Industrialists of Karachi demand army intervention

KARACHI: The traders and industrialists of Karachi have demanded army intervention to stop bloody violence in city. The demand has been made by Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Korangi Association of Trade & Industry and Traders' action Committee in separate statements on Friday.

"Given the grave circumstances, where civil law enforcement agencies have failed in restoring peace in Karachi, which has now become hub of bloodshed hub, the Army must be called in, being the last resort to enforce peace in the city of 17 million," Khalid Tawab, President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce, suggested.

Similar demand was made by KCCI president Saeed Shafique saying that the police have miserably failed to restore peace in Karachi.

 

Chairman of Karachi Traders Action Committee (KTAC), Siddiq Memon also demanded of Pakistan Army's chief to take immediate notice of the grave condition of Karachi.

KTAC's chairman demanded that the city should be immediately handed over to the army as all trading activities have ended and the economy has been devastated.

Memon added that the police and rangers both have failed to maintain law and order in the city while the ongoing unrest and violence in the city has caused more than Rs.100 billion worth of losses to the local traders.

"More than 300 Eid bazaars and markets are closed while more than 35,000 workers of those bazaars and markets have lost their jobs," KTAC's chairman added.

Patron-in-Chief Korangi Association of Trade and Industry, S M Muneer, Chairman, Syed Johar Ali Qandhari, former Chairman, Mian Zahid Husain and Vice Chairmen, Saleemuzzaman and Shahid Jawed Qureshi besides members of KATI showing their grave concern on prevailing law and order situation of Karachi said that it seems that law and order is getting out of control of the local administration and the law enforcing agencies and it's now inevitable to call Pak army to control the law and order situation in the city.

"For the greater interest of the country and save precious lives of the citizens, we appeal to the government to ask army to take over law enforcement of the city for the time being and return to the barracks soon after cleansing the city from illegitimate arms and weapons which seems beyond control of the Police and Rangers", Qandhari said.

He said that the ongoing strife between various groups and gang war has destroyed Karachi's peace and traders and industrialists are so frightened to go to their business. The old city area has totally disturbed while industrial production has severely affected. He warned that in such a situation government cannot run the country's affairs as Karachi being the backbone of the economy may not be able to feed the entire country anymore.

"This is worst ever economic situation in the city during last three years and due to, which entire country is suffering. People are feared of their lives and reluctant to come out of their homes. How the country's economy could be run in this extremely fragile situation", Muneer asked the government.

He further asked the apex body of the business community - FPCCI to immediately call an emergent meeting of the stakeholders and decide line of action in order to save the country's economy.

The business leaders were of the view that killing of innocent people in almost every area of Karachi is becoming a routine and it appears law enforcing agencies were not enough capable to control the situation. How can police control the situation when almost 5,000 policemen were deputed to give escort and security to around 100 VIPs in a city of over twenty million people, they questioned.

Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (S.Z), PTA, Aziz Ahmed also strongly appealed the government to take stringent measures to restore and maintain law and order of the city to save precious lives of the citizens. He said in a statement that exports shipments are badly affected due to worsening law and order situation due to which industrial activities have crippled severely. He mentioned that labor force is not coming to work due to massive target killing in almost every corner of the city.

He said that all the foreign buyers have also cancelled their visit to Pakistan due to the reason and exporters are extremely worried over cancelling of orders. He asked the government to take every necessary action to restore law and order instead of sitting idle.

Confessions of a Tea addict (Chai ka Charsi)

To get to this, let’s go back 1 Year so that you can get a glimpse of the entire “God forbid” situation.

My friends have come back from their universities abroad for their extra long vacations. Now when they are here, they expect me to keep them entertained and that’s what a good friend should do, that’s what I did. Ramadan is up; therefore we have a lot of “scenes” where we stay at this friend’s place that happens to live in Clifton. Now the three of us gather, we play MONO-POLY and RISK very often and we go to boat basin and khadda market to have sehri (sometimes includes dinner) and of course CHAI scenes (which we never miss). To tell you how chai has become an integral part of our lives there revolves some story.

Couple of years back me and my other friend realized we needed to hang out since we weren’t able to make enough good friends (“our type people” were just not there) so we started walking to Mohammad Ali (its not a person who sells dope, it’s a place) and ended up having chai at SIMSUM (a pet name for one of the dhabas at MA). This became a daily routine and we grew up drinking that same old addictive chai. Time passed by we became chai addicts. My regular consumption of tea had come to an average of 8-10 cups which I suppose is not normal. So now there is more chai running in my veins than blood.

One day at this friends place in Clifton, I had been constipated for 5 days. I almost stopped having food but there was one thing I couldn’t control on. Yes you are right, its tea. Anyways that night God blessed me with one visit of bathroom right after sehri and lord did I think I was free. But I wasn’t. When I went to sleep, somehow I started shivering. I felt really sick. To make conditions worse my friend had his room under the usual 16 degree temperature which caused my body temperature to rise to enormous extremes. The funny part is, when I woke up in the afternoon, I was soaking wet. I had sweated like never before.

Later that day surprisingly it rained in Karachi like cats and dogs and so I decided to go back home. On reaching home I felt sick again. Temperature rose to 101. For the next two days the same story continued, temperature rose and fell. I had not eaten anything for almost 3 days because my stomach heated up. It felt as if there was a different hell inside. Therefore I couldn’t have anything which was warmer by nature. So, no spices and absolutely no chai. In fact, to tell you the truth, in those 3 days I wanted to starve because I started hating food. I began hating “Chai” because of its warm nature. Looking at the brown liquid was just off. I almost admitted to my dadi who believes that dirty pathans at dhabas add “nasha” in chai.

I had not fasted for 4 days ; I was feeling guilty so I started doing a little research on tea. This was the best excuse I found that matched my critical condition.

Disadvantages of Tea
Others say that Tea….

• If over consumption, may cause kidney damage
• Can irritate your stomach
• Drinking eight or nine daily duplicates the symptoms of ulcer
• Slows the digestion process
• Creates gas
• Causes diarrhea and constipation
• Affects respiratory and heart function
• Causes indigestion
• Overexcites the nervous system and causes palpitations

The story doesn’t end here. Have you heard of this proverb; it never rains, it pours. Well it actually poured in Karachi and as usual our building’s basement got filled with water. Now my friends this basement is not an ordinary basement. Under this basement we have,

1- Our building’s substation provided by the KESC (first one to get drowned)
2- Water pumps (comes second)
3- Generator (so on,)
4- Car parking area (so forth)

During this period of agony (keeping in mind my physical health) the KESC refused to supply us with electricity for over 36 hours until all the water had been pumped out. You can’t be more irritated than this. Just imagine, it has made me write this sad story. The best part of this entire situation is that the light was gone only for 36 hours while we were expecting somewhere around 72. Thanks to my building chowkidars (gatekeepers) who had piled up sand bags on the entrance of the basement so water flow could slow down and less water accumulates.

Anyhow All things have become really smooth apart from the long 3-4 hours of load shedding in our area specifically. A day before, I read in news that the KESC will shut the supply everyday for about 8-10 hours to meet up the total demand. It’s the usual here but it started ticking me off when I saw street lights and lights glowing bright as ever just across the street. So I did a little research and saw NEWS and surfed the web as to why the grass was green on the other side and found out that the KESC cuts the supply for longer duration mainly from commercial areas. It makes sense though. The street where I live and across the bridge where my uncle lives, has turned into a commercial block. Offices close down after 3 in Ramadan. So they cut off our supply.

During those times when we visited this “friend’s” house at Clifton, light just went for an hour and it went for a lot less than 8 times a day. Well that’s the situation here. 

Long Live Pakistan. That’s all I can say.May Peace Be Upon You

I Like This Song Hope You All like It...:)

Rain is a blessing

Rain is a blessing for Karachiites, which is rarely bestowed.

Its a natural shower which doesn't only washes everything externally but gives everyone a spiritual clean up.

It washes away all the negativity in human mind and gives it a much needed dose of optimism which is reflected by the vast sky filled with beautiful clouds.

Rain makes everything look so gorgeously stunning. The clouds, droplets dwelling on the edges of leaves, exquisite patterns of clouds, unlimited colors formed in the sky with Sun in the background. Everything is a treat to human senses.

Specially the cold breezes of air which help us forget the hectic schedule of a day with scorching heat, the sound of droplets hitting the ground like countless diamonds falling on a surface of glass and the unique aroma of rain.

Rain makes me feel so alive and refreshes me in a way nothing else can do. 

No More Guarantees

"In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule."

~Friedrich Nietzsche

We are falling a part. From where we have started falling is very difficult to say but we are falling a part. There are no more guarantees anymore by anyone. Once we have left the vicinity of our homes, we are not sure that we will make it to our families by the time of dinner. Government has tried everything it can but only promises are made which won’t see the day light. But how our government can be of any help when they themselves have an axe to grind?

When coalition governments are formed, it is expected that they are formed on the basis of national interests. In Pakistan however, the present coalition was formed on personal interests rather than political or national. And therefore, every now and then, the news and possibility of government coming to an end is on the horizon.

The excitement doesn’t end here. These political parties will counter each other on every platform. This may include arming there student wings present in our educational institutions or backing a bandit who is willing to do their bid. This backing will even result in grooming of a new bandit to counter the old one being supported by their rivals. It is either gang-wars or so called target killings which will primarily target and terrorize  Pashtun people working in small tea dhabas (local restaurant) or our Muhajir population. 

The death of Wali Khan Babar . He started working for Rung T.V. and was currently a reporter on GEO T.V. He was murdered while reporting from Liaquatabad (Karachi).  It has been reported that he was intercepted, identified and shot at closed range in his car. He received five 9mm bullets in his forehead, jaw and neck.

Why was he killed? Some think that while reporting he was snooping too deep. He might have known too much and could have known the names of people involved in the gang-wars and their political backing. Some are saying that he was murdered because he was a Pashtun.

In the end, political parties blamed each other, twenty seven people were killed on the pretext of target killing, partial curfew was imposed in some parts of the Karachi, operation continues and so does the madness.

04th January, 2011

4^th January, 2011 was the longest day for Pakistan. With an attack on a school bus followed by killing of a professor and ended up with an assassinating Governor of Punjab. There are neither rules nor limits to this ugly game anymore. Anyone can be or becomes a target. The object here is to terrorise the masses which is successful so far.

A remote controlled bomb has ripped through a bus carrying children (age 8 to 12) of paramilitary soldiers in southwest Pakistan. The area of attack was Turbat. One might ask what kind of a strategic advantage is in mind while attacking a school bus. It was not a supply line, no arms and ammunitions for neither the soldiers nor any soldier was present in the bus.

The next news of the day was of Professor Syed Munir Hussain Sherazi who was shot in Dera Islamil Khan (D.I.Khan) by the sectarian terrorists yesterday. There was a time when teacher was a respectable figure in our society and people looked upon him for guidance. But now you will be judged by your belief and faith rather than to be allowed to profess your religion freely. In the past, the fundamental rights were fought for by us but now they are being fought by us for our interpretation of freedom.

The last news was a déjà vu for something similar had happened long time ago in India. Prime Minister Indra Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguard. On the dreadful day of 4^th January, 2011 Governor Punjab Salman Taseer was brutally assassinated. Both assassinations were religious in nature but were very different from each other. Salman Tasser protested against the abuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan as Muslims will victimse non-Muslims, especially Christians. He was killed by being shot by his bodyguard and then the murderer surrendered by giving up his rifle and is now being praised as a hero all over the country. National Assembly adjourned the session without taking any agenda item to mourn the killing of Governor Punjab.

A terrorist attack followed by an ethnic murder and then a political assassination. Enough to prove that we are still not civilised enough to settle our differences without a gun. We once believed in fundamental rights and now we are too selfish to allow anyone to practice his right of freedom to life, religion, association and property freely. In Quran, only ‘Life for a Life' and no murder of any kind is allowed. The second possibility is when the mischief is responsible to spread lawlessness. Islam always professes that a murder of single human being is a murder of entire humanity.  No one has a right to take a life because of  a person's belief. We are allowed to profess our freedom without encroaching on the freedom of others. We are no longer a true Muslim let alone a decent human being.

Justice and Revenge

The law and order situation in Karachi is completely out of control.March 15th, 2011 and around 36 people have died in just four days. The promises of State to provide protection and justice are like pie crust, made to be broken. There is no sign of remedy anywhere in this anarchy. The citizens of Karachi have finally crossed the thin line that has long separated revenge from justice. This sort of news is not new but will always remind us of our savagery when it happens. There is a long list of dacoits who were tortured, burned and even killed by the people of Karachi. These sorts of incidents are being encouraged and it is being argued that this will prove to be deterrence against all the outlaws and criminals.


People will gather and start beating the mugger or dacoit ruthlessly and mercilessly. Instead of handing him over to the authorities, disappointed with the ineffective and inefficient justice system, the citizens will take the matter in their own hands and kill him. They can torture him or burn him alive. The justification may seem acceptable in face of weak government and justice system. But let us not forget the tragic event of Sialkot (a city of Punjab) when two innocent children, tied with blood relation to each other, were killed by a crazy mob. There was no justification of such a barbaric behavior but it was justified then. The justification is of no importance, may it be a dacoits or innocent brothers, when savagery is dictating all the rules of the game.

We are no longer a civilized nation. The words like law and justice means nothing to us. We will do anything and are ready to cross any limits. We will kill in the name of religion, blasphemy, target-killing, political gang wars and the virus of arms will continue to be injected in our youths. We have guns, rifles, pistols of every kind and every sort. We have reasons, though not justifiable, to kill and die. There is no cause and no purpose behind our sacrifice. We have reduced the value of life; let it be ours or anyone else.

Karachi: The city that burnt

28th December, the city of lights lost its heritage as the oldest and the most revenue generating business hub costing billions of Rupees and priceless family traditions caught ablaze by those who are knowingly unknown. Such occult practices burnt clusters of business communities to ashes. People lost assets worth millions and there is no justification for the quantifiable loss they have to suffer.

Regardless of the material loss, people had invested their entire life building those shops and generations passed carrying out their businesses and making key relations with suppliers and customers. Who would have thought that there will be no chai-wala to offer them morning tea and customers falling in as they sip the ever refreshing dhoodpati. All is lost in dark with no hope to guide them to light.

On this date what we see is a crumbling Pakistan and the situation worsening, weakening and diminishing our hopes of a glorious Pakistan. I may call myself and thousand others like me conspiracy theorists that would put this blame on any of the three entities; the Pakistani Government itself, Taliban or America for that reason.

For those who pick our dynamic Government would certainly believe it to be a strategy to revamp Karachi by demolishing structures that stood for over 100 years built during the British Raj in order to build sky scrapers and a new Lego- world of concrete. Another school of thought would claim this to be a well sought out plan by the opposition parties to destabilize the current government.

For those who believe in what is told to them would certainly consider this an act of ridicule by our poor overrated world enemies, Taliban and Al-Qaeda. It amuses me how the words “Taliban” and “Al-Qaeda” are officially entered in Microsoft Word’s dictionary. Anyhow, for those who are always anti America would go on to say that this is all done by the invisible hands that virtually run and dictate our country. And some who really think a lot would even go beyond by saying that India and America ventured a covert operation to destroy and eventually invade Pakistan to get control over China.

Whatever the case may be, it is evident that Pakistanis are consistently going to struggle and suffer unanimously while we all wait for a Superman to rescue us. The problem lies in everyone one of us. We are the solution. We all want the mess to be cleaned up without getting our hands dirty.

Our parents don’t want us to join politics, we don’t choose to join army nor do we engage ourselves in any socially/ politically motivated events like rallies and protests. On the contrary, we break signals, we bribe the policemen and say “they are corrupt” and we don’t question authority. If we don’t obey the basic laws, we don’t really have a right to ask questions. The best example I could give you is of France. Now the French Government is the kind of Government that one could only dream of. They take responsibility for everything; from Healthcare to Education, they would even send a back-up mom to wipe your baby’s poop. Now that’s a Utopia we are talking here. Who would go against such an extremely beautiful Government? Recently French students in Paris and Lyon took over the city and the Police for disrupting their reforms regarding the curriculum (http://www.javno.com/en-world/thousands-protest-against-school-reforms-in-france_216314). This is the passion to fight for their right.

I have nothing much to say about the youth. I feel you would be disappointed. I remember visiting a party lately where there was this really interesting conversation going on about Islam and what Muslims are supposed to do and how there is no compensation and forgiveness when it comes to prayers. I was disgusted by that entire half drunk crowd who was a part of this conversation and the pious gentleman holding a bottle of Blue Label initiating that conversation. You drink and take the name of thy Lord. I mean where are the priorities set? Well the party was fun, had a great time mocking.

In a nutshell, demographically, the old aged have lost their hope in Pakistan, the middle wants their kids to run away from here and the youth is facing a severe identity crises. It is unwise to be extremely optimistic about Pakistan; it would in fact disguise all the discrepancies and incompetencies that prevail in a puppetized democracy. Nonetheless, one shouldn’t be a pessimist either. What we should be looking for are thought provoking realists’ ideologies, one that promote free will and opportunity to rise no matter where you come from.

In the Memory Of Moin Akhter

Undoubtedly, Moin Akhtar was a comic genius. He had comedy lovers across Pakistan and beyond guffawing at his natural wit long before Pakistani entertainment became what it is today - glamorous, glossy, heavily-financed and yet often mundane. Moin began his foray into Pakistani comedy back when all we had was theatre and the one TV channel. But for a genuine entertainer like Moin Akhtar, this platform was more than enough to win over the audiences. Pakistanis the world over grew up rollicking to his uncannily accurate impersonations and hilarious dramas. His death this Friday, due to a coronary heart failure, has left his fans and friends shocked and grief-stricken.

Scriptwriter Anwar Maqsood once said about him, “Moin Akhtar is one of the rare entertainers who doesn’t need to be told how to enact a comic script. Most actors have to be instructed on dialogue delivery and timing. But Moin has always had the comic acumen to know exactly how to carry out a parody. All I have ever had to do is give him a script and he’ll transform it into an uproarious, unforgettable performance.” Anwar Maqsood wrote the scripts for most of Moin’s most memorable roles and often appeared alongside him on television. Saddened by the shock, he was unable to comment on his friend’s death.

And not just Maqsood but the entire Pakistani entertainment fraternity were dejected at his sad demise. As veteran actor Qazi Wajid tearfully commented, “I worked alongside him throughout my career and now that he’s gone, I feel all alone.”

Comedian Omer Sharif was just as desolate. “Moin Akhtar was like a brother to me,” he said. “I acted in my first commercial play, Bionic Servant, with him. His death is a sad loss for me and also for Pakistani entertainment on the whole. He was one-of-a-kind, comedians like him are rare.”

Looking back at Moin’s long, laughter-laden career, it’s hard to single out his best performances. There are just too many! He received both the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance awards for his exceptional work.

In the popular stage drama ‘Budha ghar pe hai’, he matched wits with Pakistan’s other ace comedian, Omer Sharif. On TV, he took on one hilarious avatar after another. In the drama ‘Eid train’, he enacted a leery, flirtatious old man to the hilt. In the comic sitcom ‘Sach much’ he became a pot-bellied Memon balancing two wives. In the hugely popular ‘Rozi’, he took on the role played by Dustin Hoffman in ‘Tootsie’, of a struggling actor who manages to get hired by dressing up as a female. With a tousled wig in place underneath a dupatta and a flutter of his false eyelashes, Moin added yet another sensational hit to his repertoire. Frequently, he worked alongside actors like Bushra Ansari, Zeba Shehnaz, Ismail Tara and Shakeel, raising the bar for Pakistani comedy.

However, most of Moin’s best work was probably alongside Anwar Maqsood. The discerning, sharp-witted scriptwriter and the intuitive comedian formed a matchless combination as they teemed together in one show after another. Maqsood would always be the interviewer and Moin the interviewee, taking on different characters in each episode. He would come up with hilariously belligerent answers while a deadpan-faced Maqsood would furrow his brows. Maqsood’s script, of course, played a huge role in the success of these shows, merging slapstick comedy with a healthy dose of sugarcoated sarcasm. Nonetheless, Moin’s impersonations were also pure genius. Years ago, the two teemed up for the controversial ‘Studio Dhai’, which was banned because of its bold digs at the government. Lo and behold, soon after, the two were back with an equally audacious script in ‘Studio Ponay Teen’.

 ‘Loose Talk’, the pair’s most recent venture, ran to rave reviews for around 400 episodes with Moin masquerading from characters ranging from a corrupt police officer to a Bengali baba to a tormented husband. Anwar Maqsood stopped penning the show when Pakistan was hit by floods last year, saying that with most of his audience rendered homeless, he didn’t have the heart to continue on with ‘Loose Talk’. But, of course, he would have eventually bounced back with yet more question-answer skits. Except, now with his best performer gone, an Anwer Maqsood show will never be the same again.

Then again, Pakistani comedy will never be the same again without Moin Akhtar. His loss has been felt deeply by the Pakistani entertainment industry as well as Urdu-speaking audiences all over the world. A legend, he will always be remembered for his comic talent and the laughter he brought to our eyes, time and again.

Truth is stranger than fiction??

I find the weirdest things to be thought provoking..While returning home yesterday I read this phrase on the rear shield of a car, and I've been thinking about it ever since..Never mind what exact words made up that phrase,'cause living in Karachi Ive learned alot of people don't even give a damn about what grammar or posture are they composing their statements upon *rolls eyes*..In simple and comprehend-able words,it meant 'Truth Is Stranger In Fiction'..he he yeah make up what you think the Pakistani version of this statement would be :P..
Anyway,I have been thinking about it ever since and I am surprised indeed..Surprised over the fact that how much do we tend to live on assumptions and make believe just because we doubt that we really want to face the reality.

Don't agree with me? I can totally prove it.. lets take up a very recent epidemic common among girls all around..:P Yeah the 'Edward Cullen' mania..(lol) Don't give dirty stares girls..Sure i really liked him too but it was no heads-over-heels things..Its a good,romantic,FICTIONAL book which has all these fictional characters..In my opinion all the girls actually going crazy about this vampire is because they're not very satisfied with their own boyfriends or love life or whatever..Its just like an easy escape from reality..I'm saying that 'cause that's how it is for me..Oh and if you're nodding your head right now...You're just stubborn..:P

Imagination and Fiction seem reality while they last, and sometimes don't we all wish that it would never end? - Alfred Tennyson.

ALL of us like the escape to fiction,to avoid the reality,to avoid the truth.Oh,and this time the Y-chromosomes creatures are in too..:P if you're still nodding your heads in disagreement..well you are stubborn :P but i want you to get a bite of this..WHY in world are all of us so in for all movie like Transformers and Star Wars etc..if you're coming up with words like 'Megan Fox' and ' wicked action sequence ' get the hell outta here!!

I doubt any body over here would say they've never made up imaginary friends..Its a part of every kid's childhood to make up a friend who always wants to play whatever they want to,who always looks up to them and always gets along with whatever they want to do..:) there's nothing wrong with that..but have you ever thought why you made up those friends?? the answer is quote simple, its either because you had a lonely childhood,like being an only kid or having no siblings close to your age or if you had many friends and siblings close to your age its because they didn't along with you very well or if they did they weren't around all the time like you wanted.

So basically the point is,do all seek refuge in fiction to escape reality even if it is for a few minutes or hours??..Because I think its a fact,TRUTH IS MORE UNWANTED,THAN FICTION.

Things I Love and Hate about Karachi

Things I love about Karachi:

SEA:

Obviously, sea is the only feature which makes Karachi distinct from all other cities in Pakistan. It is the only city to be blessed with such exquisite, breath-taking locations. A place where Karachiites can go and refresh themselves. A place where they can go and leave behind all the stress of their busy schedules. This is hands-down the top most reason why I love this city.


Winter Season:

Winters in Karachi rock. The only reason being that it brings the perfect kinda temperature, neither so cold nor hot. People neither get stuck in their houses shivering down their spines nor do they sweat and stink like in blazing heat in summers. Winters just give me a good mood, keep me cool. That's enough reason for me to fall in love with this season.

Malls:

Man ! What else a person who enjoys buying could wish for. Karachi has all what a person could possibly want. For house-hold stuff there are Makro and Metro. For anything else there are just uncountable malls so many of which are still left to be explored by me.

Roads/Flyovers:

Shahra-e-Faisal can be a dream for drivers (when its not crowded). Drive as fast as you want and cops are too busy with their own business to come and chase you. All the Flyovers are awesome too and the one I love is KPT interchange, specially when it sparkles with all the lighting at the night time, simply amazing !

People:

Of course, how could I leave this reason out. People of this city simply rock. They're simple, friendly and so innocent. They never show off the way many insecure people do (at least most of them). They will never make you feel bad and even if the do, they'll smooth things up using their extra-ordinary ability known as 'humour' before you even know it. You guys rock !


Things I hate about Karachi:

Stupidly disgusting red stains:

These red stains are found almost everywhere in this city. There is no road, wall, pavement or anything (including one of my friends) left who's not got shot yet.

Crowded local buses:

What would you expect from your day when you get a start with a full bus and all you get is a little space on the enter/exit opening of the bus to hang on to. This city needs some immediate transport revolution.

Wall Chalking And Advertisements/Slogans:(From Kiran)

The wall chalking part in the hate list as well because its so disgusting to see our walls covered with stupid advertisements n slogans. and the amount of litter we throw on seaside is unbearable.

Travelling Kimari To Manora

 

Karachi the city of lights

Karachi,the Pakistani version of the city of  lights,it is only called the city of lights according to my thinking because of the bomb blasts and tire burning.I think almost every day  cars are burnt, tires are burnt and bombs are blasted.This all happens because of some political mafia  who have their hands dirty in a lot of conspiracy and deaths.You can't imagine how many people are killed that is burned,decapitated,cut piece by piece and even  assassinated.Almost all of the people are living in poverty they dont have homes,food or even justice.The justice is really blind in Karachi.Karachi is an example of the modern dark ages!

The New Lays Limited Edition

I don't know when I turned into a chips critic, but here I am. Blogging about the four new flavors that Lays has come up with for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. I got all today from Chase. Oh you know the one next to Naheed supermarket. The pack says 15 rupees but they charged just 14. No wonder Naheed Supermarket seems deserted now.
Anyway, I am posting them according to my liking. Which means the first photo is the one I liked the most and the last is the one I liked the least.

Sadly the Pakistani Chicken Achari tasted like the regular Masala one. So what's your take on the new Lays?