A man asked his servant to set the curtains on window, for he wants controlled sunlight for an indoor plant. Servant being over-efficient built a wall outside window, blocking sunlight completely, what happened to that plant is a separate story. I don’t know why and how, my mind relates this story to PTA banned list;... Continue Reading →
President Zardari, Veena Malik and Pakistan
Today I woke up with a new energy, vision and passion. Woke up with no burden on my head, not any pending national issues, peace all around, everything under control and weather just being super nice, to my amusement when I turned on the heater the flame was as low as it could (due to... Continue Reading →
پاکستان اور ملائیت
First published on 28th July 2012 First published on 28th July 2012
Tsunami and Pakistan
So the much talked about tsunami finally hit the ground. As expected there were a huge crowd boys, girls, old people, families groups and what not. The zest and conviction was worth-watching. I wasn’t there; I watched it all over television. But it felt like some kind of remaking of that Manto Park rally in... Continue Reading →
The Bitter Truth
originally published on 20th Feb 2012 on http://abrarkureshy.blogspot.com/2012/02/bitter-truth.html Baluchistan is burning with hate; love care and respect are only extinguishers I couldn’t resist to these lyrics from Goo Goo Dolls Dolls IRISin pretext of contemptible condition in Baluchistan, the largest province of Pakistan. And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming Or the moment of... Continue Reading →
Brand Yourself: How to Stand Out
This phenomenon of attributing own-self is referred to as “Personal Branding”. It’s similar to general branding concepts and practices. A brand has a character, personality and charisma. In simple words it is building up and sustaining reputation for something and then people start recognizing and recommending you for that. The key is to live up to what we are known for. There arises a question: how to brand ourselves and why should we?
غزل| خُم و ساغر سے نہ بادہ و پیمانے سے
خُم و ساغر سے نہ بادہ و پیمانے سےمحفلِ تو سجتی ہے یار کے آ جانے سےعقیدت ہے یا مجبوری، بات کوئی بھی ہوتیرا ذکر آ ہی جاتا ہے کِسی بہانے سےسمجھ سے با لاتر ہے یہ ماجرا محبت کاگرہیں اور بھی لگتی ہیں ، سُلجھانے سےانہی لوگوں میں رہتا ہے روز و شبپھر بھی... Continue Reading →
