Inspiration Pakistan: When Ashiq Speaks, I Listen

Posted on July 10, 2007
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S.A.J Shirazi
In some way sweeper Ashiq Mang knows so much more about life that anybody else does, about grief, about happiness, about pretense and falseness of life. There is nothing in his own life, which he would like to hide or not talk about.
Ashiq has been working at our home for two years. My friendship […]

Job Security in Corporate Pakistan

Posted on June 18, 2007
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S.A.J Shirazi
Industrialists (and owners) that define the corporate culture in Pakistan have many things in common. Exceptions apart, corporate leaders in private sector ruthlessly eliminate any one who is not totally behind them.

This trend breeds job insecurity in the blue as well as white collars incumbents at all levels. Result: lack of commitment, lack […]

Rawalpindi: Past and Present

Posted on April 29, 2007
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By S.A.J Shirazi
The bustling city of Rawalpindi has a lot more to offer than a traffic mess, broken roads and haze-filled atmosphere. The city’s history spreads over several millennia. Archaeologists believe that a distinct culture flourished on this plateau even 3,000 years ago.
.. Photo to the left is a shot of the Mall, Rawalpindi ..
The […]

Traffic: The Unique Driving Rules of Lahore

Posted on March 31, 2007
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S.A.J. Shirazi
The word is out and it is saying that Lahore has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia. Known for its beautiful gardens, exquisite fountains, delicious cuisines, and rich heritage of architecture, art and music, Lahore is once again reinventing itself. This time it is changing into a crowded habitat. This […]

Attitude Tourism in Lasbela, Balochistan

Posted on March 21, 2007
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S.A.J. Shirazi
Has anyone done attitude tourism? I have.
That was in Lasbela — an ancient tract surrounded by hills above the Arabian Sea. Before me Alexander from Macedonia was there; Young Muslim Generals Muhammad Bin Qasim and Muhammad Bin Haroon were there; and lately British bureaucrat Sir Robert Sandeman was there.
Attitude tourism - to be distinguished […]

Hydaspes -> Boucephila -> Jhelum

Posted on February 24, 2007
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S.A.J. Shirazi
The name Jhelum reminds of Alexander from Macedonian who came to the South Asia sometime in 326 BC.
He moved from Taxila of Raja Ambhi, whom he subdued without fight, to Kalar Kahar. From there he moved over the Salt Range, turning left, along the western bank of River Jhelum, which he called Hydaspes. He […]

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