Letter to Federal Secretary

                 Date: 10/10/11

To,       
The honourable Secretary (Ministry of overseas Pakistanis)
K B RIND

Subject: Submission of material regarding the welfare of emigrants

Respected Sir,
                        I being one of the interviewed candidates for the post of “Community Welfare Attaché” and a striver would like to submit the material that has been prepared by me during the preparation of Interview for CWA.
Sir, my material has covered the following topics and issues that have been faced by our community settled in abroad:

·        Critical Assessment of Pakistan’s emigration policy and comparison with the policies of different countries.

·        Static’s report (post 9/11)

·        Role of various regional organizations for promotion of foreign employment and their brief policy

·        Remittance issue

·        Job settlement issues

·        Social issues

·        Legal issues

·        Discussing  briefly but pertinently role of International labor organization and International dialogue on migration

·        Pakistan’s steps  and measures 

·        Questions and answers

·        Steps taken by European Union for its community ,its labor policy and growth strategy

Rational behind submitting this stuff is to contribute my little research for those who would be inducted as community welfare attaché.

Respectfully speaking, I need not to gain your sympathy or any benefit in return. The main reason for submitting this letter along with my work (that is in rough form), could have been in fair, if, I had computer and printer facility here in Islamabad. Sir, most of the hard workers prepare drafts for their exams and interviews and whenever the meet with failure or falling prey to hopeless category they destroy their useful stuff from which benefit can be taken. Thus, before leaving back for Karachi, I beg to request you that must go through from the attached material at least once in free time.

Sincerely Yours
           

Waqar Abro
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Letter to NAB Chairman

                       Date: 23/11/2011

To,                                                                                

The Chairman

National Accountability Bureau 

Subject:  Recruitment Criteria in NAB for recent advertised jobs

Respected Sir,

                        It is to bring in your knowledge that eligibility criteria for recent jobs in National Accountability Bureau does not allow thousands of competent candidates of Pakistan that hold Masters degree in various disciplines such as International Relation ,Political Science, Criminology and Sociology to compete for the jobs. Restricting qualifications to MBA, BBA and LLB degrees would not be injustice with competent students who are looking for jobs on merit and intending to be an honest officer? For this, I have also written a letter in Dawn Newspaper that published on 23/11/2011 of which copy is also attached with this application.

Respected sir, finally and ultimately you have to decide what eligibility criteria should be for the announced jobs yet being one of the strivers and hard workers of Pakistan, I beg to request you that either allow all masters degree holders to apply for recent announced posts or conduct an open merit exam through Federal Public Service Commission so that competent and honest candidates be selected on merit and work as countrymen in NAB. 

                                                                                               

Yours obediently

WAQAR ABRO

Recruitment in NAB

My letter in Dawn Newspaper. Reason of writing this to benefit those students who possess Master's degree in different disciplines but always deprived of their right for various Jobs.

My Letters in Dawn Newspaper

Darkness after a long struggle

SINCE the revival of democracy after the dictatorial rule, the real image of merit has been tarnished. Jobs are being given on the basis of political affiliations or seats are being divided among coalition partners in the name of consensus policy.
Did we come on the streets for this democracy? Those who are unable to write a simple letter or application have been given high cadre jobs in various government departments and development authorities.
Is this not the greatest cause of bad governance? We, the Pakistani people, are really emotional. Despite witnessing history, we go on making blunders by voting for those who forget their voters after occupying key posts and ministries.
If Pakistani people want to work for the betterment of good governance and stability of this country, they must think a thousand times before casting a vote to any political party or the day is not far when we will be having a civil war.

WAQAR ABRO
Karachi
Source: http://www.dawn.com/2011/08/16/darkness-after-a-long-struggle.html

 

Waiting for MA results

SHAH Abdul Latif University conducted MA final (private) examinations for various disciplines on Feb 20. Over five months have passed but so far the result has not been announced. Needless to mention, this time the university had conducted MA final examinations after a delay of six months.
Either it is inefficiency of the university administration or it does not have enough staff to assess thousands of students. The university earns millions of rupees every year through examining the candidates.
This lackadaisical approach, coupled with a delay in assessment, prevents students from acquiring further education, apart from being a hurdle in getting jobs.
The chancellor and the vice-chancellor are requested to ask the authorities concerned to announce results as early as possible.

WAQAR ABRO
Karachi

Source : http://www.dawn.com/2011/08/19/waiting-for-ma-results.html

 

Plea to hold mukhtiarkar exams

THE Sindh Public Service Commission`s department of recruiting officers on the basis of merit in different departments has been allegedly politicised.

Through these columns I would like to remind senior officials of the revenue department that the mukhtiarkar examinations have not been conducted for many years though 100 seats are lying vacant.

Owing to political influence, these seats have remained vacant. Forms have been filled thrice but the date and the venue have never been announced.

Moreover, according to the SPSC officials, about 5,000 forms have been filled for this post. Therefore, senior officials of the department concerned should pay heed to this issue and fill the seats on merit.

WAQAR ABRO

Shikarpur

Source: http://archives.dawn.com/archives/59449

HOW TO EXPLOIT EVERLASTING TREASURE OF KNOWLEDGE?

By

 Waqar Abro and Siraj Memon

There has not been a single ruler in the world that has emerged from the masses without sinking into the ocean of books. No one can deny the importance of books, and these are the books which have changed the economies of the world from socialism or capitalism into knowledge based economies. Now, the world is moving towards the knowledge based economies, and the experts of social sciences are claiming that the future of the world powers will highly be dependable on the educated population. And, the goals can not be achieved with out the effective and leading role of libraries.

Unfortunately, Pakistan is lagging behind in the race of exploiting treasures of knowledge- libraries. The European and other western states are on the line to make library as a significant part of their cultures as we celebrate cultural days. Hence, in the same way, library days will be celebrated to highlight the importance of the library and empower the nations with power of knowledge.

The role of library is very important in the development of civilized and educated societies. Why libraries in Pakistan are in dilapidated conditions? Why the readers` interest is decreasing? Why there is not legislation for libraries to keep them abreast with the today’s information age? There are other questions too that are wriggling in the mind, but we people are responsible in not cultivating the library culture at large. The government and non-governmental organizations are also equally criminal for this huge catastrophe. Needless to say that despite possessing human resources in enormous amount, potential of students has been misused in our country, and in spite of depicting attention of the students towards libraries that have less bad effects, are motivated towards the technological age.

Now the question raises what concrete step to be taken to take advantage of treasure of knowledge and make it more glitter, influential, sweeter and purposeful for all.

Firstly, the law should be legislated for National policy of libraries of which most important stance to promote libraries culture at grass root level, be considered.

Secondly, there should be a separate directorate in the ministry of education.

Thirdly, existing libraries should be restructured- easy access to the latest books, should be opened 24/7 like in Singapore, Sri Lanka and the USA.

Fourthly, the role of teachers and educational institutions should be used as a catalyst for backing up the library culture.

Fifthly, financial stability is the backbone of all institutions. However, funds can be raised through the advertisement and sponsorship of the private and public firms.

Sixthly, libraries should be established at the ratio of 180 million/0.5 million at the minimum level.

Lastly, the role of media and non governmental organization should be devised for creating awareness for the readership. Moreover, it has been observed that communities libraries are benefiting a certain class, and that should be discouraged. The pleasure of reading books is sweater than the pleasure of reading on the electronic devices. However, campaigns and seminars must be organized to increase the numbers of readers. Although, associations like PLA (Pakistan Library Association) has not played its pivotal role for increasing the readership and augmenting standard of libraries.

In the 7^th century, the Muslim scientist in the dark ages emerged due to the effective role of libraries and educational societies, which not only lit the world and opened the doors for other developed states to exploit the unending treasure of knowledge, but also laid the foundations of many natural and social science disciplines. Therefore, it has become the need of the hour to regain the same lost glory again through above mentioned measures in order to bring out our motherland out of the shadowy world.

                                                                                                               

Are we just Muslims?

Muslims are those who are bound to follow religious binding in order to be real followers of Islam that is best religion amongst all in this existing world.
Realistically speaking,Muslims,particularly who,are followers of last prophet,have been declared best people among all 1400 years ago because after putting an end to the prophet-hood by Allah,the duty of spreading religion,would be destined to the followers of last prophet therefore,Jesus(Hazrat Isa),Requested Allah to send him back as a follower of last prophet in this world after end of his life.
Without the shadow of doubt, Every Prophet before Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH),praised him and told to their people that there would be a prophet who will be best amongst all.
Are we really followers of our last prophet? Are we doing what was destined to us? are we really best people amongst all?
These questions do not allow me to catch some Zs as i notice, we have become materialist and think much about this world instead of unending world where we all will stay after our death.
Allah for the sake of last prophet,bestowed us countless blessing in different human and natural resources forms despite that presently Muslims are appearing as hopeless people around the whole world.
Inspite of having world's 70% natural resources,our Muslim brothers,are in the doldrums and remain below the poverty line owing to dearth of unity,consensus,leadership vacuum,unexploited natural and human resources,Intra-states conflicts,sectarianism,and gauging of cast and creed.
Needless to say that at the last sermon of our last prophet whom we consider our best teacher,preacher and a  mercy in the form of incarnation for all people,passed the following worlds.
O’ People! Every Muslim is the brother of every other Muslim, and all the
Muslims form one brotherhood. And your slaves; see that you feed them with
such food as you eat yourselves, and clothe them with the clothes that you
yourselves wear.

Do we follow what is written above? Do we treat our brothers,friends,beloved ones,and poor people in gentle way?

O’ people! Verily you have got certain rights over your women and your
women have certain rights over you. It is your right upon them to honour
their conjugal rights, and not to commit acts of impropriety, which if
they do, you are authorised by Allah to separate them from your beds amd
chastise them, but not severely, and if they refrain, then clothe and feed
them properly.
Do we give due right to our women? Do we chastise them whenever they commit an offence or we just call it a sense of moderation whenever our sisters,wives and female friends have a relationship with any other man?
O’ people! No Prophet would be raised after me and no new Ummah (would be
formed) after you.
  Despite knowing that there would be no Ummah after us then we do loathe each other?
Why we create division in our faith by creating different methods of offering worship?
Whenever our demands and means are not fulfilled we grow unconscious and start misusing concept of our religious by launching Jihads against faultless people.
Have not we tarnished the real image of Islam? Are not we just Muslims?

Let him that is present, convey it unto him who is absent, for many people
to whom the message is conveyed may be more mindful of it than the
audience.
And if you were asked about me, what would you say?"
They answered, "We bear witness that you have conveyed the trust (of
religion) and discharged your ministry of Prophethood and looked to our
welfare."
Thereupon Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) lifted his forefinger
towards the sky and then pointing towards people said:
"O’ Lord: Bear Thou witness unto it.
O’ Lord: Bear Thou witness unto it."
Think,what will we say to our lord when our deeds and actions are gauged on the day of judgement?
Our hands,eyes,fingers and each and every organ will spew veracity in the court of Allah,do we think before using invective language against anyone that our tongue would be our witness on the day of judgement?
 Take heed not to go astray after me and strike one another’s necks. He who
(amongst you) has any trust with him, he must return it to its owner.

 Did we not strike our necks just after him? How could people forget before launching war against Hazrat Imam Hussain  who was grand-son of last prophet? The prophet who asked mercy for Muslim Ummah,who requested Allah not to burden his community by asking people to offer 50 times Salah in a day which he himself reduced to five?
Oh people Allah will never forgive you,Whether you or i,if commit any sin,will be accounted for our deeds on the day of judgement.
Thus,Instead of being just Muslim i would suggest to my readers to be wholeheartedly Muslim and follow what has been suggested to them in the QURAN and Sunnah.

  
 

The Drunkard Disciple

A master had hundreds of disciples. They all prayed at the right time, except one, who was always drunk. 
The master was growing old. Some of the more virtuous pupils began to wonder who would be the new leader of the group, the one who would receive the important secrets of the Tradition.
 
On the eve of his death, however, the master called the drunkard disciple and revealed the hidden secrets to him. 
A veritable revolt broke out among the others.“How shameful!” they cried in the streets, “We have sacrificed ourselves for the wrong master, one who can’t see our qualities.”
 
Hearing the commotion outside, the dying master remarked, “I had to pass on these secrets to a man that I knew well. All my pupils are very virtuous, and showed only their qualities. That is dangerous, for virtue often serves to hide vanity, pride and intolerance. That is why I chose the only disciple whom I know really well, since I can see his defect: drunkenness.”

Comparison of Global Warming with Human Nature

In this advanced world the issue of Global Warming is not unfamiliar with anyone. All people living across the world are well aware from this devastation just because of media. But, have we ever observed the similarity existing between human nature and global warming?

According to my observation there is not a big difference between the sudden change of seasons and behavior of human, unprecedented floods and tyrannically usage of power, rising of sea level and sudden change of human actions, warming of earth and deterioration of humanity.

Many stances have been taken for desisting this lingering issue (global warming) but have we ever been witnessed with a single step that had been taken for fighting against the human nature?

How many Copenhagen summits took place in this regard?

How many Kyoto protocol and Bali summits were signed?

How many times Ban kin moon shouted over this devastation? If he had taken some actions against it then people of Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kashmir, Sudan, Kosovo, and Chechnya would not have been met with the tragic fate.

It goes without saying that whatever happens in this world just because of human nature.

States, which are being governed by the people, are rapidly increasing their armaments, which not only create a hurdle for the atmosphere but also against the human beings.

If our so called religious orthodox had taken some steps against the human nature then mass killing of naïve people by Stalin, Bush, Mushrraf, Hitler, and Saddam would not have occurred.

Needless to say that nature of human beings is not in their control because it’s a natural phenomena that human always wishes to be more powerful, wealthier, dominant, and superior over others for this the issue of global warming prevails in this world.

Despite knowing the temperature of earth is increasing from 2 degree centigrade human beings are throwing more and more carbon dioxide than before into the atmosphere.

What is deforestation? Does it have any relation with poverty?

What is advancement in vehicles? Are vehicle companies just considering their profit or they do think about the earth warming?

How fossil fuels are being used? Who uses them? For what they are used?

Do we belong to the earth or the earth belongs to us?

Should we take care of this planet or the earth should take care of us?

Realistically speaking, if the earth would be more warmed and unbearable for the living organism then power and domination of USA would be no more, the status of becoming economically powerful for China will be futile, the theory of expansionism and Gdp growth of India will be ineffective.

Thus, it can be concluded that before making some measures to stop the biggest cause of earth warming we should bring some reforms for changing the human nature which is not only dangerous for the atmosphere but also against the all living organisms.

The Real Teachers

As the juvenile age passes, the sense of thinking, meditating, prognosticating and acting also grows up with the age of a human. Human beings are instead of giving due respect to their actual teachers, are paying heed over lingua franca.
It is the real teachers who not only teach us how to talk, walk, chat, and move but also give us a method of leading life.
Have we every thought about these real teachers? Have we ever praised their role?
Have they been discussed in books? Have they ever received plaudits for such things, which could have been unknown to us, but they were known due to them?

Have we ever portrayed their positive picture in our society?

Undoubtedly, The real teachers are our parents who not only ask us in the teen age that not to waste your time by playing games untimely but also suggest us to follow the right path.

The biggest responsibility of teaching lie upon the shoulders of our mother who not only teaches us how to talk, walk, eat, chat, and behave but also requests us to acquire education. While rest of the responsibilities lie upon the shoulders of our father who not only burns in the midnight oil for feeding us properly but also holds our last finger while taking us to the school in the early morning.

It goes without saying that most of the human beings do forget to take care of their early teachers when they become faint, when their fingers get numb, when their eyes cannot see properly, when their hairs become white, when their face appears pale, and when they become lame.

Needless to say that everyone’s first school is home where he who learns many things from language, manners, and culture to humanity ethics.

It is reported that at the time of natural birth a child is a Muslims but it is the parents who not only change his religion accordingly but also change his faith according to their own.

No doubt, there is no religion, which has proposed any theory against the parents.

All religions are greatly emphasizing to respect your parents.

Mughirah bin Shu'bah(ra) related that Rasulullah(saw) said, "verily, Allah forbids you from disobeying your parents."

Anas(ra) related that Rasulullah(saw) said, "Verily, Heaven lies under the feet of our mother."

It is worth mentioning that before the advent of industrial revolution people had great affection for their parents but after the occurrence of cutthroat concept coined by capitalist world, has completely tarnished the image of sincerity and amity. Everyone’s approach becomes a materialistic and self-egotistic in this world. Greediness started booming while the quality of being true started deteriorating in this world.

For this, parents have to face the negligence of their children who instead of respect them, are becoming demon incarnates. 

Honestly speaking, people living in the east are still doing utmost for their parents while people who live in the west do not adhere this concept wholeheartedly.

A question may be arising here in reader’s mind that why there is massive deference between east and west in this regards; the best answer for this, is that, people who live in the east are more loving, caring, honest, sincere, and trustworthy than those who live in the west because all the apostles and prophets came in the east instead of west.

Though, many people living in the east are not only deteriorating the concept of humanity yet also distorting the actual image of their religion by following the divine law in a cruel way which has no room in the religion.

Last but not the least, People should not give much importance to capitalist or communist approach rather they should follow what, has been suggested to them in their own religion; whether it would be Islam or any other because there is no religion which is against the above discussed ideology.

Journey to Punjab

A couple of days ago,for the very first time,I happened to pay visit at one of the four units of  federation of Pakistan named as Punjab where i met with different people,speaking different languages,holding different cultural and traditional ethics,were not only hospitable but also loving and caring.
Honestly speaking, The concept of ethnicity prevailing in our country,is one of the biggest causes of amity vacuum amongst people living in the units therefore people instead of reckoning themselves as Pakistani,are posing up themselves as Sindhi,Punjabi Pathans and blah blah.
The Racism method of consideration is not only creating hatred feelings among themselves but also distorting the concept of brotherhood.
Anyhow, Whatever i had observed while being there, is described below :
There is no physical difference between Punjabi and Sindhi both are alike
Siraiki and Punjabi languages have not much difference in the language script
Punjabi people are as hospitable as Sindhies and Pathans.

Thus, It goes without saying that i visited almost 10 cities of Punjab excluding remote areas.Their names were: Shakargarh ,Naarowal ,Nena kot, Bahawalpur, Lahore, Rahim yar khan ,Sadiqabad ,Khanewal ,Mureed pur, and Sahiwal..