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MAJOR RAJA AZIZ BHATTI SHAHEED (NISHAN-E-HYDER)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:31:00 +0000

Major Raja Aziz Bhatti (عزیز بهٹی) was a Pakistani soldier who received Pakistan's highest award for valor. He was born in Hong Kong in 1928.[He moved to Pakistan before it became independent in 1947, living in the village of Ladian, in the district of Gujrat. There he enlisted with the newly formed Pakistani Army and was commissioned to the Punjab Regiment in 1950.

His father's name was Master Abdullah Bhatti, and his mother's name was Bibi Amna. He had four brothers, Nazir, Bashir, Sardar and Rashid, and two sisters, Rashida and Tahira. He himself had six children, four sons named Major Zafar Javed Bhatti, Dr Zulfiquar Ahmad Bhatti, Rafique Ahmad Bhatti, and Iqbal Javed Bhatti and two daughters named Riffat Bhatti and Zeenat Bhatti. Throughout his career, he was a brilliant officer and stood out in his class. He did very well at the Academy and was awarded the Sword of Honour best in his year's batch of 300 officers, and the Norman Medal. He received his honours from Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, who was later assassinated.

On 6 September, 1965, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 broke out between India and Pakistan. Major Bhatti was posted in the Burki area of Lahore sector. As the company commander, Major Bhatti chose to move his platoon forward under constant firing from Indian tanks and artillery. For three or more days he went without rest. He resisted for five days and nights defending a Pakistani outpost on the strategic BRB canal. On 11 September, he was reorganizing his company and directing the gunners to shell the enemy positions. In order to watch every move of the enemy, he had to place himself in an elevated position, where he was exposed to enemy fire. He led his men from the front under constant attack from Indian Artillery batteries. Although he countered every Indian offensive in his area, he was hit by an enemy tank shell in the chest while watching the enemy's moves, and thus dying instantly. His death struck many hearts and is remembered by many.

A day before his death, the commanding officer had sent to him word that since he had been fighting untiringly for the last six days, he should take a little rest and that another officer was being sent to replace him. Major Aziz, who was filled with a battle spirit and the will for martyrdom replied, "Do not recall me. I don't want to go back. I will shed the last drop of my blood in the defence of my dear homeland". He is buried at his village in Ladian[ in the Gujrat district.

Each year, Major Bhatti is honoured in Pakistan on 6 September, also known as Defence Day. Bhatti was awarded the Nishan-e-Haider, the nation's highest military award for gallantry for the exemplary courage he displayed till his death.

The Qaumī Tarāna the National Anthem of Pakistan

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:07:00 +0000

The Qaumī Tarāna is the National Anthem of Pakistan. The Pakistani national anthem is unique in that its music preceded its lyrics. At independence, on August 14, 1947, Pakistan did not have a national anthem. When the flag was hoisted at the independence ceremony it was accompanied by the song, "Pakistan Zindabad, Azadi Paendabad". The flag itself had only been approved by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan three days earlier. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, asked Lahore-based Hindu writer, Jagannath Azad on August 9, 1947 to write a national anthem for Pakistan in five days. Jinnah may have done this to promote a more secular idealism for Pakistan. The anthem written by Azad was quickly approved by Jinnah, and it was played on Radio Pakistan. Azad's work remained as Pakistan’s national anthem for approximately eighteen months, despite competition from a rival attempt by a Mr B T Baghar.

Composition

Ahmed Ghulamali ChaglaIn early 1948, A. R. Ghani from Transvaal, South Africa, offered two prizes of five thousand rupees each for the poet and composer of a new national anthem. The prizes were announced through a Government press note published in June 1948. In December 1948, a National Anthem Committee (NAC) was formed, initially chaired by the Information Secretary, Sheikh Muhammad Ikram. Committee members included several politicians, poets and musicians such as Abdur Rab Nishtar, Ahmed Chagla and Hafeez Jullundhri. The committee had some difficulty at first in finding suitable music and lyrics.

In 1950, the impending state visit of the Shah of Iran, resulted in the Government asking the NAC to submit an anthem without delay. The committee chairman, Federal Minister for Education, Fazlur Rahman, asked several poets and composers to write lyrics but none of the submitted works were deemed suitable. The NAC also examined several different tunes and eventually selected the one presented by Chagla and submitted it for formal approval. Chagla produced the musical composition in collaboration with another committee member and assisted by the Pakistan Navy band.

The music of the anthem was composed by Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla, with lyrics written by Abu-Al-Asar Hafeez Jullundhri. The three stanza composition was officially adopted in 1954. However, the music for the anthem had been composed in 1950 and had been used on several occasions before official adoption. The lyrics allude to a "Sacred Land" referring to Pakistan and a "Flag of the Crescent and Star" referring to the national flag. Unofficially, the anthem is sometimes referred to by its first line "Pāk sarzamīn shād bād" (Urdu: "Blessed be the sacred land"). The national anthem is played during any event involving the hoisting of the flag, for example Pakistan Day (March 23) and Independence Day (August 14).

The anthem without lyrics was performed for Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan and later for the National Anthem Committee on August 10, 1950. Although it was approved for playing during the visit of the Shah, official recognition was not given until August 1954. The anthem was also played during the Prime Minister's visit to the United States. The NAC distributed records of the composed tune amongst prominent poets, who responded by writing and submitting several hundred songs for evaluation by the NAC. Eventually, the lyrics written by Jullundhri were approved and the new national anthem was first played properly on Radio Pakistan on August 13, 1954. Official approval was announced by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on August 16, 1954. The composer Chagla had however died in 1953, before the new national anthem was officially adopted. In 1955 there was a performance of the national anthem involving eleven major singers of Pakistan including Ahmad Rushdi.

Timeline

1949 - Musical composition by Ahmad G. Chagla (running time, 1 minute 20 seconds)
1952 - Verses written by Hafeez Jullundhri, selected from 723 entries
1954 - Released on Radio Pakistan on 13 August. Singers of the anthem were: Ahmad Rushdi, Shamim Bano, Kokab Jehan, Rasheeda Begum, Najam Ara, Naseema Shaheen, Zwar Hussain, Akhtar Abbas, Ghulam Dastgir, Anwar Zaheer and Akhtar Wassi.

AHMED GHULAM ALI CHAGLA (who wrote the score for the national anthem of Pakistan)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:46:00 +0000

Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla was the musician who wrote the score for the national anthem of Pakistan, (Qaumi Tarana) in 1950. He was born in May 1902 into a prominent Karachi family. His father, Ghulamali Chagla was the third elected president of the municipality of Karachi, serving from 1921 to 1922. Ahmad Chagla attended the Sindh Madrassat-ul-Islam in Karachi and took lessons in classical Indian music in 1910 and western musical composition in 1914.

Early life

Chagla became interested in the study of the theory of music (both eastern and western). In 1922, he began studying eastern and western systems of music under the famous art critic James H. Cousins. He was particularly interested in points of contact between the two systems. Chagla undertook several journeys to gain an insight of various eastern systems of music. In 1923, he travelled from Karachi to Iraq, via Balochistan and northern Iran (including the Caspian Sea, Teheran, Tabriz and Kermanshah). After touring Iraq, he returned to Karachi by way of Basra. In 1928 he qualified from Trinity College of Music in London.

In 1929, Chagla undertook an overland journey from Europe to Karachi to study how far west the influence of eastern music extended. Amongst the countries he visited were Germany, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Turkey, Syria, Palestine and Iraq. Chagla gained considerable practical experience from opera houses and symphony orchestras along the way. In addition to classical music, Chagla became proficient in orchestral, operatic classical composing and conducting of western music. This journey was followed by two more major visits to Europe in 1935 and 1938.

Later life

After the 1935 trip, Chagla moved from Karachi to Bombay for several years while studying the foundations of Indian music in collaboration with other scholars. From 1947 onwards, he wrote a series of articles on music, art and culture of the countries he had visited during his travels.

In 1948, Chagla was a member of the National Anthem Committee (NAC) of Pakistan, which had the task of creating a new national anthem to replace the earlier one written by Jagannath Azad. The impending state visit to Pakistan by the Shah of Iran in 1950, created an impetus for a national anthem to be ready with or without lyrics. The NAC examined several different tunes and selected a tune presented by Chagla which was submitted it for formal approval. Chagla then produced the musical composition in collaboration with another committee member and assisted by the Pakistan Navy band.

Unfortunately Chagla died in 1953, before the national anthem was officially adopted in 1954. His contribution to the national anthem was recognised by the government of Pakistan in 1996, when he was posthumously awarded the "President's Pride of Performance award", which was presented to his family on March 23, 1997.

Chagla was also an author, journalist, and writer, with most of his articles written prior to the partition of India in 1947. His works included a series of articles on classical Urdu poets such as Mirza Ghalib and Allama Iqbal and an article on the Sindhi poet Shah Abdul Latif, which appeared in the Illustrated Weekly of India in December 1937. He also composed music for a number of Urdu, Gujarati, Sindhi and English plays, and composed music on eastern and western instruments for various films.

Shandur is the highest Polo Ground in the World

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:17:00 +0000

Shandur Top

Elevation 12,200 ft.
Location Pakistan
Range Hindukush Mountains
Coordinates 36°09′54″N 72°45′29″E / 36.165°N 72.75806°E / 36.165; 72.75806Coordinates: 36°09′54″N 72°45′29″E / 36.165°N 72.75806°E / 36.165; 72.75806

Mountain passes of Afghanistan
Shandoor Lake By Rakaposhi
Polo in PakistanShandur Top (el. 12,200 ft.) is a high mountain pass that connects Chitral to the Gilgit in Pakistan.

The top is flat, a plateau and can be crossed between late April and early November. The grade is very gradual, and the area is crossed by small streams of trout. Grazing in summer is plentiful.

Every year there is a polo match played on Shandur Top between a team from Chitral and a team from Gilgit.

Shandur Top is one of the four major mountain passes to enter Chitral. The others are Dorah Pass from Badakshan in Afghanistan, Lowari Pass from Dir, and Broghol from the Wakhan Corridor in Afghanistan.

The people who live on both sides of Shandur Top speak the Khowar language.

Festival,

Shandur invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament which since 1936 has been held annually in July between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit. The tournament is held on Shandur Pass, the highest polo ground in the world at 3,700 meters (the pass itself is at 3,800m). The festival also includes Folk music, dancing and a camping village is set up. The polo tournament is featured in the first episode of Himalaya with Michael Palin.

Gilgit, Chitral and Skardu have always played the game of polo closest to its original form. In the past, local Rajas, Mirs and Mehtars were the patrons of the game. At times, more than 50% of the annual budget of their principalities would be spent on supporting the game.
Shandur is the highest Polo Ground in the World (3738 meters above sea), situated in Chitral along the border with Gilgit. Chitral is a beautiful valley in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. Every year a three day Polo Festival takes place during the second week of July (July 7, 8 and 9) in this remote Polo ground of the World.

M ASHRAF (GREAT MUSIC DIRECTOR OF PAKISTAN)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:07:00 +0000

M. Ashraf was the most dominating and the most productive music director in Pakistan. He had the highest number of super hit film songs compared to any other music director in Pakistan. He composed approximately 2.800 films songs in more than 400 films in his 45 years long film career - only Wajahat Attre had more films (or songs) than M. Ashraf, but he mostly was known as Punjabi film music director and M. Ashraf was popular in both Urdu and Punjabi films.

M. Ashraf started his film career with his mate Manzoor (film Svera song tu jo nahin hay to kuchh bhi nahin hay... by S.B.John fame) in film Speran (1961) and his first song Chand sa Mukhra gora badan... was not only his first super hit song but also the first hit song of Ahmad Rushdi who was struggling since his debut in 1956.

M. Ashraf composed music with Manzoor in 28 films in the 1960's. After separation from Manzoor his first film as M. Ashraf was Sajda in 1967. In the 1970's he reached the peak of his film career and composed music for many big films. He continued his success march in the 1980s despite the downfall of Urdu films and a dominance of Punjabi films. In the 1990's he was blamed for piracy of old Pakistani and Indian songs and his answer was that to survive, it was necessary because it was a demand of film producers.

M. Ashraf got music lessons from his Nana (grand father who was Mamu (uncle) of Master Inayat Hussain). He assisted his uncle Akhtar Hussain Akhian (film Patey Khan fame) in five years. His son M. Arshad is also a well known music director and he was instructor for late musician Nazir Ali who assisted him in few films in the 1960's before becoming a top music director.
M. Ashraf passed away on February 4, 2007.

M. Ashraf introduced..

M. Ashraf introduced many famous singer in his long film career. Here are some details on some big names:

Shoukat Ali
Famous folk singer Shoukat Ali was introduced in director Haidar Chodhary's inaugural super hit musical film Tees Mar Khan in 1963. Shoukat Ali sang a theme song:
Pagri sanbhal Chora, Pagri sanbhal oye...
which was picturized on Allauddin who was solo hero in this film first time. Playboy and White Gold were some other films.

Naheed Akhtar
She was introduced by M. Ashraf in film Nanha Farisha in 1974 with the song:
Janey kyun dil tarapta rehta hay...ao jee addi tappa gaen..
which was filmed on Deeba. Naheed Akhtar sang many super hit songs in many films with M. Ashraf.

Nayyara Noor
A very sweet and melodious voice Nayyara Noor actually had her fist appearance in Punjabi film Ziddi but her first super hit song was:
Tera saya jehan bhi ho Sajna, palken bichha dun...
in film Gharana (1973). She sang many hit songs with M. Ashraf in films like Pardey mein rehne do, Rangeela aur Munawar...

Rajab Ali
He appeared in his film Yaden in 1971 with a super hit duet song with Madam Noor Jehan:
Mujh sa tujh ko chahney wala, is Duniya mein koi aur ho...
Playboy was another famous film with M. Ashraf.

Asad Amanat Ali Khan
Legendry Ghazal singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan's son Asad Amanat Ali Khan was introduced by M. Ashraf in film Saheli (1978). His first ever film song was:
Ankhen Ghazal hayn aap ki aur hont hayn Gulab...
Abhi to main jawan hun was other film with M. Ashraf.

Anwar Rafi
His first song:
O Salma, meri tum se ek guzarish hay...
was a nice song in film Tere Ghar ke samne (1984)

Saira Naseem
She was also a big discovery by M. Ashraf in film Qatil (1988).

Some memorable film songs

(Famous film songs not mentioned in "Memorable Musical Films" on Pakistan Film History segment and not yet included in music videos from YouTube).

With Madam Noor Jehan

Ja we dil de chhadia teinu we dildar jan ke...
(film Kochwan 1969)
Ham ko jeeney ke liye, sirf mili ek hi raat...
(film Bazar 1972)
Tu milen kaddi kaddi, sabab ki a, main tere baghair reh nain..
(film Inteqam 1972)
Tu ne pehli baar liya hay, pyar se naam mera...
(film Dil ka Shehar1972)
Zara bach ke chalna, sanbhalna sanbhalna ...
(film Aina aur Surat 1972)
Main pyar nibhaun gi, aaja mere Chann Mahi...
(film Do Badan 1974)
Shama hay bujhne wali, raat hay dhalney wali...

(THANKS TO PAKISTAN FILIM MAGAZINE)

DR: ABDUL SALAM (THE ONLY PAKISTANI NOBLE LAUREATE)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:36:00 +0000

Abdus Salam (January 29, 1926 Jhang Punjab – November 21, 1996; Oxford, England) was a Pakistani theoretical physicist, astrophysicist and Nobel laureate in Physics for his work in Electro-Weak Theory. Salam holds the distinction of being the only Pakistani Nobel Laureate.

Career in science

The road named after Abdus Salam in CERN, GenevaSalam returned to Pakistan in 1951 to teach Mathematics at the Government College, Lahore. In 1952, he became the Head of the Mathematics Department of the Punjab University. In 1954, Salam went for a lectureship at Cambridge, although he visited Pakistan from time to time as an adviser on science policy to the Government of Pakistan. His work for Pakistan was far-reaching and influential. He was a member of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and work their as a chief scientist with his students, a member of the Scientific Commission of Pakistan, Founder Chairman of Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission and Chief Scientific Adviser to the President of Pakistan from 1961 to 1974.

From 1957 onwards, he was Professor of Theoretical Physics at Imperial College, London. From 1964 onwards, has combined this position with that of Director of the International Centre For Theoretical Physics, a research institution in Trieste, Italy.

Salam had a prolific research career in theoretical elementary particle physics. He either pioneered or was associated with all the important developments in this field. He also served on a number of United Nations committees concerning science and technology in developing countries. Many prominent scientists, which includes, Ghulam Murtaza, Riazuddin, Raziuddin Siddiqui, Munir Ahmad Khan, Ishfaq Ahmad, and I. H. Usmani, considered him as their chief mentor and a teacher. Abdus salam played a important and a crucial role in preparing and teaching of future pakistani engineers and scientists in the field of mathematics and physics.

Contributions

Salam's primary focus was research on the physics of elementary particles. His particular contributions included:

two-component neutrino theory and the prediction of the inevitable parity violation in weak interaction.
gauge unification of weak and electromagnetic interactions, the unified force is called the "Electroweak" force, a name given to it by Salam, and which forms the basis of the Standard Model in particle physics;
predicted existence of weak neutral currents and W particles and Z particles before their experimental discovery.
symmetry properties of elementary particles; unitary symmetry;
renormalization of meson theories;
gravity theory and its role in particle physics; two tensor theory of gravity and strong interaction physics;
unification of electroweak with strong nuclear forces, grand unification theory;
related prediction of proton-decay;
Pati-Salam model, a grand unification theory;
Supersymmetry theory, in particular formulation of Superspace and formalism of superfields in 1974.
the theory of supermanifolds, as a geometrical framework for understanding supersymmetry, in 1974.
Supergeometry, the geometric basis for supersymmetry, in 1974.
application of the Higgs mechanism to the electroweak symmetry breaking;
prediction of the magnetic photon in 1966.

Awards

Hopkins Prize (Cambridge University) for "the most outstanding contribution to Physics during 1957-1958"
Adams Prize (Cambridge University) (1958)
First recipient of Maxwell Medal and Award (Physical Society, London) (1961)
Hughes Medal (Royal Society, London) (1964)
Atoms for Peace Medal and Award (Atoms for Peace Foundation) (1968)
J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Medal and Prize (University of Miami) (1971)
Guthrie Medal and Prize (1976)
Matteuci Medal (Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Rome) (1978)
John Torrence Tate Medal (American Institute of Physics) (1978)
Royal Medal (Royal Society, London) (1978)
Einstein Medal (UNESCO, Paris) (1979)
Shri R.D. Birla Award (India Physics Association) (1979)
Josef Stefan Medal (Josef Stefan Institute, Ljublijana) (1980)
Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Physics (Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences, Prague) (1981)
Lomonosov Gold Medal (USSR Academy of Sciences) (1983)
Copley Medal (Royal Society, London) (1990
Nishan-e-Imtiaz for outstanding performance in Scientific projects in Pakistan.
Sitara-e-Pakistan (1959)

AHMED NADEEM QASMI (A GREAT POET OF PAKISTAN)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:32:00 +0000

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi (November 20, 1916 – July 10, 2006) was a legendary Urdu language Pakistani poet, journalist, literary critic, dramatist and short story author. With some 50 books of poetry, fiction, criticism, journalism and art to his credit, Qasmi was a major figure in contemporary Urdu literature. His poetry stood out among his contemporaries' work for its unflinching humanism, and Qasmi's Urdu afsana (short story) work is considered by some second only to Prem Chand in its masterful depiction of rural culture. He also published and edited the prestigious literary journal Funoon for almost half a century, grooming generations of new writers.

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was born in village Anga of Khushab District in Pakistan. A graduate of the Punjab University, Nadeem Qasimi started his career as a government clerk, which he eventually left to pursue journalism. He became active member of the Progressive Writers Movement, for a time holding the position of secretary, and was consequently arrested many times during the 1950s through the 1970s.

In his long career as a writer and editor, Qasmi Sahib had the distinction of editing several prominent literary journals, including Phool, Tehzeeb-i-Niswaan, Adab-i-Lateef, Savera, Naqoosh, and his own brainchild, Funoon. He also served as the editor of the prestigious (now defunct) Urdu daily Imroze. For several decades Qasimi contributed weekly columns to national newspapers; a classic example was "Rawan Dawan" in the daily Jang, which focused on current issues.

Qasimi was the recipient of the President’s Pride of Performance (1968) and the Pakistan Academy of Letters’ lifetime achievement award, as well as the country’s highest civil honour, the Sitara-i-Imtiaz, for literature. Published collections of his best-known work include the poetry volumes Jalal-o-Jamal, Shola-i-Gul and Kisht-i-Wafa, and the short story collections Chopaal, Sannata, and Kapaas ka Phool, Bagolay, Tal-o-Gharoob, Sailab-o-Gardab, Anchal, ghar se ghar tak..

Following an illness, Qasmi died on the 10th of July, 2006 of complications from asthma at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore.

ek lamhe ko Thahar, maiN tujhe patthar laa duuN
maiN tere saamane ambaar lagaa duuN lekin
kaun se rang kaa patthar tere kaam aayegaa
surKh patthar jise dil kahatii hai bedil duniyaa
yaa vo patthraa’ii hu’ii aaNkh kaa niilaa patthar
jis meN sadiiyoN ke tahayyur ke paRe hoN Dore

kyaa tujhe ruuh ke patthar kii zaruurat hogii
jis pe haq baat bhii patthar kii tarah girtii hai
ik vo patthar hai jise kahte haiN tahziib-e-safed
us ke mar-mar meN siyah Khuun jhalak jaataa hai
ik insaaf kaa patthar bhii to hotaa hai magar
haath meN teshaa-e-zar ho to vo haath aataa hai

jitne mayyaar haiN is daur ke sab patthar haiN
sher bhii raqs bhii tasviir-o-Ghinaa bhii patthar
mere ilhaam teraa zahn-e-rasaa bhii patthar
is zamaane meN har fan kaa nishaaN patthar hai
haath patthar haiN tere merii zubaaN patthar hai
ret se but na banaa ai mere achchhe fankaar

SOHAIL RANA (GREAT NAME IN PAKISTANI MUSIC)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Thu, 07 May 2009 11:45:00 +0000

Sohail Rana, the son of renowned Urdu poet Rana Akbar Abadi, was born in his native city, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, to a highly literary, academic and respectable family. They all migrated to Pakistan after partition. Years passed by and Sohail Rana successfully completed his primary and secondary school education in Hyderabad, Sindh -Pakistan.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Karachi through D.J. Science College initially. Later he received his final B.A. degree from National College, Karachi. Sohail Rana met Waheed Murad for the first time at a get together at Waheed Murad’s party in Karachi.

In due course of time, Sohail Rana and Waheed Murad became very close friends, because of their several common interests such as music, films and literature. Incidentally, Sohail Rana took admission in the University of Karachi for Masters degree in English literature when Waheed Murad was attending the convocation that year. Thus started a durable friendship between them, which lasted up until Veedu’s death on Wednesday, November 23, 1984.

Sohail Rana demonstrated an unusual aptitude for music as a teenager. He learned music from various ustads and familiarized himself with numerous musical instruments, which added to his experience.

The film ‘Insaan badalta hai’ was the production debut of Waheed Murad. Theatrical release was on May 5, 1961, starring, Darpan, Shamim Ara and Lehri. The film ‘Jab say deikha hai tumhain’ was Waheed Murad’s second film as a producer and the musical debut of promising Sohail Rana. Theatrical release was on March 29, 1963, Cast included Darpan, Zeba, Lehri and Agha Jan.

Huge audiences were drawn to the two highly popular numbers of ‘Jab say deikha hai tumhain’:

‘Ye khushi ajab khushi hai’ (singer: Ahmed Rushdi)
‘Jab say deikha hai tumhain, dil ka ajab Aalam hai’ (singer: Saleem Raza)

Movie zealots agree that ‘Jab say deikha hai tumhain’ proved to be a stepping-stone in the fabulous movie career of talented Sohail Rana.

Sohail Rana composed the super hit songs for the golden jubilee film, ‘Heera Aur pathar.’ Theatrical release was on December 11, 1964. The film completed 68 houseful weeks. That is part of what sets the quality so far above its competition. Its music is so innately appealing, so fresh-spirited, that one has to admit that the standards were set for a much grander scale.

‘Heera Aur pathar’ became a musical phenomenon, and Sohail Rana became a necessity in the burgeoning music industry. Moreover, he accepted every new challenge, which required a concerted effort and always came out with the appropriate stuff, what people wanted to hear.

By the mid-1960s, Sohail Rana had become such a success, where he was able to fathom the depths of emotions through his musical masterpieces. At the end of every accomplishment, he raised his levels of aspiration and expectation. One could discern that every piece of music was torn straight from his soul.

Sohail Rana earned plaudits from his fans for the superb composition of ‘Mujhay tum say mohabbat hai’ (Film ‘Heera Aur pathar’, duet, Ahmed Rushdi – Najma Niazi), which figuratively added fresh elements to his stew. The tragic score, ‘Ja ja ray chanda ja ray’ was recorded in Mala’s voice and the song was composed by the great Sohail Rana, for ‘Heera Aur Pathar.’

Pakistan’s first platinum jubilee film, ‘Armaan’ was released on March 18, 1966, which may be the finest and most gripping movie to date. It is an epic tale of broken hearts and broken dreams.
Sohail Rana’s excellent composition for the songs of ‘Armaan’ is, indeed, his greatest achievement as a music composer, which will stand as a musical high point as long as the Pakistani film industry exists.

A savant said years ago that, ‘Lyrics may come from ones mind. But music comes from the heart.’

There might not be a better example of the above statement than the evergreen song, ‘Akele na jana,’ superbly composed by Sohail Rana. In fact, marvelous Mala mesmerized millions through her greatest singing achievement, when ‘Akele na jana’ was recorded in her magnificent voice.

Most definitely, Sohail Rana’s music compositions in general and ‘Akele na jana’, with sixty five musicians then, the biggest orchestra ever, in Mala’s voice, in particular, came from the innermost recesses of his heart. Further, Sohail Rana won the prestigious Nigar and graduate Awards for the best composer for the film ‘Armaan.’

According to the proponents of music, Sohail Rana’s contribution to the cause of music is immense and that it ranks him among the most acclaimed composers in Pakistani music history.
To listen to the musical genius, Sohail Rana, is an experience like no other. Over and above, his music compositions seem to echo his sentiments.

By the end of 1966, music maestro, Sohail Rana, had reached his zenith with astonishing rapidity.
In the words of the film journalists of the 1960s, ‘Sohail Rana is growing by leaps and bounds.’
Parables of love, vividly caught by Sohail Rana, while composing the songs like ‘Akele na jana’, not only brought fresh laurels to him but also rekindled the old flames, which is much easier with Sohail Rana’s music than one may think.

The rhythm of sound is music and Sohail Rana can best be described as maestro of the music.
His is a music, which can lift people above particular circumstances and inspire them.

Sohail Rana, who is widely known as an extremely decent human being, worked diligently and came out with yet more superb compositions for the film ‘Ehsaan.’ Theatrical release was on June 30, 1967.

The idea, which keeps him motivated, is the glory of his remarkable achievement. His charm and musical virtuosity had won every heart. The film ‘Ehsaan’ attained silver jubilee with such favorites as ‘Ik naye maur pay’, ‘Aye meri zindigi aye meray hum safar’, ‘Do akhian, ye do sakhian.’

Sohail Rana’s musical career is a success story with few parallels. Celebrated composer, Sohail Rana unleashed all his artistic talents, while composing songs for the film ‘Doraha.’ Sohail Rana is also the producer of ‘Doraha.’ ‘Mujhay tum nazar say gira to rahay ho’, ‘bhooli huwee hoon dastaan’, ‘tumhain kaisay bata doon tum meri manzil ho,' the songs he composed for ‘Doraha’ also evince that he is an extraordinary composer and an authority of the highly specialized realm of music compositions, where his competency and artistic skills are unmatched.

His adorers are surrounded by a lifetime of numerous memories of his immortal compositions.
Over the years, he worked his magic throughout Pakistan and across the borders. His magnificent compositions for the Nazm, ‘Qasm us waqt ki, jab zindigi karwat badalti hai.’ (Film: ‘Qasam us waqt ki.’, director, A.J. Kardar, lyricist, Josh Malih Abadi, singer, Mujeeb Alam) is a cornerstone of Pakistani entertainment that reflect reality.

Sohail Rana produced lilting music for Nigar Pictures ‘Meray Humsafar’, directed by Pervez Malik in 1972, three of its popular numbers are:

‘Wada karo milo gey.’ (Singer: Ahmed Rushdi)
‘Hai bay qarar tamanna.’ (singer: Mujeeb Alam)
‘Tujh jaisa dagha baaz.’ (singer: Runa Laila)

The longing or the unfulfilled desire, which reflects in ‘Hai bay qarar tamanna’, is a testament to Sohail Rana’s musical prowess.

Similarly, the despondency and despair in ‘Tujhay apnay dil say mein kaisay bhula doon’ were vividly caught in the unparalleled music composition of Sohail Rana. ( Film: ‘Shehnai’, singer: Ahmed Rushdi)

I am pretty sure that if some one were to ask Sohail Rana what he thanks God for most, then presumably his answer would be that he would thank God, for giving him the gift of composing songs and the ability to listen to them.

In the early 1970s, from 1974 to 1976, Sohail Rana was appointed as the General Manager National Orchestra, for Pakistan Television Corporation, based at KTV center Karachi. Consequently, he redoubled his efforts to compose national songs.

His musical masterpieces, ‘Sohni dharti’ (singers: Shehnaz Begum, Mehdi Hassan, lyricist: Masroor Anwar) have become part and parcel of Pakistani culture.

Likewise, ‘Jeeway Pakistan’, and ‘Mein bhee Pakistan hoon’ achieved tremendous success.

Additionally, he devoted his time and energy to compose songs for children and immortalized each and every song. Sohail Rana’s program for children were telecast from Pakistan television for 19 years from 1968 to 1987, from ‘Kaliyoan Ki Mala’, to ‘Sung Sung Chalain.’ In those days, he wrote and composed more than two thousand songs for children. Given here below are the names of some of Sohail Rana’s bright students who attained name and fame for themselves and for their mentor as well:

Mohammad Ali Shehki, Amjad Hussain, Alamgir, Mona sisters, Benjamin sisters, Adnan Sami, Wasim Baig, Nazia Hasan, Zohaib Hasan, Afshan Ahmed, Nazneen Wahidi and Fatima Jaffrey. Among the above talented students, Anwar Ibrahim, the youngest student made a special name in naat khwani and hamd-o-sana. Sohail Rana released two cassettes of Naats by Anwar Ibrahim “Jaan-e-Madina” vol.1 and 2. Both of these cassettes contained the Naats and Humds by Sohail Rana’s father Janab Rana Akbar Abadi sahab.

Reverting to Sohail Rana’s musical accomplishments, the film ‘Badal Aur Bijli’ was also a huge success, essentially due to his effective music. Below are ‘Badal Aur Bijli’s’ three all time favorites, which are still fresh in the minds of moviegoers: ‘Bansi bajanay walay.’ Noor Jehan. ‘Aaj janay ki zid na karo.’ (Singer: Habib Wali Mohammad and a little later a private recording by Farida Khanum) the Farida Khanum version has been used in an Indian film ‘Monsoon Wedding’ though without Sohail Rana’s permission. It was later sung by Asha Bhonsle and sadly the album credits Nisar Bazmi's name as the composer of this unforgettable song.

Apart from that, Sohail Rana also composed music for the films, ‘Phir chand niklay ga’, 1970, and ‘Usay deikha Usay chaaha,’ 1974.

Sohail Rana also served as Resident composer in PIA Arts Academy sponsored by Pakistan International Airlines from 1972 to 1974, where he conducted Ballet Heer Ranjha, composed and re-arranged music for folk dances and under the directorship of legendary personality Mr. Zia Moyeddin and with a team of eighty eight dancers, musicians, singers, etc, he toured the whole world performing in prestigious auditoriums and earned the appreciation of international audience.

He is hail and hearty and radiates from his eyes the exuberant musical dreams, beaming with pride, hope and enthusiasm.

Moosa Reza, a loyal fan of Sohail Rana and well versed on him as well, asserts: ‘A nation is, indeed, very poor, which does not value its artists and in case of Sohail Rana, the music lovers should be all the more indebted to this extraordinary music composer–cum-song writer, because Sohail Rana not only impressed his contemporaries but he has proved resourceful, ingenious and pioneering all through these times.

Moving beyond songs, Sohail Rana had the rare touch and he used it well, perhaps, peerlessly so.
During his forty monumentally influential years as a music composer; lyricist and producer, Sohail Rana also composed the Summit Anthem ‘Allah- O - Akbar, for Pakistan television corporation, in the voice of Mehdi Zaheer and a group of hundred singers, for the first Islamic Summit conference held in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1974. TV awarded him as well as Mehdi Zaheer on the release of this anthem. Pakistan’s most powerful purveyor of popular music, all his music compositions carry a sweet, open tone and a freshness that never sounds forced.

Sohail Rana also composed and conducted the background music for the documentary film, ‘Moenjodaro’, and also composed and conducted the entire musical score of ‘Beyond the last mountain’ (Musafir) by producer/director/ ex-senator Mr. Javed Jabbar.

Loved by audiences as well as a new generation of listeners, Sohail Rana has a knack for finding the best in music. Consequently, he received the prestigious Presidential Award the “Pride of Performance”, Gold Discs from EMI for the vinyl album, ‘Khyber Mail’ and his musical works touching the highest sales figures of EMI ‘s records from 1954 to 1974 in their final sales figures. He was also given the United Nations Peace Messenger Award, conferred on him, at the United Nations in New York in 1987.

Along the way, Sohail Rana achieved legendary status by influencing and shaping the Pakistani culture. He participated and represented Pakistan in various international music festivals and conferences and undertook several cultural and commercial tours almost all over the world. From 1972 onwards, visiting and performing shows in Iran, Afghanistan, Australia, Fiji Islands, Russia, Romania, Turkey, Jordan, China, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, France, Spain, USA, Dominican Republic and Canada. The details of some of the tours are appended below:

Jashn-e-Kabul in 1977.

Carnival, Australia, in 1978.

Cultural Troupe, Australia and Fiji Islands with Mehdi Hassan, Moin Akhtar and Afshan Rana in 1981.

Cultural Troupe to Romania, in 1983.

Cultural Troupe to Russia, in 1983.

Children’s Festival in Jordan, in 1987.

Pacific traditional music conference in China, in 1985.

Cultural troupe to USA in 1988.

Turkish Radio Television festival, Turkey, 1988-89-90.

Cultural troupes to UAE, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 1989-1990.

Additionally, Sohail Rana composed and produced music for two Mass Gymnastic Displays held in Islamabad in 1975-76 under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Education. His last performance in Pakistan before he migrated to Canada happened to be the great ‘South Asian Federation Games’, which was held in Islamabad in 1989 and in which he participated with a group of ninety-five singers, twenty-five piece orchestra and 110-piece brass band.

Sohail Rana is a flame, which has been glowing brightly for over four decades. Masha Allah!

One of Sohail Rana’s innumerable accomplishments is that he also worked for the Pakistan’s ministry of culture as Director General from 1976 to 1978. He headed the project of National Orchestra and Choral Ensemble of Pakistan in Islamabad.

Sohail Rana has done, what I do not think anybody else has done before: be victorious in both Urdu and English films—his highly superb music composition for Javed Jabbar’s bilingual movie, ‘Musafir’, whose English version ‘Beyond the last mountain’ is the first Pakistani film produced in English language. Moreover, ‘Beyond the last mountain’ won the critical acclaim by the renowned Indian actor, Raj Kapoor, at the Bombay film festival.

The film ‘Hesaab’ which was released in 1986 happened to be the last movie for which Sohail Rana composed music. The choices he made, helped ignite a renaissance of quality that lives on today.

During his memorable show business career in Pakistan, Sohail Rana composed music for merely twenty-four movies. Three of those movies, ‘Guriya’ ‘Pagal’ and ‘Hulchul’ could not be released. However, popular numbers from the film ‘Guriya’ and ‘Hulchul’ are available on cassettes and vinyl EPs.

From ‘Jab say deikha hai tumhain’ to ‘Hesaab’, and from the children’s songs to the national songs, Sohail Rana came full circle. Nowadays, Sohail Rana resides in Toronto, Canada. Essentially he operates two music schools and he is also working diligently to establish a multi media company in Toronto. He takes active participation in music compositions as well.

Lately, he has focused on several projects of course in the realm of music, which he plans to complete in 2005. His passion and enthusiasm to create music has been remarkable and praiseworthy all through these times.

Best of all, the human spark, spirit, compassion, love and understanding which are the basic ingredients of his music and which have been imbibed in the hearts of a myriad of music lovers the world over, will never go away.
SOME SONGS FOR CHILDREN

Allah aisi rimjhim
Lehrata rahay percham
Medley
Mera dil hai Pakistan
Phool chuney hum
Saath hamaray chalo
Sooraj karay salam
Sooraj karay salam (part 2)
Ae meri hirni
Daak babu
Dosti aisa naata
Helicopter
Khala mai chalo
Lahore chalain
Mausam theher
Mera des mera mahiya
Naiyya younhi
Saras jaisi gardan
Shava bhaiye shava
Zameen ke rehnay walo
Aao karain salam
Allah
Apni zabaan Urdu
Bara maheenay
Chali baadlone ke sung
Chaman sheher
Cricket hi apna khel
Dus thaath
Jao na jao na
Laain pani say moti
Morni O Morni (Instrumental)
Morni O Morni
O tangay walay
Phoolone mai phool
Rawalpindi
Sung sung chaltay rehna
Tu hi hamar
SOME FAMOUS TV SONGS

Meri Humjoliyan - Reshma

Jaoun mai kahan - Mehnaz
Naina jagte rehna - Mehnaz
Jhoola dalo ri - Bushra Ansari, Mona Sisters
Tum say hum bichhray - Bushra Ansari
Basant hi bahar hai - Mona Sisters

SOME FILMI SONGS
Jab Say Dekha Hai
Heera Aur Patther
Armaan
Ehsaan
Do Raha
Shehnai
Phir Chand Nikle Ga
Bees Din
Dil Deke Dekho
Saughaat
Baazi
Usay Dekha Usay Chaha
Maa Beta
Ishara
Mere Humsafar
Qasam Uss Waqt Ki
Badal Aur Bijli
Dil Deewana
Pagal Rootha Na Karo
Dayar-e-Paighambaran
Hulchal
Musafir
Hesaab

Article Courtesy of Anis Shakur

JAHANGIR KHAN THE GREAT SQUASH PLAYER

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:01:00 +0000

Jahangir Khan, born December 10, 1963, in Karachi, Pakistan. is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times. Between 1981 and 1986, he was unbeaten in competitive play for five years. During that time he won 555 matches consecutively. This was not only the longest winning streak in squash history, but also one of the longest unbeaten runs by any athlete in top-level professional sports. He retired as a player in 1993, and has served as President of the World Squash Federation since 2002.
In 1981, when he was 17, Jahangir became the youngest winner of the World Open, beating Australia's Geoff Hunt (the game's dominant player in the late-1970s) in the final. That tournament marked the start of an unbeaten run which lasted for five years and over 500 matches. The hallmark of his play was his incredible fitness and stamina, which Rehmat Khan helped him build-up through a punishing training and conditioning regime. Jahangir was quite simply the fittest player in the game, and would wear his opponents down through long rallies played at a furious pace.

In 1982, Jahangir astonished everyone by winning the International Squash Players Association Championship without losing a single point.

World Open final appearances

Wins (6)
Year Opponent in final Score in final
1981 Geoff Hunt 7-9, 9-1, 9-2, 9-2
1982 Dean Williams 9-2, 6-9, 9-1, 9-1
1983 Chris Dittmar 9-3, 9-6, 9-0
1984 Qamar Zaman 9-0, 9-3, 9-4
1985 Ross Norman 9-4, 4-9, 9-5, 9-1
1988 Jansher Khan 9-6, 9-2, 9-2

Runner-ups (3)
Year Opponent in final Score in final
1986 Ross Norman 9-5, 9-7, 7-9, 9-1
1991 Rodney Martin 14-17, 15-9, 15-4, 15-13
1993 Jansher Khan 14-15, 15-9, 15-5, 15-5

British Open final appearances
Wins (10)
Year Opponent in final Score in final
1982 Hiddy Jahan 9-2, 10-9, 9-3
1983 Gamal Awad 9-2, 9-5, 9-1
1984 Qamar Zaman 9-0, 9-3, 9-5
1985 Chris Dittmar 9-3, 9-2, 9-5
1986 Ross Norman 9-6, 9-4, 9-6
1987 Jansher Khan 9-6, 9-0, 9-5
1988 Rodney Martin 9-2, 9-10, 9-0, 9-1
1989 Rodney Martin 9-2, 3-9, 9-5, 0-9, 9-2
1990 Rodney Martin 9-6, 10-8, 9-1
1991 Jansher Khan 2-9, 9-4, 9-4, 9-0
Runner-ups (1)
Year Opponent in final Score in final
1981 Geoff Hunt 9-2, 9-7, 5-9, 9-7

M.M. ALAM (THE GREAT WAR HERO OF PAKISTAN)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:27:00 +0000

Muhammad Mahmood Alam or shortly M. M. Alam is a retired Air Commodore of Pakistan Air Force. He is a recipient of the Pakistani military decoration, the Sitara-e-Jurrat ("The star of courage") and a bar to it for his actions during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

He was born July 6, 1935 in Calcutta, British India. He is popularly known as "M.M. Alam" and nicknamed little dragon.
MM Alam aka little dragon is known for his actions during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 when he was posted at Sargodha. During this war he was involved in various dogfights. He is officially credited with downing six Hunters of the Indian Air Force in air-to-air combats, 5 of them in less than a minute, as follows:

September 6, 1965, One Hawker Hunter: Squadron Leader Ajit Kumar Rawlley, No 7 Squadron, Killed in action, near Tarn Taran.
September 7, 1965, Three Hawker Hunters (in one mission): Squadron Leader Onkar Nath Kacker, No 27 Sqn, POW, Squadron Leader Suresh B Bhagwat and Flying Officer Jagdev Singh Brar, No 7 Squadron, KIA, near Sangla Hill.
September 16, 1965, One Hawker Hunter: Flying Officer Farokh Dara Bunsha, No 7 Squadron, KIA, near Amritsar.
The Indian sources attribute Alam with only five of these kills, attributing one of the "kills" claimed by PAF, Sqn Ldr Onkar Nath Kacker's aircraft loss, to booster failure, since Alam in his claim had mentioned he did not see the AIM sidewinder missile hit the aircraft,morever Alam's claim of shooting down 5 Hunters in a record less than 30 seconds could not be proved as the Pakistani authorities could only find the wreckage of 2 Hunter aircraft Brar & Bhagwat's from the scene of action & Pakistan air force has not released the Gun Camera film of Alam's aircraft to support his claim of shooting down 5 Hunters in less than 30seconds.

Alam was the first commanding officer of the first squadron of Dassault Mirage III fighters procured by the PAF. However he was not very popular with the top management of the PAF and was shortly removed from command, on the excuse that he was not "literate enough". He was highly unpopular with the Top brass of the PAF, as he recommended, the removal of hard drinks from PAF Officers mess. Similarly he disapproved, the PAF style of providing call signs to Pilots which he believed was copied from British Air force.

During the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, all personnel who were of Bengali origins or were born in Bengal were grounded to prevent any defections. Thus, Alam was posted on a staff job and did not fly in combat. M.M. Alam retired in 1982 as an Air Commodore and currently resides in Karachi. One of the roads of Gulberg in Lahore is named after him as M. M. Alam road.
"On 6th September, 1965, during an aerial combat over enemy territory, Squadron Leader Mohammad Mahmood Alam flying as pilot of an F-86 Sabre Jet, shot down two enemy Hunter aircraft and damaged three others. For the exceptional flying skill and valor displayed by Squadron Leader Mohammad Mahmood Alam in operations, he was awarded Sitara-i-Juraat. On 7th September, 1965, in a number of interception missions flown by Squadron Leader Mohammad Mahmood Alam against enemy aircraft attacking Pakistan Air Force Station, Sargodha, Squadron Leader Alam destroyed five more enemy Hunter aircraft in less than a minute, which remains a record until today. Overall, he had nine kills and two damages to his credit. For the exceptional flying skill and valour shown by him in pressing home his attacks in aerial combats with the enemy, Squadron Leader Mohammad Mahmood Alam is awarded a bar to his Sitara-i-Juraat."

MAZHAR KALEEM AND HIS IMRAN SERIES.

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:55:00 +0000

Mazhar Kaleem was born on 22 July 1942 in Multan. His father Hamid Yar Khan was a retired police Inspector. He belongs to a Pathan family,"Muhammad Zai" in Multan, who settled in Multan after migrating from Afghanistan in the late 19th century. His original name is Mazhar Nawaz Khan; however he is now only known as his literary pen name, Mazhar Kaleem Khan.

He studied in Islamia high school Multan and graduated from Emerson College (Current Government College) . He was a color holder in basketball and bodybuilding from Emerson College. After graduating he taught as a master in a government high school, Daulat Gate, but he left it to pursue more studies at the University of Multan (currently Bahauddin Zakariya University) to do his M.A. in Urdu Literature and LL.B. He is a senior lawyer in Multan Bench of Lahore High Court. Professionally he is a lawyer and not a novelist which is his part time hobby. He is also anchor person of a radio talk show from Radio Multan. His original name is Mazhar Nawaz Khan while Kaleem is his literary adoption. He had two sons and four daughters but his eldest son Faisal Jan died at the age of 31. The second son Fahad Usman Khan is working in a Multinational Bank.

Mazhar Kaleem is a contemporary of Ibn-e-Safi in writing Imran series and he just copied the few principal characters but always had a different style. While many writers notably Safdar Shaheen & Ibne-Rahat tried to cash in on the popularity of Imran he is unparalleled now as undisputed master of writing Imran Series. He has written over four hundred novels and has introduced new style of spy novels writing. Almost every grown up person in Pakistan who had been fond of reading has read one or more of his novels. He is based in Multan.
Mazhar Kaleem acquired fame through writing about Ibn-e-Safi's famous character in the Imran Series in the late 1960s. After Ibn-e-Safi many writers tried to write within the Imran series but few have lasted beyond a few novels except Kaleem. He has now written over four hundred novels. He has brought many new characters to the Imran Series and introduced various new topics like mystic crimes (Misaale Dunya) and economic crimes (Kaghazee Qiyamat).It is said and could be confirmed from some of the famous english action movies that plots of his many stories have been copied in english movies by diffrent directors.Some famousImran Series novels are;

1.Imran Ki Maout (Imran's Death) 2.Ladies Secret Service
3.Black Prince
4.Faiz Science Academy
5.X-2
6.Ankana
7.Danger Land
8.Red Point
9.Black Mask
10.Double Lock
11.C.Top
12.Super Master Group
13.Pakisia Club
14.Red Flag
15.Agent From Power Land
16.Lancer Five
17.Zinda Sayee (Living Shadows)
18.Power Land
19.True Man
20.Diamond of Death
21.Naqabl-e-Taskhir Mujrim (Undefeatable criminals)
22.Maut ka Raqs (Dance of Death)
23.Four Corners
24.Silver Girl
25.Karakoon
26.Great Fight
27.Red Chief
28.Death Circle
29.Golden Agent
30.Special Mission
31.Special Agent Brono
32.Road Side Story
33.Death Group
34.Dark Club
35.Shooting Power
36.Jawana In Action
37.Light House
38.Lasilky
39.Snake Killers
40.Agrosaan
41.Last Moment
42.Smart Mission
43.Fort Dam
44.Hanging Death
45.Fuog Task
46.Karaoun Agency
47.Ladies Mission
48.Partin
49.Saajan Center
50.Red Power
51.Ladies Killeres
52.Power Land Ki Tabahi
53.Pressure Lock
54.One Man Show
55.Super Agent Safdar
56.Easy Mission
57.Secret Service Mission
58.Silver Hands
59.Adventure Mission
60.Jasoos-e-Azam (The Greatest Spy)
61.Red Point
62.Makartwo Sandicate
63.Blue Film
64.Gunja Bhikari (Bald Beggar)
65.Black Prince
66.Agent From Power Land
67.Beggars Mafia
68.Dark Eye part 1
69.Dark Eye part 2
70.Shudarmaan part 1
71.Shudarmaan part 2
72.J S P part 1
73.J S P part 2
74.Chief Agent part 1
75.Chief Agent part 2
76.Red Army part 1
77.Red Army part 2
78.Red Army Network part 3
79.Red Army Network part 4
80.Faban Socity
81.Fohaag International
82.Shooting Power
83.One Man Show
84.C Egale part 1
85.C Egale part 2
86.Snake Killers
87.Grass Dam part 1
88.Grass Dam part 2
89.Zigzag Mission part 1
90.Zigzag Mission part 2
91.Black Fee part 1
92.Black Fee part 2
93.Red Zero Agency
94.Death Rays
95.Jinati Duniya
96.Special section
97.Beggars Mafia
98.Free Sacks
99.Dashing Agent part 1
100.Dashing Agent part 2
101.Black Thander
102.Pakishia Club
103.Supreme Fighter
104.Birth Stone
105.Wood King
106.Water Power (part 1)
107.Great Ball (part 2)
108.Great Victory (part 1)
109.Black Bagos (part 2)
110.Dogo Fighters part 1
111.Dogo Fighters part 2
112.Secret Heart
113.Action Group part 1
114.Action Group part 2
115.Barki
116.Well Done Mr. Aleem
117.Special Plan
118.Blood Rays part 1
119.Blood Rays part 2
120.Desert Commandos
121.Hashrat-Ul-Arz
122.Black agents
123.Kareka
124.Helykat
125.Nakabel-E-Taskeer Mujrim part 1
126.Maout Ka Raqus part 2
127.Misali Duniya
128.Fast action
129.Robin HUD
130.Prince Of Dhamp
131.Bankay Mujram
132.Bankay Mujram
133.Barki
134.Black fighters
135.Black Strip. part 1
136.Black Strip. Part 2
137.Black thunder
138.Blasters
139.Boganu
140.Bright Stone
141.Carcuz point
142.Cat rat game part 1
143.Cat rat game part 2
144.Cotton syed
145.Cross Mission Part. 1
146.Cross Mission Part. 2
147.Rock head
148.Rosy rascal
149.Royal Service
150.Shedag
151.Tarson agency
152.Treaty Parts 1
153.Treaty Parts 2
154.White shadow
155.X V file
156.Zero Blast
157.Zinda Saye
158.Kasham
159.S thori
160.Golden Spot. Vol. 1
161.Golden Spot. Vol. 2
162.Base camp. Part 1
163.Base camp. Part 2
164.Makruh Jurm. Part 1
165.Makruh jurm. Part 2
166.Prince Shama
167.Red zero agency
168.Zaheen Agent
169.Four stars. Vol. 2
170.Four stars. Vol. 2
171.Fyland Part 1
172.Fyland Part 2
173.Heli Kat
174.Hot Fight Part. 1
175.Hot Fight Part. 2 I
176.Imran ka aghwa
177.Juliana top action
178.Karika
179.Karkis point
180.Ladies Island Part 1
181.Ladies Island Part 2
182.Mamar
183.Marya sekshan
184.Mushkbari code
185.Nawashingo
186.Prince kachan. Part 1
187.Prince kachan. Part 2
188.Red Medusa
189.Death rays
190.Dog crime
191.Double mission part 1
192.Double Mission part 2
193.Black Crime part 1
194.Black Crime part 2
195.Black Face part 1
196.Black Face part 2
197.Black Fighters
198.Bloody Syndicate
199.Escape Gray
200.Prince Vinchal
201.Hi Fi# Operation Sandwich
202.Top Rock
203.Star Track
204.Julia Fight Group
205.Wonder Plan
206.Lady Sanderta
207.Black Hounds
208.Easy Mission
209.Secret Service Mission
210.Red Dot
211.Logasa Mission
212.Zarak
213.Jim Might
214.Big Bose
215.Tatar Daggers
216.Boganno
217.Super Mission
218.Third Force
219.Black Street
220.Blasters
221.Sankara
222.Daghing Mission
223.Jayalay Jasoos (Brave spies) "Best Selling"
224.Karvan-e-Dehshat "Best Selling"
225.Zero Lastri
226.X-2 Koan (Who is X-2)
227.Hollow Wall
228.Black Kalaar
229.Nawashingu
230.Srar Track
231.Topaz
232.Open-Close
233.Bloody Syndicate
234.Khamoash Cheikhein (Silent Cries)
235.Rascal's King
236.Lady Eagles
237.Maut ka Daira (Death Circle)
238.Basashi
239.Madaam (Madam) "2nd part of Basashi"
240.Juliana Top Action
241.Black Thunder
242.Black Thunder-II
243.Zero over Zero
244.Sajaan Centre
245.Face of Death

IBN-E-SAFI (GREAT FICTION WRITTER OF PAKISTAN)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:26:00 +0000

Ibn-e-Safi ( ابنِ صفی) was the pen name of Asrar Ahmad اسرار احمد, a best-selling and prolific fiction writer, novelist and poet of Urdu. . He wrote from the 1940s in India, and later Pakistan after the partition of British India in 1947.

His main works were the 125-book series Jasoosi Dunya (The Spy World) and the 120-book Imran Series, with a small canon of satirical works and poetry. His novels were characterized by a blend of mystery, adventure, suspense, violence, romance and comedy, achieving massive popularity across a broad readership in South Asia.

Agatha Christie once said, "I don't know Urdu but have knowledge of detective novels of the Subcontinent. There is only one original writer - Ibn-e-Safi." Biography

Ibne Safi was born on July 26, 1928 in the town 'Nara' of district Allahabad, India. His father's name was Safiullah and mother's name was Naziran Bibi.

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Agra University. In 1948, he started his first job at 'Nikhat Publications' as an Editor in the poetry department.

His initial works date back to the early 1940s, when he wrote from India. After the partition of Indian and Pakistan in 1947, he began writing novels in the early 1950s while working as a secondary school teacher and continuing part-time studies. After completing the latter, having attracted official attention as being subversive in the independence and post-independence period, he migrated to Karachi, Pakistan in August 1952. He started his own company by the name 'Israr Publications'.

He married to Ume Salma Khatoon in 1953.

Between 1960 - 1963 he suffered an episode of schizophrenia, but recovered, and returned with a best-selling Imran Series novel, Dairrh Matwaalay (One and a half amused). In fact, he wrote 36 novels of 'Jasoosi Duniya' and 79 novels of 'Imran Series' after his recovery from schizophrenia. In the 1970s, he informally advised the Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan on methods of detection. He died of pancreatic cancer on July 26, 1980 in Karachi, which was coincidentally his 52nd birthday. Works

Ibne Safi’s prose work can be classified into two categories:
Mystery novels
Short stories and articles of humor and mockery

Ibn-e-Safi started writing poetry in his childhood and soon earned critial acclaim. After completing his Bachelor of Arts, he started writing short stories, humor and satire under various names such as “Sanki Soldier” and “Tughral Farghan.” In the Nakhat magazines, he published several satirical articles which commented on various topics ranging from politics to literature to journalism. His early works in the 1940s included short stories, humor and satire.

According to one of his autobiographical essays, someone in a literary meeting claimed that Urdu literature had little scope for anything but sexual themes. To challenge this notion, Ibn-e-Safi began writing detective stories in January 1952 in the monthly Nikhat, naming the series Jasoosi Dunya. In the preface of Jasoosi Dunya's platinum jubilee number (Zameen Kay Baadal - Clouds of Earth), he mentioned those novels of Jasoosi Dunya whose main plot elements were taken from Western literature and which included Daler Mujrim (The Fearless Criminal), Pur-asraar Ajnabi (The Mysterious Stranger), Raqqasah ka Qatl (Murder of the Dancer), Heeray ki Kaan (The Diamond Mine) and Khooni Pathar (The Bloody Stone). He also mentioned some characters which were borrowed from English fiction, such as Khaufnak Hangamah’s (The Terrifying Chaos) Professor Durrani and Paharron ki Malikah’s (The Queen of Mountains) White Queen and Gorilla. He claimed that, other than those novels and characters, his stories were his own creation, and even the mentioned novels had only borrowed ideas and were not translations.

In 1955, Ibn-e-Safi started the Imran Series, which gained as much fame and success as Jasoosi Dunya. In the aforementioned essay, he claimed that all the characters and stories of the Imran Series were original and not borrowed. Ibne Safi’s novels – characterized by a blend of adventure, suspense, violence, romance and comedy – achieved massive popularity by a broad readership.

So strong was Ibne Safi’s impact on the Subcontinent’s literary scene that his novels were translated into several regional languages. It was not unusual for Safi's books to be sold at black market prices in Pakistan and India, where they were originally published every month.

The settings in Ibne Safi's novels are such that the reader is never told the national origin of the heroes. Since Jasoosi Duniya was created before the partition of the subcontinent, the names of the characters and their locales suggest that the novel takes place in India. The advent of the Imran Series came post-partition, and the reader is set up to assume that the narrative is situated in Pakistan. Besides their native countries, the main characters of both Jasoosi Duniya and Imran Series have had adventures around the world – Spain, Italy, England, Scotland, Pacific Islands, Zanzibar, South Africa, the United States of America, and various other places. Considering that Ibne Safi never left the Indian Subcontinent, the detailed descriptions he provides of the diverse localities are surprisingly accurate.

Many a time, Ibne Safi created fictitious settings for his stories. The magical web of his writing is so captivating that these fantasy lands have become real in the minds of readers. Avid fans of the author are experts on the people and cultures of Shakraal, Karaghaal, Maqlaaq, Zeroland, and many other imaginary domains. In cities around India and Pakistan, one can find discotheques, bars, night clubs, and hotels named after venues found in Ibne Safi's novels. Some places worth mentioning are: Dilkusha, Fizaro, Niagara, Tip Top, High Circle, etc.

Besides humor and satire he also wrote some short adventures, namely Baldraan Ki Malika (The Queen of Baldraan), Ab Tak Thee Kahaan? (Where had you been?), Shimal Ka Fitna (The Trouble from North), Gultarang, and Moaziz Khopri. In these adventures, Ibne Safi takes the reader to various fictitious lands similar to the ones created by H. Rider Haggard.

Ibne Safi also directed a movie 'Dhamaka' based on his novel 'Bebakon ki talash'. The movie didn't do well.

In 1959, Ibne Safi started writing Aadmi Ki Jarain, a book based on human psychology. However, it remained incomplete due to his illness.

Abdul Rahman Chughtai

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:47:00 +0000

Born in 1899, Pakistan; he comes from a family which for generations has produced architects, engineers, painters and decorators.

His individual style was formed in the years before 1947, so the main body of his work was produced before Pakistan was born: Persian and Mongol Traditional Style

Chughtai admitted himself to Lahore's Mayo School of Art, which then emphasized crafts more than art. He did not stay there very long and started learning on his own, concentrating on the traditional methods and techniques of Mongol artists. Then, he moved on to Calcutta and worked there foe several years, painting in Bengal School Style.

By 1923, when he was only 24, he started developing his style of drawing luscious, languid, narcissus-eyes and stylized figures with erotic overtones and heavy with fictional contents.

He also introduced him to some of Western art techniques, chiefly as practiced by Victorian artists, and to the cave painting of Ajanta, which were then in process of being re-discovered by contemporary painters.

It was in formative phase of his career that Chughtai imbibed certain stylization and mannerism, including extensive use of architectural motifs and pictorial nuances, which mark his illustrational paintings of this period.

In 1927, Chughtai published Muraqqa, his first major work, which comprised a series of illustrations he made for new edition of the thought-heavy and highly imaginative verses of Ghalib, 19th century " poet's poet" of Urdu and Persian.

Early in the thirties Chughtai visited Europe, researching on painting; also did a few years later.

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF SINDH

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:50:00 +0000

Sindh has a rich heritage of traditional handicraft that has evolved over the centuries. Perhaps the most professed exposition of Sindhi culture is in the handicrafts of Hala, a town some 30 kilometres from Hyderabad. Hala’s artisans are manufacturing high quality and impressively priced wooden handicrafts, textiles, paintings, handmade paper products, blue pottery, etc. Lacquered wood works known as Jandi, painting on wood, tiles, and pottery known as Kashi, hand woven textiles including Khadi, Susi, and Ajrak are synonymous with Sindhi culture preserved in Hala’s handicraft.Sindh is known the world over for its various handicrafts and arts. The work of Sindhi artisans was sold in ancient markets of Armenia, Baghdad, Basra, Istanbul, Cairo and Samarkand. Referring to the lacquer work on wood locally known as Jandi, T. Posten an English traveller who visited Sindh in early 19th century said, the articles of Hala could be compared with exquisite specimens of China.[citation needed] Technological improvements were gradually introduced such as the spinning wheel charkha and treadle pai-chah in the weavers’ loom, to increase refinement in designing, dyeing and printing by block. Painting process amounted for a much higher volume of output. The refined, lightweight, colourful, washable fabrics from Hala became a luxury for people used to only woollens and linens of the age.

Ajrak has been in Sindh since the birth of its civilization. Blue colour is dominantly used in Ajrak. Also, Sindh was traditionally a large producer of indigo and cotton cloth and both used to be exported to the Middle East. Ajrak is a mark of respect when it is given to an honoured quest, friend or woman. In Sindh, it is most commonly given as a gift at Eid, at weddings, or on other special occasions - like homecoming. Along with Ajrak the Rilli or patchwork sheet, is another Sindhi icon and part of the heritage and culture. Every Sindhi home will have set of Rillis - one for each member of the family and few spare for guests. Rilli is made with different small pieces of different geometrical shapes of cloths sewn together to create intricate designs.

Rilhi is also given as a gift to friends and visitors. It is used as a bedspread as well as a blanket. A beautifully sewn Rilli can also become part of a bride or grooms gifts. Rural women in Sindh are skilful in producing Sindhi caps. Sindhi caps are manufactured commercially on a small scale at New Saeedabad and Hala New. These are in demand with visitors from Karachi and other places and these manufacturing units have very limited production due to lack of marketing facilities. Places of interest

Ranikot Fort

Gorakh Hill Top

Faiz Mahal, Khairpur

Sindh has numerous tourist sites with the most prominent being the ruins of Mohenjo-daro near the city of Larkana. Islamic architecture is quite prominent in the province with the Jama Masjid in Thatta built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan and numerous mausoleums dot the province including the very old Shahbaz Qalander mausoleum dedicated to the Iranian-born Sufi and the beautiful mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah known as the Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi.Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai @ Bhit Shah.
Shrine of Shahbaz Qalander @ Sehwan.
Ruins of Mohenjo-daro & Museum near Larkana.
Ranikot Fort near Sann.
Aror (ruins of historical city) near Sukkur.
Mazar-e-Quaid Karachi.
Kahu-Jo-Darro near Mirpurkhas.
Sadhu Bela Temple near Sukkur.
Minar-e-Mir Masum Shah @ Sukkur.
Mohatta Palace Museum @ Karachi. Gorakh Hill near Dadu.
Shahjahan Mosque @ Thatta.
Makli Graveyard, Asia's Biggest @ Makli, Thatta.
Rani Bagh @ Hyderabad.
Sukkur barrage @ Sukkur.
Kotri Barrage near Hyderabad.
Talpurs' Faiz Mahal Palace, Khayrpur (princely state).
Talpur Forts @ Kot Diji
Forts at Hyderabad. and Umarkot(ref;wikipedia)

VISIT LAHORE

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:37:00 +0000

The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ ) is citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers. Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of the entire Mughal architecture.[1] Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Shalimar Gardens (Lahore).The strategic location of Lahore city between the Mughal territories and the strongholds of Kabul, Multan, and Kashmir required the dismantling of the old mud-fort and fortification with solid brick masonry. The strcucture is dominated by Persian influence that deepened with the successive refurbishments by subsequent emperors.[6] The fort is clearly divided into two sections: first the administrative section, which is well connected with main entrances, and comprises larger garden areas and Diwan-e-Aam for royal audiences. The second - a private and concealed residential section - is divided into courts in the northern part, accessible through 'elephant gate'. It also contains Shish Mahal (Hall of Mirrors of Mirror Palace), and spacious bedrooms and smaller gardens On the outside, the walls are decorated with blue Persian kashi tiles. The original entrance faces the Maryam Zamani Mosque, whereas the larger Alamgiri Gate opens to the Hazuri Bagh through to the majestic Badshahi Mosque.

G.M SYED ( proposer of the Pakistan Resolution, 1940 in the sindh assembly)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:50:00 +0000

G. M. Syed (January 17, 1904 — April 25, 1995) (Sindhi: جی۔ ایم۔ سید) (abbreviation of Ghulam Murtaza Shah Syed; Arabic script: غلام مرتضی شاہ سید) son of Syed Mohammed Shah Kazmi was a Sindhi nationalist, leftist, revolutionary and a sufi.

G M Syed proposed the Pakistan Resolution, 1940 in the Sindh Assembly, which ultimately resulted in the creation of Pakistan. However, he became the first political prisoner of Pakistan because of his differences with the leadership of the country
His father died when he was only sixteen months old. He has had no formal schooling. Whatever he learnt, was self-tutored. with his own hard work, he attained mastery over Sindhi and English languages. He was also conversant with Arabic and Persian languages. History, Philosophy and Political science were his favorite subjects of study. Political Activism.
He was the founder of Sindh Awami Mahaz which went on to join the National Awami Party (National Peoples Party) Along with Ibrahim Joyo and Sobho Gianchandani, G.M. Syed blended Sindhi nationalism with Communism and Sufism through the ideas of Gandhi and Marx. In his early political life, he was a strong vocal supporter of the Pakistan Movement in Sindh and was said to be one of the driving forces in making sure the Sind Assembly voted to join Pakistan in 1947. He was one of the leaders supporting the refugees from India to settle in Sindh that altered the demographics of population in the province with consequent tensions still prevailing.

Syed mainly advocated for:

Non-violence
Democarcy
Secularism (Separation of religion and state)
National self-determination
Unity among all South Asian nations and states
Social and economic equality for all. Literary contribution
Mr. Syed is the author of more than sixty five books. These are on numerous subjects, ranging from literature to politics, religion and culture, and other areas. He was himself a mystic, and had regard for mystics of all faiths. Besides being a man of immense learning, Syed possesses a personality that was graceful and poised. Highly cultured and refined manners, hospitality and geniality were the two main traits of his character. Wit and humor were the keynotes of his personality. He respected all genuine difference of opinions. For decades, Sind and Sindhi people had constituted the center of his interest and activity, and all his energies were devoted to their good.

G. M. Syed proposed the Pakistan Resolution, 1940 in the Sindh Assembly, which ultimately resulted in the creation of Pakistan. However, he became the first political prisoner of Pakistan because of his differences with the leadership of the country, as he believed that they had deceived the Sindhis.

The Case of Sindh G.M. Syed's Deposition in Court

A thesis for a separate homeland for Sindhis. This book was first published in 1974. It laid the foundations for the Sindhi Nationalist Movement. A complete social, political, economical and philosophical argument supporting the formation of 'Sindhudesh.'
Books of G.M SYED. 1 Hindustan JA Musalman ain Pakistan Translation / Edited 1941. (Muslims of India and Pakistan)

2. Naeen Sindh la-e-Jado- jehad (Sindhi 1949)

3. Paigham-e-Latif in Sindhi 1952, 78 & Urdu 1991 (Message of Latif)

4. Muslim League ji Mukhalfat Chho- Sindhi 1952 and Urdu Translation (Why Opposition of Muslim League?)

5. Pakistan men Zeban jo Masaelo ain Sindhi Zeban (Sindhi 1953) (The Problem of Language in Pakistan and Sindhi Language)

6. Maujuda Siyasi Masaela (Sindhi 1956) (Present day Political Problems)

7. Rehan (Sindhi 1965) Conversation (Letters of a Friend)

8. Jean Ditho Ahe-Mun (Sindhi 1968) (Jaisa Mena Dekbabe Urdu 1971)

9. Jaisa Mene Dekha he (Urdu Translation 1971) (Religion and Reality)- English translation 1986

10. Janab Guzarium jin Sein 1967 Sindhi (Those with whom I spent my life)

11. Jadeed Siyasat JA Nau Ratan- 1967 /Urdu (Nine Jewels of Modern Politics)

12. Sindh ji Bombay khan Azadi Sindhi 1968 (Separation of Sindhi from Bombay)

13. Shah Bhitai-e-Jun Wayun ain Kafiyun Sindhi edited 1968 (Lyrical Poetry of Shah Latif)

14. Sindh Mutahida Mahaz ain one Unit Sindhi 1969 (Sindhi United Front and One Unit).

15. Sahar JA Seengar 1969 Sindhi (Ornament of the Beloved)

16. Khat ain Mazomoon Sindhi 1970 (A collection of letters and Articles)

17. Pakistan je Mazi Hat ain Mustaqbal Te Tiarana Nazar Sindhi 1973 (A Glimpse at the Past, Present and Future of Pakistan)

18. Sindhi Culture in Sindhi 1973

19. Dayar-e-Dil ain Dastan-e-Muhabat Sindhi 1973 (The Country of Heart and Narration of Love) 20. Hehra Hanjan Thian Sindhi 1974 (Such Distractions do take place)

21. Sindh JA Soorma (Vol:l) Sindhi 1974 (Hero's of Sindh)

22. Choond Adabi Mazmoon Sindhi 1974 (Selected Literary Articles)

23. Pahenji Kahani Pahenji Zibani Vol:l Sindhi 1974 (An Autobiography)

24. Sindhu Desh Chho ain Chhala-e- Sindhi 1974 (Sindhu Desh, why and for what?)

25. Sindhu Desh- A study into separate Identity through the ages Written in English 1991

26. Sindh ji Kahani, Syed Je Zibani Sindhi 1975 (A story of Sindh, narrated by Sayed)

27. Khutabat Sayed Sindhi 1975 (Speeches by Sayed)

28. Choond Siyasi Mazmoon Sindhi 1975 (Selected Political Writings)

29. Aj Pin Chikiyam Chaq Sindhi 1977 (Once Again My Wounds have reopened)

30. World Muslim Sarbrah Conference Te -Tajezio Sindhi 1976 (A review of the World Muslim Leaders Conference)

31. Jadeed Aalimi Siyasat Sindhi 1978 (Present Day Politics of the World)

32. Sindhu-a-ji Sanjahn Vol: I & 11 Sindhi 1982 (Understanding of Sindh)

33. Kujh Khat: Siyasatdanan JA ain Qaumi Qarkunan JA Sindhi 1985 (Some letters by Politicians and National Workers)

34. Wajat Veragin Ja Vol: I Sindhi 1987 (The call by Jogi's letters of friends)

35. Saeen G.M. Sayed Jun Tahrerun Sindhi 1991 (Writings by Mr. G.M. Sayed)

36. Alag Adaliya ain intizamiya Sindhi. (Separation of Judiciary from Executive)

37. Qaumi Ittehad Sindhi (National Unity)

38. Sindh Galahe thee Sindhi 1994

QAID-E-AWAM SHAHEED ZULFIQAR ALI BHUTTO

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:37:00 +0000

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was born to Khursheed Begum née Lakhi Bai and Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto of a prominent Shia Muslim family ( as written in Benazir's book: Reconciliation). His father Shahnawaz Bhutto was born into a Bhutto clan.

Bhutto was the son of a prominent political figure in the Indian colonial government. Zulfikar was born in his parent's residence near Larkana in what later became the province of Sindh. He was their third child — their first one, Sikandar Ali, died from pneumonia at age seven in 1914 and the second child, Imdad Ali, died of cirrhosis at the age of 39 in 1953.[10] His father was a wealthy landlord, a zamindar, and a prominent politician in Sindh, who enjoyed an influential relationship with the officials of the British Raj. As a young boy, Bhutto moved to Worli Seaface in Bombay (now Mumbai) to study at the Cathedral and John Connon School. During this period, he also became a student activist in the League's Pakistan Movement. In 1943, his marriage was arranged with Shireen Amir Begum (died January 19, 2003 in Karachi). He later left her, however, in order to remarry. In 1947, Bhutto was admitted to the University of Southern California.

During this time, Bhutto's father, Sir Shahnawaz, played a controversial role in the affairs of the state of Junagadh (now in Gujarat). Coming to power in a palace coup as the dewan, he secured the accession of the state to Pakistan, which was ultimately negated by Indian intervention in December, 1947.[11] In 1949, Bhutto transferred to the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned an honours degree in political science. Here he would become interested in the theories of socialism, delivering a series of lectures on the feasibility of socialism in Islamic countries. In June, 1950 Bhutto travelled to England to study law at Christ Church, Oxford. Upon finishing his studies, he was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1953.

Bhutto married his second wife, the Iranian-Kurdish Begum Nusrat Ispahani who was also a Shi'a Muslim[citation needed] , in Karachi on September 8, 1951. Their first child, his daughter Benazir, was born in 1953. She was followed by Murtaza in 1954, a second daughter, Sanam, in 1957, and the youngest child, Shahnawaz Bhutto, in 1958. He accepted the post of lecturer at the Sindh Muslim College, from where he was also awarded an honorary law degree by the then college President, Mr. Hassanally A. Rahman before establishing himself in a legal practice in Karachi. He also took over the management of his family's estate and business interests after his father's death.
Political career
In 1957, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became the youngest member of Pakistan's delegation to the United Nations. He would address the United Nations Sixth Committee on Aggression on October 25, 1957 and lead Pakistan's deputation to the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Seas in 1958. In the same year, Bhutto became the youngest Pakistani cabinet minister when he was given charge of the energy ministry by President Muhammad Ayub Khan, who had seized power and declared martial law. He was subsequently promoted to head the ministries of commerce, information and industries. Bhutto became a close and trusted advisor to Ayub, rising in influence and power despite his youth and relative inexperience in politics. Bhutto aided Ayub in negotiating the Indus Water Treaty with India in 1960. In 1961, Bhutto negotiated an oil exploration agreement with the Soviet Union, which also agreed to provide economic and technical aid to Pakistan.

Political career
In 1957, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became the youngest member of Pakistan's delegation to the United Nations. He would address the United Nations Sixth Committee on Aggression on October 25, 1957 and lead Pakistan's deputation to the United Nations Conference on the Law of the Seas in 1958. In the same year, Bhutto became the youngest Pakistani cabinet minister when he was given charge of the energy ministry by President Muhammad Ayub Khan, who had seized power and declared martial law. He was subsequently promoted to head the ministries of commerce, information and industries. Bhutto became a close and trusted advisor to Ayub, rising in influence and power despite his youth and relative inexperience in politics. Bhutto aided Ayub in negotiating the Indus Water Treaty with India in 1960. In 1961, Bhutto negotiated an oil exploration agreement with the Soviet Union, which also agreed to provide economic and technical aid to Pakistan.

Foreign Minister
In 1962, he was appointed Pakistan's foreign minister. His swift rise to power also brought him national prominence and popularity.

As foreign minister, Bhutto significantly transformed Pakistan's hitherto pro-Western foreign policy. While maintaining a prominent role for Pakistan within the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization and the Central Treaty Organization, Bhutto began asserting a foreign policy course for Pakistan that was independent of U.S. influence. Bhutto criticised the U.S. for providing military aid to India during and after the Sino-Indian War of 1962, which was seen as an abrogation of Pakistan's alliance with the U.S. Bhutto worked to establish stronger relations with the People's Republic of China.[12] Bhutto visited Beijing and helped Ayub negotiate trade and military agreements with the Chinese regime, which agreed to help Pakistan in a large number of military and industrial projects. Bhutto also signed the Sino-Pakistan Boundary Agreement on March 2, 1963 that transferred 750 square kilometres of territory from Pakistan-administered Kashmir to Chinese control. Bhutto asserted his belief in non-alignment, making Pakistan an influential member in non-aligned organisations. Believing in pan-Islamic unity, Bhutto developed closer relations with nations such as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and other Arab states.

Bhutto advocated hardline and confrontational policies against India over the Kashmir conflict and other issues. A brief skirmish took place in August 1965 between Indian and Pakistani forces near the international boundary in the Rann of Kutch which Pakistan lost and was resolved by the U.N. Pakistan hoped to support and aid an uprising in Kashmir.

Bhutto joined Ayub in Tashkent to negotiate a peace treaty with the Indian Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. Ayub and Shastri agreed to exchange prisoners of war and withdraw respective forces to pre-war boundaries. This agreement was deeply unpopular in Pakistan, causing major political unrest against Ayub's regime. Bhutto's criticism of the final agreement caused a major rift between him and Ayub Khan. Initially denying the rumours, Bhutto resigned in June, 1967 and expressed strong opposition to Ayub's regime.[12]

Pakistans Peoples Party

Bhutto at a PPP rally.Following his resignation, large crowds gathered to listen to Bhutto's speech upon his arrival in Lahore on June 21, 1967. Tapping a wave of anger and opposition against Ayub, Bhutto began travelling across the country to deliver political speeches. In a speech in October, 1966 Bhutto declared the PPP's beliefs, "Islam is our faith, democracy is our policy, socialism is our economy. All power to the people."[13] On November 30, 1967 Bhutto founded the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Lahore, establishing a strong base of political support in Punjab, Sindh and amongst the Muhajir communities. Bhutto's party became a part of the pro-democracy movement involving diverse political parties from all across Pakistan. PPP activists staged large protests and strikes in different parts of the country, increasing pressure on Ayub to resign. Bhutto's arrest on November 12, 1968 sparked greater political unrest. After his release, Bhutto attended the Round Table Conference called by Ayub in Rawalpindi, but refused to accept Ayub's continuation in office and the East Pakistani politician Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Six point movement for regional autonomy.

Following Ayub's resignation, the new president Gen. Yahya Khan promised to hold parliamentary elections on December 7, 1970. Bhutto's party won a large number of seats from constituencies in West Pakistan.[13] However, Sheikh Mujib's Awami League won an outright majority from the constituencies located in East Pakistan. Bhutto refused to accept an Awami League government and famously promised to "break the legs" of any elected PPP member who dared to attend the inaugural session of the National Assembly of Pakistan. Capitalising on West Pakistani fears of East Pakistani separatism, Bhutto demanded that Sheikh Mujib form a coalition with the PPP.[13] Under substantial pressure from Bhutto and other West Pakistani political parties, Yahya postponed the inaugural session of the National Assembly after talks with Sheikh Mujib failed.[13] Amidst popular outrage in East Pakistan, Major Ziaur Rahman, at the direction of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the independence of "Bangladesh" on March 26, 1971 after Mujibur was arrested by the Pakistani Army, which had been ordered by Yahya to suppress political activities. . While supportive of the army's genocide and working to rally international support, Bhutto distanced himself from the Yahya regime. He refused to accept Yahya's scheme to appoint Bengali politician Nurul Amin as prime minister, with Bhutto as deputy prime minister. Indian intervention in East Pakistan led to the defeat of Pakistani forces, who surrendered on December 16, 1971. Bhutto and others condemned Yahya for failing to protect Pakistan's unity. Isolated, Yahya resigned on December 20 and transferred power to Bhutto, who became the president, army commander-in-chief as well as the first civilian chief martial law administrator.

Nuclear programme
Bhutto was the founder of Pakistan's nuclear programme. Its militarisation was initiated in January 1972 and, in its initial years, was implemented by General Tikka Khan. The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant was inaugurated by Bhutto during his role as President of Pakistan at the end of 1972. Long before, as Minister for Fuel, Power and National Resources, he has played a key role in setting up of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. Lietuenant Generals Rahimuddin Khan and Saeed Qadir were consecutively chosen by Prime Minister Bhutto to chair the commission, but both declined. Instead Prime Minister Bhutto chose a U.S trained nuclear engineer Mr. Munir Ahmad Khan as chairman of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Munir Ahmad Khan was a close friend of his. The Kahuta facility was also established by the Bhutto Administration, and brought under nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan and the Engineer Corps' Lieutenant General Zahid Ali Akbar.

In his book If I am Assassinated, written from his prison cell, Bhutto revealed how Henry Kissinger had said to him in 1976: "we can destabilize your government and make a horrible example out of you".[21] Kissinger had warned Bhutto that if Pakistan continued with its nuclear programe the Prime Minister would have to pay a heavy price.

Formation of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference OIC
Since the nineteenth century, many Muslims had aspired to uniting the Muslim ummah to serve their common political, economic, and social interests. Despite the presence of secularist, nationalist, and socialist ideologies, in modern Muslim states, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan cooperated with other Muslim leaders to form the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. The formation of the OIC happened in the backdrop of the loss of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem. The final cause sufficiently compelled leaders of Muslim nations were to meet in Rabat to establish the OIC on September 25, 1969.

On March 18, 1978, Bhutto was declared guilty of murder and sentenced to death. Bhutto did not seek an appeal. While he was transferred to a cell in Rawalpindi central jail, his family appealed on his behalf, and a hearing before the Supreme Court commenced in May. Bhutto was given one week to prepare. Bhutto issued a thorough rejoinder to the charges, although Zia blocked its publication. Chief Justice S. Anwarul Haq adjourned the court until the end of July 1978, supposedly because five of the nine appeals court judges were willing to overrule the Lahore verdict. One of the pro-Bhutto judges was due to retire in July.

Chief Justice S. Anwarul Haq presided over the trial, despite being close to Zia, even serving as Acting President when Zia was out of the country. Bhutto's lawyers managed to secure Bhutto the right to conduct his own defense before the Supreme Court. On December 18, 1978, Bhutto made his appearance in public before a packed courtroom in Rawalpindi. By this time he had been on death row for 9 months and had gone without fresh water for the previous 25 days. He addressed the court for four days, speaking without notes.

The appeal was completed on December 23, 1978. On February 6, 1979, the Supreme Court issued a guilty verdict, a decision reached by a bare 4-to-3 majority. The Bhutto family had seven days in which to appeal. The court granted a stay of execution while it studied the petition. By February 24, 1979 when the next court hearing began, appeals for clemency arrived from many heads of state. Zia said that the appeals amounted to "trade union activity" among politicians.

On March 24, 1979 the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal. Zia upheld the death sentence. Bhutto was hanged at Central jail, Rawalpindi, on 4 April, 1979, and is buried in Village Cemetery at Garhi Khuda Baksh.

Architecture in Pakistan

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Muslims first arrived in areas now constituting southern half of Pakistan - mostly Sindh and Balochistan in Eighth century A.D. when ships of Arab general Mohammad bin Qasim landed somewhere near the mouth of the Indus river and then traveled upriver all the way to the important city of Multan in lower Punjab. Thus bringing most of the commerce routes from the Indus valley to Mesopotamia through Balochistan and Persia under their control.

The areas now constituting northern half of Pakistan - Punjab, Kashmir and Frontier did not come under the Muslim control till the beginning of the eleventh century when the armies of Sultan Mahmood of Gazna, present day Afghanistan, came down through the mountain passes demolishing temples and the statuary within, unfortunate enough to be in their way. The newcomers, along with a new religion, also introduced new forms of visual arts and architecture to this land and its people.

Mosques were built, forts and palaces were erected, mausoleums and garden cemeteries were created where no such structures existed before. The old temples and ashrams, stupas and monasteries ultimately became the relics of history. So significant was the introduction, and later on the proliferation, of this new art form that in historical terms the architecture of the areas now constituting Pakistan could be designated to two distinct periods— the earlier as pre-Islamic and the later as Islamic period.

By the middle of the eighteenth century Muslims lost control of the areas now constituting northern half of Pakistan to the Sikhs of Punjab. Even though they made architectural contributions of their own, the Sikh period also saw, not unlike their predecessors, destruction, stripping and neglect of the earlier buildings of the Islamic period. Particularly affected were the Muslim religious places such as the historical mosques and mausoleums.

The areas now constituting southern half of Pakistan fortunately remained under Muslim control long after the fall of the Mughals and therefore did not experience the similar fate. However invaders from Persia and Afghanistan routinely damaged the historically significant structures and looted whatever they could on their return trip home.

The mid nineteen century saw the start of another short but architecturally significant period. By now the British had successfully taken over all the territories later to become Pakistan and set upon building new administrative institutions and infrastructures of their own. They were going to built collages, hospitals, post offices, museums, court houses, assembly halls, city halls, libraries, country clubs, parks, stadiums, cantonments and residential bungalows, railway stations and yes architecturally significant bridges and tunnels.

In one century of British rule hundred and hundreds of new significant public structures were commissioned throughout the country. This was a period of not only European and English architecture but also of unique hybrids created by fusing the elements of English with the local Islamic architecture. Most of these colonial buildings are still standing and in use in Pakistan. British also help restore and some times deface some of the old historical buildings. In balance British period is the most significant period for Architecture in Pakistan.

The year 1947 is the beginning of the post colonial Pakistan period. British had left behind a running administration and infrastructure for the new rulers of the new country. In the first decade very few new architecturally significant buildings were added in any sphere of the society. The first major architectural surge took place when the national capital was moved from the commercial port city of Karachi at the Arabian Sea to the newly designed modern city of Islamabad located at the foothill of picturesque Margala ridge.

Almost all major buildings in the city were designed by the foreign firms with some local input. These designers have often tried to create modern functional structures with infusion of their perceived local styles and traditions. The result is another hybrid architecture which over the time will be known as Pakistan period. Other than Islamabad every major city in Pakistan has also added few new structures in the mix. These are mostly educational and administrative buildings, hospitals, commercials centers, hotels, mosques and national monuments. Lately new airport terminals and sea ports are also added too.

Outside Islamabad no new major library is built. Other than those left behind by the British there has been no new world class museum or art gallery built in the last six decades. There are no opera houses, night clubs, significant theater halls or palaces to host performance events. None of the new bridges over major rivers or canals have any architectural values to them. The country has no internationally renowned architects or architectural firms of its own and thus heavily depends on foreign based designers. It is possible that with time a distinct Pakistani Architecture, like French or Italian Architecture may evolve. But it might be by default and not by conscientious design.
[Pervaiz Munir Alvi]

PAKISTAN AND PAKISTANI PEOPLE.

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:11:00 +0000

Pakistanis are extremely conscious about their clothes. Most of the Pakistanis dress according to the rituals and custom, the dresses Pakistani people wear depend a lot on the traditions they posses. Pakistani people are as neat and clean as their circumstances allow them to be because most of the population lives below the poverty lines and some times their financial condition does not allow them to live up to the standard, but when ever they get a chance they prove it that they are very conscious and vigilant about their clothes.
Most of the men and women wear the national costume that is Kameez and Shalwar. Shalwar is some thing like baggy trousers and Kameez is a loose long shirt down to the knees.

Some Pakistani men and women also like to wear the western clothes but one only find these kind of people in big and developed cities, otherwise people mostly like to wear their national costume, not because of the fact that it is their national costume but because they think that it is easy going.

Some Muslims never like the dresses which are western or not according to the rituals of Islam, mostly Pakistani Muslims never like their women wearing the Western dresses because Kameez Shalwar Is exactly according to what Islam asks but some western dresses are not what Islam demands. Even the men who wear the western clothes are not considered as good Muslims by some of their fellow Muslims.

The lightweight scarfs or in Urdu Dupatta is one of the most important part of women dressing in Pakistan. It is especially very handy for them when they are visiting Mosque or some remoter area. They usually cover their heads and shoulders with Dupatta. Pakistani people like the foreigners visiting their country and even will like them more if they are wearing their national dress and especially they like the tourist women who are wearing Dupatta.

Apart from Kameez Shalwar every province has got it's own dress which is usually very unique and descent. I specially like the Sindhi dresses, which are no doubt spectacular. The embroidery done on Sindhi dresses is very charming and unique. Sindhi people have got a different kind of Dupatta which they in their language that is Sindhi call as Agrak, if u ever visit Sindh than i will advice you not to forget to buy this beauty. Pathans of NWFP have got their own cultural clothes, men usually their wear a cap which in their language is known as Paggri, Paggri is not only just confined to Pathans but Punjabi and Balochi people also love to wear it. Emroidery of all these four provinces is totally different from each other and magnificent too.
[written by Hasan Mehmood ]

The Jammu and Kashmir Issue

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:36:00 +0000

The Kashmir conflict refers to the territorial dispute over Kashmir, the northwesternmost region of the Indian subcontinent. The parties to the dispute are India, Pakistan, China and the people of Kashmir.

India claims the entire former Dogra princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and presently administers approximately 43% of the region including most of Jammu, Kashmir Valley, Ladakh and the Siachen Glacier. India's claim is contested by Pakistan which controls approximately 37% of Kashmir, mainly Azad Kashmir and the northern areas of Gilgit and Baltistan. In addition, China controls 20% of Kashmir including Aksai Chin which it won following the brief Sino Indian War of 1962 and the Trans-Karakoram Tract, also known as the Shaksam Valley, that was ceded to it by Pakistan in 1963.

India's official position is that Kashmir is an "integral part" of India. Pakistan's official position is that Kashmir is a disputed territory whose final status must be determined by the people of Kashmir. Certain Kashmiri independence groups believe that Kashmir should be independent of both India and Pakistan.

India and Pakistan have fought three wars over Kashmir: in 1947, 1965, and 1999. India and China have clashed once, in 1962 over Aksai Chin as well as the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. India and Pakistan have also been involved in several skirmishes over Siachen Glacier. Since the 1990s, the Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir has been hit by confrontation between Kashmiri separatists, including militants who India alleges are supported by Pakistan and the Pakistan Armed Forces, and Indian Armed Forces which has resulted in thousands of deaths.

The Jammu and Kashmir Issue

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:36:00 +0000

Abdul Sattar Edhi

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:06:00 +0000

Abdul Sattar Edhi, NI (Urdu: عبد الستار ایدھی), or Edhi, as he is often known, is one of the most active philanthropists in Pakistan. He is head of the Edhi Foundation in Pakistan. Edhi foundation branches are spread all over the world. His wife Begum Bilquis Edhi, heads the Bilquis Edhi Foundation. They both received 1986 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service. He is also the recipient of the Lenin Peace Prize as well as the Balzan Prize. Maulana Edhi, as he is often referred to, is of the Memon community. According to the Guinness World Records, Edhi Foundation has the largest private ambulance service network in the world.Today not just in Pakistan, but in the Muslim world, Abdul Sattar Edhi has earned a reputation as being one of the most selfless and honorable human beings today. Despite his fame and reputation he continues to lead a simple life, he wears traditional Pakistani Shalwar Kameez, of which he only owns one or two, and he owns one pair of slippers, which he has supposedly worn for the last twenty years. This is despite the fact the Edhi Foundation has a $10 million budget, out of which he takes nothing for himself. His son Faisal once stated that when the Foundation was setting up in Afghanistan, local staff had purchased chairs for guests and the press when a new center was being opened, when Edhi arrived he was furious because the money that was spent on the chairs could have been used to help people. That night he slept on the clinic floor with the ambulance drivers.[3]

The Edhi Foundation continues to grow. Dr Edhi, looking to the future, has stated that he aims to build a hospital every 5 km in Pakistan. Although he is given the title Maulana out of respect, he himself dislikes the title as he has never been to a religious school and he is not an Islamic cleric. He prefers being called 'Doctor' as he has received an honorary doctorate from The Institute of Business Administration in Pakistan for services to humanity.[1] He also Completed his MBBS Degree From Pakistan in 1981. He is also famous for being very shy about his popularity and when people personally praise him for his work. He also refuses to accept donations from governments or formal religious organisations, because according to him they set 'conditions'. Both General Zia-ul-Haq and the Italian government sent him generous donations, which he sent back.

In 1996 his biography, A Mirror to the Blind, was published.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, as of 1997, Edhi Foundation's ambulance service is the largest volunteer ambulance service in the world.[2] He also personally holds the world record for having gone the longest time working without having taken a holiday. As of when the record was set, he has still not taken a single day off work.

Internet Explorer 8

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:44:00 +0000

Windows Internet Explorer 8 (abbreviated IE8) is the next version of Internet Explorer, succeeding Internet Explorer 7. Beta 1, targeted at web designers and developers, was released to the general public on March 5, 2008.[1] Microsoft released Beta 2, targeted at all consumers, on August 27, 2008.[2] A public RC (release candidate) was released on January 26, 2009. According to Tech ARP, the final version will be released on March 19, 2009.[3] According to Microsoft, security, ease of use, and improvements in RSS, Cascading Style Sheets, and Ajax support are its priorities for Internet Explorer 8.IE8 has been in development since at least March 2006.[6] In February 2008, Microsoft sent out private invitations for IE8 Beta 1,[7] and on March 5, 2008, released Beta 1 to the general public,[1] although with a focus on web developers.[8] The release launched with a Windows Internet Explorer 8 Readiness Toolkit website promoting IE8 white papers, related software tools, and new features in addition to download links to the Beta.[1][9] The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) added new sections detailing new IE8 technology.[1][9][10] Major press focused on a controversy about Version Targeting, and two new features then called WebSlice and Activities. The readiness toolkit was promoted as something "developers can exploit to make Internet Explorer 8 'light up'." [1]

On August 27, 2008, Microsoft made IE8 Beta 2 generally available.[2] PC World noted various Beta 2 features such as InPrivate mode, tab isolation and color coding, and improved standards and compatibility compared to Internet Explorer 7.[11] Two name changes included Activities to Accelerators, and the IE7 Phishing filter renamed Safety Filter in the first Beta to SmartScreen, both accompanied by incremental technical changes as well.[11] By August 2008 the new feature called InPrivate had taken the spotlight.[11]

Ashfaq Ahmed's Life and career (Afamous writter)

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:26:00 +0000

Ashfaq Ahmed was born on 22 August 1925 in Garh Muktesar village, Ferozepur district, India. He obtained his early education in his native district. Shortly before independence in 1947, he migrated to Pakistan and made the Punjab metropolis, Lahore as his abode. He completed his Masters in Urdu literature from Government College Lahore. Bano Qudsia, his wife and companion in Urdu literary circles who is also one of the best novelists of Urdu, was his classmate at Government College.

After Partition, when Ashfaq Ahmed arrived at the Walton refugee camp with millions of other migrants, he used to make announcements on a megaphone around the clock. Later, he got a job in Radio Azad Kashmir, which was established on a truck that used to drive around in various parts of Kashmir. He then got lectureship at Dayal Singh College, Lahore for two years. Whereafter, he went to Rome to join Radio Rome as an Urdu newscaster. He also used to teach Urdu at Rome university. During his stay in Europe, he got diplomas in the Italian and French languages from the University of Rome and University of Grenoble, France. He also got special training diploma in radio broadcasting from New York University.

He started writing stories in his childhood, which were published in Phool [Flower] magazine. After returning to Pakistan from Europe, he took out his own monthly literary magazine, Dastaango [Story Teller], and joined Radio Pakistan as a script writer. He was made editor of the popular Urdu weekly, Lail-o-Nahar [Day and Night], in place of famous poet Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum by the government.

In 1962, Ashfaq Ahmed started his popular radio program, Talqeen Shah [The Preacher] which made him immensely popular among the people in towns and villages. It was a weekly feature that ran for three decades, the longest weekly radio show in the subcontinent. He was appointed director of the Markazi Urdu Board in 1966, which was later renamed as Urdu Science Board, a post he held for 29 years. He remained with the board until 1979. He also served as adviser in the Education Ministry during Zia-ul-Haq's regime. In the 60s, he produced a feature film, Dhoop aur Saie [Shadows and Sunshine], which was not very successful at the box office.
Works
Aik hi boli
Aik Mohabbat 100 Dramey
Aik Muhabbat So Afsaney
Arz-e-musannif
Aur Dramey
Band Gali
Baba Sahiba
Dhandoraa - Talqeen Shah
Gadaria - Ujlay Phool
Gulldan
Hairat Kaadah
Hasart-e-Tameer
Jung Ba Jung
Khail Tamasha
Khatiya Watiyaa - Poetry
Man Chaley Ka Soda
Mehmaansaraey
Nangey Paoon
Safar Dar Safar
Safar e Maina
Shahla Kot
Shehre Aarzoo
Shora Shori - Talqeen Shah
Subhaey Ifsaney
Talism Hosh Afza
Tota Kahani
Uchay Buraj Lahore Dey
Waday e Jang
Zaviya
Zaviya - 2
Zaviya - 3

THE LEGEND IMRAN KHAN.

noreply@blogger.com (ASIFALI BHAYO) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:00:00 +0000

Born: 25 November 1952, Lahore, Pakistan

Major Teams Imran played for: Pakistan, New South Wales, Sussex, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Oxford University, Worcestershire, Dawood Hercules, Lahore City Cricket Association.

Known As: Imran Khan

Batting Style: Right Hand Batsman

Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Bowler

Test Debut: Pakistan v England at Birmingham,1st

Test match played, 1971 season

Last Test played: Pakistan v Sri Lanka at

Faisalabad, 3rd Test match, 1991/92 season.

One Day International Debut: Pakistan v England

at Nottingham, The Prudential Trophy in 1974

Last ODI: Pakistan v Englang at Melbourne,Cricket

World Cup Final, in 1991/92

Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 1983

Played for New South Wales: 1984-85

Imran Khan was the first and only Pakistan Captain to win a World Cup Final.

Profile:

Born Imran Khan Niazi into a proud pathan family of landowners. Best know internationally as Imran Khan also known as the Lion of Lahore, he is probably the finest cricketer to come from Pakistan. An outstanding all rounder, he became a national hero when he captained the Pakistan Cricket team to victory and brought back the World Cup in the 1991/92 Cricket World Cup which took place in Australia.

Part of a family that produced many cricketers from his maternal side, amongst which is Majid Khan who was also a Pakistan Captain as well as Javed Burqi.

Imran grew up in Lahore and was educated at Aitchison College in Lahore. His parents placed great emphasis on education and ensured that Imran received the best. He attended the Royal Grammar School in Worcester and then went on to Keble College, Oxford.

He captained the Oxford University Cricket Team and played for Worchester and then Sussex. He captained Pakistan from 1982 till 1988, when he decided to quit cricket while he was still at the top of his career.

When the then President General Zia Ul Haq appealed to Imran to rejoin the team as they needed his expertise and leadership. Imran returned to the Cricketing World and finally left cricket after bringing back the only ever World Cup trophy to Pakistan in 1992.

Imran Khan was the world’s most charismatic cricketer, a heart throb to many drooling female fans, that were more enthralled with his stunning good looks and physique than his cricketing abilities. He received many proposals of marriage and had numerous affairs with many socialites all over the world.

Being a very religious man, many expected him to marry a lady of his own faith but he surprised the world when in 1995 at the age of 43, this charasmatic bachelor who always managed to escape marraige, married millionaire James Goldsmiths daughter Jemima in a Muslim ceremony on May 16 1995 in Paris, France, then in a civil ceremony in Richmond, on June 21st of the same year.

Jemima converted to the Islamic faith and was named Haiqa Khan. She was a good, close friend of the late Lady Diana Spencer. Jemima gave birth to a baby boy, named Suleiman Issa, on 18 November 1996 in London.

Imran Khan has been implicated in a peternity suit by former Girlfriend Sita White, however Imran denies being the father of a girl named Tyrian Jade. A Los Angeles court has however ruled by default, that Imran is the father.

Imran and Jemima have a second baby son, born on 10th April 1999, in London, England. They have named him Qassim.

Since giving up cricket Imran has devoted his time to raising funds for the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer clinic in memory of his late mother, who lost her battle against cancer. He Imran has realised his dream and the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Clinic is a one of its kind cancer clinic in Pakistan.

Currently Imran is pursuing a political career, He campaigns under the party name 'Tehrik – E – Insaaf'. Many believe he would have won the last elections, but the conservative Pakistani people felt that he had betrayed them by marrying a non muslim and the fact that she was a Jewish lady, was a plot by the Americans to get Pakistan under American power. Imran is still devoting his time and energy to politics and his popularity has once again grown in part due to the success of his marraige as well as the fact that he has the Pakistani peoples best interests at heart.