Song: Khayalon Mein
Singer: Shreya Ghoshal
Starcast: Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta, Bipasha Basu
Movie: Raaz 3
Music Director: Jeet Gannguli
Music Label: T-Series
Monday 13 August 2012
Khayalon Mein Bhi (Raaz 3) – Live Streaming
Song: Khayalon Mein
Singer: Shreya Ghoshal
Starcast: Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta, Bipasha Basu
Movie: Raaz 3
Music Director: Jeet Gannguli
Music Label: T-Series
STEP UP REVOLUTIOn - HD Official Trailer
Step up revolution is the dancing movie, in which every year a new theme of dancing is come for the viewers and to give a new way of learning to the children and college & university student about dancing new theme introduced every year, this year it is hit by the name of step up revolution.
As the name of revolution and if you see the official trailer of this movie, you will find what revolution is coming in the dancing, when a girl join the group.. ” we are not for sale” what is it all about do watch it ?
Waseem Akram Will be Part Time Bowling Coach Of Pakistan
Some Good News For Pakistan Cricket.
PCB responded to Wasim Akram’s offer. The legend will coach young bowlers in Pakistan.
Veena Malik Live On Show (Funny call)
World’s Funniest show by private TV channel for this she charged 4 Million of 7 episodes (recorded)
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Lahore: Mian Shahbaz Shareef Gifted Laptops First Look
Lahore:Mian Shahbaz Shareef Gifted Laptops First Look
Picture From Internet.
All Credit goes to Mian Shahbaz Shareef (Official Facebook Page)
Picture From Internet.
All Credit goes to Mian Shahbaz Shareef (Official Facebook Page)
Monday 16 January 2012
Saeed's Teesra will be dangerous for English players
Saeed's Teesra will be dangerous for English players
Pakistani opener Mohammad Hafeez has said that Saeed Ajmal new invention "Teesra" would be very dangerous in the up coming series against England.
Talking to media in Dubai on Sunday, he said that he has been playing the myjestic ball of Saeed Ajmal for last eight month but unable to understand the delivery. The ball would create difficulty for English batsmen, he added.
He also said that condition in UAE was suitable for Pakistani players.
First Test of three-match series between Pakistan and England will start from Tuesday.
Pakistani opener Mohammad Hafeez has said that Saeed Ajmal new invention "Teesra" would be very dangerous in the up coming series against England.
Talking to media in Dubai on Sunday, he said that he has been playing the myjestic ball of Saeed Ajmal for last eight month but unable to understand the delivery. The ball would create difficulty for English batsmen, he added.
He also said that condition in UAE was suitable for Pakistani players.
First Test of three-match series between Pakistan and England will start from Tuesday.
Sunday 15 January 2012
Child prodigy: Aarifa Karim loses race for her life
Child prodigy: Aarifa Karim loses race for her life
LAHORE: Aarifa Karim Randhawa, the worlds youngest Microsoft certified professional lost the battle for her life after suffering from heart failure, her paternal uncle confirmed on Saturday.
On December 22, Aarifa was admitted to Lahore’s CMH hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. On December 29, doctors said there was no hope for her survival, and that her life support could be switched off ‘at any time’.
However, she had then miraculously responded to certain stimuli, as recently as January 13. Aarifa’s father, Amjad Karim Randhawa had said that she had shown the Plantar Reflex when her foot was stimulated. “Her toes curved slightly downward when her foot was tickled,” he said, adding that earlier she had exhibited the Corneal Reflex, whereby her eyes blinked a few times.
Doctors had said that her brain had shown activity over the past four days, making minor improvements.
When Aarifa, 16, was given the title of a Microsoft professional as a young child, she had visited the company’s headquarters in the US. When she met Bill Gates himself, she had two questions: Why weren’t children allowed to work for Microsoft, and why such few women worked for the organisation.
Her love for technology, however, started long before she was recognised internationally. After discovering computers for the first time at the age of five, she pestered her father for a personal computer, and after that there was no looking back.
Aarifa’s father had earlier recalled the year in which his daughter passed the test which enabled her to be declared the youngest professional certified by Microsoft in the world. “When she passed the test at age nine, everyone thought the result was wrong,” he reminisced. She wanted to make software just like Bill Gates, he added. She would say that she wanted to work for children and poor people.
Proudly, he said she came from a ‘low-profile’ family, but she would always say she wanted to study all over the world and then come back to help the people in her village. Her dreams were never for herself alone.
Aarifa’s achievements go far beyond recognition from Microsoft alone. The 16-year-old, was a student of Lahore Grammar School’s Paragon campus, and had represented Pakistan in various international forums. In 2005, the child prodigy received the Fatimah Jinnah Gold Medal from the government as well as the Salaam Pakistan Youth Award. In addition, she had received the president’s award for Pride of Performance, medals from IT professionals around the world, and also became a brand ambassador for PTCL in 2010.
Her talents were versatile. Besides excelling in the field of science and technology, Aarifa also flew a plane at the age of 10.
Saturday 14 January 2012
Veena In Action (Item Song Video)
Veena In Action (Item Song Video)
"Chhanno Song" | Gali Gali Chor Hai
Veena Malik Is well Known Pakistani Celebrity, Who works In Pakistan as well as in India. She is Famous for her drama. Her scandals made her very popular like Muhammad Asif's Girl Friend, Big Boss (Indian Show) and a very famous Photo Shoot for FHM Magazine
Now she is in Item song "Chhanno Song". Comment Please
Now she is in Item song "Chhanno Song". Comment Please
Like the country, army supports PTI: Imran
Like the country, army supports PTI: Imran
WASHINGTON: In his first appearance at a Washington-based think tank after the Lahore and Karachi rallies, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has said that like the country, there is support for his party within the army.
Addressing an audience via videoconference at the Atlantic Council, Imran first appeared on screen eating rice and sipping from a cup, perhaps unaware that the audience could see him.
Speaking on the war on terror, Imran said that it was important to win the hearts and minds of people of the tribal areas. He said that there were a million armed men in Fata, and that everyone carries a gun in the area. He said that the people of Fata have been warriors for thousands of years. Imran said that earlier, Pakistan did not have militant Taliban. “It took two years of military operations from 2004 to 2006 and collateral damage that created the Pakistani Taliban.”
The discussion, which lasted nearly 90 minutes, focused primarily on the war in the region, and the economic situation of Pakistan.
On the subject of US-Pakistan relations, Imran said that the US “should make friends with the people of Pakistan, not with a specific government.” Citing the example of the US’ relationship with India, Imran said that America has a relationship with Indian democracy, not with any political party.
The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center director Shuja Nawaz, quoting a question he had been asked to convey from someone on the Hill, asked why there was no outrage in Pakistan when militants attack and behead members of the Pakistani military. Imran said that there was outrage, but, referring to the war, there is also despondency.
Quoting General Kayani from his briefing at the all parties conference in September last year, Imran said that the army chief had told them that there were five to eight thousand Haqqani Network fighters, however the area had 350,000 residents, and if there was a military operation carried out there, it would lead to collateral damage. Imran said that General Kayani had also told political parties that the army had done its job and it was up to the politicians to work on a political solution.
Imran added that the country had become increasingly polarised, and cited the example of Javed Ghamdi, who he called Pakistan’s most respected Islamic scholar, who had to leave the country as a result of threats.
Questions from the audience to the PTI leader focused mainly on Pakistan’s dismal economic situation. Imran said that his party would soon be holding a conference on Pakistan’s economy and coming out with policy papers.
He said that 61% of Pakistan’s parliamentarians did not pay tax. He added that the prime minister and the president did not pay taxes either, and questioned why then will the people pay their taxes. He said that that the government must lead by example, conduct an austerity campaign and pay their taxes. “The ruling elite must have a simple lifestyle.” Imran said he was working on a 90-day plan to end corruption in Pakistan.
Imran was also critical of the power structure within political parties in the country, and dubbed them a family mafia. Questioning how a 23-year-old could become a co-chairman of a party, Imran cited examples of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Awami National Party of only having leaders from certain families.
On the subject of nuclear armaments, Imran said that it was his personal wish that he would see a world free of nuclear arms. He said that in Pakistan’s case they acted as deterrents, but suggested safeguards be implemented on the India-Pakistan border. Imran said that he did not believe that nuclear weapons will fall into “wrong hands”. He added that he would like to see the subcontinent as a nuclear-free zone in the long term.
On relations between neighbours, he said that the people of both countries did not want animosity. However, Imran said the Kashmir issue should not be put on the backburner, lest another Mumbai-like incident takes place.
When asked about the civilian-military divide, Imran cited the example of Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Teyyip Erdogan. He said that when the Turkish PM faced opposition from the army, he went to the public and received a bigger mandate, and had the moral authority to take them on. He added that in Pakistan, the Inter-Services Intelligence has reports of corruption of all the politicians, which is why they lose their moral authority. Imran said that if he faced impediments from the army, he will go back to the people.
Published in the Express Tribune
WASHINGTON: In his first appearance at a Washington-based think tank after the Lahore and Karachi rallies, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has said that like the country, there is support for his party within the army.
Addressing an audience via videoconference at the Atlantic Council, Imran first appeared on screen eating rice and sipping from a cup, perhaps unaware that the audience could see him.
Speaking on the war on terror, Imran said that it was important to win the hearts and minds of people of the tribal areas. He said that there were a million armed men in Fata, and that everyone carries a gun in the area. He said that the people of Fata have been warriors for thousands of years. Imran said that earlier, Pakistan did not have militant Taliban. “It took two years of military operations from 2004 to 2006 and collateral damage that created the Pakistani Taliban.”
The discussion, which lasted nearly 90 minutes, focused primarily on the war in the region, and the economic situation of Pakistan.
On the subject of US-Pakistan relations, Imran said that the US “should make friends with the people of Pakistan, not with a specific government.” Citing the example of the US’ relationship with India, Imran said that America has a relationship with Indian democracy, not with any political party.
The Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center director Shuja Nawaz, quoting a question he had been asked to convey from someone on the Hill, asked why there was no outrage in Pakistan when militants attack and behead members of the Pakistani military. Imran said that there was outrage, but, referring to the war, there is also despondency.
Quoting General Kayani from his briefing at the all parties conference in September last year, Imran said that the army chief had told them that there were five to eight thousand Haqqani Network fighters, however the area had 350,000 residents, and if there was a military operation carried out there, it would lead to collateral damage. Imran said that General Kayani had also told political parties that the army had done its job and it was up to the politicians to work on a political solution.
Imran added that the country had become increasingly polarised, and cited the example of Javed Ghamdi, who he called Pakistan’s most respected Islamic scholar, who had to leave the country as a result of threats.
Questions from the audience to the PTI leader focused mainly on Pakistan’s dismal economic situation. Imran said that his party would soon be holding a conference on Pakistan’s economy and coming out with policy papers.
He said that 61% of Pakistan’s parliamentarians did not pay tax. He added that the prime minister and the president did not pay taxes either, and questioned why then will the people pay their taxes. He said that that the government must lead by example, conduct an austerity campaign and pay their taxes. “The ruling elite must have a simple lifestyle.” Imran said he was working on a 90-day plan to end corruption in Pakistan.
Imran was also critical of the power structure within political parties in the country, and dubbed them a family mafia. Questioning how a 23-year-old could become a co-chairman of a party, Imran cited examples of the Pakistan Peoples Party, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and Awami National Party of only having leaders from certain families.
On the subject of nuclear armaments, Imran said that it was his personal wish that he would see a world free of nuclear arms. He said that in Pakistan’s case they acted as deterrents, but suggested safeguards be implemented on the India-Pakistan border. Imran said that he did not believe that nuclear weapons will fall into “wrong hands”. He added that he would like to see the subcontinent as a nuclear-free zone in the long term.
On relations between neighbours, he said that the people of both countries did not want animosity. However, Imran said the Kashmir issue should not be put on the backburner, lest another Mumbai-like incident takes place.
When asked about the civilian-military divide, Imran cited the example of Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Teyyip Erdogan. He said that when the Turkish PM faced opposition from the army, he went to the public and received a bigger mandate, and had the moral authority to take them on. He added that in Pakistan, the Inter-Services Intelligence has reports of corruption of all the politicians, which is why they lose their moral authority. Imran said that if he faced impediments from the army, he will go back to the people.
Published in the Express Tribune
‘I can’t stand Salman Ahmad’: Ali Azmat
‘I can’t stand Salman Ahmad’: Ali Azmat
Ali Azmat, now 41-years-old, remains one of the most outspoken figures in Pakistan’s pop culture, with his latest outburst stinging ex-bandmate Salman Ahmad.
Adding fuel to the controversy between him and his former Junoon members, the rocker, who spoke to The Express Tribune following a concert at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums), says “I have never had any resentment towards Junoon but its Salman Ahmad that I have a problem with.”
“I resent Salman Ahmad; I can’t stand the man and can’t take his dramas. It’s a choice of personal liking,” he adds. “Salman has tried to contact me but I don’t see the point, I won’t be able to tolerate a lot of things. When you’re younger, you overlook a lot of things and you don’t know much, but I’m 41 now and at this stage in time I cannot play music like that.”
Meanwhile, regarding the recent 20th anniversary album — initiated by Ahmad and Brian O’ Connell — Azmat makes no effort to hide his amusement behind the idea; “Having a 20th anniversary album for Junoon is like having a 20th wedding anniversary for parents who are divorced”.
Further elaborating on his conflict with Ahmad and the changing nature of Junoon before the final break-up of the band, Azmat says, “Junoon had become so commercial that I didn’t fit into that set-up. I’ve always avoided the spotlight. I heard Salman say that ‘Ali Azmat could have done much better had he followed in the footsteps of Ali Zafar, Atif Aslam or Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’. But that’s not what I wanted to do. If I wanted fame, I would have stayed with Junoon.”
Although Azmat has been in the spotlight due to growing conflict between him and Ahmad, the ex-Junooni has more to offer than just gossip, he has been making waves through his recently released song “Yaqeen” for children’s programme “Sim Sim Hamara” and a single, “Chalta Main Jaon”, for the clothing brand CrossRoads. Additionally, he has also ventured into the big screen through his introduction as the lead character in Bilal Lashari’s film Waar.
Upcoming projects
Azmat, who has released two solo albums, Social Circus and Klashinfolk, claims he will now focus on releasing singles instead of producing entire albums. “People these days are more interested in what’s happening in the country, the news etc. Hence, as a musician, it’s better to do singles and make sure you use the right marketing techniques,” says Azmat.
When it comes to acting, Azmat has previously dabbled with dramas but stayed away from films as nothing interesting and meaningful came up. However, in the recent film, Waar, the singer will play the role of a patriotic politician, a role that requires Azmat to be ‘serious’ and possess a certain level of skill.
Apart from music and acting, Azmat says he is interested in hosting his own television show. “I am more interested in doing an independent video blog where we can post whatever we want to — even the stuff that other channels would not allow us to say,” adds Azmat, who is in the process of gathering a group of journalists to make it work.
Say no to politics
However, the one thing that Azmat will not be doing is joining politics despite interest from a couple of parties. Strictly against the system that politics upholds, the rock icon says, “I am not a political person and neither am I going to be standing in elections as I really don’t see myself in this system. Being in an office is kind of against the grain for me; a politician is accountable for everything, he has to act a certain way and I’m more independent-minded so I’m not suited for this role.”
Published in The Express Tribune, January 14th, 2012.
Adding fuel to the controversy between him and his former Junoon members, the rocker, who spoke to The Express Tribune following a concert at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums), says “I have never had any resentment towards Junoon but its Salman Ahmad that I have a problem with.”
“I resent Salman Ahmad; I can’t stand the man and can’t take his dramas. It’s a choice of personal liking,” he adds. “Salman has tried to contact me but I don’t see the point, I won’t be able to tolerate a lot of things. When you’re younger, you overlook a lot of things and you don’t know much, but I’m 41 now and at this stage in time I cannot play music like that.”
Meanwhile, regarding the recent 20th anniversary album — initiated by Ahmad and Brian O’ Connell — Azmat makes no effort to hide his amusement behind the idea; “Having a 20th anniversary album for Junoon is like having a 20th wedding anniversary for parents who are divorced”.
Further elaborating on his conflict with Ahmad and the changing nature of Junoon before the final break-up of the band, Azmat says, “Junoon had become so commercial that I didn’t fit into that set-up. I’ve always avoided the spotlight. I heard Salman say that ‘Ali Azmat could have done much better had he followed in the footsteps of Ali Zafar, Atif Aslam or Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’. But that’s not what I wanted to do. If I wanted fame, I would have stayed with Junoon.”
Although Azmat has been in the spotlight due to growing conflict between him and Ahmad, the ex-Junooni has more to offer than just gossip, he has been making waves through his recently released song “Yaqeen” for children’s programme “Sim Sim Hamara” and a single, “Chalta Main Jaon”, for the clothing brand CrossRoads. Additionally, he has also ventured into the big screen through his introduction as the lead character in Bilal Lashari’s film Waar.
Upcoming projects
Azmat, who has released two solo albums, Social Circus and Klashinfolk, claims he will now focus on releasing singles instead of producing entire albums. “People these days are more interested in what’s happening in the country, the news etc. Hence, as a musician, it’s better to do singles and make sure you use the right marketing techniques,” says Azmat.
When it comes to acting, Azmat has previously dabbled with dramas but stayed away from films as nothing interesting and meaningful came up. However, in the recent film, Waar, the singer will play the role of a patriotic politician, a role that requires Azmat to be ‘serious’ and possess a certain level of skill.
Apart from music and acting, Azmat says he is interested in hosting his own television show. “I am more interested in doing an independent video blog where we can post whatever we want to — even the stuff that other channels would not allow us to say,” adds Azmat, who is in the process of gathering a group of journalists to make it work.
Say no to politics
However, the one thing that Azmat will not be doing is joining politics despite interest from a couple of parties. Strictly against the system that politics upholds, the rock icon says, “I am not a political person and neither am I going to be standing in elections as I really don’t see myself in this system. Being in an office is kind of against the grain for me; a politician is accountable for everything, he has to act a certain way and I’m more independent-minded so I’m not suited for this role.”
Published in The Express Tribune, January 14th, 2012.
Agneepath: Second time around
Agneepath: Second time around
KARACHI: From the timeless tear-jerker Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to the gangster film Vaastav — it seems Bollywood is a potpourri of drama. However, this time around it’s not just the classic originals that are getting the limelight, in fact, the slicker remakes that are underway are gaining attention. One of the most anticipated remakes is Agneepath, which is set for an international release on January 26 release.
From the disappointing Umrao Jaan to the notorious Aag, the Bollywood experience with remakes has left audiences disheartened. Nevertheless, critics and audiences are hoping for a complete turnaround with Agneepath.
A 1990s Bollywood super hit film, Agneepath unleashed the angry young man in Amitabh Bachchan in the form of Vijay Dinanath Chauhan — one of the most memorable characters of Bollywood. The character of Chauhan was essentially inspired by, if not taken completely from, Tony Montana, the drug lord from the 1983 classic Scarface, played by the legendary Al Pacino. Famous Al Pacino one-liners like, “I am Tony, Tony Montana” were taken up as “Vijay, Dinanath, Chauhan” and everything from the look of the characters to their postures and way of delivering lines were similar. Nonetheless, at the time, Agneepath managed to give Bollywood something new.
Coming to the remake of Agneepath, the casting looks promising judging from the trailer release. The buffed up Hrithik Roshan plays Chauhan and a bald Sanjay Dutt plays the villain Kancha Cheena who was originally played by Danny Denzongpa. Although Bollywood has been relying on heroes instead of actors these days, the casting of Roshan in Bachchan’s legendary role has raised some eyebrows.
However, Roshan seems unaffected by all this criticism. “I think it’s absurd that anyone would think I was trying to ape the Vijay Dinanath Chauhan of the original,” he retorts. “The only way I can do justice to a movie is to make it mine, and (make) the character me. I’ve played Vijay straight and simple, without any swagger or style. He is someone who would merge in a crowd if the camera hadn’t picked him out to tell his story.”
Still, there is a chance that Dutt would steal the show from Roshan. It is a well-known fact that when the charismatic Dutt embraces an evil character, everything else fades in comparison. Right now, it seems difficult that the masala-fed Indian audiences would love the bad guy in the presence of a good one. Still, it would be interesting to see Dutt embody the kind of emotional depth portrayed by the late Heath Ledger in his iconic bad guy role of Joker in the Batman installment The Dark Knight.
When it comes to the leading lady, Priyanka Chopra fills in for Madhavi who played the character of Mary — Chauhan’s nurse and love interest in the original film. From the looks of it, Chopra may make an essentially dark film look pretty. Another interesting development is that one of the most important characters Krishnan Iyer played by Mithun Chakraborty has been removed from the film.
On the topic of Bollywood remakes, one has to be really careful with a project like Agneepath, especially since a remake of fan-favourite Sholay (another Hollywood inspired project) was a critical and commercial fail. The good thing for the Agneepath remake is that it has Yash Johar’s Dharma productions and the acclaimed Karan Johar backing the production. However, it must be remembered that Kaal, the last action film produced by Johar was a disappointment and left many eyebrows raised and critics confused.
Let’s hope that director Karan Malhotra gives Johar something to be happy about and audiences something to celebrate.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 14th, 2012.
KARACHI: From the timeless tear-jerker Kuch Kuch Hota Hai to the gangster film Vaastav — it seems Bollywood is a potpourri of drama. However, this time around it’s not just the classic originals that are getting the limelight, in fact, the slicker remakes that are underway are gaining attention. One of the most anticipated remakes is Agneepath, which is set for an international release on January 26 release.
From the disappointing Umrao Jaan to the notorious Aag, the Bollywood experience with remakes has left audiences disheartened. Nevertheless, critics and audiences are hoping for a complete turnaround with Agneepath.
Coming to the remake of Agneepath, the casting looks promising judging from the trailer release. The buffed up Hrithik Roshan plays Chauhan and a bald Sanjay Dutt plays the villain Kancha Cheena who was originally played by Danny Denzongpa. Although Bollywood has been relying on heroes instead of actors these days, the casting of Roshan in Bachchan’s legendary role has raised some eyebrows.
However, Roshan seems unaffected by all this criticism. “I think it’s absurd that anyone would think I was trying to ape the Vijay Dinanath Chauhan of the original,” he retorts. “The only way I can do justice to a movie is to make it mine, and (make) the character me. I’ve played Vijay straight and simple, without any swagger or style. He is someone who would merge in a crowd if the camera hadn’t picked him out to tell his story.”
Still, there is a chance that Dutt would steal the show from Roshan. It is a well-known fact that when the charismatic Dutt embraces an evil character, everything else fades in comparison. Right now, it seems difficult that the masala-fed Indian audiences would love the bad guy in the presence of a good one. Still, it would be interesting to see Dutt embody the kind of emotional depth portrayed by the late Heath Ledger in his iconic bad guy role of Joker in the Batman installment The Dark Knight.
When it comes to the leading lady, Priyanka Chopra fills in for Madhavi who played the character of Mary — Chauhan’s nurse and love interest in the original film. From the looks of it, Chopra may make an essentially dark film look pretty. Another interesting development is that one of the most important characters Krishnan Iyer played by Mithun Chakraborty has been removed from the film.
On the topic of Bollywood remakes, one has to be really careful with a project like Agneepath, especially since a remake of fan-favourite Sholay (another Hollywood inspired project) was a critical and commercial fail. The good thing for the Agneepath remake is that it has Yash Johar’s Dharma productions and the acclaimed Karan Johar backing the production. However, it must be remembered that Kaal, the last action film produced by Johar was a disappointment and left many eyebrows raised and critics confused.
Let’s hope that director Karan Malhotra gives Johar something to be happy about and audiences something to celebrate.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 14th, 2012.
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Peer Pagara (politician) Passes Away
Peer Pagara (politician) Passes Away
KARACHI:
Veteran politician and spiritual leader of the Hur Jamaat, Pir Pagara died in London on Tuesday.
The 83-year-old suffered from a lung problem, but initial reports suggest he passed away due to a heart attack. His body will be flown to Karachi today (Wednesday) evening before being taken to his home town Pir Jo Goth in Khairpur Mirs.
Famous for his predictions, the chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F), at his last press conference, had said he would take a week’s leave ‘to go to nurse land.’
Pagara was admitted to the Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi on November 24, where his lungs were operated upon. Shortly afterwards, due to deteriorating condition, he was put on a ventilator. He was subsequently flown to London on an air ambulance, accompanied by family and party leaders, and admitted to Wellington Hospital.
Childhood and early education
The seventh Pir Pagaro (chieftain) of his jamaat, the deceased was born Shah Mardan Shah II, alias Pir Sikandar Shah, on November 22, 1928 in Pir Jo Goth.
His father, Syed Sabighatullah Shah Rashdi, was hanged on March 20, 1943, in Hyderabad Central Jail by the colonial government for his struggle against British rule. His burial site remains unknown. Pagara and his brother, Nadir Shah, were taken into custody by the British government after their father’s death.
Before being sent to London, Pagara was under the custody of a police official Qazi Sadurdin in Aligarh, India, between 1943 and 1946. He was taught the Holy Quran during that time.
He received his early education at Davis Elementary School in London, where children of rebellious leaders were usually schooled, and was taught French, Latin and English.
Returns to Pakistan
Pagara met with the first prime minister of Pakistan Liaquat Ali Khan after independence, who played a key role in bringing him back to Pakistan in 1951. His confiscated property and ‘gaddi’ (spiritual seat) were subsequently restored, and he became the spiritual leader of the Hur Jamaat in 1952.
His first marriage was to the daughter of Miran Muhammad Shah, a landlord and spiritual leader from Rahim Yar Khan, who is the uncle of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani.
He had three sons from that marriage – Sabghatullah Shah Rashdi (Raja Saen), Sadruddin Rashdi (Younus Saen), and Ali Gohar Shah. One of Pagara’s daughters is married to PPP leader Agha Siraj Durrani, while his granddaughter is married to one of Prime Minister Gilani’s sons. Pagara married a second time, a few years ago, into his relatives in Pir Jo Goth. He has three children from the second marriage.
Political career
Kingri House, Pagara’s residence in Karachi, served as a focal point for politicians from across the spectrum who came to meet him and seek political guidance. Pagara started his political career from Ayub Khan’s Conventional Muslim League before switching to Sheikh Mujeeb’s Awami League.
Later, he joined the Muslim League before launching his own party, the PML-Functional.
Pagara had a political dispute with Bhutto, when the later came to power, which resulted in the death of seven of his devotees in Sindh.
The veteran politician supported all military rules in the country. He welcomed Ziaul Haq into power, after Bhutto was hanged, and recommended Muhammad Khan Junejo for the post of prime minister.
The self-dubbed ‘modern Pagara’ was fond of smoking cigars, the reason cited by his close aides for his lung problems.
Condolence messages flew in from across the country as a large number of political leaders, friends and devotees gathered at his Karachi and Pir Jo Goth residence following the news of his demise.
Chief Khalifa of the Hur Jamaat Qadir Bux Mangrio, while talking to The Express Tribune, said “No one can fill the gap left behind by Pir Saen.”
Published in The Express Tribune, January 11th, 2012.
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Rapstar Zainster performing Live (Video)
Rapstar Zainster performing Live at international school of choueifat
Mohammed Zain Ul Abaidin (born October 24, 1993), better known by his stage name Zainster, is a Pakistani rapper. Zainster is best known as a live performer. His music career began in 2011 after his debut track released MALANG. People started Loving his voice in PAKISTAN, UK, USA, INDIA and Around Europe as well. He is known as a Youngest Punjabi/English Rapper of Pakistan. Now soon his new track Kurri Shikari and collaborations with various artists will be released internationally...
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I WILL NOT STRIP FOR HOLLYWOOD: VEENA MALIK
I WILL NOT STRIP FOR HOLLYWOOD: VEENA MALIK
Pakistani actress and model Veena Malik, who is currently in Dubai with her London PR team sealing deals for 2012, has confirmed that she will not strip for Hollywood.
“I would never strip for any industry. These are absolutely silly comments coming from the press and media that upset me and my fans. I am an actress and everyone in this industry does what the role requires. I will act according to my role but this doesn’t mean I will forget my values’,” said Veena Malik.
Veena says she is looking forward to the release of her debut item song ‘Channo’ in Nitin Manmohan’s – Gali Gali Chor Hai which hits TV promos in the next few days. She also hopes to make her mark in Bollywood in the year 2012.
“I have three films coming out this year, plus Swayamvar and other projects.”
Veena says she had offers from many international publications requiring a bold shoot, but she turned them down.
“I have my principles and I do what suits my personality and style.’’
According to sources, Veena has made amends with her father and will visit Pakistan to meet him and the rest of the family .
“Every father has the right to tell their child off if they think they are wrong and my father is no different. But now he has cooled down and we are totally fine. I will be seeing them all in a few weeks, and I am very excited about it,” Veena was quoted as saying.
Pakistani actress and model Veena Malik, who is currently in Dubai with her London PR team sealing deals for 2012, has confirmed that she will not strip for Hollywood.
“I would never strip for any industry. These are absolutely silly comments coming from the press and media that upset me and my fans. I am an actress and everyone in this industry does what the role requires. I will act according to my role but this doesn’t mean I will forget my values’,” said Veena Malik.
Veena says she is looking forward to the release of her debut item song ‘Channo’ in Nitin Manmohan’s – Gali Gali Chor Hai which hits TV promos in the next few days. She also hopes to make her mark in Bollywood in the year 2012.
“I have three films coming out this year, plus Swayamvar and other projects.”
Veena says she had offers from many international publications requiring a bold shoot, but she turned them down.
“I have my principles and I do what suits my personality and style.’’
According to sources, Veena has made amends with her father and will visit Pakistan to meet him and the rest of the family .
“Every father has the right to tell their child off if they think they are wrong and my father is no different. But now he has cooled down and we are totally fine. I will be seeing them all in a few weeks, and I am very excited about it,” Veena was quoted as saying.
Monday 9 January 2012
Bill Gates contacts Arfa's father for treatment
Bill Gates contacts Arfa's father for treatment
LAHORE: Chairman of Microsoft, billionaire Bill Gates has made contact with the parents of the world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim for her treatment, Geo News reported.
According Arfa's father, Amjab Karim Randhawa, Bill Gates telephoned him and expressed his wish about Arfa's treatment in the US.
Gates has also directed his doctors to adopt every kind of measure for the treatment of the young genius Microsoft professional.
Gates' doctors contacted Arfa's Pakistani doctors and received details about the illness through the internet.
Meanwhile, Pakistani doctors are of the view that Arfa is on ventilator, therefore, it will be hard to shift her to any other hospital.
LAHORE: Chairman of Microsoft, billionaire Bill Gates has made contact with the parents of the world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Arfa Karim for her treatment, Geo News reported.
According Arfa's father, Amjab Karim Randhawa, Bill Gates telephoned him and expressed his wish about Arfa's treatment in the US.
Gates has also directed his doctors to adopt every kind of measure for the treatment of the young genius Microsoft professional.
Gates' doctors contacted Arfa's Pakistani doctors and received details about the illness through the internet.
Meanwhile, Pakistani doctors are of the view that Arfa is on ventilator, therefore, it will be hard to shift her to any other hospital.
