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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Pakistan girl band creates a stir >> http://www.zebandhaniya.com/

Pakistan girl band creates a stir >> http://www.zebandhaniya.com/, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

*http://www.zebandhaniya.com/*

*"We have been doing music together since we were six years old - as long as
I can remember," says Haniya Aslam, as her cousin Zeb (Zebunissa) Bangash
sits beside her.*

"It started out as a fun thing at family functions.

"Music was very much a part of our family set-up - my father was an
aficionado and all my uncles could play an instrument. "Our grandmother was
also a big influence - she was a poet and was fluent in three languages."

The Zeb and Haniya (Zay-b and Ha-nee-ya) band is a project started by two
musicians, Zebunnisa Bangash and Haniya Aslam. The band is primarily
Lahore-based; however, Haniya's hometown is Islamabad, and a lot of the work
involved takes them to Karachi often. Though the music and sound of Zeb and
Haniya is hard to confine to one genre, it has been described at various
times as Alternative, Art Folk, Ethnic Blues, World Music and Easy
Listening. (To return to this page, click the Zeb & Haniya logo in the
top-right corner)

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Pakistan girl band creates a stir >> http://www.zebandhaniya.com/

Pakistan girl band creates a stir >> http://www.zebandhaniya.com/, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Monday, December 22, 2008

pakistani students shine in cambridge

Pakistani students shine at Cambridge competition

Pakistani students shine at Cambridge competition, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

- *Shaheer Shahid*
- *Maaz Ahmed*
- *Rayyan Aziz Ansari*

Pakistani students made their country proud after they won laurels at an
international competition designed to inspire imagination.

The competition was organised by the University of Cambridge International
Examinations (CIE).

Pakistan is the only country which had winning students in every prize
category – essay writing, photography and short film making – in a
competition that tested the creative ability of more than 450 Cambridge
students from around the world.

The Cambridge competition asked students to write an essay in English, make
a short film, or take photographs which show an aspect of their school life.

According to the Cambridge International Examinations office in Islamabad,
there were three winners in the Short Film category, including Shaheer
Shahid, from Pakistan's Roots Montessori High School. His film, Life in
Roots, was shot on the day of school elections.

Maaz Ahmed, from The Fahims Schools System A-level, Karachi, won a prize in
the Photography category. His photos had a strong visual impact, in
particular a stunning image of a student flying a kite.

Rayyan Aziz Ansari, from Beaconhouse School, was a winner in the writing
category. Students were asked to write a short article on 'The best thing I
learned this year."

Rayyan concluded his reflections with the comment: 'I have learned that hard
work has no substitute, anyone who thinks differently is in for a rude
awakening.'

PRIDE OF PAKISTAN

PRIDE OF PAKISTAN, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Madam Noor Jehan's name evokes countless articles, books, discussions but
strangely anecdotes and analysis don't reveal the real person. Some praise
her without knowing much about her while others vilify her on hearsay. Most
know of her seven decades of theatrics both on reel and in real life without
realising the struggle, dedication, perseverance and sacrifices she made to
get there. From a miserly past of poverty and ill-fame, she conquered the
subcontinent and rose to glory, wealth and undying stardom.
Fame-literate feminist, progressive, liberal, an iconoclast and not just a
singer, Noor Jehan was the last century's bona fide icon. Defying the '40s
specified norms, she broke every rule and not only stood up for herself as
emotionally self-reliant but made her personality such that people pined for
more of her. Affable in a coterie of silver screen actresses where all the
women were tarred with the same brush, Noor Jehan's witty retorts,
calculated intimacy, self-deprecating manner combined with the immense
self-confidence of a woman who had seen and experienced everything made her
flagrantly eclectic *In the early days before song-recording became
available, singers had to accompany actors on location and sing from behind
the camera. Later, when recording techniques became available, singers had
to start all over again if a musician made a mistake. Throughout the '40s
Noor Jehan continued making films and playback singing. Awaz De Kahan Hai,
1946 super-hit song from Anmol Ghari became synonymous with Noor Jehan. In
1959 Nigar Awards introduced the best singer category and the first award
went to Noor Jehan for the film Koel's Dil Ka Diya Jalaya composed by the
genius Khursheed Anwar and written by Tanveer Naqvi. She won again in 1967,
'69, '71, '90 and '91.*

Rehan (r) was also nominated by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) along with Jong Ho Seo of South Korea in the World All-Star hockey team.

Rehan (r) was also nominated by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) along with Jong Ho Seo of South Korea in the World All-Star hockey team., originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Rehan (r) was also nominated by the International Hockey Federation (FIH)
along with Jong Ho Seo of South Korea in the World All-Star hockey team.
Dec 20: Pakistan's leading forward Rehan Butt was declared the 'Best Asian
Player' by the Asian Hockey Federation in Malaysia on Saturday.

Speaking to Dawn,Rehan said: 'It is an honour for me to be selected as one
of the best Rehan Butt ... an honour for Pakistan.' Rehan has represented
Pakistan in 80 international matches and was named player of the Asian
tournament twice during his stint with the national squad. Regarding his
selection as the best Asian player he remarked, 'It was my individual
performance marked by the Asian hockey managers in World Cup, Champions
Trophy and the Olympics.' Rehan was also nominated by the International
Hockey Federation (FIH) along with Jong Ho Seo of South Korea in the World
All-Star hockey team. Rehan said: 'Currently I am playing with Learn
Hockey Club in The Netherlands on a contract of 20,000 Euros for six
months.' Learn hockey club, was ranked at No 11 the second lowest among 12
hockey clubs. The club, he pointed out now ranks sixth after some top
players from Asia and Europe joined them. 'I am currently the top scorer of
the club with nine goals,' he said. About his future commitments Rehan
pointed out: 'I will be featuring in the Dutch League from February to May
next year and will be available for the Asia Cup and other major
international events.' The Asia Cup is scheduled to be held next year in
Dubai. 'I am willing,' he said, 'to play for Pakistan but the top Pakistan
Hockey Federation bosses had mentioned that they only need senior players in
important international fixtures.' He added: 'I will not be playing in the
upcoming four nation hockey tournament as the priority of the federation is
to give a chance to junior players.'

Sunday, December 21, 2008

chinese artists performing in Pakistan

chinese artists performing in Pakistan, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

democracy

www.friendsofpakistan.com.pk supporting president musharraf was shut by the current politicians !!!!

Gwader port ,Pakistan>>>dream of President Musharraf

Gwader port ,Pakistan>>>dream of President Musharraf, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

mumbaii fraud

long live MUSHARRAF

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Pessimism growing among Pakistanis: poll

Islamabad, Dec 20 (IANS) Most Pakistanis have a dim view of their country’s future and have no faith in the present government, an opinion poll says.
According to the poll by the US-based International Republican Institute, about 88 percent of Pakistanis feel thier country is heading in the wrong direction and 59 percent fear that 2009 will be far worse, reported the Dawn newspaper Friday.
The survey claimed that there was a high degree of pessimism and discontent in Pakistan and a majority of the people have no faith in the present government. The survey was conductd Oct 15-30.
About 76 percent of the 3,500 respondents in the four provinces of Pakistan responded negatively when asked how the government performed on issues important to them. Only 21 percent answered positively.
About 67 percent said that democracy had made no difference to their wellbeing. These ratings are slightly worse than the sentiment in January 2008, shortly before the parliamentary elections of February.
The poll saw an increase in the number of people who felt less secure this year than they did last year, up from 15 percent in June to 78 percent in October.
The high of 85 percent occurred in January in the aftermath of the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
The growing discontent has also taken a toll on the popularity of political leaders. The average popularity of leaders dropped to 22 percent this time from 43 percent recorded in a June poll.
Only Benazir and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif received more than 50 percent of support.

A1GP World Cup of Motorsport >>>PAKISTANI TEAM>>>www.A1TeamPAK.com

A1GP World Cup of Motorsport >>>PAKISTANI TEAM>>>www.A1TeamPAK.com, originally uploaded by http://www.flickr.com/people/first-pakistan/.

A1GP World Cup of Motorsport >>>PAKISTANI TEAM>>>www.A1TeamPAK.com

wateen launches WiMAX technology in Pakistan.>>>http://wateen.com

wateen launches WiMAX technology in Pakistan.>>>http://wateen.com, originally uploaded by http://www.flickr.com/people/first-pakistan/.

wateen launches WiMAX technology in Pakistan,
wateen.com

NOTHERN AREAS NEELAM ,PAKISTAN

NOTHERN AREAS NEELAM ,PAKISTAN, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

LAHORE

LAHORE, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Federal minister for media & information "shiri rehram"

Federal minister for media & information "shiri rehram", originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

COAS Kiyani ,during military excises near jhelum

COAS Kiyani ,during military excises near jhelum, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

--
Khurram Gardezi
( www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com )
( www.youtube.com/group/musharraf )

"nafsani khawahishat insani aqal ko zail kr deti hain(hazrat ali a.s)"

"save Pakistan by sending foreign exchange to home"!!!

PM with chinese artists in Embassy of Great China ,Islamabad

PM with chinese artists in Embassy of Great China ,Islamabad, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Miss Pakistan World Natasha Paracha.—misspakistanworld.com

Miss Pakistan World Natasha Paracha.—misspakistanworld.com, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

A Pakistani girl, crowned Miss Pakistan at a beauty contest in Mississauga,
Canada, was profiled in the New York Times Friday The founder of the
pageant, a Toronto entrepreneur named Sonia Ahmed, told the newspaper that
she had been making plans to take the pageant to Pakistan as soon as next
year. She changed her plans after the fall of President Pervez Musharraf,
under whose governmemt she believed conditions in Pakistan were relatively
favorable for aspiring beauty queens. Now, she is keeping the pageant in
Canada because she cannot guarantee the security of contestants. 'It may
only be like 1 percent of the total population, but the fundamentalist
problem is still present in Pakistan,' Ahmed said

GREAT PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF IN LONDON

GREAT PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF IN LONDON, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Musharraf was dressed as casual as my producer Erbil and I were. He was
wearing a burgundy sweater. The flat we met was very much secured. His
people were waiting for us at an agreed meeting point to take us to him.

Musharraf looked so much younger, trimmed, relaxed than I remember֠His
hairdo was too long. He came across as almost Bohemian֠We kissed each other.
Musharraf?polished politician? Or?the westernised leader?asked me about Amy
Winehouse. Realising that I am nursing my voice, I was immediately served a
hot tea with milk. We were discussing the last time we met, while he closed
the roads for me and made my presence in Pakistan very confidential. That
was not the case famously last time when I was in Pakistan as a guest of
Asif Ali Zardari֠So Musharraf?obviously asking with sarcasm: ?Daphne you are
so popular in Pakistan! When are you coming back to Pakistan??

DB: So where do you live right now?

PM: I still live in Rawalpindi. In the same house you came to interview me
and my wife. We are all there.

DB: Is this where you are going to live?

PM: No, no֠only until the construction on my house in Islamabad finishes.

DB: So what are you doing right now?

PM: I just finished reading my own book. I needed to reflect.

DB: Was your book successful?

PM: I don?t know if the book was successful. I think it was because of the
media, but I need to look at the numbers of the publishing house to know how
much they sold.

DB: While usually in the publishing world, you should be happy with the
advance you get֮ Are you writing a sequel?

PM: Yes, I am thinking to write another book. And?to go on the lecture
circuits.

DB: Did you start writing the book yet?

PM: Not yet. The whole situation in Pakistan got me and others in a state of
shock.

DB: Like hitting bottom!

PM: Yes, like hitting bottom. And I agree with you Daphne that after hitting
bottom?maybe better things would happen.

DB: Did you sort out your lecture circuits?

PM: Not yet֠I am going to start doing it. I am just looking for the right
timing and right representative for me.

DB: Do you feel secure in Pakistan right now?

PM: I would not leave Pakistan. It is my home. Am I safe there completely?
Of course not. If there are risks but it is not new for me to live with
risk. The Army is protecting me. But of course?everything is possible.

DB: Do you intend to stay in Pakistan?

PM: Of course! My son went back to California but I have a daughter who
lives in Karachi. She organises musical events. Pakistan is my country. The
country is in a very bad shape. I brought foreign investments. I built
roads. Nobody invests there anymore.

I am joking with Musharraf that unlike his predecessors, he is the first
ruler of Pakistan that has not been executed, put in jail or exiled.

PM: I know you are getting a lot of emails from people who would like to
have me back. You told me so! With the current situation in Pakistan it is
difficult for them to contact me. I care about my country and I hope you can
come and visit without streets being closed around you.

DB: You know Benazir was close to me, like a big sister.

PM: Yes֠I knew. I also understood what you were doing with your interview
with Sanam Bhutto, tribute with Bilawal and so on. You were helping Zardari
to win the elections!

DB: I thought I was helping democracy in Pakistan. That?s what Asif kept
telling meּbr>
PM: (Musharraf smiles) Well, you are getting lots of feedback from the
people of Pakistan. You just told me yourself even members of the PPP
(Bhutto?s party) are very disappointed (from Zardari?s conduct).

DB: The frustration conveyed to me, in all these emails, is because of the
declining economy and the escalating violence.

PM: This kind of violence has never happened during my time֠I made my mind
early on that I was going with America against terrorism. I have done
anything in my power to block terrorists and fundamentalists. There is only
one way to deal with terrorists?to fight them.

DB: Now, on top of it the mess with Indiaּbr>
PM: Well, you know if you don?t fight terror and make sure everybody knows
how strong you feel about it you may have problems with other countries like
America. And Yes?now the situation with India. This is what terror is all
about. By now?it has become a very complicated situation.

DB: You mean that if the current administration would have made it clear how
strong they are fighting against terrorism the tension between India and
Pakistan wouldn?t have occurred?

PM: (Nodding in agreement) you said itּbr>
DB: One of Zardari?s partners called me desperately recently that he is so
upset that he is suicidal and that he is losing his balance.

PM: You mean Zardari?s media partner? He may have lost his balance because
he may have drunk too much.

DB: Do you miss the good all days when you were in power?

PM: Not at all! I have found time to spend with my family and friends. But I
do care about Pakistan. It is obvious that I keep watching what is going on.

DB: Do you have any message to the people of Pakistan?

PM: Well֠you told me you were going to send me some of the many emails you
get from Pakistani people who are going through pains because of the current
situation. I would love to!

DB: Especially young people!

PM: Yeah, I would love to communicate with them. Please doּbr>
DB: Actually?many emails are very flattering to you, even some from PPP
members.

PM: Yeah?

DB: Many emails are relatively flattering to you. I even have emails from
PPP members who say that they never thought they will miss you, but they do.

PM: (Musharraf laughing) the problem is that the media in Pakistan always
shows negative images. I don?t watch TV too often, but whenever I do?they
show people beating each other, violence in the streets, what kind of image
does it give to Pakistan in the eyes of the world.

DB: Isn?t the media supposed to report news worthy events?

PM: Yes, but in a more balanced responsible way.

Towards the end, we mentioned few names of leaders. Musharraf says that he
still feels welcomed among them, not the loneliness which comes usually
after separation from power. For example?Turkey: ?Prime Minister Erdogan has
been a very close friend. He is my friend.? So a friendly Musharraf promises
to call me soon and returns to the fragile country he left behind.

--
Khurram Gardezi
( www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com )
( www.youtube.com/group/musharraf )

"nafsani khawahishat insani aqal ko zail kr deti hain(hazrat ali a.s)"

"save Pakistan by sending foreign exchange to home"!!!

Tourists at the Nomad Arts Gallery in Sadipur Model Village, Islamabad. The village, with its traditionally designed structures and rich cultural identity, is a big attraction for tourists

Tourists at the Nomad Arts Gallery in Sadipur Model Village, Islamabad. The village, with its traditionally designed structures and rich cultural identity, is a big attraction for tourists, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Tourists at the Nomad Arts Gallery in Sadipur Model Village, Islamabad. The
village, with its traditionally designed structures and rich cultural
identity, is a big attraction for tourists

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS IN PAKISTAN

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS IN PAKISTAN, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS IN PAKISTAN

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS IN PAKISTAN, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

A view of the Terichmir Mountain in Chitral. The mountain has an altitude of 25,000 feet above sea level and is covered with thick snow as autumn sets in

A view of the Terichmir Mountain in Chitral. The mountain has an altitude of 25,000 feet above sea level and is covered with thick snow as autumn sets in, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

A view of the Terichmir Mountain in Chitral. The mountain has an altitude of
25,000 feet above sea level and is covered with thick snow as autumn sets in

Pakistani actor Faran Tahir who played a villain in the Hollywood film 'Iron Man' has said that it was an honour for him and Pakistan to make it to the world's biggest film industry

Pakistani actor Faran Tahir who played a villain in the Hollywood film 'Iron Man' has said that it was an honour for him and Pakistan to make it to the world's biggest film industry, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

*Pakistani actor Faran Tahir who played a villain in the Hollywood film
'Iron Man' has said that it was an honour for him and Pakistan to make it to
the world's biggest film industry
*

peshawar school girls

peshawar school girls, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

peshawar school girls,NWFP

--
Khurram Gardezi
( www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com )
( www.youtube.com/group/musharraf )

"nafsani khawahishat insani aqal ko zail kr deti hain(hazrat ali a.s)"

"save Pakistan by sending foreign exchange to home"!!!

Pakistani flag hoisted in Assam (India)

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

PAKISTAN AIR FORCE

MISS PAKISTAN

PAF vs IAF

mumbai fraud

PAKISTANIS A PEACEFUL NATION BUT IF ATTACKED ,FULLY CAPABLE OF DEFENDING AND REACTING!!!!!

PAKISTANIS A PEACEFUL NATION BUT IF ATTACKED ,FULLY CAPABLE OF DEFENDING AND REACTING!!!!!, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Pakistanis a peaceful nation but if attacked ,fully capable of defending
and reacting!!!!!

PAKISTANIS A PEACEFUL NATION BUT IF ATTACKED ,FULLY CAPABLE OF DEFENDING AND REACTING!!!!!

PAKISTANIS A PEACEFUL NATION BUT IF ATTACKED ,FULLY CAPABLE OF DEFENDING AND REACTING!!!!!, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Pakistanis a peaceful nation but if attacked ,fully capable of defending
and reacting!!!!!

PAKISTANIS NEVER SUPPORT TERRORISM ......

PAKISTANIS NEVER SUPPORT TERRORISM ......, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

Pakistanis never support terrorism ......

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW IN ISLAMABAD

AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW IN ISLAMABAD, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

obama's policy

obama's policy, originally uploaded by www.first-pakistan.blogspot.com.

obama says nuclear powers in asia a major threat to america ,,,,,
and now he is solving this problem by putting a conflict between pakistan
and india.....
US President-elect Barack Obama said on Monday that India would be within
its rights if it took retaliatory actions against militants hiding inside
Pakistan...(((((now he wants america to rest and play the cold way games
again!!!!)))

"I think that sovereign nations, obviously, have a right to protect
themselves," Mr Obama replied.((((pushing india and giving it a green signal
to go for pakistan,,very smart little black bitch))))

President-elect Barack Obama's future senior adviser on South Asia hopes
that President Asif Zardari will "get control over the ISI" and persuade it
to fight terrorists(((((now obama wants pakistan to refine its military,,the
military that worked for america during cold war,,,now becomes
unclean....now obama says that pakistan military is not capable of doing
this work i.e terrorists^^^^,,either let american soldiers come into
pakistan or we will force india to attack,,,great job obama ..)))))))))

now i hope u can understand these attacks are linked to CIA
america....!!!!!or RAW india to create a cause for war...

BUT ONE THING I WANT TO TELL THE USA AND INDIA ........PAKISTAN MILITARY IS
THE MILITARY WITHOUT THEM USA WOULD BE IN SHOES OF USSR!!!!!!!!!!! SO THINK
BEFORE U LEAP!!!!!!! ITS NOT AFGHANISTAN OR IRAQ!!!!!!!