Monday 24 December 2012

Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya?

There's this old anonymous saying:

  "Don't make decisions when you're angry and Don't make promises when you're happy."

   According to this great man whom we don't know in reality, We are not suppose to make promises in happiness because we might regret after knowing that we promised more than what we can deliver. Same goes for decisions, we might find them too senile and irrelevant.
You might find this Quote interesting and useful but it has very less to do with what I want to convey, so Please get over it already!!
   This is a known and admired fact that reading, writing and staying up to update with what is happening in your surroundings makes you rational and undoubtedly an egg headed, and that isn't a bad thing. But somehow this fact doesn't go well with our Pakistani Society. I believe we are more inclined to conspiracies rather than rational facts and this doesn't come by birth. This is the lesson we learn, instead let me say, this is deliberately taught to us!!
   Having an opinion is a healthy practice and is never thought to be a Bad thing. But for no good reason our society is pretty much Opinionated to a disastrous level and I suppose we can call it a bad thing here, Opinions based on False ideas, Moulded facts, Utter lies and Personal assumptions. The theory of  '180 billion leaders' very much fits in here!
   Let me make myself more clear starting from a very basic level. We are all aware of the fact that Pakistan was founded on the renowned Two Nation Theory. And there are no doubts about Pakistan being an Islamic state, Our Constitution clearly declares ISLAM as one and only official religion of the State. How can you all forget the all famous slogan; "Pakistan ka Matlab kya, la ilaha illallah" and then there's another Slogan raised by a Media group in their campaign for Promotion of Education in Pakistan that says, "Parhny Likhny Ki Siwa, Pakistani Ka Matlab kya?" which seems offending to most of us.
   The Question is how is this Slogan offending? Probable reasons include; It's an open attack on Pakistan's Ideology and few go one to call it an act of Blasphemy. Being said all that I Personally find this slogan Good and don't see any Ideological or Religious issues. Let me make my point of view more clear. Basically Slogans are like Brief introductions of your Campaign and you can't declare them a hard and fast stance, Roti Kapra Aur Makan is one good example of a Slogan. Secondly, How many of you remember the five versus of first revelation? Have you forgotten the first word 'IQRA'? which means 'PARH' in Urdu. This is the importance of Education in Islam and the basic foundation of Pakistan is Islam. To me there's nothing wrong with this slogan esp. when the motive behind is to educate the society and the thought of Ideology being effected by this slogan sounds RIDICOULUS.
   This doesn't seem good but it remains a reality that a particular mind set influences masses and spreads disinformation which tend to effect the people with less knowledge and more passion. Blaming them is of no use here, but then again I repeat having an opinion based on someone's lies and false assumptions is not going to pay any Good. The people who spread disinformation and create conspiracies don't believe in Ideology of Pakistan or Islam instead they've their own Slogan: "Pakistan ka Matlab kya? Jo Kujh milay Jaib ich Paa."


...(To be continued)

Friday 21 December 2012

It Was Me...

Who liked you?
When your hair will turn into gray glittering hair
When your shiny face will become a dark falling star
When your bright eyes will lose their glamour
When autumn will come in your life
Leaves start falling, grass becomes pale
And when you will look in the mirror
Your tears will also cry with you
Then think for a moment
It was me...
"Who liked you"

Friday 30 November 2012

The Girl I Dream of..!!

The Girl I Dream of; in Nights and the days
I intend to love her; In a thousand of ways
I wish to have her around; What dusk, What dawn?!
Smiles, Laughs, "Wait and Fight", she says..

The Girl I Dream of; in thin and the thick
Her deep candid eyes; make my universe shrink
Her loud presence; at times, shatters my silence
Body depresses, Movement ceases, Can't even blink.

The Girl I Dream of; in serenity and in discord
In the midst of our hearts, I've wrought an accord
I seek nothing; naught but the pledge thee be mine
Thee be my aide; Solitude is mean, has to be deplored.

The Girl I Dream of, In heaven and in fire
What attracts me is her soul and attire
She is my only hope & beyond lie dark shades
Leads me through hard'n'bad, She is what I desire.

- ZQ

Sunday 25 November 2012

Birthday Confession

Just few Silly lines at the occasion which was supposed to be a Special one;

Behind all these smiles,
There exist the lies,
Truth never expressed,
But, the time still flies!

Hiding things from the ultimate,
What hurts, is the Penultimate,
Disastrous death, day by day,
Moving on, Trusting the fate!

There always comes a time,
When you're no more a Prime,
You lose, or may win, but you survive,
Whatever it takes, just climb!

Monday 29 October 2012

Educated ? Huh

    I don't feel like writing something at the moment. It's not that I am running short of words or thoughts. I haven't wrote anything in like ages due to the prof which is just few days away. I am running short of time so won't be able to complete this post. Just going to outline few things which I've observed in past few weeks and are really disturbing for me. This scenario makes me ask a simple question from every sensible person around, "Where are we heading?"
   This is the only generation in the history of Pakistan which claims to be an Educated and awaken one, which I've started doubting about. Because they can't seem to justify their claim of being educated and sensible. Recently I happened to observe few Facebook conversations between the parts of this educated youth, Supporters of two different political parties and they were going mad at each other with no Morality or Rationality. Story of twitter isn't different from this. The worst of all is happening in Real social life. Two close friends going against each other on the basis of the politicial parties they're supporting, Two siblings sharing same roof going mad over each other due to difference of opinion and leaders. Same goes in education institutes and universities which is a very alarming situation.
    Supporting a political party or having a different opinion is not an issue. These phenomenon has been around for ages. What worries me is 'the way we are Expressing' ourselves. We have been feed with some non sense 'Freedom of Speech and Expression' theories. No doubt it exist but where is our Religion, Culture, Norms and Traditions? Where did the elements of Morality, Respect and Discipline go? If you know no such things and claim to be an Educated and awaken young blood of Pakistan, then I don't agree with you. For me or maybe for many others, You are like an Unguided arrow and Uncontrolled Missile who is himself unaware of his fate.
    I don't want to offend the readers but for me, Presence of such type of people justifies the kind of leadership and rulers we have. If we didn't change this Attitude then I wonder that time is not far away when this country will suffer due to this so called 'Educated Youth' and I pray such time never comes.

Regards,
And Please Wish me Luck for my Exams.
ZQ.

Saturday 25 August 2012

An Encounter With Sheikh Rasheed


   Couple of days ago, I had this interesting encounter with Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, The Famous Politician from my own city Rawalpindi. I use to Like him a lot but then with the rise of PTI things changed dynamically and everything other than PTI was secondary to me. In all these times, I never thought about
discussing Sheikh Rasheed. But Now after August 13th, I was more inclined towards Sheikh Rasheed because his alliance with PTI is imminent atleast at his stage.



    So in this encounter, I started with welfare projects that he started in his tenure. He did ask
for suggestion and appreciated me for praising his goods projects. But my real tool was criticism,
I expressed myself openly and that with proper stats and names (Politicians as well as Journalists). And
Interestingly he spoke bluntly without hiding anything as it was an off the record conversation. I
noticed he gets hyper too quickly and seldom controls his anger. He asked my opinion regarding general
perception about his politics in young ones which i shared without any hesitation. Anyways the best part
happened at the end when he asked me to re introduce myself, educational background and political
affiliation. I did that and I was surprised when he offered me to work with his Team in coming election
campaign, With primarily focusing on Local youth and Cyber/Social Media. As its my Prof coming up and my top most priority is studies so I told him I will decide later and if I wanted, I might join you in November after I am done with my Exams.

Friday 17 August 2012

Eid or No Eid

   Let me start with a very simple question, What is Eid-Ul-Fitr ? We all know what it is, Right ? Isn't it a Joyous Celebration related to one's religion and faith, Muslims to be precise. In my opinion Faith and Religion is a very personal matter of Person and must not be questioned in any condition.

     Our country is like an oil tank, you just have to lit a fire, then Just stay back and watch what happens. This is our biggest negative as a Nation and our enemies exploit it by promoting Sectarianism on such sacred occassions. If one part or lets say a Group of our society wants to celebrate their Religious Happiness one day earlier than the state then we must not have any problem with this. I mean why should we care? They're celebrating it B'coz they have interpreted their religion this way. If they want to skip a fast or two then we must not make it a National issue. This is purely Religious matter and everyone is responsible for his/her deeds and will be held responsible for them on the day of Judgment. The only thing we should do is create awareness and spread the knowledge and shall pray for them. Taking discussions to the next serious level and Heating things up will be of no use. We as a Nation are already divided in too many groups. Divisions on the basis of Colour, Sect, Language, Region, Province, Caste, Creed and thousands many. Aren't we Muslims and Pakistani first and we have freedom of speech and actions.

    My Request to a sane would be, Just avoid creating unnecessary Issues. There is no reason to fight a battle with them on this issue.

Stay Blessed everyone and please accept my Eid Greetings whenever you decide to Celebrate..:)

Saturday 28 July 2012

I Feel Incomplete

    Ramadan, Sunday and early Morning, too boring to try something interesting. Right ? I don't feel like writing though but yes it has to be this time, Only this. Few words, they're what I have right now.
    Lost in a Desert, Wandering in Dark Space with lost shinning star or writing a book with Blank Numb Mind. Nothing seems working at this hour. Every damn path looks like a maze and proves to be an unsolveable puzzle. Insomnia, too long fast and summer vacations don't seem to be helpful as well. Where's the way out then. You don't
have option esp. when you are this much nerd with Zero Experience. How would I sum it up ? No Solutions, No supportive one around.
   I know life goes on no matter what happens around you but lets clarify it, lets not let go this chance ? lets not lose it from here ? one more time. Just One more ?


Enough, That friend is gone, and I lost my importance. Must move on.






Writing with Scattered Thoughts, too Scattered to sum up.

Monday 23 July 2012

Basic Purpose of Ramadan

   It has been a day or two since Ramadan has started. Lots of circles have started discussions on some really irrelevant issues, one being the word 'Ramadan or Ramazan'. My interest right now is rather a more complicated one,That's The Basic purpose of Ramazan and The true Essence of Fasting.

  Why we keep ourselves away from food, water and all kind of entertainment? Whats the logic behind this? Let me advice my reader one thing first. Never apply your logic in religion, they don't work here.

   Coming back to the point, we grew up in an Islamic society under the shadow of our Muslim Parents. They told us about this 30 days long fasting marathon, Being a religious obligation for everyone. So we started fasting as per their directions. Admit it that most of us never bothered ourselves to look up in the Holy Books and find out why are we keeping ourselves away from Edibles during these specific hours. In Short the Ultimate purpose of this holy month Ramadan.

  We are humans and we always try to find out the causes and reasons using our senses and try to be as logical as we can. So we apply our logic and the limited knowledge to find out essence of Ramadan. What we do wrong here is that we take it as a physical exercise because that is what we see, our body fighting against thirst and hunger all day long. We eat lots of food in Sehri and then wait till Maghrib and once again eat as much as we can taking our fast as a food festivity. After that We think that we have completed what is demanded by ALLAH from us in this Holy Month of Ramadan.

   We believe that this 'not eating and not drinking' is the ultimate destination of our Fasting in Ramadan. If you are also taking it like this then you're doing it wrong. The ultimate objectives and purpose of ramadan is purely spiritual and they revolve around the connections between a person and his ALLAH. This Not eating and Not drinking are just Catalysts/Milestones, they compel us to reach our destination and develop an exemplary deep connection with our ALLAH Almighty.

   In the Holy Ramadan we are suppose to offer our prayers with more spirit and regularity. We are suppose to practice all the rights of our Parents, Siblings, Relatives and Neighbours, as laid down in the Holy Quran. Holy Ramadan demands us to be more careful about our communications
with people around us, about our deeds and actions that effect others. These are general preaching of Islam but in Holy month of Ramadan Our Creator demands us to be more conscious about them.Things that are generally Permitted become forbidden in Ramadan during fasting. Eating and Drinking which are Permitted become forbidden acts in Ramadan in fasting hours.

   We must take ramadan as a spiritual uplifting and become more closer to our Allah almighty, which is, in fact the true essence of Ramadan. Our Fasting does give us the hope to stay optimistic about our fate. It doesn't necessarily ensure us Jannah in the next world. Following Ramadan with true spirit, which is more than just to stay hungry and thirsty, ensures us a higher level than others on the day of judgment. We must assess ourselves at the end of the Ramadan that was this the month that spiritually uplifted us and are we the men of taqwaa right now ? Do we have a more stronger and deep connection with my ALLAH Almighty ?

   If the Answer is YES then we have successfully fulfilled the basic purpose of the month of Ramadan.
   Otherwise : Hadith e Nabvi Says

                 مَنْ لَمْ يَدَعْ قَوْلَ الزُّورِ وَالْعَمَلَ بِهِ فَلَيْسَ لِلَّهِ حَاجَةٌ فِي أَنْ يَدَعَ طَعَامَهُ وَشَرَابَهُ
“Whoever does not give up lying and evil actions, then Allah is not in need of his leaving his food and drink” [Saheeh al-Bukhari]

Saturday 21 July 2012

Someday

Typing with a disappointed smile :

Someday Imma say sorry to my Family, all my friends and loved ones.
I let them down too many times, and they kept trust and faith in me over and over again.



Someday Imma submit to that Almighty and ask for forgiveness of all my unforgivable sins and mistakes.

Someday Imma touch her feet and request her for my Heaven, even though I don't deserve that.

Someday Imma tell that man that he is the reason i am here. He is my Paradise of this world.


Someday Imma meet her and admit i was wrong and her each and every word was right.

Someday Imma tell them that I love them the most. I don't say but they're the motivation that keeps me going.

Thursday 19 July 2012

Human or Not

Are you human ? Well You're reading this Blog that means you definitely are.
Ever came across a situation when you are asked to prove yourself human and you failed even after many attempts? Does this mean you are NOT ? No, You actually are.

I am also human and at times I decided to just admit that I AM NOT HUMAN, LET ME GO PLEASE.
But When ?  Take a Look:

Well you stand a chance here. Try Yourself.



Most of you dont stand a chance at this one. I decided to just navigate away and I dont regret my decision.





I'd prefer to Shutdown my machine at this one.
And suggest you Not to Try this at Home.

Tuesday 17 July 2012

My That Friend



Here's what I have earned in years,
A Friend who has no fears

A friend who has no influence of her gender,
Sober and witty but sometime comes with a blunder

Hiding herself behind seven holy bars,
Ready to fight with bravery, all her wars

Walking isn't her thing, She actually flies.
Caring and respecting all her relationships & ties

Blunt, Obnoxious and loud
Still prefers to live over the cloud

Here's what I like the most about her
Unprofessional attitude & asking like a nerd

She has this impulsive & indecisive nature
Still trusting her judgment, loving God's creature

I have always find her, in her imaginative Paradise
Rain, Wet hairs, Soaked clothes and disguised

Thursday 5 July 2012

Bashing The Verbal Diarrhea



No, There is no one like that. Mr. Voltaire Next Question Please ?

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Yes I can see you ended up in designing Text Scraps in MS Paint.


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I am Not Bloody responsible for your House Rent.


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Wow.....Yayyyy , Go Bring Annie Khalid or Fatima Bhutto.


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Dude , Get a new line Please. This doesn't work anymore.


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What ? DSLR ? Get a life man , Eff You and Your DSLR. HUH!!

Sunday 17 June 2012

My Father

Its about a man, the special him...
I am writing for him, this memorandum!!
The person who's my mothers world..
Yes, My father, the best of this whole earth!
For his love and care is unopportunistic...
Serving his purpose, unadmiringly and with justice!
His sacrifices, of healthy and luxurious life...
Just to educate me and own me a beautiful wife!
Since the day I saw his eyes full of tears...
Life stopped & time didn't pass, in fright and fears!
I cannot, Never ever and no one can.
Regard him, for prospering my life and sacrificing his plan.

...ZQ

Saturday 16 June 2012

My Medical Crush

 So heres what my Crush is like...

Let me tell you about this girl I know..
Epitome of Beauty; from head to toe!
She is one character, you seldom find…
A rare specie… one of a kind!
With gugu eyes, all skin and bones…
You always find her with earphones!
Unless she’s in for a lecture…
Coz’ that’s when she gets some time free..
To take pictures in the hospital gown...
As excited as a birthday clown!
And wakes up again, only to find…
That lecture didn’t bring back her mind!
It only took her attendance away…
She felt dumb, day after day!
No more spices, all food neat...
Specially with no Pizzas" to eat!
This oppression, however, did end…
With lots of junk from her friends!
When all the spice was finished.…
This girl was back: with full spirit!
Full of wit, for me and you…
Theres nothing this girl cant do…
Shed go anywhere, if her mood swings...
Even to "Surgery", B'coz she loves travelings!
Anywhere, Everywhere, Even talkative for six hours...
Her intentions are as straight as a rod!
Enough to feed her friend, food that smells odd!
Retarded, a bit, she is may be…
Honey, ispiderman, Billu - X & Ding Dong…
She listens to awesomely cheap songs!
The funniest is when shes cold or sick…
She transforms into a "diploma chick"!
Scarfy and unattractive in a social rift..
Sitting alone in corners, with "no lift"!
But that still doesn’t stop her, nothing can…
From dreaming about her "Perfect Man"
Who’ll gracefully walk into her life..
Asking her to be his perfect wife!
Who’ll earn millions and uncountable amounts..
So that she doesn’t need "Alfalah Bank" accounts!
Or encounters with guys who call and text her a lot…
Or give her their numbers at the parking spot!
Before the exams she must be taught…
Coz she definitely dont know a lot!
Never on time is she prepared…
And its funny she, yet never scared!
And if ever her days seems cursed..
I’ll soo be there with tons of start burst!
Or to talk about anything…
To cry and laugh and even sing!
Although once that happens, I am sure..
Things will stay the way they were before!
But that wont change the fact, my dear...
You’ll rock the world, till the end is near!
                                                
                                                        .......ZQ 

Friday 8 June 2012

Imran Khan and The Lethargic Youth

Disclaimer : This Piece is written purely with political intentions and has nothing to do with extra social ranting/criticism and shall not be taken in that context.


It is said that an army of jackal lead by a lion has better abilities of Performing in any given situation when compared to an army of lion lead by a jackal. In my opinion its is safe to apply this to Imran Khan's Change team. Lets be more specific, By using jackal, I am actually referring to our awaken pro-active (not) youth. I don't want to exaggerate or underrate them all but its the Bitter truth and we should face it.

We all know that our beloved motherland has always been under military control (direct or indirect). Being a democratic country, Pakistan is suppose to be ruled by Democrats and Politicians. Whenever they are Blamed for current disastrous situation of Pakistan, the argument of Military Rule is frequently used by these Politicians who have been ruling us for ages, inheriting their political legacy from generation to generation. By plotting such scenarios they (politicians and establishment) try to prove that The Slogan of CHANGE as Raised By IMRAN KHAN Is Immature in itself. The general public and the conservative analyst seem to disagree with them on this and the Liberals go otherwise.

Imran Khan's Slogan is truly based on the ground realities and is according to the sentiments of the public. He, himself and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, both are enjoying the appreciation for their stance from all classes of society. Before speculating about the success of IK and PTI, we should consider the support Imran Khan has and are they powerful enough to exercise their fundamental right and bring this dream of change into a reality ?

Most of people reading this post will shout Yes We Can !!!
They are all right on their places but I have many doubts.Why do I have so many doubts ? The Simple Answer is Our Lethargic Youth.


Let me put it in another way. We can clearly see the massive support Imran Khan has across the Internet world and the Social media (Facebook,twitter etc). Millions active members and followers but we must remember few things; Not every Pakistani is on the place where you are. Try to Perceive things their way. The least we can do and we should had done was to Register the unregistered vote. Stats show previously it was 35-37 Million unregistered voters. On Imran Khan's Petition supreme court directed Nadra to register votes of these 35 million voters. Now the window of registering new votes has been closed, We are still left with 16 Million unregistered voters, Most of them are self claimed awaken and educated young men.

I really don't favour blaming our youth for any of this. They are inexperienced and they need constant guidelines. They were intentionally kept this way, Just because our rulers never were, and are still not ready to hand over this system to them no matter how well deserving they are. They always have plans of exporting fully furnished Born in Pakistan and Raised in USA/UK leaders to rule on us. But not this time !!
IMRAN Khan has sent a clear message that We Defy You, We will not accept this slavery anymore. Being his supporters we should realize the importance of this short time we are left with and should come hard on our opponents.

Just Remember its NOW or NEVER.




Regards,
ZQ.

Saturday 2 June 2012

How Do I Take On Life

I am a prospective youth of this country - Imaginative, practical, outspoken, impulsive, patriotic, and capable of rational thinking.
To me, it seems that frustration, corruption, hypocrisy, lawlessness, insecurity, and insincerity have run deep down into our roots to such an extent that at times I wonder if ever we be able to uproot these evils or not ?
My fellows and friends says that I should not worry about such things and instead, should pay more attention to my studies.

They are all right but isn't the environment in which we live, a part of our education? We learn from our surroundings and cannot remain indifferent to the events taking place around us. In the years to come, we will become adult citizens; we will become a part of different institutions and be very much a part of the system in the broader sense.
In current scenario, we as a nation, are suffering from moral deterioration. We have forgotten  our values and have indulged in malpractices of all sorts.

The bitter truth is that we care so much for our false pride and ego that we have become blind towards our flaws and shortcomings.