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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
It is important to come to terms with one’s stage in life. To value and appreciate all that we have been blessed with. No one can remain twenty five years old, all their lives. Birthdays are milestones to be acknowledged and put into perspective. Here is my take on my sixty sixth birthday. This was just before My birthday. Actually, I had a blast on my big day, my friends and family gave me a great time. Alhamdolillah. More on that in my next post.
Sharing my thoughts on the current scenario in Pakistan. As they say, ‘this too shall pass.’ We can hope for better times, right now we need to do our best in every way that we can. Here I’ve shown the resilience of Pakistanis in the past, and I’m sure it can help us pass through these times also. It is important to stay strong and be resilient.
There I was on cloud nine, after a lovely journey back home on PIA, on 8th May, 2023. I was received at the airport by Waliya, my daughter. Then I found out from my friend Sadia that her son Ahmad was visiting from UK, so I invited all my friends for tea on 9th. …
The last part of my Halifax revisited series, encompasses highlights of the rest of the trip. More than anything, the relaxation I got was literally out of my world. It was a treat to relax and being given an amazing time in Halifax. My Son-in-law Haaris and Nadiya my daughter, went out of their ways to make my trip memorable. It definitely was.
So, I can’t believe that I’ve been here for over three weeks now. It went in a whirlwind; the last two weeks of Ramzan were left, when I came on 7th of April, Eid was on 21st. I kept my fasts for two weeks here in Halifax. Ramzan always has a different connotation to life, …
