Islamabad sky had a beautiful new moon tonite and the month of Rabbi-ul-awwal has started, this is the third month in the Islamic calender. May this new month bring peace and happiness for Pakistan and for all of us too. When sighting the new moon أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا "I seek refuge in Allah from this (its) evil." Dua when sighting the new moon: اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ "O Allah, let this ... Read More

Marriott Hotel Islamabad is ablaze again. Only five months ago it was burned down to rubble after a huge suicide bomb attack. Marriot Hotel reopened three months ago. Immediate reason of fire is not known yet but smoke could be seen pouring from the upscale Marriott Hotel, close to the country's presidential palace. According to details, the fire engulfed two floors of the building. Rescue workers have shifted nine injured persons to Polyclinic hospital. People of this peaceful city had never ... Read More

ISLAMABAD (AFP) – Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday barred main opposition leader and former premier Nawaz Sharif from holding office and contesting elections, sparking political turmoil in the nuclear-armed nation. The court order also applied to his brother Shahbaz Sharif, leading to the immediate collapse of his government in the central Punjab province, Pakistan's most populous state and the country's political heartland. "All petitions have been dismissed by the Supreme Court," senior lawyer Akram Sheikh told reporters in the capital Islamabad. ... Read More

Tujh se koi gilla nahin hai Qismat main meri silla nahin nahi Bichar ke to na-janey kia haal ho Jo shakhs abhi milla nahi hai Jeeney ki to aarzu hi kab thi Marney ka bhi hosla nahin hai Jo zeest ko mu-tabir bana dey Aesa koi silsila nahin hai Khushboo ka hisaab ho chuka Aur phool abhi khilla nahi hai Sershaari-e-rehbari main dekha Peechy mera qafilla nahin hai Ek thais pe dil ka phoot behna Chooney mein to aabla nahi hai ... Read More

'Green Comet' to streak past Earth on Tuesday Space scientists are keeping a close vigil on Comet Lulin, also known as the 'Green Comet', which will streak past the Earth on Tuesday.  Comet Lulin will pass within 38 million miles - 160 times farther than the moon - of the Earth and is expected to be visible to the naked eye. Discovered only a year ago, the comet gains its green colour from poisonous cyanogen and diatomic carbon gases in its atmosphere. This will ... Read More

"I want to bat another 40-plus overs tomorrow and if I have a chance to come close to the record it's fine, but the main target is to give some bowling to the bowlers," This is what Younis Khan, the newly appointed captain of Pakistani cricket team, had to say after scoring 306 runs/ not out. One day of play is left in this first test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka which means we will not see a winner on the ... Read More

I saw Yasin malik walking with a few men, very casually,in the Jinnah Super Market of Islamabad. Having seen him on tv as a Kashimiri leader I could not imagine him shopping in Pakistan!  After watching the news of his marraige the pieces of the puzzle fell in place. Even politicians are human enough to shop on their weddings. I wish him and the brave girl all the happiness, always. Ameen.  Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik on Sunday tied the knot with Britain-born Pakistani ... Read More

Apne Hathon Ki Lakeeron Mai Basa Le Mujh Ko Mai Hoon Tera, Tu Naseeb Apna Bana Le Mujh Ko Mai Jo Kaanta Hoon To Chal Mujh Se Bacha Ker Daman Mai Hoon gar Phool To Balon Mai Saja Le Mujh Ko Mai Khule Darr K Kisi Ghar Ka Hoon Samaan Pyaare Tu Dabe Paaoun Kabhi Aa K Chura Le Mujh Ko Tark-e-Ulfat Ki Qasam B Koi Hoti Hai Qassam Tu Kabhi Yaad To Kar Bhoolney Waley Mujh Ko Kal Ki Baat Aur Hai Mai Ab Sa Rahoon ya ... Read More

Misconception # 1: It is not civilized to have more than one wife at a time.Reply: The only religious book that says: “? then marry only once” is the Quran, the holy book of the Muslims. This injunction is not found in the Christian Bible, in the Hindu Geeta, or in the Jewish holy book etc. In the Bible there are so many references to various prophets and kings who had numerous wives. Abraham had three wives, while King Solomon had seven hundred wives, etc. ... Read More

Our big cities are crowded but people are lonely. My grand parents lived in a small city of Pakistan and I have very clear memories of their social life. People did not used to get ready and make phone calls before visiting their friends. Infact they lived in a close knit social setup called "mohalla" where their houses were joined on the roofs and everyone knew each other. Their kids play together after school. The ladies can call and ask ... Read More