Crimson Gharara Terrible and most unfortunate.

The dead are mere numbers. Ladies, kids and poor workers. Keep on counting and shamelessly argue on whose war is it !? Can there be any more insensitivity?

The poem is stirring.Thanx for bringing it up.

Ode to my Peoples! A wonderful narration yet again.Fluency and expression at its best.Enjoyed reading :)

The Explosion Give it or we will take it
Our rights, our moments of future

This is precisely the spirit that we need (T)

Thanx for coming up with stimulating work again.

Driving Me Crazy A delightful read brimming with satire.

An ironic reflection of the civic sense that prevails today and the state of disarray we find ourselves in.

Driving me crazy! Yeah that's what it does to me everytime I hit the road. Things are no better in Lahore and Rwp/Isbd are catching up fast too and what to speak of the driving feats displayed on the roads of urban centers like Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Sialkot ? Simply amazing and enviable!

It would be highly unjust not to mention the unearthly skills rampantly exhibited by our rickshaw drivers on a spree. The best tribute and recognition of their mastery and accomplishment that I can think of perhaps came from one of the Friday times writers when he said " aga paa diyo peechlaa apey hee lung jai gaa".

The Flour Deaths Thought provoking!

An Unsustainable Future We are gifted with natural terrain and rivers with suitable slopes and ideal topography for hydropower generation at enormous locations in the North. Its a pity that we are still producing only 34 % of our power by this most economical and environment friendly natural resource.

Our uncalled for reliance on thermal and rental power plants has lead us to a serious cash crunch. It is such an irony that we are dependent on furnace oil ( a source of energy itself ) for inefficient power generation which is neither economical nor environment friendly. The only thing it ensures is to put incredible burden on our import bill.

Alternate energy can only contribute marginally and cannot be developed as a chief source to supplement our energy needs.

The Day I Became Free A great poem.But I sincerely look forward to the day when we really get ourselves free.

Bullet Nice.Curious to read the original stuff now.

Can Status-quo Save Pakistan? What is implied or rather concluded in the opening sentence of the article "Pakistan, after surviving a serious threat of collapse ......" is highly debatable in itself.

A fairly strong analysis but its a pity and most unfortunate that despite possessing strategic location and advantages , highly resourceful topography, land and coastal belt enriched by all sorts of geographical and cultural disparities, today we are forced to debate whether Pakistan is on the verge of a collapse or a failed state ?

While things go from bad to worse on political, economic and social front with all my optimism, I wish we somehow drag ourselves out of the hot waters. But is there a way out in the face of continous deterioration?

Someone show me the light please!

Shumaila Rana’s Theft Episode Zeena
You might've pointed it out a million times but criticism won't get us anywhere. What do you suggest is the way out ? The corrective actions ? Role of an individual or the society in current state of affairs ?

Shumaila Rana’s Theft Episode Zeena
You might've pointed it out a million times but criticism won't get us anywhere. What do you suggest is the way out ? The corrective actions ? Role of an indivual or the society in current state of affairs ?

Shumaila Rana’s Theft Episode Sarah
I could see your point even in your first interact. No denial but there is a thin line; at least in legal perspective. Unfortunately the charges remain to be 'proved' in case of Zardari and other big plunderers. However, in the theft case, with so much of media and public scrutiny, there is hardly anything left to be proved. Just a few thousands _ peanuts_ but then we have to start somewhere, that is, if we have to.

Shumaila Rana’s Theft Episode Disgusting.The irony is despite being caught red handed, she is still trying to defend herself....and the public, like always, helplessly look on.

The Politics Like I mentioned in your ilog;There you hit the nail on the head

Have we forgotten the cause?
Have we forgotten Iqbal and Jinnah?
and welcome back friend :)

Hope Small things make big difference. Despite pain and agony in life, there is always more to live for.

A nice story.

Watching Poverty Grow Budget 2009-10.Another bunch of lies and a perfect case of number juggling and status quo.Moreover, by none other than the lady who was part of the 'economic dream team' of previous government. Pot calling the kattle black.

What is most intriguing about the budget is that we are dependent on 'friends of Pakistan' to have mercy upon us and balance that deficit with their much needed aid. The only performing sector of the GDP i.e agriculture has been magnanimously spared any taxation like always. Local borrowing would keep the interest rate high keeping the industry non productive and non efficient that also continues to suffer owing to energy deficit. There is no plan to arrest inflation that continues to hover in alarmingly high double digits zone.