sanjaykumar wrote:I am a commando.
Islamic people find this sublime. I don't think Indians have the cultural context to understand it.
He's a little confused, what he keeps meaning to say is "I am going commando", hence the excitement.
sanjaykumar wrote:I am a commando.
Islamic people find this sublime. I don't think Indians have the cultural context to understand it.
CheersKARACHI: The country has so far produced 9.748m bales this season, a decline of 34 per cent compared to 14.785m bales during the same period a year earlier, the Pakistan Cotton Ginners’ Association (PCGA) said in its fortnightly report issued on Friday.
Karachi Cotton Association Chairman Khawaja Tahir Mahmood said the country would suffer a loss of Rs111.755bn ($1.2bn) because of the shortfall.
ISLAMABAD: Nadir Soofi, a gunman shot dead after opening fire at a Texas exhibit of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was a popular schoolboy in Pakistan but struggled to adjust to the United States (its fault of US but we still want to immigrate there)after moving there as a teen, friends said on Tuesday.
Police say disappointment, alienation, and a search for belonging inspired Soofi and his roommate, Elton Simpson, to attack the exhibit and contest to draw Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) cartoons on Sunday.
Such depictions are offensive to Muslims and often spark violence. Event organisers said the event was defending free speech.
The two gunmen were shot dead by a police officer before they could kill anyone.
Friends in Pakistan, who studied with Soofi at the elite International School of Islamabad, were stunned to discover that police had identified him as was one of the attackers.
“When he was in Islamabad, he had a great life. His mom was an American (and hence is america's fault) who taught art at the school, he was in plays, popular with girls,” said one of Soofi's best friends at school.
“His nickname was Goofy” because of his sense of humour, said the man, who declined to be identified to preserve his privacy.
Another classmate said Soofi played the lead in the school's production of the play “Bye Bye Birdie”.
“He was a popular kid, the opposite of a radical extremist,” she said.
Soofi's parents divorced around the time he was in tenth grade, the friend said, and he moved to Utah with his mother.
Over the years, Soofi told his old friends he did not fit in and had many disappointments.
He went to dental school, but said he had to drop out because of financial problems, the male friend said.
He tried and failed at various ventures including a dry cleaning store, he said.
He told friends he had a child with a Bosnian woman but the relationship did not work out.
“He said 'life is really tough here',” the male friend said.
“Alienation, an identity crisis, whatever you want to call it, he was kind of alone.”
“I guess the one thing he could identify with was religion.”
In the past few years, Soofi grew a beard and only posted pictures of himself wearing sunglasses on Facebook, the friend said. Old friends teased him for that but also began to worry, the friend said.
Gradually they lost contact.
“I looked at his pictures, and I didn't recognize him,” the friend said.
“I don't know what happened to him in America.”
The attack was earlier claimed by the extremist militant group Islamic State through a statement made over their Al-Bayan radio. It is the first attack claimed by IS in the United States.
So, this "Paki two tongued- soft power -emissary " (an Oxymoron term!) is still " hanging around" the Capital of India, seeking "allies" and peddling his message of "peace and love"NEW DELHI (Web Desk) – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan met Delhi Chief Minister and Arvind Kejriwal at his residence in the Indian capital.
According to reports in the India media, both the leaders discussed corruption and graft issues in the political realm,while the PTI chief also invited Kejriwal to visit Pakistan.
Not sure, if Immy is inviting him in his official capacity or to spend time with him at his Bani Gala residence to continue the chai-biskoot discussion![]()
“Met Imran Khan and we shared our experiences in politics. Both challenging status quo in respective countries,” the Kejriwal tweeted.
Killing two birds (Afghan gang and US diplomat murder ) with one stoneISLAMABAD (Staff Reporter) – Islamabad police on Sunday arrested an Afghan gang which was involved in the murder of a US diplomat.
As per details, police conducted raid in sector G-9 and arrested an Afghan gang which was involved in the murder of a US diplomat and other heinous crimes.
So, Captain Ilyas (ex fauji?) also suspects RAA hand, based on "recovery of Indian currency"Indian currency, euros and gold have been recovered from the possession of the criminals, claimed SP Captain Illyas.
The gang has committed crimes in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Punjab and Azad Kashmir. Last year, an American diplomat was also murdered by the very gang in G-9.![]()
So, the Paki fauji Afsars are being targeted left and right by so-called miscreants on one pretext or the otherKARACHI (Online) – A Pakistan Army personnel and a robber were killed after they exchanged fire Gulshan Iqbal in Karachi late on Saturday.
According to police, Muhammad Waqas, a sepoy in army, was returning home from a local market in Gulshan Iqbal when two armed motorcyclists waylaid him and took him hostage at gunpoint.
Waqas resisted and opened fire on the robbers, killing one of them on the spot.
Meanwhile, the other robber opened fire on the army man and killed him on the spot.The police have registered a case and started investigation.
neeraj wrote:Pakistan absolves itself of Texas shooting. . . .“ . . . His mom was an American who taught art at the school . . .,”
CRamS wrote:And will ISI be allowed inside the AFB?
Sid wrote:They will be given a guided tour of attack location, not the complete base. They already know about the base more then we can show them, hence its not that they will be surprised any anything new.
Paki "Doctor" back in the news with two "new arrivals"; maybe, aiming for the Guinness Book Of World Records?QUETTA: Jan Muhammad, 43, is now father to 35 children after the recent births of two more children. Jan Muhammad has three wives who have given him 21 daughters and 14 sons.
"My target is 100 children," he tells Dawn.com.
By profession, Jan Muhammad is a doctor and trader. "Thank God, I am able to manage the growing expenditures of my family," he said. "I spend about Rs100,000 a month on family expenditures," he said.
"We, the girls have outnumbered the boys," Shagufta Nasreen, the elder daughter of Jan Muhammad tells Dawn.com, smiling.
She said the population of women in Pakistan was already very high and her family was contributing to the increase in the number of girls.![]()
Jan Muhammad's family lives happily despite its increasing size. He challenges the established perception that "less family members lead to a happy life".
"My aim is to educate my kids as well," he said.
The "Doctor Saheb" appears to be an "modern and educated" individual - but, but no doubt "sculpted" in the " Islamic mold"- the most common species in Pakiland; interesting to know, if he is a fervent supporter of the Women Protection Bill recently passed by the Pakjabi Provincial AssemblyAudiences were first introduced to Jan Muhammad's family on DawnNews.
A video of his family was watched by over 3.3 million people on Facebook, who shared it over 175,000 times and commented on it 4,000 times.
Thank Allah that the Paki "dirty linen", as manifested by the above behaviour, was not washed in (international ) media but was just confined to Pakiland onlyLAHORE (Staff Report) – A Doha-bound flight made an emergency landing at Allama Iqbal international Airport on Tuesday after the plane’s window pane broke amid a quarrel between two passengers and aircrew.
The flight was on its way from Doha to Islamabad when the passengers, Khurram Khalid and Khalid Hussain, started quarreling with crew. Khurram Khalid kicked the plane window pane and broke it.
Both the passengers were reported to be father and son.
According to Airport management, they were handed over to ASF after the plane safely landed at Lahore airport.
Investigation was underway, while it is feared that the passengers were drunk.
Peregrine wrote:Further developments in the Land of the Pure and Home of the Terrorists
Did Aamir Liaquat accidentally defend secular democracy?
The Aam Abduls of Pakiland were "fed the false news that a hospital bed" was being prepared for the Kammundu !!!LONDON: All is set for the arrival of former president General (R) Pervez Musharraf in the British Capital as he was allowed to travel abroad for treatment despite that treason trial against him is pending in the Special Court.
According to local leaders of Musharraf’s All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), the residence of former president at London’s Edgware Road has already been prepared for his stay.
His close aides claim that he will seek medical care in the United Kingdom for a vertebra fusion surgery.
Musharraf owns a luxury apartment at a posh locality of London, famous for its Kebab shops, Arab and Pakistani restaurants and dazzling Victoria Casino.
According to Chauhan, Musharraf bought the serviced apartment in 2010 out of his earnings from leadership lectures that he had been delivering around the world after his self-imposed exile from Pakistan in 2008. “Pervez Musharraf had been charging up to S$250,000 for one lecture as he was one of the highly paid lecturers in the world,” he said.
Chauhan said APML had been alerted for the arrival of his leader and the party was planning a befitting welcome for former president.(a private mushairi is also in the works, with Mushy providing the main entertainment with his ghazal skills and the catering given to the local Shawarma outlets of Edgware Road, London) “All the local leaders of the APML are eager to welcome their leader,” Ali said adding that logistics for Musharraf’s arrival are being worked out.
As the APML workers are eagerly awaiting Pervez Musharraf in the United Kingdom, other British Pakistanis are expressing mixed opinion about his departure from Pakistan. “I think it is a good political decision by the government. The rift between establishment and the civilian set-up is never in the interest of Pakistan,” said businessman Javed Rizwan Hashmi who lives in West London.![]()
Now Mushy can also re- start his bookings,(and free international travel! ) through the NY Talent Agency, and reap in additional moolah to defray up coming legal and medical bills!
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- The most skillfully trained Pilots are from the Pakistan Airforce.
- One of the top 3 ranked National Anthems in the world.
- Fourth most intelligent people in the world.
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Jhujar wrote:Did NSA Doval ensure Pak distances itself from LeT
http://www.newsroompost.com/289900/nsa- ... um=twitterPakistan which created these outfits solely with the intention of waging a war in Kashmir has started to realise that the problem is spreading within. With China investing billions and India offering its hand in friendship, Pakistan has decided to take a re-look at its policy towards such terrorist outfits.For India, the primary worry has been the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammad. The National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval has made it clear to Pakistan that unless there is action against these outfits, talks would never be on track. Doval has made it amply clear to Pakistan that action has to be taken at any cost if peace were to be given a chance.The Pakistan NSA Naseer Jung Janjua has been reciprocative and during one phone call even told Doval, “Khuda Kasam, Jaish ki aise ki taise kar dunga.” Such statements and some amount of action has given India hope.However the other concern for India has been the Lashkar-e-Taiba. This group has its focus only on India and has been problematic.However the message from China to Pakistan has been clear and loud. China is ready to invest billions in Pakistan. However it wants security of its investments and for this, Pakistan has to act against the terror groups and their leaders who roam around freely. Pakistan at any cost does not want to lose out on the investments from China.Moreover if any Chinese is attacked by these terrorist groups then it would be curtains for the investments.Amar Bhushan, former official with the Research and Analysis Wing tells newsroompost.com that the best way to stop terror strikes from Pakistan is to trade with them. When investments are made in Pakistan, then the army tends to protect it. Moreover there are several former army and ISI officials who have business interests in Pakistan. They will go out of their way to ensure that the same is protected. Hence trade is a better option than combat, Bhushan also adds.However India does not expect that Pakistan would immediately go after the likes of Hafiz Saeed or Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi. They would deal with them in a phased manner. The best way to deal with them is block their funding and put them out of contention or make them less important in the scheme of things over a period of time, Indian officials point out.
ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Khurram Dastgir announced on Tuesday a three-year Strategic Trade Policy Framework 2015-18 that set an ambitious target for scaling up country’s exports from the current $24 billion to $35 billion by the end of fiscal year 2018.
“The export target is realistic and achievable; it has been set by taking all trade bodies, stakeholders and foreign missions on board,” the minister remarked. “Our policy focus is on diversification and sophistication of exports.”
In the short term, the government will push for export of basmati rice, horticulture, meat and meat products as well as jewellery to target markets in Iran, China, Europe and Afghanistan.
However, the policy offers nothing specific for the textile industry. The minister justified that by saying that textile was dealt by a separate ministry that offered a special package for exports.
A plan is being adopted to make inroads into the markets of Africa, Commonwealth of Independent States and Latin America. Wow! The Cwapistanis are showing off their great knowledge of Geography. These will be tapped through market research, opening new trade missions, holding exhibitions, exchanging delegations and developing linkages through the Export-Import Bank.
A plan is being adopted to make inroads into the markets of Africa, Commonwealth of Independent States and Latin America. Wow! The Cwapistanis are showing off their great knowledge of Geography. These will be tapped through market research, opening new trade missions, holding exhibitions, exchanging delegations and developing linkages through the Export-Import Bank.
The Delhi, Punjab and Assam police have been alerted about a former Pakistani soldier gaining entry into India through Punjab, with the intention of carrying out terror attacks in hotels and hospitals in the national capital during Holi.
In a communication, the central security agencies said Mohammad Khurshid Alam alias Jahangir, an ex-military personnel of Pakistan Army, who had worked as a recruiter, coordinator and guide of Jehadi elements in Assam, had crossed over to India from Pakistan through the India-Pak border in Pathankot on February 26 along with six hardcore terrorists. {The three already supposed to have been eliminated without anybody knowing that, along with these seven, make up the mythical ten which was the number the Pakistani NSA generously told our NSA three weeks back, I suppose. The numbers tally. I think the foundation is laid for a great anti-terrorism collaboration with Pakistan. Ma'asha Alla'h.}
"The intention of this group is to kill citizens in Delhi in hotels and hospitals on or before Holi," the communication said.
The agencies said Alam had visited a madrasa in Barpeta district in Assam in September 2015.
The ex-Pakistan armyman had stayed in the madrasa for five days and thereafter left for Chirang district, bordering Bhutan.
Alam had used another madrasa in Dhubri district in Assam as his base and used to visit other parts of the state, it said.
In Dhubri, a teacher of the madrasa provided all required logistical support to Alam, the communication added.
MOSCOW: At least 138 Pakistani nationals were detained by security forces at the airport in Russia for over 22 hours before some of them were sent back to Pakistan.
The Pakistanis were mobile phone dealers and had arrived in Moscow to attend an annual convention. Sources said that some of them were kept in a room without food and water for hours. Of the detained persons, 80 belonged to Karachi, 35 are from Lahore and the rest from Islamabad.
(Pakis "special reputation" ?According to Russian officials, the traveling Pakistanis did not have confirmed hotel bookings prior to their arrival. The officials said that confirmed bookings and 100 percent payment is necessary prior to arrival in the country.
A video posted on social media by one of the detainees showed the group of Pakistanis in a small room with barely enough space to fit in.The man recording the video claimed that some Turkish nationals were also detained earlier but they were later let go
Collateral Damage ?ecurity at airports across the world has been beefed up following an attack on an airport and metro station in Brussels...
Victim of the "famous Axact University" HeadQuartered in Karachi?YANGON: Myanmar’s incoming finance minister said on Wednesday he was shocked to discover his PhD was fake after netizens pointed out he had been a victim of an alleged scam run out of Pakistan that ensnared thousands of others.
IMO, Myanmar should lodge a formal protest with the Paki Govt with a copy to Dawood Ebrahim !!!An official CV issued by the NLD shortly after the cabinet announcement stated he held a PhD from a college in the United States called Brooklyn Park University.
But social media users quickly pointed out that Brooklyn Park was one of a number of “fake online organisations” allegedly created by a Pakistani group that ran a “fraudulent degree empire” out of Karachi until its exposure last year.
“I openly admit it that I studied at this fake online university in my older age,” Kyaw Win, who confirmed he would take on the finance portfolio, said.
He explained how, like many others in junta-run Myanmar, he had a thirst for education but little opportunity to study abroad.
“Education has been my dream since I was young. I never stopped studying my whole life. But I could not study abroad because I did not have enough money,” he said.
Kyaw Win said he did not discover the degree was fake until the news spread on Facebook after his cabinet nomination on Tuesday, an experience he described as “really painful”.
Falijee wrote:Incoming Myanmar minister scammed by Axact University !
AFP
Incoming Myanmar minister ‘discovers’ his PhD is fake
YANGON: Myanmar’s incoming finance minister said on Wednesday he was shocked to discover his PhD was fake after netizens pointed out he had been a victim of an alleged scam run out of Pakistan that ensnared thousands of others.
Victim of the "famous Axact University" HeadQuartered in Karachi?![]()
An official CV issued by the NLD shortly after the cabinet announcement stated he held a PhD from a college in the United States called Brooklyn Park University.
IMO, Myanmar should lodge a formal protest with the Paki Govt with a copy to Dawood Ebrahim !!!
But social media users quickly pointed out that Brooklyn Park was one of a number of “fake online organisations” allegedly created by a Pakistani group that ran a “fraudulent degree empire” out of Karachi until its exposure last year.
“I openly admit it that I studied at this fake online university in my older age,” Kyaw Win, who confirmed he would take on the finance portfolio, said. He explained how, like many others in junta-run Myanmar, he had a thirst for education but little opportunity to study abroad.
“Education has been my dream since I was young. I never stopped studying my whole life. But I could not study abroad because I did not have enough money,” he said.
Kyaw Win said he did not discover the degree was fake until the news spread on Facebook after his cabinet nomination on Tuesday, an experience he described as “really painful”.
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