..."Do you think that Pakistan is a nation that has a national culture of its own? The passport I have says my nationality is Pakistani which clearly carries the implication that Pakistan is a nation. This essay deals with the question whether this nation has a national culture of its own. I however would first like to ask, if Pakistan is a nation in the first place. The difference between a nation and a state cannot be more clearly defined than by the situation of our country. A nation is a sociological and psychological phenomenon; it's a group of common people who share the same heritage, origin, history, language and culture. It is people who possess similar thinking and are unified by a sense of belonging. A state on the other hand is a legal term for administrative control over a piece of land. Pakistan can very well be defined as a state where hierarchy is present in the people and the status quo is clearly set. However, trying to fit Pakistan into a definition of a nation is, in my opinion, a daunting task. And since I think we Pakistanis are essentially not a nation, I also think that we do not have a national culture of our own. It is no secret that Pakistan is a land full of versatility and diversity in terms of both geography and ethnicity. Up north we have the cold mountains of the Himalayas and lush green valleys and hills around the province of KPK which is land of the Pashtuns. Coming down, we have the vast fertile plains of Punjab which are essential for our...
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...intellectual and emotional features that characterize a society or social group. It includes not only arts and letters, but also modes of life, the fundamental rights of the human being, value systems, traditions and beliefs." PAKISTANI CULTURE Pakistan is the country full of natural and cultural wealth. Pakistan has its own unique and specific cultural identification. Culture and heritage of Pakistan reflects the extra ordinary skill and devotion of Pakistani people. Pakistani people are playing a vital role in the presentation, development and promotion of Pakistani culture. The Pakistani culture is dominated by Islamic tradition and heritage. Islamic heritage has great impact on Pakistani culture. In ancient times, Pakistan was a major cultural hub. Many cultural practices and great monuments have been inherited from the time of the ancient rulers of the region. One of the greatest cultural influences was that of the Persian Empire, of which Pakistan was a part. In fact, the Pakistani satraps were at one time the richest and most productive of the massive Persian Empire. Other key influences include the Afghan Empire, Mughal Empire and later, the short-lived but influential, the British Empire. Punjabi Objectives Pakistan is a country of diverse communities with cultural traditions, belief systems, value systems, life styles, dialects and aspirations which determine the objectives of the policy, which are listed below. They aim at providing an environment conducive...
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...Javeria Khan Permanent Address: Eden Value Homes House#15, Street 03, Block A. Multan road Lahore Pakistan. Email: ribbons.16@hotmail.com[->0] Phone: 03333293843 OBJECTIVE To work in a challenging and professional environment, where I can groom my technical, managerial and interpersonal skills and provide a valuable contribution to the organization. EDUCATIONAL HISTORY Bachelors in Fashion & Designing Pakistan Institute of Fashion Designing (4 years) 2006 – 2010 F.Sc Karachi Public College, Karachi, Pakistan 2003 – 2005 S.S.C St. Peter’s High School, Karachi, Pakistan 2002- 2003 CREATIVE SKILL · Research and inspirational work · Mood boards · Design development · Textile designing TECHNICAL SKILLS · Pattern · Draping · Sewing · Fashion drawings PROJECTS DONE IN PSFD · Lawn print for Nishat linen. · Children wear for Mini Minors. · Projects on themes like military, mafia, ballerina, color assignment. · INTERNSHIPS · Mrs. Kazmi (2months) · Nomi Ansari (2weeks) · Few projects with Yahsir Waheed. (in PIFD) · Attended Fashion...
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...and elsewhere. And the U.S. normally does not carry out ground operations inside Pakistan without collaboration with Pakistani intelligence. But this mission was too important and too secretive.” (Huffington Post, 2011) Pakistan and the United States have been allies throughout the war on terror. Pakistan has provided troops along with convoy routes for quick resupply to coalition forces in Afghanistan. Many say that the United States has bought these routes through their yearly multi-billion dollar aid to Pakistan. Others say that the United States will use force and step on or over anyone that gets in its way. More and more of the general US public believe and voice that Pakistanis are simply pulling the wool over the United States’ eyes by providing training grounds to terrorist cells. Pakistan is as much a problem as is al-Qaeda. But are Pakistani-US relations strained? Many will lead you to believe that it is or that there is simply no relationship, only a puppet and its master. Throughout this paper and by using the one example above, I will examine the relationship between the two countries along with the United States’ use of power to forward a supposedly common objective. Many would believe that relations between Pakistan and the United States are all but gone. As one of the United States’ major allies in the Middle East, Pakistan has been questionable for quite some time. Pakistan has shown more than once...
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...Who is the reluctant fundamentalist? “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” is a tale of where two different cultures clash. The novel is told through the point of view of a Pakistani by the name of “Changez”, who has a cross-culture love who speaks with a complete stranger (American). But ultimately the question that arises when one reads this book is who the reluctant fundamentalist is? The most obvious answer is “Changez” is he really the only one? To determine whether or not Changez is a fundamentalist, one must decipher his past and consider his changes since. But strangely enough for a book with the title, “reluctant fundamentalist” Changez mainly refers to the fundamentals of finance, his time in America, his elite training at Princeton and employment at the company Underwood Samson. At Princeton, Changez was an overseas student who worked harder than the majority of others due to his “hunger” for greatness. After Princeton he joins Underwood Samson in the hope to become an acceptable, high-class American. Underwood Samson is based on meritocracy that doesn’t changes its ways. The culture of Underwood Samson forces the people to work to the best of their abilities and ignore anything else- merit is all that matters, forcing one to become an economic fundamentalist- whether you like it or not, live with it or quit. The corporate world that Changez once desired required him to wear a suit and shave to fit in. In Erica’s sphere, he must prove his worth by mentioning both Princeton...
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...ADMISSION PROSPECTUS 2012 UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS Prof. Dr. Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasiruddin Khan Pro-Vice Chancellor 99261336 99261300 Ext: 2210 vc@uok.edu.pk 99261396 99261300 Ext: 2531 shahanaurooj@uok.edu.pk 99261340 99261300 Ext: 2532 drnasirkhan@uok.edu.pk DEANS OF FACULTIES Prof. Dr. AbuzarWajidi Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences Prof. Dr. ZafarIqbal Faculty of Arts Prof. Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem Dean Faculty of Science Prof. Dr. Ghazala H. Rizwani Faculty of Pharmacy Prof. Dr. HisamuddinMansoori Faculty of Islamic Studies Prof. Dr. S. M. Abbas Faculty of Medicine Prof. Khursheed A. Hashmi Faculty of Law Prof. Dr. Darakhshan J. Haleem – Dean Faculty of Science (Caretaker) Faculty of Engineering Prof. Dr. ZafarIqbal – Dean Faculty of Arts (Caretaker)Faculty of Education University of Karachi Page 3 ADMISSION PROSPECTUS STUDENTS’ STUDENTS’ AFFAIRS o look after students affairs, in general, and to supervise their extra-curricular activities in particular, an office of Advisor Students’ Affairs is situated at the first floor of the Administration block. Teachers and the staff are available for the students’ guidance. 2012 M.Phil./Ph.D theses to students of various departments of the University. LEJ Digital Library is also available at the campus that can be used by all the students to access a large number of books or journals on-line. T Transport: Over...
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...Group A – Bangladesh vs Nepal | Chittagong | Wed | 19-Mar | 15:00 | 9:30 | 7th T20 | Group B – Zimbabwe vs Netherland | Sylhet | Wed | 19-Mar | 19:00 | 13:30 | 8th T20 | Group B – Ireland vs UAE | Sylhet | Thu | 20-Mar | 15:00 | 9:30 | 9th T20 | Group A – Afghanistan vs Nepal | Chittagong | Thu | 20-Mar | 19:00 | 13:30 | 10th T20 | Group A – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Chittagong | Fri | 21-Mar | 11:00 | 5:30 | 11th T20 | Group B – Zimbabwe vs UAE | Sylhet | Fri | 21-Mar | 15:00 | 9:30 | 12th T20 | Group B – Ireland vs Netherland | Sylhet | Fri | 21-Mar | 19:00 | 13:30 | 13th T20 | Group 2 – India vs Pakistan | Mirpur | Sat | 22-Mar | 15:00 | 9:30 | 14th T20 | Group 1 – Sri Lanka vs South Africa | Chittagong | Sat | 22-Mar | 19:00 | 13:30 | 15th T20 | Group 1 – England vs New Zealand | Chittagong | Sun | 23-Mar | 15:00 | 9:30 | 16th T20 | Group 2 – Pakistan vs Australia | Mirpur | Sun | 23-Mar | 19:00 | 13:30 | 17th T20 | Group 2 – West Indies vs India | Mirpur | Mon | 24-Mar | 15:00 | 9:30 | 18th T20 | Group 1 – New Zealand vs South Africa | Chittagong | Mon | 24-Mar | 19:00 | 13:30 | 19th T20 | Group 1 – Sri Lanka vs TBC (Qualifier B1) | Chittagong | Tue | 25-Mar | 19:00 | 13:30 | 20th T20 | Group 2 – West Indies vs TBC (Qualifier A1) | Mirpur | Thu | 27-Mar | 15:00 | 9:30 | 21st T20 | Group 1 – South Africa vs TBC...
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...CURRICULUM VITAE OF MUHAMMAD ASADUZZAMAN House-Ka-45(2nd floor), Kalachandpur, Gulshan- 2, Dhaka 1212. Cell: 01914122113 E-mail: asad08_bd@yahoo.com CARRER OBJEVCTIVE: Build up a career in a challenging and dignified position at a first growing private organization, Bank where creativity, sincerity, skill and performances are the criteria for one’s appraisal. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: M. Sc in Mathematics Result : 3.40( Out of 4) Year of passing : 2009 University : Uttara University B.Sc. (Hon’s) in Mathematics Result : Second Class Year of passing : 2006 (Held in 2008) Institution : Govt. Titumir College University : National University Higher Secondary School Certificate Exam (H.S.C) Result : Second Division Year of passing : 2001 Group : Science Institution : Rajbari Govt. College Board : Dhaka Secondary School Certificate Exam (S.S.C) Result : First Division Year of passing : 1999 Group : Science Institution : Belgachi Alimuzzaman High School Board : Dhaka OTHERS QUALIFICATIONS: • Diploma in Fashion Merchandising (Oven, Knit & Sweater) Bangladesh Apparels Institute, New DOHS...
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...RELOCATION OF NUSSERWANJEE BUILDING It used to be in the heart of old Karachi, but now the Nusserwanjee Building stands not far from Karachi’s sea edge. This is the miracle of South Asia’s very first building-relocation project. One can’t but marvel at the idea that this century-old stone structure, which is in two blocks of three and four storeys with large halls and high ceilings, is at the campus of the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. The very first step in the relocation effort was through documentation of the building, which was carried out by detailed measured drawings and photographs. Then, considering the seismic zone of Karachi and the fact that the soil stratum at the new site near the sea was a reclaimed sandy beach as opposed to the firm land at the original location, some special measures were introduced. The decision to introduce iron columns was an innovative one as these now support the floor slabs for all four floors, including the mezzanine. Detailed identification of all the material was done and each stone, piece of timber etc., properly marked prior to the dismantling which commenced in April 1995, stone by stone, piece by piece, and completed within three months. The procedure involved the careful removal of each piece of timber and stone which was then tagged permanently for identification, carried to the ground floor, stacked temporarily, loaded on the trucks for transportation to the Clifton site, unloaded and re-arranged according to a...
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...Dr. Abdullah Khurram ------------------------------------------------- BS Emergency, B.Sc Medical. DHMS, RHMP. Diplomate Disaster Management S/O Khurram Saeed D.O.B: 7th November 1987 Domicile: Punjab Address: 56-A, F block, Johar Town, Lahore. Punjab, Pakistan. Mob. +92 331 7129200 , +92 315 6519495 Email: intensivist87@gmail.com ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 2014 – 16 (continued – Distant learning)) – M.phil MS Project Management (1st semester Continued) COMSATS institute of Information & Technology Virtual Campus, Islamabad 2013 – Postgraduate Diplomate Disaster Risk Management (PGD – 3.5 GPA) Disaster Research institute, Preston University Islamabad 2013 – Masters Medical Emergency & Intensive Care Technology Institution: Nishtar Medical College, Multan University of Health Sciences, Lahore 2010 - DHMS Diploma in Homeopathic Medical Sciences Institution: Dr. Noor Homeopathic Medical College, Multan (Registered with Pakistan Council for Homeopathy, Islamabad) 2009 - Graduation B.Sc Medical Sciences Institution: Emerson College, Multan. (Affiliated with Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan Recognized by HEC) 2006...
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...BOOK REVIEW | LOSING THE BATTLE AGAINST ISLAMIC RADICALISM | | Raghav Sharma Research Intern, IPCS Descent into Chaos: How the War against Islamic Extremism is Being Lost in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia Ahmed RashidPenguin Books, 2008Pages: lviii+ 484 Price: Rs. 495 | | | The timing and the title of the Ahmed Rashid's latest book could not have been more appropriate. It comes at a critical juncture as the US shifts into election mode marked by politically-charged debates over its policies on the so-called war on terror and as much of South and Central Asia appear to be sliding dangerously down the path of anarchy. Rashid's work makes for a gripping read, his meticulous attention to detail, familiarity with the political and ethnic complexities, credentials as a journalist par excellence having covered the region extensively for 25 years and his access to key political players across the spectrum lend weight to his work.The author makes a stinging critique of the failure of the policies followed by the international community at large and the US in particular in addressing issues pertaining to social stagnation and state failure in the region that have been vital in fuelling the rise of extremism. While he rightly criticizes the Clinton administration's fire and ice policies in dealing with the rising extremist tide, it is the Bush administration he castigates most strongly for its ham-handed approach. This approach, he says was primarily responsible...
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...Discuss the success of United States’ strategy in Afghanistan Shahaan Barlas Lahore School of Economics International Relations Mashal Shabbir April 9, 2012 Abstract This paper includes a brief discussion of the U.S strategies in Afghanistan and will then analyze that how successful was U.S in those strategies. The main objectives that were kept in mind by U.S while transferring its troops to Afghanistan are also discussed. The paper also concisely discusses the failure of the strategies undertaken by U.S and reasons for the failure. The paper also analyzes different aspects that left Afghanistan in a situation in which it cannot pursue without the help of another powerful country and also sheds light on the present situation of Afghanistan. The conclusion was drawn keeping in mind all the points, which were taken from credible sources, discussed in the paper. The paper includes several references to make the point more credible and clear to the reader. Success of U.S strategy in Afghanistan The American government was doubtful that even a stable and acceptable outcome in Afghanistan is possible. They believed that Afghanistan has never been managed effectively due to which it has become ungovernable. Much of today's public opposition to the war centers on the widespread fear that whatever the military outcome, there is no Afghan political end state that is both acceptable and achievable at a reasonable cost. An American commissioner...
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...THE BEGINNING… Pakistan is home of some of the earliest human reaching back tens of thousands of years ago. It’s only six decades ago that modern date Pakistan was established. Muslim religion was introduced to Pakistan area before it was established by Muslim traders in the 8th century. In the 19th century British took over the area that caused an all-India Muslim league to rise and try to fight the control of the British. After the Muslims were able to gain power in the 1930s formation was requested by the Muslims for independence. India and Pakistan were granted this formation by the United Kingdom in 1947. Pakistan was originally divided into two wings, east and west. It wasn’t till 1971 that the east wing was considered another nation called Bangladesh. Due to regional confrontations and domestic political upheavals never being resolved two wars were fought between India and Pakistan in 1947 and 1965 over territory. Since relations between India and Pakistan have been rough, but both countries are trying to make amends. Other struggles Pakistan has faced is very early in its development they had lost several prime ministers that set a course of political instability in the country. They have since had a number of political elections that were no successful till General Pervez Mushrraf became Chief Executive of Pakistan in 1999. The government is working with the United States to control terrorist activities that are going on in the boarders of the country. WHAT’S IN...
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...Trends: The first approach to identifying opportunities is to observe trends & study how they create opportunities for entrepreneurs to pursue. Examples of Problem Solving Business: 1. Naseeb Networks provides leading community, communications and e-commerce services to underserved Internet markets. The company currently enjoys a leadership position in its target markets including online recruitment (www.rozee.pk), social networking (www.naseeb.com) and classifieds related services for Pakistan and its associated diaspora community. The company commenced operations in 2003 with a seed round from angel investors including founders and executives from Paypal, LinkedIn, Excite and Cisco. Naseeb Networks has been profitable since 2004 and currently has 42 employees at offices in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and San Jose. 2. NayaTel (Pvt) Ltd. (NTL) is a sister concern of Micronet Broadband (Pvt) Ltd. (MBL), www.dsl.net.pk , the company that launched first broadband service in Pakistan in July 2002. Leveraging its rich expertise and experience of broadband, MBL team conceived the idea of a most modern telecom network which could take care of ever growing telecommunication needs of customers and have the capability to cater for bandwidth...
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...Mass Media in Pakistan (MCM 304) Assignment 01 Militant Journalism is a term that was coined during the Pakistan movement. The era 1906 to 1947 is important in the history of sub-continent in many regards. The establishment of Muslim League in 1906 created awareness in the Muslims for political struggle. The abrogation of Bengal Division was the step that compelled Muslims to think over their miserable plight and start a political struggle to get their legal share in the united India. The era of 1906 also brought some positive signs in the history of mass communication of the sub continent. The leading personalities that marked the era for their courageous and bold journalistic services were Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar, Maulana Zafar Ali Khan, Maulana Hasrat Mohani and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. All these famous personalities used print media to provoke the people for their political struggle. Maulana Zafar Ali Khan started to publish a newspaper ‘Zimindar’. This paper started to write articles that were full of political thoughts and Muslim unity. Soon this newspaper earned a great repute among the people. It is said that Zimindar was so popular among the people that even illiterates spent 1 paisa to pay the price of Zimindar and 1 paisa to that person who read that newspaper for them. This popularity was disliked by the English rulers and no of times Zimindar was banned over a specific time period. During the First World War, Turkey was supporting Germans and people of...
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