours. However, each denomination does have one colour which predominates. All banknotes feature a watermark for security purposes. On the larger denomination notes, the watermark is a picture of Jinnah, while on smaller notes, it is a crescent and star. Different types of security threads are also present in each banknote.

1 rupee note from1949


2 rupee note from1949

Governor State Bank Zahid Hussain



1 rupee note from1953
Governor State Bank Abdul Qadir

100 rupee note year 1960

Governor State Bank Aftab Qazi




rupee note from1972

Governor State Bank Ghulam Ishaq Khan



5 rupee note from1972

Governor State Bank Ghulam Ishaq Khan



10 rupee note from1972

Governor State Bank Ghulam Ishaq Khan



50 rupee note from 1972

Governor State Bank Ghulam Ishaq Khan




100 rupee note 1972
Governor State Bank Ghulam Ishaq Khan




1 rupee note from 1974

Governor State Bank Abdul Rauf


1 rupee note from 1974

Governor State Bank Hasib Ullah Baig


5 rupee note from 1976

Governor State Bank Usman Ali



10 rupee note from 1976



50 rupee note from 1976

Governor State Bank: Aftab Qazi



100 rupee note 1976

Governor State Bank Usman Ali


100 rupee note year 1984 - 2006

Governor State bank Madam Shamshad Akhtar



500 note year 1986
Governor State Bank Aftab Qazi

1000 rupee note 1988
Governor State Bank Wasim Aun Jafri

5 rupee note 1997 (special Golden Jubilee of Pakistan celebration Note)

Governor State Bank Muhammad Yaqoob


20 rupee note 2005
Governor State Bank Ishrat Hussain



10 rupee note from 2006
Governor State Bank Madam Shamshad Akhter




100 rupee from 2006


500 rupee note from year 2006


5000 rupee year from 2006



Present Coins of 1, 2 and 5







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