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what a gem, he has developed social networking portal that does not even need internet connection!!
well done Shehzad!:k:
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More off-topic, but Rangoli, some good news.
I heard that your country wants to send its national cricket team to Pakistan for a tournament.
They are a newbie but this is welcome news. I heard of December time-frame.
I read about that, its definetly a good news for Pakistanis who want to see International cricket back in Pakistan!
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I thought Rangoli is Pakistani
I'm Pakistani, born and raised there :)
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**Sabina who has changed the lives of many children in Lyari
“Turn every stone in Pakistan and you find a diamond,” said Sabina Khatri – one of the six central characters of *Ho Yaqeen, *a project that aims to promote a positive image of Pakistan. She sent chills down my spine.
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I listened keenly as she spoke at the premiere of HoYaqeenwhich wasattended by the glitterati of Karachi. Pakistan’s first and only Oscar winner, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy was also present at this event.
What Sabina said stayed with me; working for a news organisation has made me feel despondent and desolate. As news of torture, rape, kidnapping, sectarian violence and bomb blasts pours in, I am left wondering where the good news is.
Are any good things happening in Pakistan?
If they are, why don’t I know about them? Why doesn’t the world know about them?
How long will Pakistani news be synonymous with tragedy?
This is why people like Sabina and Sharmeen matter – they give us hope that good things are indeed happening in Pakistan.
At the event, a documentary was screened, based on the life of Sabina – a mother of two and a teacher by profession – who has changed the lives of 90 children in Lyari.
The audience could make comparisons between the documentary and the ongoing crisis in the violent neighbourhood. I overheard sighs, and murmurs of “see” and “sh*t”. They emphathise, I thought.
I saw people wiping tears, sniffling as they watched the screen with the beaming faces of Lyari’s children – hopeful children who dream of a “new Lyari”. In one scene, the children circling Sabina had their eyes shut, imagining a Lyari without the reverberating sound of gunfire, without echoes of horror.
As the documentary concluded, a roaring applause erupted in the auditorium. The audience didn’t stop until Sharmeen came to the stage. She explained that this series focuses on the “everyday heroes of Pakistan who can inspire so many people to do good but nobody knows them.”
In my university days, I was the first to dismiss these efforts, saying that they don’t bear any fruit at all. I used to say ‘things never change in Pakistan,’ but as a journalist who is constantly aware of ‘what is wrong with Pakistan’, I feel this negativity is the reason that there is a dire need for a buffer; something that can dilute the effect of the adrenaline rush after breaking news.
The university-going Sidrah spoke from inside me:What change will this bring?
As though she read my thoughts, Sharmeen answered my question unknowingly:It’s not easy to bring about change. Change doesn’t come overnight.
It doesn’t matter who sponsored the event or who attended it; what matters at the end is that despite the despair and helplessness, there are people who are working to make Pakistan better and hopeful. We need to be able switch-off so we can zoom out of the bitter reality and find some peace, and events like these make this possible.
what a great role model 
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eye opening for all Hud Harams :cobra:
Hats off for this person 
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Look who is saying 
BTW Haddharaami chhoro are tell us what he did? I can’t watch video.
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ittni mahnat to karta hoon 
*** sannan counting his post on GS :cobra: ****
You ll be shocked to see this
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I just saw the video and I dont know what to say ... his courage and faith in Allah swt and being able to accomplish all those things, just amazing mA.
Indeed, an inspiration to us all. May God bless him :)
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Mera Sohna Pakistan 
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Awesome BBC’s documentary about North West Pakistan.
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LOL. “Inhi se khaarish bhi kar leni, kaan mein teli bhi pher leni.”
People with physical disabilities who do not let their disabilites affect their spirit can be such an inspiration to all.
They can be utilized to motivate people who are not handicapped but are depressed for other reasons.
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I saw this video few days back and totally loved it, especially the Shandur polo tournament part, which is like the highest polo ground in the world!!
thanks for sharing Shamraz!!! 
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**4 finalists from Pakistan in international GIST iDare Business Plan Competition → Ali Raza Randhawa, Abid Beli, Maria Umar & Rumaisa Mohani.
GIST Global Innovation through Science & Technology | News**
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**“Asad Mahmood, from the small city of Okara, Punjab, wants to see the universe. It was 18-year-old Mahmood’s passion that inspired him to seek the moon and stars and his determination that drove him to make the 5th most powerful telescope in Pakistan, he first ever made in Pakistan.”
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**“Mingora: Answering the prayers of little broken hearts, Khpal Kor Foundation began its good work 16 years ago. Rebuilding the lives of orphans in Swat, Khpal Kor, which means ‘our home’, provides children the kindness, support and wisdom of a good parent”
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Tennis star Aisam and new Dutch partner Jean-Julien Rojer beat Bryan Brothers of US to enter quarter final in Madrid Open Tennis.
Interesting facts:
Aisam and former Indian partner Bopanna lost to these star Bryan Brothers in US Open last year.
Aisam and partner will face Bopanna and compatriot Mahesh in quarter final today.
Good luck to both teams.
If Aisam keep improving his ranking, he can still qualify for Summer Olympics.
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, JJ Rojer upstage Bryan brothers in Madrid Open | DAWN.COM
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Aisam ul haq … our pride:jhanda:
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Good work.
Nice job grinding the mirror truly old school.
F-in Sad, pakistan imported 25" telescope ???
We F-in live in stone age.
This is a very simple, little thing, this dude did.
Yet, that all have got
kinds ashamed of my country right now.
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Im gona download it and watch it tomorrow its going to be awesome
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