Wednesday, September 30, 2009

A nail-biting combat Pakistan Vs Australia

Victory Smile: Brett Lee and Nathan Hauritz

Pakistan
Vs Australia


Australia looted a nail-biting combat against Pakistan after a dramatic fightback by Pakistani bowlers, who almost chop Australian line-up and dragged the thrilling contest on the final ball of the match, but Australia ultimately secure the contest by two wickets and ensured their place in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy. As a result, India crashed out of the tournament. Australia will take on England in the first semifinal, while Pakistan will play New Zealand in the second semifinal.

The defending champions, having won the toss and restricted Pakistan to 205-6 off 50 overs, were on the way for an easy victory as they were 140-2 on the board, seven wickets in hand and almost 19 overs left. But as the Pakistani bowlers came alive, wickets tumbled and Australia entered the final over needing five runs to win a match transformed into a thriller after being tedious to watch for so long. Tail-enders Brett Lee and Nathan Hauritz picked off singles against superb bowling from Umar Gul and some inspired fielding to reach 206-8 in the best match so far of the tournament.

Man-of-the-match Michael Hussey top scored with 64 and Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson took two wickets each for the Australians, who face England Friday in the first semi-final. Read More

Highlights

Australia vs Pakistan at Centurion

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11th Match, Group A: Australia v Pakistan at Centurion
Sep 30 (09:30 local, 07:30 GMT)
This is going to be another important clash. If Australia beat Pakistan, they will make it to the semis as being the leaders in the group, while Pakistan will take the second spot. Things will complicate if Pakistan beat Australia and India down West Indies. Then, the margins of the wins will decide which team joins Pakistan in the last four. The greenshirts are assured of a place in the semis but shouldn't be taking the game lightly as winning against Australia will give them a big boost. Pakistan needs to better their bowling effort. Umar Gul was disappointing in the last game and he has much more talent than what he is currently displaying. Pakistan might be tempted at resting him for this game and bringing in Mohammad Asif which will give a new dimension to the bowling. Resting Mohammad Aamer and bringing in Rao Iftikhar also won't be a bad idea. The batting needs to keep up the good work with the openers showing some more maturity in their shot selection. The other thing that Younis Khan and his men would like to change is their recent record against Australia which has been pretty poor.
Australia just need one point from this game to move ahead but they will be going for an all out win and won't be leaving anything to chance. In batting Australia needs some improvement at the top with Shane Watson being out for two consecutive ducks. Ricky Ponting's form looks ominous and he will definitely try and attack the Pakistani bowlers and this is where the spinners will come into play.
Australia also lack in the back up bowlers - an area which Pakistan batsmen can exploit. However Brett Lee and Mitchell Johnson are in good rhythm and will be the ones to look out for. If Pakistan plan well and apply well there is no reason why they can't beat Australia. In this case it's more of a mental barrier which they need to overcome. Australians will be fighting it hard so fans can expect an exciting contest today.

Pakistan: (probable): 1 Shoaib Malik, 2 Kamran Akmal, 3 Younis Khan (capt), 4 Mohammad Yousuf, 5 Fawad Alam, 6 Shahid Afridi, 7 Umar Akmal, 8 Umar Gul, 9 Mohammad Aamer, 10 Saeed Ajmal, 11 Mohammad Asif.

Australia: (probable): 1 Shane Watson, 2 Tim Paine (wk), 3 Ricky Ponting (capt), 4 Michael Hussey, 5 Callum Ferguson, 6 Cameron White, 7 James Hopes, 8 Mitchell Johnson, 9 Brett Lee, 10 Nathan Hauritz, 11 Peter Siddle.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Street Painting 3D Art

Skillfully and humorously plays up illusions in a variety of ways, from interacting with the finished piece to making street art’s evolution part of the work itself. Artworks are as much intended to entertain as it is to dazzle the crowds that gather around.










Unseen Beauty of Pakistan

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Pakistan’s exciting win over India

Pakistan defeating India by54 runs in the sensational day/night match at Super Sports Park in Centurion Shoaib Malik smashed a brilliant century to set up Pakistan's a much needed victory over arch-rivals India.

Well done boys


Saturday, September 26, 2009

Pakistan whole team is dangerous,” Dhoni said.

It’s always a pressure cooker game, played with unmatched intensity. Even a warm-up game generates more interest around the world than actual games. To top it all... for the fans on either side, it won’t matter if their team doesn’t even make it to the semis, as long as it comes out victorious here.

For once, Pakistan & India will not be playing on an island. Pakistan-India matches are usually separate events within the main event, oblivious to the larger picture of the tournament, but this game doesn’t seem to be the usual matter of life and death. For once, this match, though the first big clash of the Champions Trophy in terms of traditional rivals coming face to face, is more about the cricket.

India captain MS Dhoni sees no wisdom behind Pakistan captain Younis Khan playing against them with a broken finger, he deems a serious risk involved in Khan's decision to play ICC Champions Trophy crucial match despite a injury – for which he was supposes to take rest for atleast four weeks.

"I don't think there is any wisdom involved in it. If you have a broken finger, you should act according to the doctor's advice. It is not all that wise to play a competitive match as by doing so you expose yourself to serious injury,“ said Dhoni in a pre-match conference at Supersports park, Centurion. “And any further hit and you could be sidelined for almost three to four months."

Dhoni also play down identifying three for four Pakistani dangerous players – who could damage India. “Its would be a big mistake if we identify three dangerous players [ Who prove dangerous against India], infact Pakistan whole team is dangerous,” Dhoni said.

For Younis its a normal game but geared up to face India and despite having an finger injury he is more passionate to play instead to bunk the crucial game. “We are not fighter there is no revenge sort of wold will be appropriate to use. For me its a normal game as when we put a lot of pressure in you you suddenly collapse and at the moment I am just motivating my boys, that it is a normal game whoever wins India or Pakistan at the end cricket must win,” Younis said.

"We have a balanced side, but it depends on the day how we handle pressure against a side like India. Whoever handles the pressure will win," Pakistan captain Younis Khan told reporters on the eve of the match,” Khan added.

Pakistan (probable) 1 Imran Nazir, 2 Kamran Akmal (wk), 3 Younis Khan (capt.), 4 Shoaib Malik, 5 Mohammad Yousuf, 6 Umar Akmal, 7 Shahid Afridi, 8 Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, 9 Mohammad Aamer, 10 Umar Gul, 11 Saeed Ajmal

India (probable) 1 Gautam Gambhir, 2 Sachin Tendulkar, 3 Rahul Dravid, 4 Suresh Raina, 5 MS Dhoni (capt/wk), 6 Virat Kohli/Dinesh Karthik, 7 Yusuf Pathan, 8 Harbhajan Singh, 9, 10 and 11 three out of Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Ashish Nehra and Amit Mishra.

Its going to be a great One day match full of excitment and thrill. Each team will try its best to get the first points in this pool of death with mighty Australia being the third team. Best of Luck to Pakistan.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Educational Activities Malakand

To encourage Education in the area, Sixty-seven position holder girls and boys of all schools of Malakand protected area have been given cash prizes and certificates.

DCO Malakand Shafeer ullah Khan distributed prizes and certificates among the students at a function organized by Malakand Development Project (MDP) one student from each school, who got first position, was selected for the prizes.

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Thursday, September 24, 2009

Pakistan celebrate victory

Pakistan have had to endure a few anxious moments today before completing the win. Thrilled with the manner in which fast-bowling department performed, equally heartening will be the young Umar Akmal's display. He showed an ability to adapt his game according to the situation, leaving plenty of deliveries during Gavin Tonge's fantastic spell. Winning with nearly 20 overs to spare will also boost their net run-rate.

For West Indies, Nikita Miller's batting effort and Gavin Tonge's superb bowling bodes well, and the manner in which the entire team fought despite the batting failure are pluses.

Post-match presentation

West Indies 133 (34.3 ov)

Pakistan 134/5 (30.3 ov)

Pakistan won by 5 wickets (with 117 balls remaining)

Floyd Reifer says he doesn't regret the decision to bat first. "I would like to congratulate Miller, Tonge bowled well, and our bowling and fielding as a unit was very good.
"Somebody in the top four has to score a hundred, if we are to compete."

Shahid Afridi "I think the guys bowled very well, they showed great maturity ... I just told Umar just play positive, don't bother about the wicket. I love bravehearts, and that's why I like him." He says the opening batting and the fielding are areas where Pakistan need to improve.

Umar Akmal is the Man of the Match." I didn't feel any pressure, I just maintained a positive attitude, as the seniors in the team advised."

Pakistan's Next Match
Sat 26 (D/N)
6th Match, Group A –
Pakistan Vs India
SuperSport Park, Centurion.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Give me a Hug on Eid Day

Nation observes Eid-ul-Fitr with religious zeal, fervour

Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across country on Monday in a befitting manner as the faithful offered Eid prayers in all the four provinces, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan with great religious fervour and festivity, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramazan. Special arrangements were made to offer Eid prayer across throughout the country including Faisal Masjid, Islamabad; Badshahi Masjid, Lahore, Memon Masjid, Karachi and Binori Town and at different places at Quetta and Peshawar.

Special prayers were also offered for the solidarity, prosperity and progress of the country and over all progress of Muslim Ummah.

Special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country, unity of the ‘Ummah’, solution of their problems and liberation of Muslim territories, including occupied Kashmir.

In the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the ‘Eid’ congregations were held at more than 300 places.

In Islamabad, the biggest congregation was held at the grand Faisal Mosque , where the high-ups of the government offered Eid prayers. In Rawalpindi, the biggest Eid congregation was held at the historic Liaquat Bagh.

Following the Eid prayers, Muslims spend their time feasting with family and friends and feeding those who are less fortunate. Sweets and other special dishes have been prepared for serving the guests. People also exchange gifts on the occasion.

Karachiites celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour and enthusiasm in the metropolis. The city wore a festive look with decorated and illuminated shopping centres, buildings and sweet and food outlets.

Millions of people offered Eid prayers at more than 1,000 Eidgahs, mosques, Imambargahs, parks and open places here Monday and prayed the Almighty Allah for the progress and prosperity of their city as well as the country.

Wife of the Governor Begun Shahina Ibad exchanged Eid greetings with the ladies at Governor House.

Other important congregations were held at Eidgah in Nazimabad, Jinnah Ground in Azizabad, Masjid Tooba in Defence, Binnori Town Mosque, Memon Masjid, Masjid Baitul Mukarram.

People also thronged graveyards in various parts of the city to offer fateha to their departed beloved ones after Eid prayers. A heavy rush was witnessed at the entry and exit points of these graveyards this morning.

Foolproof security arrangements were made on Eid Day specially during Eid prayers at mosques, Eidgahs, Imambargahs and open places for the safety of worshipers.

Eid was also observed in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan. Strict security arrangements were made for the faithful. Balochistan had put the security on high alert and made strict security arrangements on Eid-ul-Fitr to shun any untoward incident on the occasion.

According to a senior Balochistan Home Department official, police, Anti-Terrorist Force, Balochistan Constabulary and Frontier Corps personnel were deployed at main Eidgahs, mosques and Imambargahs to ensure security of Eid congregational prayers in the province.

Eid prayers were also held at scattered places in Peshawar as most of the inhabitants had already obsreved Eid on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Eid was celebrated in most parts of Dera Islail Khan, Swat, Buner, Upper Dir, and Hazara division.

The Radio and Television channels had chalked out a series of special programmes on the occasion of Eid while newspapers carried publish special supplements, highlighting the significance of the day.
Strict security measures were adopted outside the ‘Eidgahs’, while police and Rangers kept patrolling the areas across country. No untoward incident happened throughout the Eid day.

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Monday, September 21, 2009

Wishing you a very Happy Eid Mubarak

Assalaamu'alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh
May God's peace and blessings be upon you


Wishing you a very
Happy Eid Mubarak


Eid Mubarak Pictures, Images and Photos

May the Mercy & Blessing's of the Almighty be with you, your family, and friends during this auspicious Eid Blessings Day and continue to be always, and May Allah have accepted all our prayers during this blessed month of Ramadan, insha'Allah

May your ahead continue to be filled with a healthy, wealthy, and prosperity life, and May you have a Joyous and Spirited Eid Mubarak (Blessings) day with all your dear ones, including people of all faiths and humanity, filled with Love, Peace, and Happiness .... Ameen

FOR MY SWEET FRIENDS Pictures, Images and Photos

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Eid Celebrations in Full Swing

Eid ul-Fitr is a joyful celebration of the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory and peace, of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting, but thanks to Allah for the help and strength throughout the previous month to help practice self-control. After 30 days of fasting people feel so happy and blessed to enjoy the Eid celebrations.

Pakistan, the celebration the night before Eid is called Chand Raat, or night of the moon. Women, especially young girls often paint each others' hands with traditional mehndi (henna) and wear colorful bangles. All the markets are enlighten beautifully the happiness of Eid specially for those who fast for ALLAH. Children and young people enjoy this day with more enthusiasm due to the tradition of "eidi" that is given by elders in shape of money or gifts., it is a beautiful tradition that increases love and livelihood among people. Here is some Eid Preparations photographs for your eyes too...

Chore colorful bangles Stall

Mehndi, beautify the woman for a special occasion

Ladies & kids Stalls

Anklets seller attracting customers

Gift and Decoration Items displayed for sale on Eid

Tailors busy in stiching people's eid dresses

Tailor Shop work load

Zakat & Charity Collection Stall

Eid Mubarak In Advance

Eid Pictures, Images and Photos

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

3rd Ashra of Ramazan

Ashra is an Arabic word which means ten. In Islamic terminology, the 1st Ashra refers to the first 10 days of the Holy month of Ramazan. The second Ashra refers to the middle 10 days (11-20), and the third Ashra refers to the last set of 10 days (21-30).

The last ten days of Ramazan need no mentioning, because we all know the hadith of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and Quranic verses regarding Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Power. We must strive in these final days of fasting to ask Allah to pardon us and to save us from the Hell-fire. Lailatul Qadr is to be searched for in the odd nights of the last ten days.


"Allahuma innaka 'afuwwun karimun tuhibbul 'afwa fa afu anni Ya Ghafoor

O Allah! You are the Most Forgiving and Most Gracious! You love to forgive, so forgive my errors and sins, oh Forgiver of sins.

One is strongly encouraged to perform Aitikaaf during the last ten days of Ramazan. Our Great Prophet practiced Aitikaaf from the time he came to Madinah until his death. The Prophet further emphasized, "Oh People! The gate of Paradise remains open during this month so pray to your Lord that they may not be closed for you. The gates of are closed, so pray to your Lord that they never open for you. Shaitaan has been chained, so invoke your Lord not to let him dominate you."

The Prophet used to strive hard in worship during the last ten days of Ramazan in a way that He did not strive at any other times. A believer should follow the example of the Prophet, for He is the best example, and he should strive hard in worshiping Allah. We should not waste the hours of these days and nights. There are no guarantees in life. We dont know whether this time will ever come again in our lives or not, whether we will live to see the Ramadan of next year or not. So we must make the most of the opportunities granted to us by Allah and utilize our time and energy, and focus our efforts towards fulfilling that which needs to be fulfilled.

In the end, let me stress that fasting in the month of Ramazan is not to show that we can stay hungry and thirsty but rather it is a struggle to strengthen our Deen. It is the month to make our bond stronger with our Rabb, to attain Taqwa, the ability to distinguish between right and wrong. These are the final few days of this most blessed and holy month, and this is our final chance to improve our lives and get closer to Allah. Allah does not need our ibaadat, but it indeed us who need Allah, so the needy must strive. The thirsty must seek water, not vice versa.

Dua: Oh Allah, indeed we are sinners and indeed you are the best of all forgivers so we seek forgiveness in these last days of Ramadan, please forgive us. We seek to become better Muslims, so help us become better. We seek refuge from the shaitaan so save us from his domination. Grant us Jannah, and save us from fire. Aameen.






Tuesday, September 15, 2009

International Democracy Day

The world is celebrated the democracy day, underline the importance of democracy, highlight the challenges it faces and project opportunities it offers.

United Nations declared 15th of September as International Day of Democracy on November 8, 2007 and invites all member states, organisations, non-governmental organisations and individuals to commemorate the International Day of Democracy in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public awareness.

The theme of the 2009 International Day of Democracy is “Democracy and political tolerance”. Political tolerance is a central tenet of democracy and is essential to the functioning of parliaments. The IPU is organizing a series of activities around this theme and has encouraged parliaments to mark the 2009 International Day of Democracy through activities devoted to the promotion of political tolerance.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Hazrat Ali, the Lion of God

The martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (AS) is observed countrywide today with religious fervour and zeal. Hazrat Ali was endowed with all the qualities that make a man great. He was not only great, he was regarded as a superman, an ideal man. He was the paragon of virtue. He enjoyed fame for his piety and religious devotions. He was the embodiment of Islamic values. In his love of God and His Messenger, he was second to none. When praying to God, his absorption was so intense that he often lost consciousness. His mind was so sure that he could hold communion with God. He had learned the Holy Quran by heart, and he could quote appropriate verses to suit every occasion. He was most truthful and honest. He was most humble. He was simple in his habits. He avoided display and luxury. He lived the life of an ascetic. Even when he was Caliph he lived in an ordinary house. The door of his house remained open to everyone at all times. He was most generous. He was most liberal in giving charity. He always came to the help of those who were distressed and involved in any difficulty. He looked after widows and orphans as if they were members of his own household. He was a warrior, a general, and a man conspicuous for his bravery and valour. Indeed he was braver than any other man in history. He fought hundreds of duels in his lifetime, and in all such encounters his rivals were worsted. In the various battles, he killed a record number of enemies. He was skillful swordsman and his sword never missed its mark. In the various battles that he fought, he never turned his back. In the battle of Uhud, he received so many wounds that were unable to dress. He bore the pain with great patience. The people around him misunderstood him, yet he did not lose patience. He was most chivalrous, and forgiving. He would forgive even his worst enemies. He was a great scholar. His book Nahj ul-Balagha is a living proof of his scholarship and erudition. There was a sense of humour about him, and sometimes he said things in a lighter vein to bring home the point he had in mind. He was a master of the simile and metaphor, and when bringing home a point he always illustrated it with appropriate metaphors and similes. He was a great philosopher, and there was great depth in his thoughts which were expressed in his writing. He was known for his wisdom. He was indeed wiser than Solomon. Most of his wise sayings have attained the dimensions of proverbs. He was a great orator. His sermons were most impressive. He was a master of rhetoric. He is regarded as the father of Islamic learning. He has left a deep mark on Islamic theology. He was the founder of Arabic grammar. He was a great poet. He was the father of Sufism. He was the father of Islamic jurisprudence. He was in impartial judge and his famous judgments are the most valuable assets of Islamic jurisprudence. He was a skillful administrator. He introduced numerous reforms. He was an eminent political thinker for his political thought had an air of modernity about it. The greatness of Hazrat Ali as a man is multi-dimensional in character, and after the holy Prophet, he was the greatest Muslim whose memory is honoured by Muslims all over the world.

His Appellations

Because of his multidimensional greatness and outstanding qualities, Hadrat Ali is known by many appellations, and each appellation illuminates one particular aspect of his excellence.

Some of these appellations are as follows:

(1) Murtada - he with whom God is pleased
(2) Maula - the master
(3) Haidar-i-Karrar- the brave warrior against whom no one could stand
(4) Asad Allah - the lion of God
(5) Al-Ghalib - the victorious
(6) Sher-i-Yazdan - the bravest man of the age
(7) Mushkil Kusha - wine whom resolves the difficulties of the people
(8) Shah-i-Awlia - the king of saints
(9) Shah-i-Mominin - the king of the pious
(10) Abu Turab - father of the earth
(11) Amir-ul-Momineen - leader of the faithful
(12) Amin-ul-Momineen - the trustee of the faithful
(13) Imam-ul-Muttaqeen - the leader of the God-fearing
(14) Sayyid-ul-Arab - the chief of the Arabs
(15) Al Wasi - the beneficiary under the Prophet's 'testamentary statement'
(16) Al Hadi - the guide
(17) Al Zahid - the chaste
(18) Al Abi - the pious
(19) Al Salah - the reformer

Death On the 19th of Ramadan, while Ali was praying in the mosque of Kufa, a Abd-al-Rahman ibn Muljam, a Kharijite, assassinated him with a stroke of his poison-coated sword. Hazrat Ali, wounded by the poisonous sword, lived for two days before dying in Kufa on the 21st of Ramadan in 661

National Poet of Pakistan, The poet of the East Allama Muhammad Iqbal In his poem "Asrar-i-Khudi," Allama Iqbal paid tribute to Hadrat Ali in the following terms:

"Ali, the son-in-law of the Prophet was a man of many qualities. He gave fresh vigour to Faith. And brought honours to the community of the faithful. He developed self-disciplines and killed avarice. A person who knows and controls himself rules the world."


Saturday, September 12, 2009

9/11 : It has been eight years


"I have been paying tribute to honor those thousands of people who died
in the WTC attack eight years ago.




It has been eight years

But the thought of lives lost is stll there

Grief, pain, and sorrow lingers

The tears are still shedding everywhere

That day was filled with darkness

It all came about in a very unexpected manner

The World Trade Center crumbled to the ground

The dreams of some, sadly were shattered

Others in Washington D.C. and in Shanksville, PA

Suffered a great deal as well

No one will ever forget what happened on that day

It really felt like the day of hell

Some people did not know if they could go on with life

Others did not feel that they would ever get better

This terrorist attack on American soil

Has changed the world forever

Ronell Warren Alman

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Tribute : Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam M. A. Jinnah




The Great Leader
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

GREAT people celebrate birthdays or observe death anniversaries of the Fathers of their nations not merely by pompous display of festivities but by strictly following the precepts and guidelines left by their founding fathers in letter and spirit.

Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah whose word was law for his followers. But he never acted like a dictator. He derived his power from the people to whom he always considered himself accountable. At a time he was offered life presidentship of the All India Muslim League. He refused by saying that he would like to come before the Muslim League Council every year and get himself elected its president on the strength of his performance.

Prof Stanley Wolpret in his book 'Jinnah of Pakistan' says:

'Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.'

Jinnah had a firm faith in the democratic system of Government and throughout his life he continued to adhere scrupulousy to the democratic norms. Muslim League activist had assembled at a Muslim League General Council meeting under his presidentship. He invited participants to express their views. The councillors said “You are our leaders, you order and we-will follow.” The Quaid said what was fun of assembling people from every nook and comer of the country. If he was to order, he would have issued a statement in the press.

It was through the democratic process that he was able to spearhead the Muslim freedom movement. This was one of the biggest mass movement in the history of All India Muslim League. Later as Governor-General of Pakistan he acted strictly in accordance with, universally accepted rules of business. Such was his stature and so commanding was his hold over the Muslim rank and life that an ordinary man would have turned autocratic in attitude and dealings but not so the Quaid. He was a constitutionalist.

When he was Governor-General Pakistan Government placed an order for purchase of an aeroplane for his travelling. The plane construction company suggested that certain additional accessories would enable the Governor-General to work while flying. The Governor staff accepted the proposal. When the file went to the Finance Ministry the Finance Minister observed that prior approval should have been sought from his Ministry. The Government had no funds for the additional accessories. The Quaid agreed with the Finance Minister and cancelled the order.

Quaid would not deviate from the path of constitutional procedure even if it meant a delay in the achievement of his goal. He was in a position to take decision on his own but he never did so and always sought the approval of the Muslim League Working Committee. On the eve of independence British Viceroy sought an instant reply and threatened that otherwise he would not get Pakistan. The Quaid replied that he would answer only after the concurrence of the Muslim League Working Committee. Pakistan was achieved through the democratic process and it can progress only by pursuing the path of democracy.

Principle on which the Quaid laid great emphasis in his practice as well in pronouncements was that of democracy. Quaid-i-Azam in his presidential address at the session of the All India Muslim League in Delhi on April 24, 1943 envisioned the Government of Pakistan in the words:
“ I have no doubt in my mind, that a large body of us visualise Pakistan as the people’s Government. Either you seize it by force or get it by agreement. You will elect your representatives to the constitution making body. You may not know how to use it This would be your fault. But I am sure, democracy is in our blood, It is in our marrow. Only centuries of adverse circumstances have made the circulation of that blood cold. It has got frozen and your arteries are not fimctioning. But thank God, the blood arculating again. Thanks to the Muslim League’s effort. It will be a people’s Government.”

For the Quaid, democracy and Supremacy of people’s will was the paramount political philosophy. It was through democratic process that Quaid-i-Azam guided the Pakistan movement and rallied 90 million Muslims of the sub-continent round the motto of “Unity, Faith and Discipline.” It was the democratic and dynamic leadership of the Quaid, that a large number of Muslims were united under one banner and at his beck and call. At a public meeting on March 21, 1948, the Quaid said:

“The Government can only have for its aim one objective-how to serve people, how to devise ways and means of their welfare, for their betterment What other object can the Government have and remember now, it is in your hands to put the Government in power. But you should not do it by mob methods. You have the power. You must learn the art to use it. Constitutionally it is in your hands to upset our Government and put other Government in power if you are dissatisfied to such an extent.

Quaid-e-Azam was a great exponent of social justice. In this speech at Delhi, about capitalism and vicious designs of landlords who flourished at the expense of the common man, he said:
“Here I should like to give a warning to land lords and capitalists who flourished at our expense by a system which is so wicked, which is so vicious and which makes them selfish,, that it is ‘difficult to reason with them. The exploitation of masses have gone into their blood. They have forgotten the lesson of Islam. Greed and selfishness have overpowered ‘them. A lot of mischief is created. Is going to bit an Islamic State? Is it not a cause of begging a question? Is it not a case of passing vote of censure on yourself? The constitution of the government will be what the people will decide.”

Quaid was all for welfare of the masses. In his address to the Constituent Assembly at Karachi on August 11, 1947 he said:

“Now I want to make this State of Pakistan happy and prosperous and we should wholly and solely concentrate on the well-being of the people and specially of the masses and the poor.”

After the establishment of Pakistan, the Quaid refused to continue as the President of the Muslim League because as, the head of State he could not function as the head of a political party. Combining the two offices in one person, he considered it was violation of the democratic principles.

The Quaid was a great champion of the freedom of the press and advocate of civil liberties. He always played the game of politics according to the established rules of democracy. He was indeed democracy personified.

Quaid could give to his countrymen a constitution on his own which would have been accepted without any hesitation but he left it to the elected representatives of the people of Pakistan to frame their own constitution. It was Quaid-i-Azam’s democratic temperament which did not like to dictate the Constitution he would have liked.

In a broadcast talk to the people of the United States of America in February, 1948, the Quaid said: “The constitution of Pakistan has yet to be Framed by the Pakistan’s constituent Assembly. I do not know what the ultimate shape of the constitution is going to be, but I am sure it win be a democratic constitution embodying the essential principle of Islam, as Islam and its idealism has taught us democracy.” In February, 1948, at the Sibbi Darbar, Quaid-i-Azam reiterated his belief that our salvation lies in following the golden conduct set before us by our great law giver the Holy Prophet of Islam (SAW). Let us lay the foundation of our democracy on the basis of Islamic ideals and principles. The breakup of East Pakistan in 1971 was the result of deviating from the democratic path. The absence of democracy had led to widespread sense of alienation among the very people who had struggled so hard for the creation of Pakistan.

Political instability started right after the early death of the Quaid. May be if he had survived for a few more years, Pakistan would be more politically strong and stable in the democratic form of government.

A befitting tribute has been paid to the Quaid by Mr. Lansrence Zining , Professor of Political science in Western Michigan University (NSA) in his article, “Quaid the indormittable democrat”, he said, “ Jinnah had to overcome the British. He had to overcome Hindu dominated Congress Party. The burden of leadership hung very heavy on that thin and tall frame. He was very successful in his contest with the British. He was most successful in his contest with the Hindus, the only man to defeat Gandhi.” Now that democracy has returned let us pledge not to derail it again.

‘Lord Mountbatten: I tried every trick I could play... to shake Jinnah's resolve….Nothing would…move him from his consuming determination to realise the dream of Pakistan...

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE QUAID

Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on 25th December 1876 at Vazeer Mansion Karachi, was the first of seven children of Jinnahbhai, a prosperous merchant. After being taught at home, Jinnah was sent to the Sindh Madrasasah High School in 1887. Later he attended the Mission High School, where, at the age of 16, he passed the matriculation examination of the University of Bombay. On the advice of an English friend, his father decided to send him to England to acquire business experience. Jinnah, however, had made up his mind to become a barrister. In keeping with the custom of the time, his parents arranged for an early for him before he left for England.

In London he joined Lincoln's Inn, one of the legal societies that prepared students for the bar. In 1895, at the age of 19, he was called to the bar. While in London, Jinnah suffered two severe bereavements-the deaths of his wife and his mother. Nevertheless, he completed his formal studies and also made a study of the British political system, frequently visiting the House of Commons. He was greatly influenced by the liberalism of William E. Gladstone, who had become prime minister for the fourth time in 1892, the year of Jinnah's arrival in London. Jinnah also took a keen interest in the affairs of India and in Indian students. When the Parsi leader Dadabhai Naoroji, a leading Indian nationalist, ran for the English Parliament, Jinnah and other Indian students worked day and night for him. Their efforts were crowned with success, and Naoroji became the first Indian to sit in the House of Commons. When Jinnah returned to Karachi in 1896, he found that his father's business had suffered losses and that he now had to depend on himself. He decided to start his legal practice in Bombay, but it took him years of work to establish himself as a lawyer. Pakistan thus emerged as an independent state in 14th August, 1947. Jinnah became the first head of the new state i.e. Pakistan. He took oath as the first governor general on August 15, 1947. Faced with the serious problems of a young nation, he tackled Pakistan's problems with authority. He was not regarded as merely the governor-general; he was revered as the father of the nation. He worked hard until overpowered by age and disease in Karachi. He died on 11th of September, 1948 at Karachi.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Literary world had lost a distinguished personality

Ashfaq Ahmed, (August 22, 1925September 7, 2004) was a distinguished writer, playwright, broadcaster, intellectual and spiritualist from Pakistan. His prime qualities of heart and hand earned appreciations across the borders. He was regarded by many as the best Urdu Afsana (short-story) writer after Saadat Hasan Manto, Ismat Chughtai and Krishan Chander following the publication of his famous short-story "Gaddarya" [The Shepherd] in 1955.

Ahmed was born on 22 August 1925 in Garh Muktesar village, Ferozepur district, India. He obtained his early education in his native district.

After partition, he got a job in Radio Azad Kashmir, which was established on a truck that used to drive around in various parts of Kashmir. He also got special training diploma in radio broadcasting from New York University.

He started writing stories in his childhood, which were published in Phool magazine. After returning to Pakistan from Europe, he took out his own monthly literary magazine, Dastaango, and joined Radio Pakistan as a script writer. He was made editor of the popular Urdu weekly, Lail-o-Nahar, in place of famous poet Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum by the government.

In 1962, Ashfaq Ahmed started his popular radio program, Talqeen Shah which made him immensely popular among the people in towns and villages.

Of-late, he used to appear in a get together with his fans in television’s program ‘Baittakh’ and ‘Zaviya’ wherein he gave swift but satisfying responses to each and every query, placed before him, explicitly by the youth of each gender, in a mystic style.

Ashfaq Ahmed died on 7 September, 2004 at the age of 79, of pancreatic cancer.

People like Ashfaq Ahmed are national assets and everyone benefited from their writings and experiences. The literary world had lost one of its distinguished personalities.



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