Today, being the first day of fasting in Pakistan, I’m sharing the experience of my past Ramzans with you. It is indeed a month of rejoicing and joy. That is mainly because you give a lot of charity this month .
How to handle the dangers of life in your sixties
My last blog, about life in one’s sixties painted the rosy side of being in your sixties https://shireengheba.com/?s=sixties, this one shows the other dangerous side. Once you are aware of the dangers, you will learn how to handle them safely, and fly through them. Yes, each one comes with its own solutions. In fact, every …
2026 is here, now what?
Its about this new year 2026, and importance of making formal ‘new year resolutions’. Having it all written down in black and white is important. Especially, when its hand written – even though I normally type my words – I have a personal diary for expressing my feelings etc. Its also important to keep your resolutions to yourself. Only share when these are done. Not before that.
When Trump played the Trump card!
It is about the four-day war in May 2025 between Pakistan and India. A validation of events that happened, and could have gone so wrong, had it not been for Trump. I know, there are many reservations about him and what he does, but this time, he did save this region and the world. (Believe it or not!)
Adjusting to being a senior
An awareness of ‘getting on in years’. Yet, I can’t help loving my life more with each year. Counting my blessings, also realising that age isn’t there for everyone.
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Disheartening times.
Honestly, seeing the current political scenario in Pakistan, one does feel disheartened. Its sad, but that is how it feels. When all that you have believed in, and all that you’ve lived by is turned upside down. When suddenly black is white and white is black, you wonder where you stand in all this. If …
Election scenario Pakistan 2024
Writing a blog post in an everchanging scenario is challenging. Yet, I’ve started it, and want to complete it now. It is 11.00 am, Friday 9th of February. I started this post a couple of days ago, and kept writing, as I went to vote. Now, let me complete this. Firstly, illiteracy and democracy doesn’t …
What now?
Its end of January 2024 already, have I got my bearings yet? My dear, we got to do some self-counselling and get on with our lives. In spite of all that is happening around us. Locally and internationally. No matter how hard it may seem, we have to keep going. In uncertain times, we need …
Joys & Sorrows Oct/Nov ’23.
This is life in todays’ world. It has been a roller coaster time for all. I’m sure you will connect with me, no matter where you are living and which place in life you are. Things are quite topsy turvy. This post is an amalgamation of the good, the bad and the ugly; both in …