Ab To Kuch Na Hua Peeke Behek Jaane Se,
Baat Maikhane Ki Baher Gayi Maikhane Se,
Do Nigahoon Ka Jawani Mein Hai Aisa Milnaa
Jaise Deewane Ka Milnaa Kisi Deewane Se,
Dil Ki Ujdi Hui Halat Pe Na Jaaye Koi,
Saher Aabad Hue Hai Isi Veerane Se,
Daro Deewaro Pe Kabza Hai Udasi Ka Nazeer,
Ghar Mera Ghar Na Raha Unke Chale Jaane Se.
By MD.Abdul Raheem

LAHORE: The PTA annual report showed the new entrant in cellular industry of Pakistan which had staggered 220 per cent growth in revenue as the highest in the telecommunication industry.
Zong’s had showed growth of 220 per cent followed by Ufone’s 46 per cent. Moreover, Zong’s contribution to Rs30 billion growth in the industry was approximately 20 per cent of the total increase in revenue, a remarkable achievement for the newest entrant in the market. The total revenue for 2007-2008 was Rs182,122 billion, while the next year 2008-2009 generated revenues of …

PESHAWAR: The Federal Tax Ombudsman has directed the Revenue Division to ask the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to work out a mechanism in consultation with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for exempting bona fide mobile phone users based in the Northern Areas from withholding tax.
In an order on a complaint filed by Qamar Abbas, President of the Teacher Association Baltistan, Federal Tax Ombudsman Dr Muhammad Shoaib Suddle directed the FBR and PTA authorities to file a report on compliance with the order in 60 days. In his findings and …

Transliterated and translated from the Punjabi with notes by A J Naqshbandi
Introduction
This Punjabi poem in praise of the Prophet Muhammad (upon him be the blessings and peace of God) is, without doubt, the most acclaimed and revered naat in the whole of Punjabi devotional and religious poetry. It is also unique in that its’ author, the venerable scholar,
Saint, and Friend of Allah (wali) , Hazrat Pir Sayyid Mihr Ali Shah Golrawi Chishti, had a waking vision of the Prophet whilst he was composing this naat which lead him to write …

The human cost of war on terror in Pakistan
The frequency of terrorist attacks in Pakistan has dampened their shock value. Sadly, it is not the news of the attack, but the body count of the dead and injured that captures the headlines and stir the national conscience from slumber. Contrary to news hype on the terrorist attacks in the media and
government’s robust defense to counter them, the information on the conditions of civilian victims of terror is pushed to the margins.
The plight of victims and their families remains sketchy and …

Sirf Hathon Mein Hath Nahi Mene To,
Unka Umra Bhar Ka Sath Hai Paya,
Zindagi Se Badhkar Chaha Hai Ekduje Ko,
Tabhi To Chahat Ke Safar Mein Hai Ye Maqam Aaya.
Yeh Uski Sachchi Chahat Ka,
Asar Nahi Mujh Par To Aur Kya Hai,
Aankhein Meri Khuli Ho Ya Bandh,
Chehra To Bas Unka Ka Hi Hai Man Mein Samaya.
Sachche Pyar Mein Insan Kyun,
Ho Jate Hai Ek Jism Aur Do Jaan,
Yeh Mujhe Taqdir Ne Samjaya,
Sapna Keh Lijiye Ya Haqiqat Isko,
Magar Muj Mein To Bas Ab Hai Mera Pyar Hi Samaya.
Mere Mehboob Ko Labzon Mein Bayan Karna,
Jaise Namumkin …