The challenges are the same whether you volunteer for “Big Brother Big Sister” in US or work with poor kids in Pakistan. The human heart and its maladies don’t change. I just wish there were more melodies than maladies. Today I went to visit Maasi Hasina’s home in Kachra colony to see if I can convince her 11 year old son to come get … Continue reading A Visit to Maasi Hasina’s Home
Warning: Read with Caution. Some may get a Heart Attack Reading Today’s Post. Most Pakistanis don’t get tired of complaining about the country and the Government. They all seem to know and that too with conviction how to run this country right. This includes chai wala, paan waala, office workers, your next door neighbors, and specially TV anchors. Since the purpose of this blog is … Continue reading Living in a Tax Heaven
Everyday Maasi Hasina and her daughter Shaista come and clean my home. Shaista is 10 and quitted school in 3rd grade to work with her mom. Hasina’s husband lives with his keep for last 8 years and barely comes to meet the family. Yet he manages to produce children with Hasina. She has 3 children 11 year old boy who baby-sits the 3 year … Continue reading The Ground Reality is Different
After living in Pakistan for over two months, its time that I give you an update. So here are my impressions so far: 1. Pakistan’s largest industry is Weddings 2. The second largest industry is Beauty Parlours 3. No one can make as beautiful clothes as Pakistanis 4. 2 minutes actually mean 2 hours and it can stretch into 2 days 5. If you ask … Continue reading Relearning Pakistan
My first Urdu poetry book “Hum Banajarey Loag” or “Us Nomads” is under publication. Here is the title poem along with its English translation. English translation is just for online audience and will not be part of the book. Us Nomads Slowly and Gradually we turned into Nomads / Couldn’t bare restricstion, us Nomads Trust we must only in God and then ourselves / Found every route … Continue reading My upcoming book Ham Banjarey Loag
Everyone has taken Donald Trump’s presidency differently. Some are ecstatic and jubilant while others can’t mourn and howl enough. Here is how I took it…something practical, pragmatic, and if I may brag a little…farsighted. Hey just a little boost to my otherwise bruised ego doesn’t hurt. During a recent trip to Pakistan I bought a home there. So what if I can’t afford a beach … Continue reading The story of My Beachfront Condo
These days media is expertly portraying Malia and Sasha Obama as victims of circumstances because the White House life was forced upon them. Come on people, it is correct that they didn’t choose to live in the Whitehouse. They had to come with their parents but after all the Whitehouse is not that bad of a place to be in. Now don’t get me wrong. … Continue reading Oh The Poor Malia and Sasha Obama
Elizabeth Strout’s third book is out and its part of our book club’s 2017 list. I consider myself very fortunate to be part of Plano Library’s book club which has tremendously enriched my life over the last 5 years, introducing me to great books, wonderful authors, and endearing friendships. Yes, books do bring us together. I finished this book overnight (which is quite rare for … Continue reading Coffee and Book – Life is Good
A humble effort in honor of 12 Rabiul Awwal. Continue reading Naat
Now that I am home I get to adopt cooking as a hobby. The other day I was telling my son I would make him Caramel Apple Tart and Mixed Berry Crisp when he comes home for Thanksgiving. He said he gets enough of white people desserts at college and only wants me to make Gajar ka Halwa and Ras Malai for him. I guess … Continue reading Apple Tart Cures Racism
