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A poem on Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Sahab..!

In respectful memory of father and founder of Pakistan.

The following poem of my late father Syed Shahab Uddin Ahmad, titled “Jinnah”, was published by Dawn in November 1941 and again on 22 December, 2010.

Jinnah

Thou prophet of a brighter dawn,
A glitt’ring jewel in the nation’s crown,
A beacon for the forlorn ship:
Thus Jinnah’s name shall win renown.

Our din that perished in the wilderness
Lo! Now in Whitehall is resounding loud;
Thou spokesman of the Muslim world,
Dispeller of the gath’ring cloud.

Espouse our cause and lead us to the goal
Under your flag to Pakistan,
And surely will we march with you
To make for us a home in Hindustan.

Long live thou Saviour bold!
To teach us freedom, love and amity:
Long live the glory of thy name
To give us faith, discipline, unity.

“The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.”

—Richard David Bach (born 1936)
Writer

“To settle an argument, think of what is right, not who is right.”

— Author Unknown

Congratulations Mian Shahbaz Sharif Sb.

Sir,

I take this opportunity to congratulate you that although, NO action was deemed appropriate in the province of Punjab, yet, my following messages addressed to you on 11 and 21 December, 2014 somehow, got the attention of the government of the province of KPK; and yesterday immediate crack down on sellers of dead animals in KPK, has been reported by the various TV channels.

I can understand no action in Punjab, as obviously you are very busy in more important national and provincial matters and may be, this issue was not so important, in your list of priorities of public interest matters.

Best Regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad
24 December, 2014.

Dear Mr. Chief Minister,

AoA.

Although, you are famously known to be a very strict and non-compromising person, in the matters of public interest yet, somehow, the following extremely important public welfare message, seems to have been ignored by you, for the reasons also best known to you.

As such, you are once again requested for issuing kind URGENT orders to stem the rot in the extremely important public health safety matter, as explained below in the Twitter message dated 11 December, 2014.

Quote.”Sir, sale of dead & diseased Halal & Haram animals and birds is now a ROARING business in LHR as well as in the whole province of the Punjab. Kindly sack & arrest the Punjab government’s concerned & responsible senior as well as junior staff, under whose nose meat of dead & diseased animals & birds is being sold OPENLY with impunity all over Lahore, as well as, in the entire Punjab.” Unquote.

Another message of 21 December, 2014.

Quote. ” My Twitter message to the H’able Chief Minister of Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif:

Sir, people found guilty of corruption in China are given death penalty. Similarly, in Russia the penalty for food adulterators is death.

Why criminals, their collaborator government employees and owners of marriage halls, restaurants and shops in Pakistan, who are in the business of selling and serving meat worse than poison to the general public, in the shape of dead, diseased & Haram meat of animals and birds, can not be publicly HANGED?” Unquote.

Prepping for Vacation Means Setting Email Expectations

The work of disconnecting begins before you leave for time off. You need to set expectations – and set up technology – to minimize work and get the most from your vacation.
Set up a vacation email address. Create an account to use during vacations, and share the address only with the people you really want to stay in touch with (e.g., your spouse, house-sitter, or traveling companions). Move any travel info to this email.
Set up a smart out-of-office reply. To avoid the dreaded backlog that awaits your return, let people know that they should email you again after X date for a reply. Or have them contact your assistant or a colleague.
Set up a check-in schedule. Maybe you’ll check email every morning, or twice a week after the kids have gone to bed. Let your colleagues and travel companions know ahead of time when you’ll be in work mode.

Adapted from “The Right Way to Unplug When You’re on Vacation” by Alexandra Samuel.

My article titled “PM’s attention invited to ODI World Cup” published today by the daily “Pakistan Observer”.
Link: http://issuu.com/pakobserver.net/docs/ep24dec2014_f6303ac6d8f5c5?e=1322770/10669622

Best ever quote..!

“Always reward your long hours of labor surrounded by your family. Nurture their love carefully, remembering that your children need models, not critics. And even if you have failed at all else in the eyes of the world, if you have a loving family, you are a success.”

—Og Mandino (1923-1996)
Essayist, Psychologist

“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.”

— Phyllis Diller

Turn Stress into an Advantage

While many of us look forward to the holiday season, it can be a stressful time of year. And when that stress seeps into the workplace, you have to know how to overcome it and regain control. Recognize your physiological signs of stress: Does your neck stiffen? Maybe your stomach clenches, your palms sweat, and your pulse races? Don’t think about why the task is stressful – think of it as an opportunity. Use the adrenaline and heightened attention to really apply yourself. If the voice in your head is saying, “I’ll never be able to do this,” talk yourself down. Respond in a logical, calm tone, and be positive. Take three deep breaths, lower your shoulders, and rotate your neck – try to relax. Find someone you trust who can listen and provide counsel. And make a to-do list prioritizing your most important tasks to combat feeling overwhelmed.

Adapted from “How to Handle Stress in the Moment” by Rebecca Knight.

Mr. Prime Minister is there anyone in the country to help an injured Pakistani labourer in Sharjah?

Pakistani construction worker Umer working in Sharjah fell from height while working on scaffolding which was collapsed. His arm has been broken.

His company is sending him to Pakistan with no compensation & treatment.

I request if any influential Pakistani from Sharjah or Dubai can help him to stress his Company, Pakistani Consulate or Labor department for his treatment & compensation.

Company has no insurance for his workers.

Pls coordinate with me to get his contact.

This noble deed will be rewarded by Allah SWT.

Thanks.

Eng. Shafiq Maitla,
Mob. 00966505288680