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Old man is loosing it

By Ammar Yasir • Jan 30th, 2008 • Category: Politics

I really don’t like to write against our dearly beloved President. But what can I do he’s out there and he’s making a fool out of himself. The other day when a much respected senior Pakistani journalist Ziauddin (Dawn, london); questioned the Retd. General about Rashid Rauf (a dangerous terrorist who some how managed to [...]



Perfume Chowk Gulestan-e-Johar Karachi

By Ammar Yasir • Jan 12th, 2008 • Category: Entertainment

Name: Perfume Chowk
Age: Who cares!!
Claim to fame: To be the most known unknown place of Karachi.
You know when Neil Armstrong went on moon he found some ancient writing on one of the mounts, they came up with a translation which will definitely shock a out of you. It surely did to me. [...]



NYPD Blues…

By Ammar Yasir • Jan 11th, 2008 • Category: Politics

For those who are following the US-election 2008 or those who just tuned into CNN this morning like me are aware of Hillary Clinton’s comeback in the state of Now Hampshire. While the rest who have little or no interest in US politics or politics at all can also read on as this post [...]



So who killed Bhutto, again??

By Ammar Yasir • Dec 30th, 2007 • Category: Politics

Blame Al-Qaeda! How convenient is that? Maybe the next time when the cookie jar will be empty; little Tommy will do the same. Blame Al-Qaeda, Mahsood etc. So who killed Bhutto?
The picture that was taken by ‘some’ amateur photographer explains it all. The man in the glasses is the shooter, as he is holding the [...]



Devil (continues to) wear beard!

By Ammar Yasir • Nov 20th, 2007 • Category: Politics

Imran Khan is on hunger strike in prison. Yes I am talking about the same guy who leaded the only team which made us the World Champions in the cricketing world. For those who are unaware of the fact that how and when he ended up in jail, I have a very interesting tale to [...]



The Daughter of the east, in the line of fire

By Ammar Yasir • Oct 18th, 2007 • Category: Politics

Pakistan once again is the centre of the international interest for another political reason. And this time the reason is; the return of the Mummy. Yes I am talking about the mother of Pakistan Peoples Party and the daughter of the east Ms.Benazir Bhutto. Now you can go on and deny me when I say; [...]



Thanks, but no thanks

By Ammar Yasir • Oct 8th, 2007 • Category: Politics

Akram Khan Durrani, NWFP’s Chief Minister has finally decided to dissolve his Government. I think he deserves a good round of applause or perhaps a standing ovation. This move will really stop the General from taking oath. I am sure he must be really petrified on this attack, he never saw it coming

For the [...]