One thing you hear a lot about is how Pakistan makes much better progress under Army Rule/Dictatorship against Democracy. This is evident from the chart below. http://www.tradingeconomics.com/iframe/chart.aspx?url=/pakistan/gdp-growth Source: tradingeconomics.com The last bump is the Musharraf Era (1999-2007), previously it was Ayub Khan’s era (1960s) that was termed as the golden growth period of Pakistan and… [Read more…]
July 25, 2011
These points are a result of my thought process as a citizen of Pakistan, someone who decided to stay in this country and make a life here. I never applied for Canadian/Australian/UK migration or sought a job in the Middle East, despite opportunities and coercion by friends and family. I still believe there is hope… [Read more…]
March 3, 2011
The killing of Salman Taseer, Shahbaz Bhatti and the end of Jinnah’s dream Pakistan is fascist state, not because our government and state organs are Fascists but collectively our people are too. I know I am going to offend almost all the people by my statement, but it is the harsh reality of life today. … [Read more…]
October 8, 2009
Happiness ? We all have our own definitions and are pursuing it. But what really is happiness, is it really all that unique or is there a universality in what makes us happy? Does my XBOX360 make me happy or the fact that me and beloved have a great time playing together. I just bought… [Read more…]
October 6, 2009
Self belief in my opinion is the key to success. It is not the only requirement but definitely a major one. What is self belief? In my opinion it is a state of mind where you arrive after a fair amount of introspection. I hope I am not sounding like those self help gurus trying… [Read more…]
March 20, 2009
The nation is still wondering whether we will have DST this year or not. The case for DST is extremely strong due to the positive economic, social and health reasons. All the idiots and the bigger idiots (Mullahs) who oppose DST, to hell with you all. The biggest advantage of DST is that we end… [Read more…]
March 14, 2009
After a very long absence from my blogging, I am back. I would not dwell on why I was away. Things are getting interesting again in our beloved country. The long march, resignation of Information Minister at a critical juncture, Maulana Fazlur Rehman trying to play match maker. The list is long and undistinguished. I… [Read more…]
January 19, 2009
I haven’t written a post in a very long while. Its just been so busy and hectic. While at the same time the whole country is extremely depressed. But now I am back. I have found a new passion on top of photography, Golf. So you will start seeing some posts on that. My photography… [Read more…]
September 20, 2008
Nawaz Sharif has never condemned a suicide blast in Pakistan, so my question to you Mr. Sharif is “Would you condemn this one or not?” If the answer is not, then it will only confirm our suspicions about yourself as a stooge of the right wing reactionary forces being exported from the Wahabi Kingdom. Our… [Read more…]
September 20, 2008
As the aftermath of Islamabad bomb blast reveals the ugly results and we are overwhelmed by the extent of loss of life, we need to stand united as a Nation and show our resolve that we will not back down. We need to take the fight to the militants and make them feel the pain.… [Read more…]
August 21, 2008
So Mr. baldy is left high and dry by PPP after getting rid of the President. ANP, JUI and MQM are supporting PPP. ANP and PPP are natural allies, both are liberal left wing. On the other hand MQM has made a pragmatic decision since they have to co-exist in Sindh with PPP. JUI is… [Read more…]
August 18, 2008
Its sad to watch a good man succumb to the pressure and bow out of public life. Musharraf, as a president was more dignified then any of the jokers rulers I have seen in 33 years of my life. It wouldn’t be so sad if we had hope that the person filling his shoes would… [Read more…]
July 31, 2008
While I was in South Africa, my Amazon order of 5 awesome photography books arrived. I just couldn’t wait to get back home and check them out (Yeah right!!!). The books are even better then the reviews and will hopefully go a long way in improving my photography. Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic… [Read more…]
July 19, 2008
Our country and specially the economy are going to the dogs. There are enemies at the gate or inside the gate in the form of Talibans and our politicians. There is still no government to speak of in the center. The local government system is being undermined, which I believe is the best thing that… [Read more…]
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