Siraj Bibi

I read about 119 year old Siraj Bibi( in Dawn) and thought we have our lives so complicated. She loves to work and tries to keep others happy. These two simple rules of life have kept her happy for all these years. And we strive for our own comfort and happiness. Can we get back to those simple times again. We can only dream of being 119 years old (Mashallah) and that too with an active life style. I wish and pray for Siraj Bibi’s life and health.

SIALKOT: Hard work and iron will are the secrets of the ‘successful life’ of Siraj Bibi, a 119-year-old resident of border-area Kingra village, who still loves to do her chores with her own hands.

‘The will to work instills energy in my body and I remain active even at this age,’ she told this correspondent. ‘I get up early in the morning, sweep the courtyard of my house, cut fodder for cattle and do many more things.’

All these chores, she said, had become an integral part of her life. ‘The idea of sitting idle even at this age seems like waiting for death,’ said Siraj Bibi who also serves meals to her family.

‘The secret of my happiness is that I have always tried to make others happy. After saying ‘Fajr’ prayers, I visit the only market in the village and kiss the foreheads of the shopkeepers as if they all are my sons — my dear ones.’

She has memories of the British Raj days which, according to her, were good in terms of safety. ‘Life and property of every one was safe in those days,’ she said.

Siraj Bibi was born in 1890 at the house of Laldin in the neighbouring Occupied Jammu & Kashmir’s Chimneywali village. She recalled the painful memories of her five brothers and their wives being killed by the Sikhs at the time of partition.

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VIRGO – The Perfectionist
Dominant in relationships.. Conservative. Always wants the last word.
Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager.
Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Ha rsh.
Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.

SCORPIO – The Intense One
Very energetic.  Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive.
Hardworking. Great kisser..  Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds
grudges. Attractive. Determined.  Loves being in long relationships.
Talkative.. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and
Emotional.

LIBRA – The Harmonizer
Nice to everyone they meet. Can’t make up their mind. Have own unique
appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone.
Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too
easily. Procrastinators.  Very gullible.

ARIES – The Daredevil
Energetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic.
Fun. Loves a challenge… EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short
fuse. (Easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing.
Lose interest quickly – easily bored.  Egotistical. Courageous and
assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.

AQUARIUS – The Sweetheart
Optimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive
and intelligent.  Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a
bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique Attractive on
the inside and out.  Eccentric personality.

GEMINI – The Chatterbox
Smart and witty.  Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable
but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes
change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem
superficial or inconsistent, but is only changeable. Beautiful
physically and  mentally.

LEO – The Boss
Very organized. Need order in  their lives – like being in control..
Like boundaries. Tend to take over  everything.. Bossy. Like to help
others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted.  Generous, warm-hearted.
Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves.  Loving. D oing the
right thing is important to Leos. Attractive.

CANCER – The Protector
Moody, emotional. May be
shy. Very loving and caring.. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for
life.  Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely
kind of  person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.

PISCES - The Dreamer
Generous, kind, and  thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May
become secretive and vague.  Sensitive. Don’t like details Dreamy and
unrealistic. Sympathetic and  loving. Kind. Unselfish. Beautiful.


CAPRICORN – The Go-Getter
Patient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to  act before they think and can be unfriendly y at times. Hold
grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.

TAURUS – The Enduring One
Charming but  aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not.
Hard workers.  Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who
are stable and  secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their  beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice.  Loving and kind. Loves hard – passionate. Express themselves emotionally.  Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often.  Very generous.

SAGITTARIUS – The Happy-Go-Lucky  One
Good-natured optimist. Doesn’t want to grow up (Peter Pan  Syndrome).
Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social  and outgoing. Doesn’t like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn’t like rules.  Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined – tight spaces or even  tight clothes. Doesn’t like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.

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Mariam Aftab reveals what the upcoming year has in store for you

AFTAB / CAPRICORN

The ambition card
Dec 22 – Jan 21

Strengths: Disciplined, patient, organised
Challenges: Inhibition, depression, rigidity

See influential people; pursue business, career interests; attend to duties. Home, family and psychological issues will be clarified as the month progresses. Overall health is good, but rest and relax more. This is a time to take care of family and domestic obligations and to slow down on the career front. Enhance intelligence and avoid arguments.

The self-card
Jan 21 – Feb 19

Strengths: Humanitarian, analytical, progressive
Challenges: Unreliability, chaotic, extremism

It can be difficult to synchronise as your spread reveals a decelerated schedule. Flow with the currents. Pour out a stream of consciousness on your journal pages. The wise Aquarian knows that paper is patient and bears anything. Read about ceremonies and rituals different from your own. Surrender all to romance this month. Love is active but more unstable than it has ever been. Power struggles threaten a current relationship.

The sensitivity card
Feb 20 – Mar 20

Strengths: Idealistic, spiritual
Challenges: Escapism, weakness, self-deception

Pursue peaceful interests; boost self-confidence; overcome limitations; find the causes for fears; be charitable and sympathetic. It is time to dig deep into the depths of your soul. You may have to work through issues in an honest and upfront manner. You won’t know what to expect. You’re coming close to understanding what your own desire will bring you. Follow your heart.

The aura card
Mar 21 – Apr 20

Strengths: Intelligent, assertive, adventurous
Challenges: Trouble with sharing, too much ego, vindictiveness

Love remains complicated this month. An existing relationship is still under siege. Some of you are juggling two relationships, which can be stressful. A friend or co-worker is at odds with your beloved. But when things get good, they get very good. Things are good on the finances front. You are much more than you think you are, much more than your own highest concept of yourself.

Strengths: Hard working, honest, brave
Challenges: Intractability, short sightedness, bullying tendencies

Boost personal income; add to possessions; deal with bankers; open accounts. Enhance loyalty and avoid possessiveness. You will be able to do the greatest things with passion in your heart. Insights into something important will give you comfort. You will need to deal with some pretty egotistical individuals at this point though.

Strengths: Witty, intelligent, versatile
Challenges: Superficiality, fickleness, lack of commitment

You need to watch your health, especially in the middle of the month. Love is still tense and stormy. Material gifts turn you on. You are attracted by wealth and wealthy people, people who can help you attain your financial goals. The problem here is that you should also be looking at other issues and compatibilities. Be careful of treating your beloved as another possession or bauble.

Strengths: Intuitive, nurturing, maternal
Challenges: Bossiness, manipulative streak

Ever thought about a career in arts and music? It’s a good month to start. Be a supportive influence for a friend or lover who is weathering a crisis. Enhance your imagination and avoid laziness. You will understand something that has dodged you for quite a while. Open your mind and heart to new potentials. This is an excellent time to work with the pros and find something that will challenge your heart and mind.

Strengths: Brave, honest, confident
Challenges: Egotism, selfishness, domineering streak

Your spread indicates that conflicts and arguments with your partner may be lighting up the home front a little more than usual. Try to be patient and understanding, for things will get back to normal before you know it. If you find yourself feeling a little stressed out, try to develop a more stable demeanour and give things a chance to settle down a bit. A legal dispute will end-up well. You will receive an invitation to an important meeting or convention. Mondays will be lovely all through this month.

The patience card
Aug 24 – Sep 23

Strengths: Precise, organised, efficient
Challenges: Nervousness, sarcasm, over-criticality

Enhance your skills; seek employment; make improvements in your health and hygiene. Enhance broadmindedness and avoid lethargy. Your friendship circle is welcoming, and you will have no shortage of invitations or ports of call when you feel inclined to be out and about. Step back and analyse things carefully. Travel could bring you great luck as you are all set and well-prepared for a change of mind.

Strengths: Diplomatic, charming, aesthetic
Challenges: Indecision, narcissism, superficiality

Many positive things are happening financially this month. Those of you seeking investors will find them. Those seeking outside capital to borrow will have no problems in gaining it on easy terms. Paying off debts will also be much easier. Your spouse or partner is unusually generous. Your ability to make money for others is also much stronger and you will achieve great success. Even though your health is improving, rest and relax more this month.

The confusion card
Oct 24 – Nov 22

Strengths: Focused, emotionally strong, insightful
Challenges: Jealousy, vengefulness, narcissism,

Attend to tax, estate matters; boost joint resources; exploit hidden talents. Special tips for the month: enhance expression, avoid being cynical. You might find that you have a great yearning to become a star. Your domestic life could be a little problematic at this point, where you will have trouble understanding where you really are right now. Keep both eyes open; there are some illusions and misconceptions that could trip you.

The luck card
Nov 23 – Dec 21

Strengths: Intelligent, forthright, adventurous
Challenges: Trouble with sharing, lack of tact, restlessness

A deep spiritual sense of life will come about like a natural tendency this month. Make time for daily meditative practices and get involved, where possible, with charitable and ministerial activities. The hectic pace of your career is slowing down this month. It is good to focus on functioning away from your emotional comfort zone. Establishing a stable domestic base will be more difficult, but you have the will to do it.

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1: shirak karnay wala
2: waldain ka na farman
3: cycle pe mohar lagane wala

Faisla aap ke hath mein hai.

Hamara Khwab Bhokaa Nangaa Punjab
Har qadam Khud Kushi Ki Jaanab
” Baat to Ehsaas Ki hai ”
Cycle per Mohar Lagaein
Apni Moat ko Yaqeeni Banain
Ch. Azab-e-Elahi

Mush was out with his driver….. their car hit a dog who died……Mush asked the driver to go and bury the dog in the nearby village while Mush waits in the car……after the burial the villagers showered the driver with flowers and carried him on their shoulders, dancing and were very happy………………….
Mush asked the driver why are they doing this. He replied i dont know Sir i just told them that i am Mush’s driver….aur Kutta mar gya hai…….!

OH God!

keep “book” in the library

keep “lion” in the jungle

keep “arrow” in the bow

keep “cycle” in the puncture shop and

keep pakistan in peace

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