By Khan Arif
Just as you cannot bring back Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto ( ZAB) to life, you can’t undo the government and court actions. You can only punish the abusers of power and plug in the legal loopholes so that ambiguities in the law do not facilitate such wrongs in future.
PPP minister’s hypocrisy: Who are they fooling?
By Aziz Narejo, TX, USA
First, hats off to the PPP lady MNA who told the truth to Zardari on the judges’ issue as Aitzaz Ahsan sheepishly and politically expediently looked on - silently. Pl read the story at:
By Munwar Soomro, USA
…What we should do now? I think people have started realizing that self help is the most important for us, and education is the base. Unfortunately we haven’t paid attention to getting quality education as much as we should have done. We have degrees but no qualification. Times are changing and the importance of quality education is getting the priority world over. This is no hidden truth that all nations who are developed are because of education….
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Karachi, May 14, 2008 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) — – Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce, Rauf Siddiqui has suggested establishing 100km long industrial zone at the land lying between Karachi and Hyderabad.
A .How to read and write Sindhi in phonetic roman script
WEBSITE HAS BEEN UPDATED ON 6.5.2OO8
This is the first time that nearly 1OO pages on Sindhi in Phonetic Roman scrip have been put on the internet .This is a result of 2 year’s dedicated effort.
Nirmala ashes to be immersed near Sukkur
May 16, 2008 Friday Jamadi-ul-Awwal 10, 1429
KARACHI, May 15: The ashes of Indian peace activist Nirmala Deshpande will be immersed in the Indus River near Sukkur on Saturday. A Pakistan peace coalition delegation carrying the ashes will leave Karachi on Saturday morning for Sadhu Belo in Sukkur where the ashes will be immersed at 7pm. A champion of the cause of peace, non-violence, interfaith harmony and rights of the downtrodden, Ms Deshpande died in Delhi on May 1.
Press release
WASHINGTON DC: Peace activists from will join hands to mark the on May 28. The event will be held outside the Pakistan embassy in Washington DC, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A noon to dusk hunger strike will also be staged to draw the attention of the U.S. public to the ongoing military operation in Baluchistan. Baluchistan, a Texas-size stateless region, is divided among Pakistan.
A special highlight of the day will be the reading of a message from the Khan of Kalat. In a separate
address to his nation, the Khan of Kalat will convey his plans for Baluch emancipation through telephone to the Quetta Press Club.
By Sarfraz Gahothi, Toronto, Canada
It is the very sad day for us. The pain is more when one is killed or tortured by its own who claimed to be the well wisher and protector of land and people. Why not the so called intellectuals and leaders of this forum dare to condemn this barbaric act, the champions only find their time and have energy to highlight their hero’s and the so called judges.
By Dr Ali Akbar Dhakan
Dams Reported Damaged as Soldiers Reach Quake’s Center
Courtesy: New York Times
NY Times Report:
CHENGDU, China — The possibility of far worse damage from Monday’s earthquake loomed Wednesday after a Chinese government report said that nearly 400 dams suffered damage. State media reported that 2,000 soldiers were sent to try to plug “very dangerous” cracks in one, upriver from the hard-hit Sichuan city of Dujiangyan, official media said.
Courtesy: SindhWeek.com, Issue No. 91/ May 11 - 17, 2008
QUETTA, BALOCHISTAN: [SindhWeek.Com Report] The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on Tuesday, May 13 warned the people of Balochistan to quit working for law-enforcement agencies or “the BLA will kill them”. BLA spokesman Bibarg Baloch told Daily Times that Baloch people should quit their jobs in the army, Frontier Corps and police, adding that people should also refrain from seeking jobs in the law-enforcement agencies. The BLA threatened to “kill everyone who does not pay heed to its warning”.
Courtesy: SindhWeek.com, Issue#91, May 11/08
ISLAMABAD, PAK: [SindhWeek.Com Report] The dispute between the Pakistan People’s Party-led governments in Sindh and at the centre has resurfaced once again over the constitutional ownership of the 5th largest coal reserves in the world. In a recent communiqué with the central government, the Sindh government has raised serious objections on the announcement made by the federal water and power minister to hold an international conference on coal energy in Islamabad during the month of June to attract foreign investment. Sources terming it a first conventional dispute between provincial and federal governments run by PPP on the ownership of natural resources.
Courtesy: SindhWeek.com, Issue#91, May 11-17/08
MIRPUR / DOODYAL, AZAD KASHMIR: [SindhWeek.Com Report] A high-ranking officer of WAPDA (Water & Power Development Authority) was beaten up with fists & blows by police when he misbehaved with the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir (AK) Sardar Ateeq Ahmed Khan who was obviously unsatisfied with the briefing the WAPDA Officer.
By Dr Ali Akbar Dhakan
1.Despair takes place when unforeseen events occur,
Fear, depression, and anxiety are types of mental disorders. Mental disorders are common in South Asia but there is no way to diagnoses them. Symptoms of depression: Low energy level, simple tasks seem difficult or overwhelmed, feel angry and hopelessness. If above feeling lasts long time and interfere the day-to-day life of person they may see psychiatrist. Symptoms of Anxiety:Fear and panic where most of normal people don’t feel any threat or Panic. People with anxiety disorders feel sudden panic attacks some other feel constant worriness. People with mental disorders especially with depression feel discouragement and sadness whict lasts more than four weeks may be sign of any mental disorder. Such as; prolong irritability, unable to concentrate, thoughts of death or suicide attempts, helplessness, crying and worthlessness, relationship difficulties, lack of energy, uncharacteristically screaming fear to go to school or work, fear of unexplained situation, often feel afraid to be alone and sweaty palms etc, etc. Treatment- See/visit to doctor + Eat fresh washed leafy green vegetables and fruits, eat papaya, cut off sugar and sugar products + eat yogurt + take multi-vitamins and multi-mineral supplements + drink 8 to 10 glasses of clean pure water + exercise.
Our Birth is our Opening Balance! , Our Death is our Closing Balance! , Our Prejudiced Views are our Liabilities , Our Creative Ideas are our Assets , Heart is our Current Asset
Washington, D.C. May 14, 2008. On Sunday, May 11, 2008, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Yousaf Raza Gillani had his first interview with Karan Thapar, the host of the “Devils Advocate” show on CNN-IBN. During the course of that interview, the Prime Minister stated three key points:
By Dr Ali Akbar Dhakan
Calcium: A major mineral
Calcium builds strong bones and teeth, reducing risk of osteoporosis, helps regulate the amount of water in and around your cells and keeps your muscles safe from cramping. Researchers have recently discovered that a calcium-rich diet may reduce the risk of high blood pressure while lowering the risk of colon cancer.
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder in which the brain doesn’t have enough of the chemical dopamine to help transmit nerve impulses throughout the body. It is a progressive & degenerative condition and a difficult condition to live with it. It can be controlled with medication or surgery in most cases, but at present, there is no cure.
by Aziz Narejo, TX, USA
Lawyers, political groups, human rights activists and pro-democracy elements will be observing black day tomorrow to condemn the MQM terrorism on the day a year ago to block the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary’s visit to Karachi at the bidding of military dictator Pervez Musharraf.
The restoration of Judges still seems elusive. This can not go on forever. We must come to the streets to press for our demands now.
Courtesy: Daily Ibrat, May 11, 2008
By Dr Ali Akbar Dhakan
London is very beautiful and attractive city of Europe. London was, is and will remain the centre of exellence, education and entertainment.
Today is a MOTHER DAY. So let’s have 2 celebrate it.
“M” is for the million things she gave me,
“O” means only that she’s growing old,
“T” is for the tears she shed to save me,
“H” is for her heart of purest gold,
“E” is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
“R” means right, and right she’ll always be.”
Depression and Anxiety are major public health problems that are reaching epidemic levels all over the world. Untreated anxiety and depression, rob people of their very own lives through suicide and self destructive behaviors. Unfortunately, Suicide has tripled among teenagers in Sindh, Pakistan.
Many people felt that depression and anxiety were the result of a weak will, evil and bad character or Sin; but it is not true. Recent brain science has clearly revealed these disorders are in large part the result of Brain dysfunction.
Published: May 4, 2008
Courtesy: The New York Times, Published May 4, 2008
Traveling the country these past five months while writing a book, I’ve had my own opportunity to take the pulse, far from the campaign crowds. My own totally unscientific polling has left me feeling that if there is one overwhelming hunger in our country today it’s this: People want to do nation-building. They really do. But they want to do nation-building in America.
Washington DC — The Pakistani community of the greater Washington DC area once again witnessed a unique event aimed at bringing two founding nations of Pakistan, Sindhis and Punjabis, to better understand each other. The occasion was the formal introduction of “Amaar Kahanian”, translation of several short stories of great Sindhi writer Amaar Jalil published by Dr. Manzur Ejaz from Fairfax, Virginia, USA. The function was held in Fairfax, Virginia on Saturday, 24th November and attended by several members of Sindhis, Punjabis, and other Pakistanis.
by Aziz Narejo, TX, USA
A criminal gang using the Bhutto and Zardari surnames has tried to occupy a house left to his wife by renowned scholar M H Panhwar in Karachi . I hope this doesn’t set standards how we treat our heroes and legends.
In May 1989, Kenneth Parks of Toronto, Canada drove 14 miles from his home to his in-law’s home and killed his mother-in-law with a tire iron rod. He also beat his father in law too. He claimed asleep the whole time, and after hearing testimony from mental-health professionals & sleep specialists, a jury believed it.
Clostridium Difficile (C Diff) is one of the many germs (bacteria) that can be found in stool (a bowel movement). C Diff disease occurs when antibiotics kill your good bowel bacteria and allow the C diff to grow. When C diff grows, it produces substances (toxins). These toxins can damage the bowel and cause diarrhea. C diff disease is usually mild but some times can be severe. The main symptoms of C Diff disease are; Watery diarrhea, Fever, Abdominal pain or tenderness. Who gets C Diff? C diff disease usually occurs during or after the use of antibiotics, old age, presence of other illness, severe poor over all health may increase the risk of disease.
How is C diff Treated- Eat yogurt 3 or 4 times with fresh clean water. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of clean fresh water.
One who knows the self is deer will cherish and protect it; the wise one is vigilant through the night.
- BUDDHA, in the DHAMMAPADA
Orly Airport, in France is embarking on a program to extract geothermal energy from underground to slash it’s heating bills. Two shafts will be drilled on the airports perimeter to access a water table warmed by the earth’s core. The water from these deep shafts will be drawn up by natural pressure; the water will emerge at the surface at 75 degress C (165 F). The water will then be injected into the airports heating system; once the heat has been extracted the water will then be pumped back underground.
By Mohammad Ibrahim Joyo / Fakir Abdul Ghafoor Alasti
Courtesy: Daily Ibrat, May 7, 2008
[How to Achieve 100% Primary Education and 50% Adult Literacy for Rural Areas and Katchi Abadies of Sindh within 5 years And also to facilitate Access to Elementary Education (From Class VI to Class VIII) for all those who pass their 5 year primary and 2 year adult literacy exams from their village schools/centres in the rural areas and Katchi Abadies, of Sindh, by 2015.]
Our first plea, as an introduction to the proposal is:
By Mohammad Ali Mahar, Austin, TX, USA
Captain Leopold Von Orlich, a Prussian Army officer visited India in 1842 (that is, about 164 years ago, and about a century before immigrants flocked from East to teach Sindhis ‘tehzeeb’ and convert beautiful Sindhi cities to slums and ruins — mahar). See what the European had to say about Sukkur:
“Sukkur and its environs have an exceedingly pleasing appearance and is, by far, the most beautiful of all the places of Sindh visited thus far, from Thatta to the border with the Punjab.”
After a few days stay in Sindh, Von Orlich, who might have visited other countries in the world too, concluded:
“In no country are the mornings and evenings so pleasant, or the sunsets so beautiful and sublime, as here (in Sindh)”
Viva Scinde!
By Aziz Narejo, TX, USA
One must appreciate the clear stand taken by Justice Fakhruddin G Ebrahim. He is a noble soul and a principled jurist. He is among the few judges who had refused to take oath under PCO.
Onion and garlic both lower high blood pressure, reduce dangerous blood clotting. Onions are considered to inhibit tumor formation and decrease bronchial asthma. Garlic contains decongestant compound to boost our immune system.
Hyderabad- Sindh: Jeay Sindh Students Fedration (JSSF) Hyderabad’s Divisional Orgnizer Mir Tariq Asad Talpur and President JSSF Distt: TMK Jawad Hussain Soomro said in a joint press release that we welcome freedom of Dr.Safdar Sarki but still so many nationalist workers are under prison for no reason, like Nawaz Khan Zaour, Sikandar Soomro, Sanaullah Bhatti, Syed Asghar Shah, Akhtar Mengal and thousands other nationlist worker are under prison and JSSF Central Vice President Aamir Soho and Ashraf Kalhoro are under arrest. We condemn these arrests and demand to set them free.
Papaya contains enzymes that help you digest meat and milk products. Some studies have shown that papaya is may protect us from ulcers.
When, I sailed around the world, I with my own eyes that people were using the oceans as a trash bin. By the time I got home, I had made up my mind to do something about it, starting with my own backyard, Sydnney Harbour.
Ian Kiernan, interview with David Suzuki
Water is essential for our body. It requires for repair and maintenance of our body. Water flows through every cell in our body through arteries, capillaries, and veins. It is used for all functions of our body including transporting nutrients, building tissues, digestion and absorption. Many people don’t drink enough water. The lack of water in the body can cause stomach cramps, back pain, headaches, heartburn and fatigue.
Fish or sea food is quality source of protein. Sea food is an excellent source of B vitamins, which we need for body’s production of energy, used in the function of metabolism. Make fish or sea food part of your balanced eating for a lifetime of good health.
Vitamin C as a treatment of Cancer became the cause of Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling in the 1970-80. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant with a ability to detoxidy the body. Vitamin C may also protect us from lung and skin cancer. Vitamin C enhances our immune system.
By Dr Ali Akbar Dhakan
Promises of relief to already inflation grinded people vanished when the critics blamed their opponents for making the people of Pakistan looted,
Some common symptoms of sensory defensiveness condition- Dislikes touches, hugs, scratching or rubbing the spot that has been touched. Reacts badly to light, anxiety, and aggression. Fussy about tags, collars, textures, difficult to adjust to cloths or uncomfortable to cloths, skin rashes, uncomfortable to some rags and fabrics, dislikes the touches of animals, very ticklish, irritation with brushing hair or shampoo, easily gets cold, hot, uncomfortable to noise and sound, irritated to light or sun light, fear to elevator, heights, stairs, irritation with odors and perfumes, cleaning supplies, soaps, lotions, irritation with grass, fears all the time, get sick easily, over excited, sneezing, coughing, irritation to vacuum cleaners, toilet flush, fear of dentist, irritation with vibration, sensitive feelings to different things etc. If you have above symptoms or symptoms like that, it means you have sensory defensiveness condition.
If you have sensory defensiveness condition, it means you have vulnerable nervous system, digestive system, allergies, leaky gut syndrome, and parasite over growth in colon. The relationship between allergies and sensory defensiveness is well known.
Treatment-
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating neurological disorder affecting the central nervous system (CNS), which leads to a progressive loss of memory, language, and the ability to recognize friends and family. The German Doctor Alois Alzheimer first described Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in 1907.
Digestive imbalances, body toxification, unhealthy diet and Candida/parasites in colon are the some causes of Eczema. Treatment. Cut sugar and sugar products, rice and rice products, potato and potato products. Zinc (25mg daily or multi- vitamin and multi-mineral supplement which contain Zinc), fresh washed green leafy vegetables and fruits, 8 to 10 glasses of clean fresh water and yogurt early in the morning with a full glass of clean fresh water.
Berlin Lichtenberg City Council has endorsed the resolution for Benazir Bhutto Avenue with a huge majority. Parliamentary leader of Social Democratic Party (SPD) presented the resolution in
the City council and asked for support. After the discussion by other parliamentary groups, the Council approved the resolution for Benazir Bhutto Avenue and transferred it to the Cultural Committee. At the same City Council has asked the Berlin provincial Cabinet for its special approval for renaming a road as Benazir Bhutto Avenue.
Sindh: Karachi- PPP and MQM power-sharing formula under which the MQM will join the Sindh Government with 13 ministers, one adviser and one special assistant. With the induction of the MQM ministers, the strength of the Sindh cabinet would reach 38, including four advisers.
By Nadeem Jamali, Canada
I have long been intrigued by the story of the Sindhi god Jhuley Lal.
The Sindh Democratic Forum (SDF) and South Asia partnership (SAP-Pakistan) is organizing a condolence reference to pay tribute to Nirmala Deshpande, 79,a known Gandhian, veteran parliamentarian and peace and human rights activist and a sign of South Asian cultural integration.
Report by Aamir Riaz
It is to be informed that 3rd May is birth day of veteran comrade Sobho Gyaan Chandani. His son Nirmal’s Cell no is 03337907516. You can send sms on the number regarding birthday greetings. Comrade Sobho lives in Larkano, Sindh.
By SALMAN MASOOD, Published: May 2, 2008
A Pakistani-American doctor has been released after being held by the authorities for more than two years, the local news media reported. Dr. Safdar Sarki, an advocate for greater autonomy for Sindh Province, was taken to a hospital in Quetta after the provincial government of Baluchistan withdrew weapons charges against him. Dr. Sarki, who lives in Texas, was arrested during a visit to Karachi in February 2006.
By Aziz Narejo, TX, USA
Politicians have again failed where judges and lawyers had succeeded. The heroic stand by the Chief Justice, the principled decision of around 60 judges not to take an oath under PCO and an unprecedented struggle by lawyers had inspired the whole country, initiated a sort of revolution and weakened the military dictatorship. It is a tragedy that the politicians have squandered the victories attained by the judges and the lawyers.
Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.
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