Author: Kashif Aziz
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Abhi Kuch Dair Baqi Hay
Very moving poem on the situation of Pakistan and the Silent Majority. We are all chickens in a cage waiting for bloody hands of butcher to come in and take us to the slaughter sill. Don’t keep silent now, you can be next.
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What traffic jams can do to you
Like any other cosmopolitan city, traffic jams are part of the life in Karachi. However, the reasons for traffic jams in Karachi may vary from other parts of the world. According to an infographic, traffic jams are dangerous for human health. They can drive you crazy, make you obese, and even kill you by invoking…
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Pity the Nation
My friends and my road-fellows Pity the Nation that is full of beliefs and empty of religion. …
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Mystery of the Indian Head Shake Is Finally Solved
Meeting Indians, you would have noticed the famous Indian head shake. Indians, especially those hailing from the south of India, have this habit of shaking and swaying their heads while in conversation. From excitement to resentment, confirmation to indecision, an Indian head shake says it all. However, to an untrained eye, it looks like the…
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Vote for Nobody: Ballot Paper in Pakistan should have None of the Above option
Elections 2018 is just around the corner and its the same story as before. The political parties of Pakistan are putting up same faces, the so-called electables who won their seats on the basis of family background, wealth, or party backing. However, they deliver nothing on ground, leaving the voters deprived and cheated. Even PTI…
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Karachi crumbles as the rain pours
It sucks when it rains in Karachi. Due to the mismanagement and inefficiency of civic authorities and the utility service providers, the largest city of Pakistan crumbles with few millimeters of downpour. In spite of tall claims and media campaigns of “we’re ready this time”, Karachites worry about water clogging, traffic jams and electricity outages…
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Ishtiaq Ahmed, author of 800 books of children fiction, passed away in Karachi
Ishtiaq Ahmed, author of more than 800 books for children, passed away in Karachi. He was 74 years old. Ishtiaq Ahmed was in Karachi to attend Karachi International Book Fair (#Kibf). He was at Karachi airport waiting for flight to Lahore when he experienced heart attack, which proved to be fatal. Isthiaq Ahmed was the…
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Thoughts on the Independence Day of Pakistan
14th August 2015, another independence day of Pakistan. We are all Pakistani today. Although the fun fare and excitement has more to do with consumerism and commercialism than patriotism. ????? ??? ?? ?????? ???? ???? ???? ???? ?? ????????. — Kashif Aziz (@kashaziz) August 13, 2015 The Independence Day is a good time for self…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Reaction on Michelle Obama campaign for return of kidnapped Nigeria schoolgirls
United States First Lady Michelle Obama participated in a support campaign for return of kidnapped Nigeria schoolgirls allegedly taken by the Boko Haram (The Congregation of the People of Tradition for Proselytism and Jihad) Michelle Obama had a picture holding a card saying Bring Back Our Girls (the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls is used to promote the…
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ITCN Asia 2013 at Karachi Expo Center
ITCN Asia is annual Information and Communication Technology event in Karachi. The 2013 edition of ITCN Asia was organized on October 8-10 at Karachi Expo Center. ITCN Asia had two segments, the technology workshops and the exhibition. The workshops covered eBanking & Finance, eGovernment,  Digital Marketing and eLearning among other topics. My observations of ITCN Asia 2013 are based…