سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ العَظِيم
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Saturday, May 17, 2025,
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Changing Chitral
{This is an old article when I was stationed in Mirkhanni, Chitral} Picturesque Chitral town sits up in Pakistan's northwest district, walled in by the Hindu Kush range. During winters, the only way in is by air (weather permitting) as the two passes, the 3118-meter Lowari from Dir and the 3810-meter Shandur from the upper Gilgit Valley are closed to road traffic. The Fokker Friendships drone for 50 minutes and burst through clouds on descent to reveal on mountains covered with whitecaps and red tin roof houses.
This is Chitral. On the small airfield, the cold wind thrusts you to shiver. The remoteness of the district has left it undeveloped in spite of its grand natural beauty, hospitable people, and ancient history. The town is a base camp for tourists, adventurers, and researchers from across the world. And, people seem to be living there in peace.
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This is Chitral. On the small airfield, the cold wind thrusts you to shiver. The remoteness of the district has left it undeveloped in spite of its grand natural beauty, hospitable people, and ancient history. The town is a base camp for tourists, adventurers, and researchers from across the world. And, people seem to be living there in peace.
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Saturday, May 17, 2025,
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Anything a man loves, he takes care of. Remember that.
Labels: Chasing Life
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Tuesday, May 13, 2025,
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Gogera Sadar
Situated on the bank of river Ravi on Okara Faisalabad Road, Gogera (Sadar) was once an important and dignified town in the plans of Central Punjab. It is reduced to a shabby and sleepy suburb of Okara today. Town still boasts its importance when it was British power centre and district headquarters from 1852 to 1865 and the part played by the resilient people of the area during War of Independence in 1857. The stories of the war that was fought around Gogera echo in the pages of history books.
The only historic building — a British court — that reminds of the colonial period has been converted into a school. The verandas of the old building with round arches have been clogged to create additional rooms and red thin bricks are covered with coats of whitewash. It was much better if the building could have been conserved in its original shape. That does not seem possible now.
Labels: Gogera, History, Travel
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Tuesday, May 13, 2025,
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Blessed are those who find a life partner with whom they can be their authentic selves, sharing their thoughts, feelings, and lives openly and without reservation.
From whom they don't need to hide anything.
Labels: Chasing Life
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Monday, May 12, 2025,
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The Decline of Urdu Newspapers
Urdu newspapers have long been a staple of Pakistani media, but their quality and relevance have been declining in recent years. While the majority of Pakistani readers still consume news in Urdu, many newspapers struggle with poor design, cluttered layouts, and a lack of engaging content.
One major issue is the excessive use of advertisements, which often dominate the front page and inner pages. This makes it difficult for readers to find the content they are looking for, such as opinion pieces or feature articles. Additionally, the ads themselves are often poorly designed and cluttered, further detracting from the overall reading experience.
Another problem is the lack of innovation in the design and layout of Urdu newspapers. Many newspapers still use traditional formats and styles, even though digital technology has opened up new possibilities for more engaging and visually appealing content.
Urdu newspapers need to change if they are to remain relevant in the modern world. Editors and designers need to prioritize quality content and user experience over advertising revenue. They should also embrace new technologies and formats to create more engaging and visually appealing newspapers.
Ultimately, it is up to readers to demand better quality newspapers. By expressing their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, readers can encourage newspapers to make the necessary changes.
Urdu newspapers have a lot of potential, but they need to modernize and improve their quality if they are to survive in the long term. By working together, readers and publishers can create a new generation of Urdu newspapers that are both informative and engaging.
I urge all Urdu newspaper readers to take action and demand better quality newspapers. Let your voice be heard and help to bring about the change we need.
Labels: Print Media
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Monday, May 12, 2025,
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اَللّٰهُــمَ صَّــلِ عَــلَى مُحَمَّــدٍوََآلِ مُحَمَّــدٍ
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Sunday, May 11, 2025,
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Abbas Khan in Sabaq-e-Urdu
Labels: Abbas Khan, Books, Fiction, Literature, Urdu
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Sunday, May 11, 2025,
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Good manners, strong ethics, and gracious silence are essential virtues that bring dignity and respect to any individual.
Labels: Chasing Life
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Saturday, May 10, 2025,
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Khalid 4 and beyond
When I joined 55 PMA Long Course, I landed up in K-4. Rest is all history. And good thing is that Brig (Retd) Jalal Hameed Bhati has documented the history and published it – a yearlong hard and meticulous work. Result is that I am reliving history (and contemplating why I did what I did and how life took me on unknown path). I feel as if it is all about me. I am sure other platoon mates will be feeling the same way.
I will offer my comment after I read the book that I got today (Thanks to Nauman Siddiqui). Let me add that this is not military history but personal memorabilia that reflects upon comradeship and association of about four decades. Also, this kind of work is first of its nature in the history of the Pakistan Army. No other platoon or even a course has been documented this way. This will give a lot to the family of 55 PMA and the next generations.
Labels: 55 PMA, Men At Their Best
posted by S A J Shirazi @ Saturday, May 10, 2025,
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