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 ABID WASEEM ASLAM
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Professor Says!
Very often people do not understand the difference between a nation and nationalism. We Pakistanis are a nation but lack the national identity. Since the day of independence we have been chanting a slogan that we are Pakistanis. But we never promoted the fundamental concept of a nation which is based on nationalism. Look around and see how much divided we are? By name Muslims, by cast Malik, Mirza, Raja, Choudry, Butt etc, and by origin Sindhis, Balouchis, Pakhtoons, Punjabis and Mohajirs. Where do we Pakistanis stand? We believe in God but strongly believe in cast as well. We have a common green passport but feel proud of our so called racial superiority and status in the society. Apparently, this behavior seems charming but deeply it creates problems. It destabilizes the foundations of a nation. And if there is no nationalism there is no unity. Without unity there will be no progress. Every one of us should not forget that without progress a nation never survives. Unfortunately, we have skipped the first lesson as a nation. Let us come back to the first lesson, to the foundation, obviously nationalism. Let us learn the lesson by heart and put all our efforts to make this foundation so strong that our future generations would not blame us and live with pride, honor and a history that everyone would be proud of.  If we do not promote and spread the fundamentals of our national hood and transfer it to our new generation, we cannot and will not stand by the civilized nations of the world. Being a courageous and alive nation, we will be undefeated. Nationalism teaches us to stand united, to face the problems collectively and to build up the country and community jointly. Most of us earn and survive but some of us earn more than their needs. If they help who are lesser fortunate with their extra resources, the ever widening gap between most and some can be made lesser. Simple good deeds can change the direction of a nation. Take the example of these Pakistanis who have provided assistance to a deserving Pakistani youth.
I admire these outstanding Pakistanis from Eastern region who came forward on our appeal and provided funds to assist a deserving student’s fee for five months.
On behalf of entire ContactPakistan.com team and its 185000 members, I salute them and would like to tell them that “You are the real Pakistani”  You did not just talked and promised to do some thing but you did it. May Allah reward you for such a humane gesture. Being Muslims this is our religious teaching and being Pakistanis this is our obligation.
We should not forget that the first name and the last word in the history of nation is "NATIONALISM".
Lets be united because together we can make the difference!
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-1 Chicken with skin, cut into 8 pieces, or 8-10 drum stick
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup basin (gram flour)
- 1 tsp. red chilies (optional)
- 1 1/2 tea spoon salt
- 1 tea spoon black pepper
-  oil for deep frying

1. Place chicken a large bowl, add lemon and one teaspoon of salt and rub it all over the chicken pieces. Cover and marinate for at least 3 to 4 hours or overnight in a refrigerator.
2. Mix 1\2 teaspoon of salt and rest of the ingredients, except oil. Place the coating mixture in a plastic bag. Put one piece at a time in the bag and shake it to coat the mixture. Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
3. Deep fry the chicken in an electric deep fryer. Follow the manufacturer's instruction. Alternatively fry the chicken in a deep fryer over high heat. Fry to a crisp golden color. Remove from the oil and place on an absorbent kitchen paper. Serve hot with French fries and garlic chutney
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Riyadh - Ayesha Bashir daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bashir Ahmed Malik is engaged with Ehtisham-ul-Haq in a colorful ceremony held in a local restaurant.
Relatives, friends and well-wishers have attended the ceremony and offered Mubarak Baad

Mrs. Asif Zaheer has gone under a major surgery in Jeddah. CP members are requested to pray for her full and speedy recovery.
Asif bhai is one of the founding members of CP.

   
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Isn't it great how you can see several pages at a time in print preview? Did you know you can also view multiple pages when working in print layout view in Microsoft Word? Just add the Multiple Pages button to the Standard toolbar. Here's how:

1. On the File menu, click Print Preview.
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3. Right-click the toolbar again and click Customize.
4. Holding down the CTRL key, drag a copy of the Multiple Pages button from the Print Preview toolbar to the Standard toolbar.
5. Close Print Preview.

Now the Multiple Pages button appears on the Standard toolbar in print layout view. Just click it, and select how many pages you want to view.
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Asia Int'l. School Dammam administrator Mr. Hamayoun
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Riyadh - A Canon A20 powershot 2.1 megapixels  digital camera is for sale, in excellent condition,
 market price is sr.2000 (at MAX),  My offered price is sr.1650 (negotiable).  Interested parties can contact me by mailing to usmanwasim@hotmail.com





Riyadh - An IT Specialist is looking for any suitable position where Network
Administration, Help Desk Support, Web Designing, Hardware/Software installation skills are needed. Qualification is
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I am trying to locate an engineer from Pakistan by the name of Mohammed Arifuddin Irfan, commonly known as Arif. His son's name is Arslaan Arif? Last heard he was in Jeddah.
Thank you for your help.
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I remember how my dear
old friend Omar and me once fought over a little issue, which I feel embarrassed even mentioning. I was a 14-year old lad to whom the meaning of success and victory was none other than the community of my age. The one who apologized in my sight then, was a loser and was the person at fault.
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Inter-city Mushaira 2002 held at Riyadh
(Z.Butt. March, 2002) Zinda Dillawn-a-Saudi Arab arranged a graceful gathering of prominent poets from the different cities of Saudi Arabia in Mahdaher Park at King Faisal Special Hospital Riyadh on 7th of March. The Inter-city Mushaira was presided over by Prof. Hussain Sahir and conducted by Yousaf A Yousaf while a famous poet Dr. Khalid Abbas Asadi graced the occasion as a chief guest. The participants were Qamer Haider Qamer, Nasim Sahir, Prof. W Mirza, Rehan Azher, Saleem Saif Ullah, Hassan Askari, Iftikhar Ragib, Baqar Naqvi, Jawaid Mishri, Manzoor Adil, Manzir Husnain, Ijaz Shaheen, Sarwat Zaidi, Mahmood Sham, Sadia Zagham and Kawash Abbasi. The chief organizer of Zinda Dillawn-a-Saudi Arab Jaffer Rizvi thanked the guests and announced that the manifesto of Zinda Dillawn-a-Saudi Arab is to promote unity among community people and these efforts will be carry on in future.
Click here for complete report in Urdu and Pictorial

 An Evening with a Poet (CP. March, 2002) An evening with a famous poet Qamer Haider held at the residence of Shamshad Ali Siddique. Qamer H Qamer was on his visit to Riyadh. The function was presided over by Prof. Hussain Sahir and conducted by Shamshad A Siddique. Prominent poets and community members attended the memorable evening. Qamer Haider Qamer recited his poetry and thanked the audience for their warm appreciation. Prof. Hussain Sahir in his presidential address, paid remarkable tribute to Qamer H Qamer and appreciated the host for conducting such an evening. He also recited his poetry on demand of audience.

Click here for complete report in Urdu and Pictorial

 PISR announcement of Examinations
(CP. March, 2002) According to the Principal of Pakistan International School Riyadh, the examinations for KG to 7th class has been started from 7th of March and will end on 9th of April. The 8th class examinations are already held, while 9th class exams started from 14th of March and will end on 5th April. 1st year board exams will start on 14th of May while 2nd year exams date sheet is awaited. It is also announced by the Principal that the books have arrived in the school for the first time before the courses are due to start.
Click here for School annual program / event schedule 2002 - 2003

 BAKHTIAR & HAMAD DONATED TUITION FOR A DESERVING STUDENT
(I. Rana March 2002) Although he did not want to publish this news but to set an example for others to help the needy  ContactPakistan.com decided to put this news item. Bakhtiar Ahmed of Friends Forum has already paid a tuition of a deserving student Hamad Mahmood @ 250/00 Riyals per month and promised to pay for the whole year unless his parents are in a position to pay the tuition of their son. Another good deed is that Hamad Mahmood’s mother is almost blind due to some family history and Bakhtiar’s wife is teaching their other kids and takes care of other things. It is worth remembering that they are not relatives. The receipt No. 2118 dated February 11, 2002, Asia International School
Webmaster Note: Together WE can make a difference! - May Allah reward us all for our good deeds.

Evening with An Artist
(I. Rana March 2002) The Friends Forum in the Eastern Province has been famous for celebrating an evening with Poet or an Artist for many years. Until today they have admired many poets and artists. The main objective is to introduce them and appreciate their free services for entertaining the community. Bakhtiar Ahmed, Tariq Babri, Gulraiz Butt Engineer Shafqat Oppal and others are front-runners of this forum. This time there were two Artists Father and Son. Khurshid a famous Punjabi Singer specially (Tappas) Punjabi folk songs and his son the best Tabla Nawaz (Rythem). Music lover gathered at Bakhtiar residence to see these artists in action. Bakhtiar, Rana Iqbal, Khurshid sung the Ghazals and Geets of poets. Sohail played the Tabla nicely. Mr. Agha ex Manger of Al-Jazira Bank visiting his Son in Law Mr. Imran Agha, GM Al-Ittefaq Steel was Chief Guest.



 

 Saudi Arabian Int'l schools (Pak Section) annual examinations started on March 9th
(I. Rana March 2002) The annual examination of SAIS well known as Pakistani Community School, Al-Khobar will start on 9^th March 2002 from the classes KG-1 to 8^th grade. The 9^th grade examinations are being held under the Federal Board, Islamabad first time they will start on 6^th April and Matriculation examinations as usual under Federal Board will start on March 14, 2002. First year and Second years exams will start from May 14, 2002 as per Principal, SAIS, Al-Khobar.

 Prof. Baber Mustafa Butt is made Permanent Principal of SAIS (Pak Section) (I. Rana March 2002) Professor Babar Mustafa Butt, with 38 years of teaching experience is made permanent Principal of Pakistani Community School and Al-College Al-Khobar by the Board of Directors. Prof. Butt came to Saudi Arabia and started teaching in Pakistani Community School in 1974. Prior to that he had been teaching in Arabic High School (Shahabia Dars) and Islamia College Sialkot. He holds Master Degrees in Arabic and Islamic studies and he is B.Ed as well. He has been Senior Vice Principal for many years prior to his present position.
By the same token Rahat Parveen has been made permanent Senior Vice Principal (Girls Section). Her teaching experience also spans to a quarter of a century. She joined Pakistani Community School in 1976. Prior to that she had been teaching in Lahore. She is MA Arabic and B.Ed.
Board of Directors have created four more positions of Section Heads in Boys and Girls Schools. Choudhary Niaz has been nominated Section Head for senior classes and Sarfraz Hussain for junior classes. In Girls School Miss Naheed Section Head for senior classes and Miss Sanjeeda Tabassum for junior classes.

 
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Qasim Farooq, Jeddah - I love what you are doing but one question that always bugs me is "How you spend thousands of riyals on ContactPakistan.com without any commercial interest", it is very unusual knowing our community.

Answer to your question is that being human and Muslim there are number of things we are suppose to do without any gain in return. Perhaps CP is some thing for some Pakistanis, an act that falls into such human ethics that are based on helping others without considering any reward. So what we are doing, please keep on enjoying it, you have some brothers and sisters around you who simply think Pakistani and love to help others in their spare time. Thanks for asking though!

Dear Mr.Butt, On behalf of Zinda-Dilan-e-Saudi Arabia I would like to thank you and your team for extending support and cooperation. I would like to congratulate you for having such a professional and dedicated team who is going out of their way to help the community. I am positive without your help this event wouldn't be that successful. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!! Jaffer Rizvi, Blood Bank KFSH&RC, Riyadh

Dear Jaffer Bhai, what CP offered to your organization was simply on offer for any organization in KSA. We are here to help to take our community organizations from stone age of communication to the edge of the hi technology. This not only makes an organization prestigious but at the same time our help can save resources and money as well. You do not need to thank us, this is what ContactPakistan.com is all about. Thanks for your kind words of appreciation.

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FAISALABAD
Faisalabad is the third largest city of Pakistan after Karachi and Lahore located in the province of Punjab. Untill 1979 Faisalabad was formerly called Lyallpur, after Sir Charles James Lyall, lieutenant governor of the Punjab.  It became headquarters of the Lower Chenab colony and in 1898 was incorporated as a municipality.  It is also known as " Little Manchester " because of its textile mills, it has grown rapidly in just a century and is famed as the University of Punjab's Agriculture campus (established 1961).
The city was founded in 1890 and offers little of interest to the tourist. Sir Charles James Lyalllaid  out the town in the shape of the British flag: a rectangle with across and two diagonals; a clock tower stands at the crossroads. Its most distinguished feature (now indescribably filthy) is the town center which was laid out patriotically by Sir James Lyall in the shape of the British flag----a rectangle containing a cross and two diagonals. At the center is a clock tower where eight roads meet. These eight segments form the town's main bazaars
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LAST WEEK QUESTION AND ANSWER
Question in our last newsletter was!
It is the highest gallantry award and is the senior most among Civil and Military awards?
A: Hilal i Juraat
B: Tamgha i Juraat
C: Nishan i Haider
The correct answer is "C" - NISHAN i HAIDER
The Highest Military Award of Pakistan Has Been Awarded to Soldiers Who Have Shown Bravery And Courage in Times Of War & Border Battles(1948,1956,1965,1971,1999)

Read about the recipients of this prestigious medal on http://www.pakarmy.8k.com/Nishan-e-Haider.htm

We received 1022 entries. Correct answers were 1003 and computer draw has declared Abid Waseem Aslam from Riyadh, the winner of 1st March Quiz. Congratulations Abid!

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