Yes We Can!
'Yes We Can Heal This Nation.. Yes We Can Repair This World.. Yes We Can..'
If he doesn't win in the U.S., I will have him as chairperson of PPP any day!
Labels: aiesec, current affairs
Labels: current affairs
Furthermore, it will be interesting how Mr President reacts to this state of affairs. Some hint at his resigning as a proactive approach gaining an element of popularity for staying true to his word and respecting the vote of the people of Pakistan. So far, he's been continuously talking about his willingness to work with whoever forms government. Will he still be able to hand over the power he's exercised for the largest part of the last decade in this manner?Labels: politics
Labels: politics
Labels: politics
According to the workers, house is registered (circled below) but I'm not, although the address is clearly stated on my fancy ID Card (above) complete with visual recognition bars
These elections were hailed as being centralized and automated. The website of the election commission fails to recognize me as a citizen of PakistanLabels: politics
'We spread love before, We'll Spread Love Still' - Reason enough for a vote?
Election's striking a note for all ages. This kid did freak out after I took his pic and removed the poster!
Empowerment for All, he says. 'All' don't even know what the word means! He's been in Exile since 1992.Labels: politics
For anyone that might take this post as one of those hopeless romantic reflections blog, please be at ease. Be at ease also, if you are in no mood of reading a politically charged blog. That too shall come soon, but not today. No V-days and E-day's, the theme of today is B-day #23.
One of the things I have always taken pride in is how different and utterly exciting each one of my bdays has ended up being, in spite of (or perhaps as a result of) the fact that I'm not so big on celebrations. So as a friend of mine was sweet enough to remind me, 'In summary, every budday you have different experiences, a different surprise, a different age, but the loop invariant that matters most is that every year you have the same friends wishing you'. And if there is any reason for me to celebrate it's that.
But this year really does take the cake in so many ways. While the day itself was celebration of a very different kind, most of what made this year extremely special occurred the weekend before and the weekend after the actual date. So, let's take this in chronological order.
Feb 3: I'm sitting at a friend's place, watching an incredible comedy featuring a superb ventriloquist, chillin’ with a bunch of very cool people, and I see one of my friends walk in with a stack of plates and a cake.. Bursting with random energy I exclaim: 'Hey! Whose Bday? Let's celebrateeeee!'. They turn to me. Awkward moment of absolute silence...
‘SurprAAAAAAAIIIseee'! Gahahahah! Well done, gentlemen, Well Done! You guysssssss!!! :)
Feb 7: I'm on a train to
It's good closure for this experience that's been an integral part of the last two years and has been the venue of much randomness, productive creativity and bonding! I'm usually quite grumpy when I travel alone, but this time, I decide to retire my 'look-at-me-and-I'll-bite-your-head-off look' and substitute it with a pleasant smile.
Feb 10: Am at a wonderful hut with an equally wonderful bunch of people from all over the world. It’s a gorgeous day to be at the beach.
The right amount of indulgences, and many different kinds of friends around. Last night proved to be quite a ride featuring my first meeting with the MC as an SG member, followed be Poker Night!!

3 Generations of AIESEC Pakistan MCPs
Highlights include getting to know my grandson in AIESEC and hearing about all the exciting stuff AIESEC in
‘SurprAAAAAisSEEE!’…! (and some bday chants I best not write on a public space)! Cake n candles and the works, I’m truly blown away!
This officially sealed the deal! I’m still all smiles!
7:20 - Get a frantic call from a friend studying at Yale, that he needs help with economics homework! Wtf, if I have to help you, why are YOU at Yale?!