The wind of change in Pakistan!

31 Oct 2011 Leave a comment

At last people of Lahore voted in the favour of their new leader Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Yesterday at Minar-e-Pakistan around 100,000 people came to listen the great leader on his call againt the corrupt PPP government. Imran not only presented his party’s policy in detail, but also warned the government of civil disobedience in case the politicians don’t declare their assetts.

KING KHAN!

Journalists and analysts are decalring the gathering as a huge success for PTI who has been trying to bring change in Pakistanis’ attitude for last 15 years. Gathering was attended mostly by the youngsters from middle and upper-middle classes. They were very sentimental about Imran. One different and good thing was that pop singers and bands including Shahzad Roy and Strings also performed live on the stage, whereas Imran and otehrs also offered prayer on the stage. It brought a moderate image of Imran and his party.

Ladies and elderly people also came to the gathering. They all came from far off places to show their support to Imran and his team. Minar-e-Pakistan park could not hold all the spectators and many had to listen to the speeches standing outside the park. I am very happy to see this ‘wind of change’ coming in Pakistan. I wish that Imran could become the prime minister of Pakistan and bring our country out of the long-going crisis. We love Pakistan!

Filed under Environment, Faith & Religion, Islam, Pakistan, Shahid Javed

” Hunooz Dilli Door Ast’.'Delhi is still far away’. A Question to the Nation of Pakistan

21 Oct 2011 2 Comments

” Hunooz Dilli Door Ast’.'Delhi is still far away’. A Question to the Nation of Pakistan

Mohammad Shah Rangeela the putative ruler of Hindustan in 1739 was in his cups, drunk to his gills, in the Diwane Khas in Delhi, when a courtier arrived and told him that Nadir Shah of Persia had entered the confines of Hindustan. From the haze Rangeela was in, he muttered” Hunooz Dilli Door Ast’.'Delhi is still far away’.

Above quotations are taken by sources of History ,but I want to draw kind and curious attention of the Nation of Pakistan that NETO forces looking forward their next destination to ruin and their military post have been transferred into the territory of Pakistan near Afghan border ,in such critical situation peoples of my country as a (zindah qaum ,paa’indah qaum ) with their beloved elected politicians and their leaders are fighting to have overcome on their domination just ,I want to ask really  ” Hunooz Dilli Door Ast’.'Delhi is still far away’.

Yours

Ismail Ajaz (Khayaal)

abhee bhee waqt hai aaow keh mere humwatno !

Filed under Art & Culture, Environment, Faith & Religion, Islam, Life, Love, Miracles

Jagjit Singh – the ghazal king left us!!!!

12 Oct 2011 3 Comments

Jagjit Singh - the legend who passed away!

I cannot express how much sad I felt when I heard the unexpected news of Jagjit Singh’s sudden death, who was under treatment after an attack of brain haemorrhage. I was one of his biggest fans in the world. He often used to perform in Sydney. This time I was waiting for his next performance, for which I had full commitment to attend and listen the ghazal singer live.

No doubt, it is a great loss for the people of India and Pakistan, who loved Jagjit Jee’s Urdu ghazals. He sang many songs that simply create a spell on the listeners. Some of them include Hontoun Se Chhoo Lou Tum (ہونٹوں سے چھو لو تم), Tum Itna Jo Muskara Rahay Hou (تم اتنا جو مسکرا رہے ہو), Kaghaz Ki Kashti (کاغذ کی کشتی), Tum Ko Daikha Tou Yeh Khayal Aaya (تم کو دیکھا تو یہ خیال آیا), Kisi Nazar Ko Tera (کسی نظر کو تیرا), Din Aa Gaye Shabab Ke (دن آ گئے شباب کے), Kurti Mulmul Dee (کرتی ململ دی), Saaray Pind Ich Puaarray Paaye (سارے پنڈ اچ پواڑے پائے) and a lot more. Jagjit Singh was 70 year old, but his voice quality was still superb. Initially his wife Chitra Singh used to sing duets with him. After the young death of their only son in a road accident, Chitra left singing forever. Jagjit Singh was the heart and soul of eastern music. He sang some re-arranged songs of his fellow singers in an album ‘Close to my heart’, which is a beautiful treat for his fans.

We will always remember Jagjit Sahib as there are very few persons who are not only good in their profession but also great in their dealing. I am sharing a tributary video of this great singer from the album ’Close to my heart’.

Filed under Art & Culture, India, Life, Love

A mismanaged Independence Day Function by Pak Association Australia

1 Oct 2011 Leave a comment

It was 30th of September when Pakistani Association Australia (based in Sydney NSW) arranged a dinner for celebrating the 64th Independence Day of Pakistan. Function was organised in Saphire Function Hall, Auburn. As usual a large number of Sydneysiders arrived to attend the event with their families. A good number of Australian Parliamentarians were also there. As per the schedule, initially there had to be a few speeches followed by the dinner and musical evening with Ustad Shafqat Ali Khan, who was in Sydneyduring last two weeks.

Pak High Commissioner to Australia Mr. Abdul Malik Abdullah

Pakistani High Commissioner Mr. Abdul Malik Abdullah was the chief guest. The biggest drawback of the event was that there was no flag of Pakistan in the hall, where Pakistani community had gathered for celebrating the national day of Pakistan. On my notice and request the management guys arranged a small flag which was just put on a side wall with the scotch tape. Function started at 7:30 pm with the recitation from Holy Quran. After that a long and lengthy session of useless speeches started. People had an idea that there would be 4 to 5 speakers at the maximum, but president of the association Rana Iftikhar brought every single Australian on the stage. Aisha Amjad was anchoring the event and she was quite good.

Pakistani High Commissioner delivered the best speech on Pak-US relations, but even the organisers kept busy in their chats and paid no attention to the chief guest at all. People were already fed up of the never-ending long speeches. Then Rana and his associates awarded their favourite persons, except a talented young student Usman, with the achievement awards.

For the musical programme, it was decided that other than Shafqat, three local singers (Shagufta Zia, Mehreen Javed and myself) will perform two songs each. However due to too much of speeches and a session of funds collection for the Pakistani flood affectees, only Shagufta Zia was given 5 minutes for a single song because she and her daughter are members of the association.

A total of $9,000 were collected for the Prime Minister Flood Relief Fund, which was an appreciable point. After the dinner and funds collection only 35-40 people left in the hall, who wanted to listen to Shafqat Ali Khan. Shafqat gave a great lesson by telling the organisers right from the stage that they would have to pay attention to him rather than discussing their own issues. He later performed six extremely good Sufi melodies. Function continued till midnight. Lack of planning and discipline were the main causes of failure of this event.

Filed under Art & Culture, Australia, Life, Pakistan, Shahid Javed

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