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.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
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
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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 7th 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.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
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 Muslims i would suggest to my readers to be wholeheartedly Muslim and follow what has been suggested to them in the QURAN and Sunnah.
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 Muslims i would suggest to my readers to be wholeheartedly Muslim and follow what has been suggested to them in the QURAN and Sunnah.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
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.”
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.”
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