Positive vibes Pakistan

[BATMAN]

Above 7,000 Pakistani women working abroad on prominent posts

About 7,331 Pakistani women were sent abroad for employment during the last five years in different cadres. Official sources said that women have been appointed on important posts including Community Welfare Attaches (CWAs) in Pakistan embassies. These women were posted in Pakistan embassies of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Norway, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia for resolving the problems of the Pakistanis. Elaborating the responsibilities of CWA, they said, these officials attend the problems promptly and take up issues with the concerned authorities. “Even the legal aid is provided wherever it is required and appropriate action is taken to resolve the issues of overseas”, they said.

 

[Lone Shooter]

Holi celebrations in Pakistan

for more pictures Holi celebrations in Pakistan - DAWN.COM

 

[Lone Shooter]

Adil Najam Named Dean of Pardee School of Global Studies
(Global policy expert will develop new school’s vision and strategies)

Adil Najam has been named inaugural dean of the Pardee School of Global Studies, which was endowed by a generous gift of $25 million from Frederick S. Pardee (SMG’54, GSM’54, Hon.’06). Photo by Vernon Doucette

The new Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies took a major step forward last week with the appointment of Adil Najam as inaugural dean. The school, whose core mission is the improvement of the human condition around the globe, will open in the fall. Najam, a College of Arts & Sciences professor of international relations and of earth and environment, is a well-known expert in international diplomacy and development. He was director of BU’s Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future from 2007 through 2011.

“Adil is a wonderful choice for the dean of the Pardee School,” says President Robert A. Brown. “He has the leadership experience and the academic breadth and depth needed to lead the creation of new approaches to interdisciplinary global studies. I look forward to working with him in his new role.”

Jean Morrison, University provost and chief academic officer, says she is delighted that Najam has agreed to take on the role of inaugural dean. “Professor Najam is well positioned to lead the effort to establish the new Pardee School of Global Studies,” says Morrison. “He is a highly regarded scholar with expertise in international environmental and development policy, global governance, and higher education in developing countries. I also look forward to working with Adil in his new role.”

Adil Najam Named Dean of Pardee School of Global Studies | BU Today | Boston University

 

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[Lone Shooter]

Karachi Time Lapse

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152055322853137

 

[Al Bhatti]

May 4, 2014

Peter Claes, Belgium ambassador to Pakistan, presenting Sadruddin Hashwani with the jewel and diploma of Knight- Commander in the Order of Leopold II in Islamabad.


Dubai-based Pakistani businessman honoured by Belgium


Sadruddin Hashwani was conferred the Award of Knight Commander in the Order of Leopold II

A prominent Dubai-based Pakistani businessman Sadruddin Hashwani has been honoured by the Belgium government for his role in the socio-economic development of his country and improving relations between the two countries.

Peter Claes, Ambassador of Belgium to Pakistan, officially presented Hashwani with the jewel and diploma of Knight-Commander in the Order of Leopold II during an official ceremony in Islamabad last week.

The Order of Leopold II is one of the three national Belgian Orders of chivalry. All three Orders have the Belgian Sovereign as Grand Master. They have 5 grades: Knight, Officer, Knight-Commander, Grand Officer and Grand Cross.

The Order of Leopold II, instituted by the King Leopold II in 1900, is awarded for loyal services to the Belgian monarch and as a sign of his personal gratitude. It is awarded both to distinguished Belgian military and senior civil servants and to foreign nationals. The grade of Knight-Commander is usually reserved for captains of industry and high dignitaries.

Hashwani thanked the ambassador for his kind support and expressed his gratitude to the King of the Belgians for the honour and reiterated his commitment to the promotion of good relations between the two countries.

In his address Ambassador Claes thanked Hashwani, who is also honorary consul general of Belgium in Pakistan, for his commitment to the Belgium and his active support to the Embassy over the past 25 years.

Belgium has had a diplomatic presence in Karachi since 1948 and the Honorary Consulate, the ambassador said, symbolises the long-term commitment of Belgium to Pakistan’s success and the indelible bonds of friendship between the people.

Dubai-based Pakistani businessman honoured by Belgium | GulfNews.com

https://defence.pk/threads/dubai-based-pakistani-businessman-honoured-by-belgium.312438/

 

[Al Bhatti]

May 23, 2014

Pakistan to produce World Cup soccer balls

When FIFA World Cup's Chinese supplier Adidas failed to keep up with the demand of soccer balls in Rio de Janeiro, a Sialkot ball manufacturing company in Pakistan then stepped in and got the contract.

The 159th-ranked football nation and a country known as a cricketing nation - Pakistan will be exporting the soccer balls for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

It was when he felt the roar of the crowd at the 2006 World Cup in Germany that Pakistani factory owner Khawaja Akhtar first dreamt up a goal of his own: to manufacture the ball for the biggest soccer tournament on the planet.

Last year he finally got his chance - but only 33 days to make it happen.

Factory owner Khwaja Akhtar, who has made balls for the German Bundesliga, French league and the Champions League, is excited with the challenge of being a part of World Cup soccer history.

"It was when I felt the roar of the crowd at the 2006 World Cup that I dreamt of a goal of my own: to manufacture the ball for the biggest football tournament on the planet," Akhtar said.

"The people were chanting all around me. I just thought, this is the real thing. I was part of the crowd. I never had that kind of feeling before," added Akhtar.

Sialkot, a town in eastern Pakistan, was once the unassailable soccer ball production capital of the world -- exporting about 30 million balls a year, an estimated 40 percent of global production -- but India and China have recently caught up.

In December 2013, Brazil unveiled the latest soccer ball for the 2014 edition -- the Brazuca -- on the official FIFA World Cup website.

The Brazuca features a striking new design and new panel system. Six identical interlocking panels make up the ball's synthetic surface, thermally bonded to keep out moisture.

The month-long tournament, which kickstarts on June 12, has 32 of the worlds best sides locking horns in the most watched event in sports.

Employees work near official 2014 World Cup balls at the final stage of their quality check inside the soccer ball factory that produces official match balls for the World Cup in Brazil, in Sialkot, Punjab province May 16, 2014.

Pakistan to produce FIFA World Cup Soccer Balls

 

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May 24, 2014

10-week Arabic lessons launched
Pakistan Association Dubai starts 10-week practical Arabic classes

The Pakistan Association Dubai has started a 10-week Arabic language course in its premises in Oud Metha.
The Religious Affairs Committee of the Association designed the programme that is being held twice a week for 10 weeks, totalling 20 classes. The programme, which started on May 14, is for beginners interested in learning Arabic.

People from different fields such as accounts, engineering, marketing, medical and business, have registered for the programme. Haroon Malek, welfare secretary of the Pakistan Consulate, was present during the launch of the programme.

A Dh150 registration fee is required to cover the study materials, refreshment, and certificates on completion of the course.

The association is also taking steps to launch a similar course exclusively for women.

“Impressed by women’s interest and response to the launch of the course for men, we are trying to start a similar programme for women too,” says Abdullah Adnan, secretary of the religious affairs committee.

He said that the association is also planning to design three to four 10-week modules to cater to the needs and interests of beginners and advance-level learners. This will be made possible through the help of teachers, including Sultan Fatih, the lead teacher in the programme.

10-week Arabic lessons launched | GulfNews.com

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This is a very good initiative

 

[Al Bhatti]

13 April 2014

Muhammad Tariq Wazir and Dr Zia Ul Hasan with Pakistan Day Awards winners at the Pakistan Association, Dubai, on Friday.


Pakistani expats honoured in Dubai

The Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) on Friday honoured and appreciated a number of community members who have been striving to improve the image of Pakistan.

The PAD and Skyline University signed an MoU by which the university will allocate Dh1 million scholarships for post graduate students and eight scholarships for grade 12 Pakistani students.

Dr Faisal Ikram, Secretary-General of PAD, said the best way to celebrate Pakistan Day was to pay tribute to people and organisations that are working towards creating a better image of Pakistan.

Muhammad Tariq Wazir, Head of Chancery at the Pakistan Consulate Dubai, also attended the event. Dr Zia Ul Hasan, president of the PAD, requested the community to come forward and be part of its campaign to portray positive and bright Pakistan. Twenty community members and organisations from 14 different fields were given awards.

Pakistani expats honoured in Dubai - Khaleej Times

 

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sound's good...

 

[xyxmt]

Jeep Safari

Jeep Safari Pakistan visits Lora, Ghambeer, Phala, Ruprah Lilaphota, Sangla Gali and Pir Sohwa. Departure time was set at 1000 Hrs. Entrance to the track is just 20 minutes away from Islamabad. The Journey took 6/7 hours in total reaching an elevation of more than 4000 Ft.

Jeep Safari Pakistan

I did not see any Jeep in the above pictures

 

[Dubious]

I did not see any Jeep in the above pictures

the large cars are called Jeep in Pakistan...someone told me

 

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the large cars are called Jeep in Pakistan...someone told me

Yup the larger suv types

like all mini buses are called mazdahs
lorries maybe called datsuns
and motorbikes called scooters

 

[xyxmt]

the large cars are called Jeep in Pakistan...someone told me

oh i see so its like some people used to call every motor cycle Honda.
I thought it was a jeep only rally for all jeep owners in Pakistan.

 

[Dubious]

oh i see so its like some people used to call every motor cycle Honda.
I thought it was a jeep only rally for all jeep owners in Pakistan.

lolz yea kinda post 343 by @persona_non_grata explains it