Adil Najam
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I was in Chicago all weekend for Human Development Foundation (HDF) of North America’s Convention celebrating the HDF’s 10 years of service. It was an intellectually stimulating event with a host of thoughtful presentations various issues related to Pakistan’s development coming from Dr. Tariq Banuri, Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy, Dr. Sania Nishtar, Arshed Bhatti (‘Civil Junction’ Cafe), Zobaida Jalal (Minister of Social Welfare), Ahmed Bilal Mehboob (PILDAT), Khalid Mirza (former SEC Chairman), Nasir Ali Shah Bukhari (KASB), Dr. Nadeem ul Haque (PIDE), Beena Sarwar, Munizae Jehangir (NDTV), Ethan Casey (PakCast), Syed Talat Hussain (Aaj TV), and others. The event also featured the music of Josh, Munni Begum and Jawad and the poetry of Ahmed Faraz.
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As interesting as the formal presentations were the many many side conversations amongst the participants. The current political situation in Pakistan, including Elections 2007, were a hot topic. I learnt much in talking on this to people like Syed Talat Hussain from Aaj TV, Ahmed Bilal Mehboob of PILDAT who had been instrumental in getting the ‘open letter’ to Gen. Musharraf written, and also with Ahmed Faraz. On the elections question the common response was that ‘anything could happen’ and it is no longer clear what is most likely to happen, or even if elections would be held.
I was reminded of my conversation with Imran Khan last year where he had said that the 2007 elections would ‘either be like 1970 or like 1977.’ That may still be true; but it would depend on whether elections happen at all. What do you think? Will they?
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PoochCity.com Debuts
Wireless News November 23, 2010
Wireless News 11-23-2010 PoochCity.com Debuts Type: News
Launching in November, PoochCity.com now welcomes residents, according to a release.
Pooch City said it offers a social networking site for dog lovers and the businesses that serve them. The site offers all of the community social networking features found on sites like Facebook, combined with tools to help small businesses increase their bottom line by bringing together canine-focused businesses with doggie aficionados worldwide.
Recognizing that small and independent businesses dominate the pet industry, Pooch City offers its residents (members) in their Business District access to their exclusive Pet Service Scheduler. The scheduler allows service providers to market their services, allow customers to schedule appointments and pay for appointments – all via Pooch City. In addition, Pooch City has adoption and breeder search tools for those looking to add a new member to their family. site dog treat recipes
This canine social network was created by Tamika Stokes Goins under her company Because. Goins also created and publishes the national, lifestyle magazine Doggie Aficionado. The goal of Pooch City is to consolidate the fragmented, online pet industry, leveraging best practices in social networking with practical small business solutions thus creating a virtual city of all things dog related.
“With pet parents bursting to share fun tidbits and photos of their fur children and businesses wanting a piece of the nearly $50 billion pet industry, an online site like Pooch City is an obvious evolution. Our team is excited to welcome residents and businesses,” said Goins. go to site dog treat recipes
Pooch City membership is free for residency members (non- businesses). Non-profit rescue organizations can also create free shelter accounts to post information about dogs in need of a new home. The site offers three business residency types: Downtown, Business District and Mall Store Owner. The business memberships start at $125 per year.
“From sharing dog treat recipes, getting dog training tips, to shopping for a new dog bed and finding clients for your new pet- sitting business, it all can be done in Pooch City,” said Gail David, Advertising Manager of Pooch City. “The feedback and comments we’ve received over the years from Doggie Aficionado readers and partners have gone into Pooch City. And we are confident we’ve built a city residents will love.”
Because has two dog brands, Doggie Aficionado and Pooch City. It strives to save and improve the lives of dogs.
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The poll will be in 2008.
There is no value of Fool Pakistani Public and their Fool votes Pakistani are Rats and We are Cats. We Don’t need Pakistani or Democracy we want to Rule Pakistan and nothing. When we want we come to Rule Pakistan and when we want we left Pakistan, because Pakistan doesn’t give anything we get all things from Pakistan in our Palace, Come Join Benazir Bhutto or Prepare to Die.
Seems to me that you may as well take the poll down now…
NO elections happening this year it seems….
what do people who said there will be elections say now?