From the monthly archives:

July 2008

Pakistan in Olympics

July 31, 2008

    Pakistani Olympic team today leaves for China for 2008 Olympics. Pakistan first partcipated in the olympics in 1948 , Quaid- e azam waved the team off in high spirits.The team then had participated in a total of 7 games, although the performance wasn’t extra ordinary but Pakistani hockey team had mangaed the 4th [...]

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Blast Outside Pakistani Consulate in Afghanistan

July 31, 2008

Bush personally mentioned the name of Pakistan when blasts took place outside Indian consulate in Afghanistan. Therefore, we Pakistani’s now expect the same from him if he consider Pakistan its true ally in the War on Terror. Its his responsibility to order a probe into this incident. HERAT, Afghanistan, July 31 (AFP) A small bomb [...]

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Dawn E-paper : Reader’s Treat

July 30, 2008

Its refreshing to be able to read dawn’s vitual paper giving both portability and convenience . The virtual paper can be accessed easily throught dawn‘s site and is a virtual image of the actual paper. It gives convenience of flipping through pages and reading the paper which is a perfect replica of the hard copy. [...]

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Want a british passport ? easy way to get it !

July 30, 2008

Now an easy way to get a British passport !! STEAL IT !!.   An urgent inquiry has been launched in London after the 3000 blank passports and visas were stolen from a security van . This is a part of a series  of incidents involving government loss of personal data and documents including child benefits [...]

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Karachi in Dark

July 30, 2008

    If i was to make a list of  ‘You know you are from karachi when ‘ , power failiure would top my list.  After 53 millimeters of rain karachi was back nder the dark . Power failure initially began when pouring started and went on to exceed 12 hours in most areas . [...]

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Lahore to Finally have dustbins !! YIPEEE!

July 29, 2008

Does that mean we will see a cleaner and healtheir lahore soon ? . Not until people finally learn to embrace the ‘throw your litter in the bin rule’ , then again something is better then nothing . So here I am with deep appreciation regarding the placements of dustbins in Lahore’s market place. The [...]

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Obama in for cheap publicity ?

July 29, 2008

It was indeed over thrilling to beat an amreeki by just one phrase ‘ you call us conservative extremist ? is that coming from a country where the nation is yet to witness its first President whose anything other then the stereotypical ‘white man’ ?.  Sad thing America is all up to change it this [...]

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Patriotism ? Too little too late!

July 29, 2008

Patriotism has been made a term better suited in books and historical events. I have always laid emphasis on the condition of the country and the role of the youth.  Perhaps its because am selfish and the only aspect I want to see life in is where I have my fair share. Its extremely thrilling [...]

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Karzai got Loose Motions-ISI Blamed

July 29, 2008

I wont be surprised if i read this story on the whole Indian news channels attributing the source to Afghan Intelligence, whom Indians consider, the most accurate source of information. Afghan Intelligence and Indian Embassy leaves no stone unturned in blaming ISI for their problems and failures. I think if they invested the time they [...]

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RPG 7 – The Terrorist’s Favourite

July 26, 2008

By Hamza Khan The image of this weapon has been seen by everyone these days and specially if you are following the current wars going on in the world. Hamza Khan, my cousin and an expert in the weapons systems was kind enough to write this article for us on the RPG 7. Hamza is [...]

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DAWN NEWS mini documentary competition

July 26, 2008

  Dawn news has been one of Pakistan’s leading newspapers in english . They successfully launched the first Pakistani english news channel, which is equally good. Dawn has not only been a pioneer in news industry but they have continuesly launched projects which requires partcipations from readers. This ensures competition and reflects level of intellectuality [...]

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Italian climbers rescued by Pakistan army

July 25, 2008

Pakistan’s mountain ranges have been the source of attraction for climbers globally . Two italian climbers were rescued by the Pakistan Army after being stranded for 10 days . They were stranded at one of the most deadliest peaks in Pakistan, Nanga Parbat . Simon Kehrer and Walter Nones were the climbers rescued while their [...]

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Dinosaur Skeleton found in Gobi desert

July 25, 2008

Fossil hunters have found a rare skeleton of a young Tarbosaurus dinosaur in the Gobi Desert that could yield important clues on the species. The fossil has been belived to be more than 70 million years old , it is the first time a complete skeleton of a young tarbosauras . The research was ongoing [...]

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Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan finally !

July 25, 2008

An absolutely delighting news for the cricket lovers , finally the champions trophy will be held in Pakistan. There were concerns and reservations shown from Australia, England and New Zealand , regarding player’s safety with respect to the recent law and order situation in Pakistan . The concerns were addressed and the final decision by [...]

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