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<b>Interest in Pakistan</b>
The Mittals are one of the worldâs richest families of industrialists; they are probably the worldâs richest Non-Resident Indians. Over the years, the head of the family, Lakshmi Mittal has acquired huge assets in steel the world over. Our mole reveals that the Mittals have recently bought a large steel mills in Pakistan via a proxy. That is not the only interest the Mittals have in Pakistan. One socialite friend of theirs from Lahore once asked one of the ladies of the family if she had any Pakistani friends and she is said to have replied not only did she have friends in the Land of the Pure but that her best friend is Pakistani. And who might that be, asked the socialite. None other than film star Meera, whom the lady met in Bombay last year and made and instant and deep connection with the actress. <!--emo&
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<b>From America with love</b>
The original article was invented in the United States, source of much ingenuity in the big-time consumption industry. For decades, the rich and famous have stepped out of endless stretch limos and on to red carpets to the flash of cameras and rounds of applause. Some years ago, these stretch limos made their appearance in Europe and they have finally arrived in Pakistan. Their timing is perfect it appears because this stretch limo service is doing roaring business in Lahore and Karachi. We hear the limos are rented out at Rs 20,000/ per hour. One company also offers to provide other benefits, including the appropriate bubbly, at a steep price of course but the service is there for the taking, if you can afford it. From America with love?
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<b>Nuggets from the Urdu press</b>
<b>Is Islam dividing the nation?</b>
Khurshid Nadeem wrote in daily Jang that it is ridiculous to think that Islam is controversial in a country with 97 percent Muslims. With the discussion about Hudood laws and Women Protection Bill it seems that Islam has become the cause of division on a national level. If we consider that inference as correct then there are some implications. The idea of Islam as unifying the nation becomes redundant. How can Islam be the basis of national unity when the majority of parliamentarians donât consider it a source of legislation?
<b>Opening of performing arts department in PU</b>
Sarerahe opined in daily Nawa-i-Waqt that vice chancellor of Punjab University Lt Gen ® Arshad Mehmood said that Punjab University is starting performing arts classes after the opening of its musicology department. Now with the starting of these classes we will be able to reach stars by playing drums (dholkian). When Americans develop colonies on Mars, we will perform our arts. The chancellor and vice chancellor were both trained at Kakool Academy and our advice is to train as many dancers as possible so as to conquer the whole world. <!--emo&--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<b>Sacred killing fields in Tira valley</b>
As reported in daily Khabrain, fighting between Lashkar-e-Islam and Ansar-ul-Islam has intensified in Tira valley in Khyber agency. Due to snowfall and the damage to the communication system, it is impossible to access the damage and number of killings. The holy war between these religious warrior groups has claimed 25 lives from both sides. Lashkar-e-Islami blew the houses of ex head of ulema peace committee Bara Maulana Mastamem Afridi with rocket launchers. The political administration is taking no interest in a cease fire and is trying to cover up the issue of religious war in Khyber Agency.
<b>Daniel Pearl film shot in Pune?</b>
In an article in daily Khabrain, Mohammad Arshad wrote that the film A Mighty Heart on the murder of Daniel Pearl and the efforts of his wife to find him was shown at Kara Film Festival in Karachi. The film team was allowed to shoot in Pakistan by the tourism and culture ministry with the condition that permission was taken from permissions from relevant authorities. Police stopped the shooting in front of the Sindh High Court building and arrested four actors who were dressed in local police uniform. The film team was shifted to India and they shot in Pune, which looks similar to Karachi where Daniel Pearl was residing.
<b>Hijra convention in Kot adoo</b>
According to daily Khabrain the All Pakistan Guru Hijra convention finished after five days in Kot Adoo. The convention demanded quota in National Assembly and government jobs. They also demanded that the government consider dance and songs equivalent to bachelorâs degree. <!--emo&--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->Â More than 300 delegates arrived from 40 cities and re-elected 80 years old Chacha Saadi as guru. The delegates were served food prepared in desi (pure) ghee.
<b>Daood Ibrahim in Islamabad hospital</b>
As reported in Daily Pakistan the Indian intelligence agencies have claimed that most wanted alleged terrorist Daood Ibrahim had a heart attack and was admitted in a hospital in Islamabad. Pakistan intelligence agencies are pushing Daood Ibrahim to leave Pakistan. Indian news agency IANS have claimed that Daood Ibrahim had heart attack two weeks before and the news of his heat attack was disclosed when Pakistani agencies tightened their circle around him. <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Cow vs rhinoceros in Nepal
As reported in daily Jang, peace negotiations came to a halt when the member parties could not decide between the rhinoceros and the cow as Nepalâs national symbol. Negotiations were underway to form an interim constitution that would form the special interim assembly. During the discussions, government parties suggested making the rhinoceros a national symbol as it is fast becoming extinct, while the opposing parties suggested that the cow be selected as Nepalâs national symbol. Nepal is the only country in the world that has Hinduism as the state religion.Â
<b>Seventh fleet came to save West Pakistan</b>
In daily Khabrain, researcher and intellectual Safdar Mahmood wrote that the famous seventh fleet of America didnât come to evacuate American citizens from Bangladesh nor did it help Pakistan against India. The Americans were in favour of an independent East Pakistan, as proved by Henry Kissingerâs admission, then foreign minister. American strategy was to safeguard its interests by not allowing the breakup of West Pakistan to counter the hegemony of Russia and India in the region. CIA 9 November report confirmed that India wanted to redraw the borders of West Pakistan and destroy the West Pakistan army. Seventh fleet was sent to save West Pakistan by all means short of military intervention.
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<b>Interest in Pakistan</b>
The Mittals are one of the worldâs richest families of industrialists; they are probably the worldâs richest Non-Resident Indians. Over the years, the head of the family, Lakshmi Mittal has acquired huge assets in steel the world over. Our mole reveals that the Mittals have recently bought a large steel mills in Pakistan via a proxy. That is not the only interest the Mittals have in Pakistan. One socialite friend of theirs from Lahore once asked one of the ladies of the family if she had any Pakistani friends and she is said to have replied not only did she have friends in the Land of the Pure but that her best friend is Pakistani. And who might that be, asked the socialite. None other than film star Meera, whom the lady met in Bombay last year and made and instant and deep connection with the actress. <!--emo&
--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo--> <b>From America with love</b>
The original article was invented in the United States, source of much ingenuity in the big-time consumption industry. For decades, the rich and famous have stepped out of endless stretch limos and on to red carpets to the flash of cameras and rounds of applause. Some years ago, these stretch limos made their appearance in Europe and they have finally arrived in Pakistan. Their timing is perfect it appears because this stretch limo service is doing roaring business in Lahore and Karachi. We hear the limos are rented out at Rs 20,000/ per hour. One company also offers to provide other benefits, including the appropriate bubbly, at a steep price of course but the service is there for the taking, if you can afford it. From America with love?
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<b>Nuggets from the Urdu press</b>
<b>Is Islam dividing the nation?</b>
Khurshid Nadeem wrote in daily Jang that it is ridiculous to think that Islam is controversial in a country with 97 percent Muslims. With the discussion about Hudood laws and Women Protection Bill it seems that Islam has become the cause of division on a national level. If we consider that inference as correct then there are some implications. The idea of Islam as unifying the nation becomes redundant. How can Islam be the basis of national unity when the majority of parliamentarians donât consider it a source of legislation?
<b>Opening of performing arts department in PU</b>
Sarerahe opined in daily Nawa-i-Waqt that vice chancellor of Punjab University Lt Gen ® Arshad Mehmood said that Punjab University is starting performing arts classes after the opening of its musicology department. Now with the starting of these classes we will be able to reach stars by playing drums (dholkian). When Americans develop colonies on Mars, we will perform our arts. The chancellor and vice chancellor were both trained at Kakool Academy and our advice is to train as many dancers as possible so as to conquer the whole world. <!--emo&
--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo--> <b>Sacred killing fields in Tira valley</b>
As reported in daily Khabrain, fighting between Lashkar-e-Islam and Ansar-ul-Islam has intensified in Tira valley in Khyber agency. Due to snowfall and the damage to the communication system, it is impossible to access the damage and number of killings. The holy war between these religious warrior groups has claimed 25 lives from both sides. Lashkar-e-Islami blew the houses of ex head of ulema peace committee Bara Maulana Mastamem Afridi with rocket launchers. The political administration is taking no interest in a cease fire and is trying to cover up the issue of religious war in Khyber Agency.
<b>Daniel Pearl film shot in Pune?</b>
In an article in daily Khabrain, Mohammad Arshad wrote that the film A Mighty Heart on the murder of Daniel Pearl and the efforts of his wife to find him was shown at Kara Film Festival in Karachi. The film team was allowed to shoot in Pakistan by the tourism and culture ministry with the condition that permission was taken from permissions from relevant authorities. Police stopped the shooting in front of the Sindh High Court building and arrested four actors who were dressed in local police uniform. The film team was shifted to India and they shot in Pune, which looks similar to Karachi where Daniel Pearl was residing.
<b>Hijra convention in Kot adoo</b>
According to daily Khabrain the All Pakistan Guru Hijra convention finished after five days in Kot Adoo. The convention demanded quota in National Assembly and government jobs. They also demanded that the government consider dance and songs equivalent to bachelorâs degree. <!--emo&
--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->Â More than 300 delegates arrived from 40 cities and re-elected 80 years old Chacha Saadi as guru. The delegates were served food prepared in desi (pure) ghee. <b>Daood Ibrahim in Islamabad hospital</b>
As reported in Daily Pakistan the Indian intelligence agencies have claimed that most wanted alleged terrorist Daood Ibrahim had a heart attack and was admitted in a hospital in Islamabad. Pakistan intelligence agencies are pushing Daood Ibrahim to leave Pakistan. Indian news agency IANS have claimed that Daood Ibrahim had heart attack two weeks before and the news of his heat attack was disclosed when Pakistani agencies tightened their circle around him. <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Cow vs rhinoceros in Nepal
As reported in daily Jang, peace negotiations came to a halt when the member parties could not decide between the rhinoceros and the cow as Nepalâs national symbol. Negotiations were underway to form an interim constitution that would form the special interim assembly. During the discussions, government parties suggested making the rhinoceros a national symbol as it is fast becoming extinct, while the opposing parties suggested that the cow be selected as Nepalâs national symbol. Nepal is the only country in the world that has Hinduism as the state religion.Â
<b>Seventh fleet came to save West Pakistan</b>
In daily Khabrain, researcher and intellectual Safdar Mahmood wrote that the famous seventh fleet of America didnât come to evacuate American citizens from Bangladesh nor did it help Pakistan against India. The Americans were in favour of an independent East Pakistan, as proved by Henry Kissingerâs admission, then foreign minister. American strategy was to safeguard its interests by not allowing the breakup of West Pakistan to counter the hegemony of Russia and India in the region. CIA 9 November report confirmed that India wanted to redraw the borders of West Pakistan and destroy the West Pakistan army. Seventh fleet was sent to save West Pakistan by all means short of military intervention.
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