Category Archives: self

Attack from all sides

It is very easy to lose hope these days. Hope is a rare commodity it seems. Let us have a quick look: Pakistan is right now the world’s 10th failed state Religion is a loaded word now. It used to … Continue reading

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What a Pakistani can learn from an Indian entrepreneur

I was reading an article on Techcrunch and it occurred to me that the article had some very concrete lessons to teach anyone willing to either start, maintain or grow his or her enterprise. The article was about a company from … Continue reading

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From the heart

The first job I got, in JaanPakistan.com as a webmaster, was a case of ‘being hired before the interview’. My friend had his family friends over for a social visit and during the conversation, his family friend mentioned that he … Continue reading

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A Strong Chin

A perfect glaze will reflect off your sarcasm, your taunts and your stare. I can and have lived with you since the day I decided to live. Sorry, but you are nothing. I have a strong chin. But like always, … Continue reading

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Trying…

If fire never forgets to burn And hearts never forget to yearn If the eagle always knows to fly then how can I forget to try

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Why you can’t make the world a better place

When you don’t know my friend, you just don’t know. How can I explain to a friend that I am not a better writer than him because of my superior writing skills, but simply because I tried and he did … Continue reading

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Real Life vs. Text Books

When people used to say that life is the best teacher, I always assumed that the lessons I will learn will be through my life only – I mean, that is what they call experience, and in ‘life talk’, experience … Continue reading

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