Politics

President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari

As a nation we must stand behind our new president Asif Ali Zardari and we must give him the opertunity to prove himself. No matter what party we are belong to. For the interest of Pakistan we must unite. No more dirty politics and revanges. Pakistan first. Read more »

Today’s New York Times says it all

From today’s New York Times:

In April, Mr. Zardari told Ishaq Dar, the finance minister at the time and a member of Mr. Sharif’s party, which has since broken with Mr. Zardari, that he wanted the price the government paid farmers for wheat to be raised substantially as a way of rewarding an important constituency in Punjab Province, the nation’s most populous, according to two participants in the discussion with Mr. Zardari. The government would then have to heavily subsidize the cost of wheat to the consumer. Read more »

Sports

China thanks Pakistan for its support to Beijing Olympics

BEIJING: Chinese President Hu Jintao Friday thanked the international community including Pakistan for their support to the Beijing Olympics and their assistance to the country after the May 12 earthquake. Addressing a welcoming luncheon in honour of world dignitaries including Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani who are here to attend the Olympic opening ceremony, Hu said that in the course of bidding and preparing for the Games, the Chinese government and people received sincere help from governments and people of various countries, as well as strong support from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympic Family. Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani exchanged good wishes with the world leaders on the occasion, expressing firm support of his country for peace and development, meeting the common aspirations of their people. While shaking hands with the Chinese President, Gilani conveyed greetings to him for holding the Olympics, wishing it a successful event. Hu Jintao reciprocated the feelings of goodwill and thanked Gilani for his personal presence at this historical occasion. In his address at the luncheon reception, the Chinese President further said, “I would like to express heartfelt thanks to you and, through you, to all those who have contributed to the Beijing Olympic Games,” he said in the toast. “I also wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the international community for the warm support and valuable assistance given to China in our rescue and relief efforts after the devastating Wenchuan earthquake,” he said.
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Entertainment

Jahaliat: Five Pakistan women buried alive in ‘honor killing’ scandal

The victims were three women who wanted to choose their own husbands and two others who tried to help them.

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - The Pakistani government is looking into the deaths of five women who were buried alive in southwestern Baluchistan Province in so-called honor killings.

News of the killings, which occurred six weeks ago, trickled out of the remote, tribal area slowly and with sketchy details. As described in an Aug. 21 statement by a French human rights group, the victims were three young women who had planned to marry men of their choice — a blot on family honor — and two older female relatives.

All were kidnapped by several men on July 13 from their village, Baba Kot, in the Department of Jafferabad, and taken to a deserted area in a vehicle bearing provincial government plates, according to the group, the International Federation for Human Rights. The young women were beaten and shot, and, still breathing, covered with earth and stones. The two older women tried to intervene and were buried alive as well. Read more »

Ramchand Pakistani: Reviving the Pakistani Cinema

For those who have been following the recent trend of indie films from Pakistan, it was thrilling to watch Mehreen Jabbar’s feature-length debut, Ramchand Pakistani, at this year’s Seattle International Film Festival. The film made its North American premier earlier this year at the Tribecca Film Festival in New York City and recently screened at the Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival in New Delhi. It is perhaps the only second Pakistani feature to make it to major international film festivals. Read more »

Arbaz Khan and Khushboo in a movie shooting

Arbaz Khan and Khushboo shooting a movie

Business

Jahaliat: Five Pakistan women buried alive in ‘honor killing’ scandal

The victims were three women who wanted to choose their own husbands and two others who tried to help them.

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN - The Pakistani government is looking into the deaths of five women who were buried alive in southwestern Baluchistan Province in so-called honor killings.

News of the killings, which occurred six weeks ago, trickled out of the remote, tribal area slowly and with sketchy details. As described in an Aug. 21 statement by a French human rights group, the victims were three young women who had planned to marry men of their choice — a blot on family honor — and two older female relatives.

All were kidnapped by several men on July 13 from their village, Baba Kot, in the Department of Jafferabad, and taken to a deserted area in a vehicle bearing provincial government plates, according to the group, the International Federation for Human Rights. The young women were beaten and shot, and, still breathing, covered with earth and stones. The two older women tried to intervene and were buried alive as well. Read more »

Checking Your Personal Financial Ratios

By Saghir Aslam

When reviewing the financial health of a company, it’s common to look at financial ratios, such as earnings per share, price/earnings ratios, books value, and total return. The reason financial ratios are so popular is they give you a means of evaluating financial information, while allowing you to track changes in a company’s performance over time.
Consider using the same concept to assess and track your personal financial situation. At least annually prepare a net worth statement and then calculate various financial ratios. Comparing those ratios over time will help you assess whether you are making progress toward your financial goals. Read more »

Teaching Money Lessons

By Saghir Aslam

One of the most valuable lessons parents can teach their children is how to responsibly manage money. Some strategies to teach these lessons include:

Keep in mind that how you treat money is probably the most significant influence on your children. Teaching your children good money skills is a lesson that will benefit them for a lifetime. Read more »