Iqbal Day
Iqbal is admired as a prominent classical poet by Pakistani, Iranian, Indian and other international scholars of literature.Though Iqbal is best known as an eminent poet, he is also a highly acclaimed "Muslim philosophical thinker of modern times".His first poetry book, Asrar-e-Khudi, appeared in the Persian language in 1915, and other books of poetry include Rumuz-i-Bekhudi, Payam-i-Mashriq and Zabur-i-Ajam. Amongst these his best known Urdu works are Bang-i-Dara, Bal-i-Jibril, Zarb-i Kalim and a part of Armughan-e-Hijaz.In Iran and Afghanistan, he is famous as Iqbāl-e Lāhorī (Iqbal of Lahore), and he is most appreciated for his Persian work. Along with his Urdu and Persian poetry, his various Urdu and English lectures and letters have been very influential in cultural, social, religious and political disputes over the years.
In 1922, he was knighted by King George V, giving him the title "Sir".
While studying law and philosophy in England, Iqbal became a member of the London branch of the All India Muslim League.Later, in one of his most famous speeches, Iqbal pushed for the creation of a Muslim state in Northwest India. This took place in his presidential speech in the League's December 1930 session.He was very close to the founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
In much of Southern Asia and Urdu speaking world, Iqbal is regarded as the Shair-e-Mashriq (Poet of the East).He is also called Muffakir-e-Pakistan( (The Thinker of Pakistan) and Hakeem-ul-Ummat (The Sage of the Ummah). The Pakistan government officially named him a "national poet".His birthday Yōm-e Welādat-e Muḥammad Iqbāl or (Iqbal Day) is a public holiday in Pakistan.
"Sir Syed University paid glowing tribute to Allama Dr. Muhammad Iqbal"
By Iqbal Hasan Rizvi
Paying tribute to Iqbal's
achievements Engr. Z.A. Nizami Chancellor
Sir Syed University said Doctor Muhammad Iqbal
was both a great poet and a serious thinker at the same time. Most of
Allama Iqbal's writings were devoted to a revival of Islam as he endeavoured to
propagate pan-Islamism and advocate multi-nationalism
in Islam.
Speaking on the occasion Chanellor Nizai said Iqbal's
mission was to secure a vision of the spirit of Islam and he encouraged Muslims to live a life
following the true principles of Islam. He tried to free the Muslim mind from
the prevailing colonial mentality and from Muslims' own narrow self-interests.
Renowned scholar Prof, Dr. Waqar Ahmed Rizvi said Iqbal
focuss on love (Ishq) in his poetry and he takes it as a great power that
brings you close to God.
Columnist Saeed Siddiqui, senior aligarian Ali Zafar Khan
Afridi also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the effective role Iqbal's
poetry played in the movement of Pakistan. Students of Sir Syed
University Umar Khan Ufaq and Umar Ali Kazmi while delivering their speeches on
Dr Iqbal asked to follow the philosophy of Iqbal if nation intends to grow.
Noted poet Khumar Farooqui paid poetic tribute to Allama
Dr Muhammad Iqbal.
“Nawaz should quit politics following Asghar Khan case verdict” – Imran Khan"
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has stated that
Nawaz Sharid should quit politics following the verdict announced by the
Supreme Court with respect to the Asghar Khan case.
Talking at the 11th Internation Cancer symposium on Friday, Imran
said that he himself would quit politics if it is proved that he
received any money from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).Talking about President Zardari, Imran stated that Zardari’ stance did not seem neutral following the Swiss case decision.
Imran attested General Kayani’s statement whereby the Chief of Army Staff had stated that institutions should act within their limits.
The Asghar Khan case verdict has shaken the political arena after the Supreme Court declared that the general election held in the year 1990 was subjected to corruption and corrupt practices as in view of the overwhelming material produced by the parties during hearing it had been established that an “Election Cell” had been created in the Presidency, which was functioning to provide financial assistance to the favored candidates, or a group of political parties to achieve desired result by polluting election process and to deprive the people of Pakistan from being represented by their chosen representatives.
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http://www.aaj.tv/2012/11/nawaz-should-quit-politics-following-asghar-khan-case-verdict-imran-khan/
"Pakistan to strengthen defence capacities for peaceful co- existence"
Minister for Defence Production, Sardar Bahdur Khan on Thursday said
Pakistan is keen to strengthen its capacities of defence production for
the sake of peaceful co-existence.
Talking to APP he said the IDEAS series of defence exhibition, held
under the aegis of Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) since
2000 is also more of deterrence oriented.“This is crucial for all countries like Pakistan,” said the minister.
He said there are multi-dimensional objectives behind the efforts to showcase capacities and capabilities of the country’s defence industry.
“The foremost is the message that Pakistan is a peace loving country,” said the minister.
We also want to provide a platform to our public and private sectors as well as those from other countries to enter into commercially viable joint ventures for their mutual benefit.
In reply to a question, he said these joint ventures hold every potential to generate employment opportunities at every level that may further lead to economic growth.
He said Pakistan through every forum and all avenues want to make the international investors realize that Pakistan is committed to provide optimum security to them.
“This perhaps we have managed to do as the number of participants in IDEAS 2012 is much as compared to previous years,” he said.
Source of News:aaj.tv
http://www.aaj.tv/2012/11/pakistan-to-strengthen-defence-capacities-for-peaceful-co-existence/
Veena Malik And Hemant Madhukar – Leaked Picture
Once again Veena hits the headlines, as she takes her relationship
with the Indian movie director Hemant Madhukar to the next level.
Lets see how long this ‘relationship’ of Veena’s lasts?
"Asghar Khan Case: SC orders action against Baig, Durrani"
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued detailed verdict in
Asghar khan case ordering action against Former Director General ISI Lt
Gen (retd) Asad Durrani and Former Chief of Army Staff Gen (retd) Aslam
Baig.
Last month the court announced its short verdict,
in which declared that the general election held in the year 1990 was
subjected to corruption and corrupt practices as in view of the
overwhelming material produced by the parties during hearing it has been
established that an “Election Cell” had been created in the Presidency,
which was functioning to provide financial assistance to the favoured
candidates, or a group of political parties to achieve desired result by
polluting election process and to deprive the people of Pakistan from
being represented by their chosen representatives.The court ordered FIA to investigate the case and collect all the money with the interest rate from intelligence agencies including ISI and MI.
The court ruled that both Durrani and Beg brought a bad name to Pakistan and its armed forces as well as secret agencies in the eyes of the nation. “Notwithstanding that they may have retired from service, the federal government shall take necessary steps under the Constitution and law against them,” said the short order.
The court also ordered the initiation of legal proceedings against the politicians who allegedly received donations to spend on election campaigns in 1990 and directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to conduct a transparent investigation on the criminal side against all of them and if sufficient evidence was collected, they should be sent for a trial according to the law.
Source of News:aaj.tv
http://www.aaj.tv/2012/11/asghar-khan-case-sc-orders-action-against-baig-durrani/
"UN announces to observe Malala Day on November 10"
UNITED NATIONS: November 10 would be observed as Malala day,
announced UN’s Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on Thursday. Explaining the
significance of November 10, Ban Ki Moon stated that the day marked 30
days since the attack on Malala.
UN’s Secretary General further stated that Malala was a encouraging
sign and a great example for girls education throughout the world.
November 10 would also see UN’s special envoy for global education to
travel to Pakistan and meet President Asif Ali Zardari for the promotion
of girls education within the country.The special envoy would also hand Zardari with a petition signed by almost one million people asking that he make girls education a reality in Pakistan.
UN has expressed that by observing Malala day, the global organization would play a part in boosting education worldwide.
Source of News:aaj.tv
http://www.aaj.tv/2012/11/un-announces-to-observe-malala-day-on-november-10/
"No clash between institutions: PM Ashraf"
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GWADAR: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said Friday that there was no clash between institutions.
Addressing a gathering on the occasion of inauguration of different development projects in Gwadar, Prime Minister Ashraf said parliament was the representative of the people.
“Pakistan’s future is associated with the province of Balochistan,” PM Ashraf said.
The prime minister added that there were several factors which had created a sense of deprivation in the country.
He further said that the parliament belonged to the people of Pakistan and whoever the elected had the right to for the government.
Source of News:geo.tv
http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=74799
"Nawaz pushes for immediate election"
In an interview with Kamran Khan, who hosts Geo’s popular TV show Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Sath, the former prime minister dismissed the allegation that he received money from former Mehran Bank head Younis Habib. “Had I received money and had he been kind enough to us, my government would have not fired him from job,” he added.
He said that Habib had provided money to topple Pir Sabir Shah’s government in Sarhad.
Nawaz Sharif said that money was brought in gunny bags to topple his government in Punjab. He added that billions of rupees were disbersement amongst politicians by the Pervez Musharraf's governmnet.
When asked as to why he would accept being probed by the Federal Investigation Agency for his role in Asghar Khan case, Sharif said that he would do so despite the agency reported to Rehman Malik as it was Supreme Court order. He noted that the governmnet should implement the apex court orders forthwith.
Sharif said that he wholeheartedly accepted the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) led government despite his differences with it.
Answering a question regarding PML-N electoral alliance with other political parties in the next general election, he said that the party would enter an alliance with any such party that would help control law and order situation in Karachi, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He said that several people had joined the PML-N and the party also had good relations with Pakistan Muslim League-Functional. He didn't reject possibility of making an alliance with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and his staunch rival the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Replying another question regarding Imran Khan’s harsh criticism of him, he said that he had never used immoral language against the PTI chief in any circumstances.
He said that he was not against the army instead opposed some of its genereals. Sharif said that it was for the first time that any civil governmnet was going to complete its tenure without the backing of the military.
Reacting over General Kayani's statemenet, Sharif said being a Pakistani it was his duty to apppriciate the general's views on the supremacy of law and the Constitution.
Source of News:geo.tv
http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=74848
"Chief Minister Bihar, Nitish Kumar, arrives in Pakistan"
Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah welcomed him at the Karachi airport.
The CM is undertaking this trip at the invitation of the chief ministers of Punjab and Sindh provinces --Mian Shahbaz Sharif and Qaim Ali Shah respectively.
Nitish, who is leading a 12-member delegation comprising two ministers and senior officials, would share Bihar's growth story with the parliamentarians and civil society members of Pakistan.
According to sources, the Indian delegation would also call on several leaders of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)apart from meeting other dignitaries.
It is yet to be confirmed whether Bihar CM will hold meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari and PM Raja Parvez Ashraf, sources added.
Sources further said that Kumar's itinerary also indicates visits to the mausoleums of Quad-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi and and the of Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Dera Saheb Gurdwara.
Source of News:Geo.tv
http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=74832
"UN envoy Gordon Brown calls on President"
He reiterated commitment of the government to meeting the goal of the Global Initiative on Education and sought enhanced support and cooperation of UN and international community in education sector and
achieving Accelerated Millennium Development Goals (AMDGs).
Those who were present during the meeting included among others Mr. Timo Pakkala, UNRC, Mr. Dan Rohrmann, representative for UNICEF, Pakistan, Dr. Kozue Kay Nagata, representative UNESCO and Mr. Jean Luc Sibiot, country rep, WFP.
From Pakistan side, the meeting was attended among others by Senator Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, Minister for Finance, Chairperson Benazir Income Support Program Ms. Farzana Raja, Sheikh Waqas Akram, Minister for Education & Training, Nawabzada Malik Amad Khan, MOS for foreign affairs, Secretary General to the President Mr. M. Salman Faruqui and Begum Shahnaz Wazir Ali, Special assistant to Prime Minister on social sector and Spokesperson to the President, Senator Farhatullah Babar.
Spokesperson to the President, Senator Farhatullah Babar said that matters related to promotion of education in Pakistan, UN global initiative to promote education, BISP’s Waseela-e-Taleem initiative,
UK’s assistance to the country in the education sector and the ways and means to promote education sector came under discussion during the meeting.
The Spokesperson said that the President while highlighting importance of Education said that the need for education was never felt as great as it was being felt today as the education holds the key
to counter extremism and militancy besides ensuring socio-economic uplift of the people by bringing them out from the vicious circle of poverty.
The President said that the control and management of education sector has been devolved to the provinces, adding that the National Education Policy 2009, evolved in consultation with all the provinces aimed at achieving Education for All and Universal Primary Education.
The President during the meeting said that Pakistan would greatly welcome UN and donors’ technical and financial support in Technical and Vocational Education, use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), and skill-based training of youth besides improving the curricula to enrich skills and competencies.
Mr. Gordon Brown briefed the President about the objectives of UN initiative "Education First" that aims at helping the member countries in promoting education and said that his mission in Pakistan was aiming at ensuring greater enrollment, provision of quality education, training of the teachers and promotion of education technology in Pakistan.
The President appreciated the UN initiative and Mr. Gordon Brown role in promoting education and said that his visit would help in promoting education in Pakistan besides further cementing cooperation of the country with the international community in the education sector.
The meeting with Mr. Gordon Brown was followed by a briefing by the management of BISP on Waseela-e-Taleem initiative of BISP which was also attended among others by Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Mr. Shaukat
Tareen and Mr. Ijaz Nabi.
Source of News:Geo.tv
http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=74833
"Bilour banned from entering US"
The minister confirmed the report and said he had been informed through the Visa Section at the US embassy regarding the decision, asking him not to use the visa stamped on his passport.
“I happy over the US decision as the ban has been imposed on me for announcing bounty for director of blasphemous film, ” Bilour said.
The UK had also banned the minister, belonging to the Awami National Party (ANP), from entering.
Source of News:Geo.tv
http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=74813
"MNA Ahmadan Bugti, several others injured in Dera Bugti blast"
Police said more than 12 injured have been rushed to hospitals.
According to ‘Geo News reporter’, the bomb was planted besides the wall of a mosque. The condition of several injured is said to be critical.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and started further investigation.
Source of News:Geo.tv
http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=74796
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