Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Journey Towards Maturation
Many times at a certain stage of our life, we pass through very challenging phases. Those incidents sure do direct us to a particular phenomenon and thus allow us to visualize the reality of our existence.
Presently taking care of my domestic issues I sure can examine that how going back to school has matured me. Life has taken a new turn, very much demanding I may say, a turn full of guiding keys which I gained through my mistakes, hardships and other experiences.
I can feel the tough world around me, the world which is full of obstacles. While looking after my family and an elderly relative I know I have to be a discipline person facing all the complications with courage. I must envision my talent. I should make the most use of it and should hold the rope of maturity more firmly. God has not sent anyone empty-handed being more understanding regarding many circumstances I must value a famous saying by Mike Price:More people have talent than discipline. That’s why discipline pays better.
That’s just one of the many things which I am learning. There is just so much to say, so much to express, I am just hanging by the moment!
Presently taking care of my domestic issues I sure can examine that how going back to school has matured me. Life has taken a new turn, very much demanding I may say, a turn full of guiding keys which I gained through my mistakes, hardships and other experiences.
I can feel the tough world around me, the world which is full of obstacles. While looking after my family and an elderly relative I know I have to be a discipline person facing all the complications with courage. I must envision my talent. I should make the most use of it and should hold the rope of maturity more firmly. God has not sent anyone empty-handed being more understanding regarding many circumstances I must value a famous saying by Mike Price:More people have talent than discipline. That’s why discipline pays better.
That’s just one of the many things which I am learning. There is just so much to say, so much to express, I am just hanging by the moment!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
From the Diary of a Care Taker; My Grand Parents, My Best Teachers
I want to share my experience of taking care of my Grand Parents. I want others to know how it feels like to be one of the luckiest grand daughters who gets to learn a lot from her wonderful Grand Parents. It’s a challenging job for sure. This job needs time management, attention, patience and knowledge and this wouldn’t have been possible without the services of my Mother. I am here to share few guidelines on how one should look after old people.
Love in Expressions
This is one of the most important part to remember. Many times, old people can have this feeling that their burden is bothering your life. They could start feeling guilty or sad. You should never let them be the victim of such feelings. Show Love in your words and expressions. Tell them from time to time that you really Love them!
Be Patient
You may lose your patience at times. It’s natural. Remember one harsh remark can leave a deep hurting mark on one’s heart. Try to be patient towards old people and understand their state of mind.
Be Careful
Taking care of old people is not enough. You need to observe how you are taking care of them. Do follow proper guidelines before you regret. Someone is depending on you.
Understand their Feelings
It is also a very sensitive part. Old people mostly become sensitive, emotional or demanding. Learn to understand them and handle things in your best way. Stop getting irritated, this could hurt them.
Time Management
Try not to complain that you don’t get enough time for yourself. No one is asking you to end your life for anyone. This would never happen if you would manage your time well.
The list goes on and on but, I guess these main guidelines are enough as key elements for a care taker of old people. For me, my Grand Parents are my best teachers as I have learnt a lot from them. They are very different from people of other generation. They are full of feelings, experience, wisdom and knowledge. I feel like sitting with them forever and make the most of every single minute by their presence.
God Bless my Grand Parents!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Prevention of Cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death.
Cancer researchers have suggested many possible causes of cancer which can most probably be considered as ‘cancer risk factors’.
The cancer risk factors can occur due to any kind of negative action regarding smoking, eating habits (Diet), Lifestyle, Living or working environment and genetics.
One can be on safe side if he would try to apply the precautions against the deficiency in the above mentioned factors. However; it’s been observed that much of the deaths which are being caused by cancer each year are directly related to dietary factors such as types of food, preparation methods, portion size, variety as well as overall caloric balance.
Therefore having a balance in every rate is a prominent step that can prevent one from cancer.
Researchers have collected this fact that a high-fat diet can lead one towards a severe cancer. Excess fat is a well-known reason for the production of free radicals which direct towards many types of cancer.
Besides this, the flow of bile acids into the intestine increases due to a high-fat diet, this can promote colon cancer.
Most probably dark green and leafy vegetables as well as bright yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables play a major role in preventing a cancer. They are considered as the powerful anti cancer foods as they are useful for every cell in our body.
As for the natural methods of preserving foods, stomach cancer can be caused because of the pickled, cured and smoked products which may occur during the process.
Above all, whenever one goes for grocery, one must try his best to get the fresh and best food for himself.
Cancer researchers have suggested many possible causes of cancer which can most probably be considered as ‘cancer risk factors’.
The cancer risk factors can occur due to any kind of negative action regarding smoking, eating habits (Diet), Lifestyle, Living or working environment and genetics.
One can be on safe side if he would try to apply the precautions against the deficiency in the above mentioned factors. However; it’s been observed that much of the deaths which are being caused by cancer each year are directly related to dietary factors such as types of food, preparation methods, portion size, variety as well as overall caloric balance.
Therefore having a balance in every rate is a prominent step that can prevent one from cancer.
Researchers have collected this fact that a high-fat diet can lead one towards a severe cancer. Excess fat is a well-known reason for the production of free radicals which direct towards many types of cancer.
Besides this, the flow of bile acids into the intestine increases due to a high-fat diet, this can promote colon cancer.
Most probably dark green and leafy vegetables as well as bright yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables play a major role in preventing a cancer. They are considered as the powerful anti cancer foods as they are useful for every cell in our body.
As for the natural methods of preserving foods, stomach cancer can be caused because of the pickled, cured and smoked products which may occur during the process.
Above all, whenever one goes for grocery, one must try his best to get the fresh and best food for himself.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Consistency Counts a lot
An Interview with Mr. Waqar Mehdi,Advisor to Chief Minister Information,Govt. of Sindh.
Interview by, Bushra Khalid
“Pakistan’s image is really changing in the eyes of the world, especially after the recent developments in the war against terror. The world can see that how the people of Pakistanis have sacrificed their lives in the war against terror in their country. They still have to face many difficulties and have to face many issues economically as well as socially but, they are fully cooperating against terrorism. I can understand the feelings of many people in the Northern areas. Pakistan is a Front Line State. Europe and other countries understand that Pakistan had to suffer a big loss in the war against terror”, Waqar Mehdi, Advisor to Chief Minister Information, Govt, of Sindh
Q. What is the role of the advisor to Chief Minister in this age of digital media?
It is the time of Modern Technology and Computers. You can say that now media is on a fast track system. Introduction of new and advanced technologies have brought a great revolution in the digital world. As an advisor to Chief Minister Information, I keep myself updated with all the news and updates. Besides other means, I also try to utilize the digital means to stay connected with media and people and to understand their problems. The main thing is whatever type of media it is, if a person is determined, hardworking, he can perform his duties in a best way by any means.
Q. What are the challenges that you face as an advisor to Chief Minister Sindh?
By the grace of Allah, I don’t really have to face any tough challenges as I have a better understanding and knowhow with people. My work is mostly related to media, so I have to keep myself updated with news and updates and I try my best to resolve the issues of the public by means of media. I also try to put forward a clear point of view of the Government at different circumstances.
Q. What are the responsibilities of the media in reporting and covering news and events?
Media should portray the real picture of the society. As you must have felt yourself that, many times some of the media channels deliver news which is not at all related to the reality. Some media channels should avoid spreading negative sensation among people. Media should be free and I agree with that but, some media channels and newspapers take negative advantage of this freedom. All have the right to point out negative points of the Government; all have the right to give suggestions. Government is always here to hear and correct its mistakes but, what some of the media channels do is to just create negative sensation and false impact. This is very wrong and hurting. Such actions have made people the victim of tension and worries.
Let’s take an example of a common working or businessman, I have noticed that many times some of the media channels deliver news with much negative exposure, the man who is necessarily out for his work is forced to leave his work by his relatives and asked to come back as soon. I am sorry to say that some of the media channels become too much exaggerative while delivering news. However, some channels and newspapers are giving a fair and true performance. There should be a fair and just media in the country.
Q. What is the Government’s role in the development of a fair and just media in the country?
Government is always ready to provide every kind of help to media. In the previous days, we were being told by the owners of the newspapers that GST is being applied. We took actions to withdraw it after they shared their issues with us. Government always gives full support and facilities to Media and Journalism. Government wants the freedom of media and Government has even cooperated with media during different circumstances. Media should use this freedom with justice and should play a fair character.
Q. How is Pakistan’s image changing in the eyes of the world after the recent developments in the war against terror?
Pakistan’s image is really changing in the eyes of the world, especially after the recent developments in the war against terror. The world can see that how the people of Pakistanis have sacrificed their lives in the war against terror in their country. They still have to face many difficulties and have to face many issues economically as well as socially but, they are fully cooperating against terrorism. I can understand the feelings of many people in the Northern areas. Pakistan is a Front Line State. Europe and other countries understand that Pakistan had to suffer a big loss in the war against terror.
Q. How do you assess the current law and order situation in the province? What measures in your opinion should be done by the government to control this situation?
The current law and order situation in the province has got better.Specially, we, with the help of police have taken control over the kidnappings on high way. Government is fighting hard against the target killings and crimes in the province. Government is taking strict security and other measures. Government always tries its level best to fight against terrorists and criminals. For that we also want the support of people. These people are in our boundary and only with people’s support and cooperation we can make the situation better.
Q. According to you, what steps should be taken to control the continuous target killings in Karachi?
Target killings can only be controlled with awareness and cooperation. Government is trying its level best; we want full support and cooperation of people in this regard.
Q. What tools do you apply to keep appropriate checks and balances on the media in the country?
Government can only request the certain owners of each media channels and newspapers to be fair in delivering news and information. We don’t really want to put checks, because then we are being blamed for being an obstacle for the freedom of media and journalism. Media shouldn’t just portray the negative image of the Government. Media should itself be fair in using the freedom of media.
Q. Being a busy person, how do you manage your daily routine?
I am a person with consistent nature. A person with consistent nature is always able to manage everything. I believe that if a person possesses the quality of determination then he can manage everything in life, no matter how busy he is. I read newspaper in the morning, and then I come to office bit late in morning as I stay back in office bit late at night. I prefer to spend at least an hour with my family after I come back home. In the evening, if I have to attend any social gathering, I attend that. I never mix my professional and political life with my family and private life.
Q. What message would you like to give our readers?
I want to give this message that if this society will be educated then there will be lesser problems and lesser crimes. Everyone should give priority to education. Parents should concentrate on their children’s education as education plays a main role in defending a child from the negative effects of the society. People should learn to be patient to bring peace in the city. One should follow the right media and should cooperate in fulfilling the dream which Shaheed Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto have seen for Pakistan.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Cricket is the de facto national sport of Pakistan
It is a respectable truth that Hockey is the national game of Pakistan. Besides this truth, one can’t hide this fact that Hockey had almost died in the last 20 years. The only thing which has been consistent in sports is Cricket.
Cricket is one of the most popular games in Pakistan. No doubt that the National Field Hockey Team has won several International Championship matches. It has given a good name to the world of sports in Pakistan. Even with hockey as the national game, it is actually cricket that is being played much widely in Pakistan. It keeps the same popularity as the Baseball with Americans.
Our cricket team is considered as one of the best teams in the global cricket, keeping the top rankings in Test as well as One-day International matches. By tradition Pakistani cricket has been filled with talented players. Pakistani cricket do face many issues and controversies but, it is still the most favorite game of the nation.
Since years, competitions between India and Pakistan have always been expressively charged, as the talented teams from both the countries promote their game to new levels. They have become successful in producing a high quality cricket in the world of sports.
According to the history, during the time of the Partition of India in 1947, and the founding of the separate nation state of Pakistan, cricket in the country developed progressively. Besides that, Pakistan was given a Test Match status at a meeting of the Imperial Cricket Conference at Lord's Cricket Ground on 28 July 1952.When the team of West Indies was on its way to carry out a tour of India in the winter of 1948 and at once, few members of the Lahore Gymkhana , thought of inviting the strong team to Pakistan for one-off test match, this gave the birth to the idea of forming the board of control for cricket in Pakistan.(BCCP), so that an official invitation could be extended to the West Indies cricket board. Later it was being named as PCB, Pakistan Cricket Board.
The first ever recognized Cricket game was played in 1600’s in Southern England. Since then, it has become a loved game and has become the national sport of England in the end of the 18th Century. Pakistan has acquired the same love and passion for Cricket .Cricket of Pakistan has really evolved into a well-admired and constantly played game.
Cricket in Pakistan is loved a lot by people of all ages. As an expression of the love which Pakistanis have for Cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board was formed. This board is accountable for all major cricket events in and around Pakistan. As a matter of fact, Pakistan Cricket Board has helped in organizing and co-hosting the
Cricket World Cup in the years 1987 and 1996.
Looking at the achievements and success of the National Cricket Team, they have won the Cricket World Cup championship in the year 1992.On the other hand, Pakistan cricket team was the runner up in 1999 for the same championship game.
Pakistanis are highly sports oriented by nature and this can be seen in the soul of their bodies. Most of the younger population plays cricket for a healthy life style. Cricket has become the real power and way of living for the people of Pakistan.
Observing the love and passion of the people of Pakistan towards cricket, one can surely understand the value of cricket in Pakistan. A child in Pakistan knows more about Cricket than Hockey. Cricket was the favorite game of Quad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Cricket has gained much popularity in the sports world of Pakistan. When the cricket matches are about to start and when our team is on the ground, the nation gets glued to the radio, television or whatever medium they keep. Looking at the love, craziness and passion towards cricket, No one can deny this truth that Cricket is the de facto national sport of Pakistan.
Cricket is one of the most popular games in Pakistan. No doubt that the National Field Hockey Team has won several International Championship matches. It has given a good name to the world of sports in Pakistan. Even with hockey as the national game, it is actually cricket that is being played much widely in Pakistan. It keeps the same popularity as the Baseball with Americans.
Our cricket team is considered as one of the best teams in the global cricket, keeping the top rankings in Test as well as One-day International matches. By tradition Pakistani cricket has been filled with talented players. Pakistani cricket do face many issues and controversies but, it is still the most favorite game of the nation.
Since years, competitions between India and Pakistan have always been expressively charged, as the talented teams from both the countries promote their game to new levels. They have become successful in producing a high quality cricket in the world of sports.
According to the history, during the time of the Partition of India in 1947, and the founding of the separate nation state of Pakistan, cricket in the country developed progressively. Besides that, Pakistan was given a Test Match status at a meeting of the Imperial Cricket Conference at Lord's Cricket Ground on 28 July 1952.When the team of West Indies was on its way to carry out a tour of India in the winter of 1948 and at once, few members of the Lahore Gymkhana , thought of inviting the strong team to Pakistan for one-off test match, this gave the birth to the idea of forming the board of control for cricket in Pakistan.(BCCP), so that an official invitation could be extended to the West Indies cricket board. Later it was being named as PCB, Pakistan Cricket Board.
The first ever recognized Cricket game was played in 1600’s in Southern England. Since then, it has become a loved game and has become the national sport of England in the end of the 18th Century. Pakistan has acquired the same love and passion for Cricket .Cricket of Pakistan has really evolved into a well-admired and constantly played game.
Cricket in Pakistan is loved a lot by people of all ages. As an expression of the love which Pakistanis have for Cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board was formed. This board is accountable for all major cricket events in and around Pakistan. As a matter of fact, Pakistan Cricket Board has helped in organizing and co-hosting the
Cricket World Cup in the years 1987 and 1996.
Looking at the achievements and success of the National Cricket Team, they have won the Cricket World Cup championship in the year 1992.On the other hand, Pakistan cricket team was the runner up in 1999 for the same championship game.
Pakistanis are highly sports oriented by nature and this can be seen in the soul of their bodies. Most of the younger population plays cricket for a healthy life style. Cricket has become the real power and way of living for the people of Pakistan.
Observing the love and passion of the people of Pakistan towards cricket, one can surely understand the value of cricket in Pakistan. A child in Pakistan knows more about Cricket than Hockey. Cricket was the favorite game of Quad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Cricket has gained much popularity in the sports world of Pakistan. When the cricket matches are about to start and when our team is on the ground, the nation gets glued to the radio, television or whatever medium they keep. Looking at the love, craziness and passion towards cricket, No one can deny this truth that Cricket is the de facto national sport of Pakistan.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Prevention of cancer - eating the right foods - is it possible?
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death.
Cancer researchers have suggested many possible causes of cancer which can most probably be considered as ‘cancer risk factors’.
The cancer risk factors can occur due to any kind of negative action regarding smoking, eating habits (Diet), Lifestyle, Living or working environment and genetics.
One can be on safe side if he would try to apply the precautions against the deficiency in the above mentioned factors. However; it’s been observed that much of the deaths which are being caused by cancer each year are directly related to dietary factors such as types of food, preparation methods, portion size, variety as well as overall caloric balance.
Therefore having a balance in every rate is a prominent step that can prevent one from cancer.
Researchers have collected this fact that a high-fat diet can lead one towards a severe cancer. Excess fat is a well-known reason for the production of free radicals which direct towards many types of cancer.
Besides this, the flow of bile acids into the intestine increases due to a high-fat diet, this can promote colon cancer.
Most probably dark green and leafy vegetables as well as bright yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables play a major role in preventing a cancer. They are considered as the powerful anti cancer foods as they are useful for every cell in our body.
As for the natural methods of preserving foods, stomach cancer can be caused because of the pickled, cured and smoked products which may occur during the process.
Above all, whenever one goes for grocery, one must try his best to get the fresh and best food for himself.
Cancer researchers have suggested many possible causes of cancer which can most probably be considered as ‘cancer risk factors’.
The cancer risk factors can occur due to any kind of negative action regarding smoking, eating habits (Diet), Lifestyle, Living or working environment and genetics.
One can be on safe side if he would try to apply the precautions against the deficiency in the above mentioned factors. However; it’s been observed that much of the deaths which are being caused by cancer each year are directly related to dietary factors such as types of food, preparation methods, portion size, variety as well as overall caloric balance.
Therefore having a balance in every rate is a prominent step that can prevent one from cancer.
Researchers have collected this fact that a high-fat diet can lead one towards a severe cancer. Excess fat is a well-known reason for the production of free radicals which direct towards many types of cancer.
Besides this, the flow of bile acids into the intestine increases due to a high-fat diet, this can promote colon cancer.
Most probably dark green and leafy vegetables as well as bright yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables play a major role in preventing a cancer. They are considered as the powerful anti cancer foods as they are useful for every cell in our body.
As for the natural methods of preserving foods, stomach cancer can be caused because of the pickled, cured and smoked products which may occur during the process.
Above all, whenever one goes for grocery, one must try his best to get the fresh and best food for himself.
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