Few months back, I saw a wonderful insightful post on Social Bridges. I immediately thought to share it on Islamabad Metroblog as well but thanks to my short-term memory retention, I forgot. Thanks to my link saving habit though 
I remember now.Quoting what Osama wrote:When I was visiting Quaid-e-Azam university a month ago for […]Related posts:
- Quaid’s Portrait Installed (atlast)! A portrait of Quaid-i-Azam installed on Islamabad Highway. It’s…
- Quaid e Azam Day Name: Muhammad Ali Jinnah Title: Quaid e Azam ,…
- QAU Relief Fund for Balochistan Quake Students at Quaid-e-Azam University have organized a relief fund for…
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
More: continued here
Did any of our reader go to this function.If yes, can you share pics!!!Related posts:Broken Bond… PML(N) and PPP coalition is now officially broken. The alliance…Music, survival of life! Today I went to ABPARA market to get my mother’s…Cat House WAS Fishy then… In late June ‘07, I made a post on…Related posts brought […]Related posts:
- Broken Bond… PML(N) and PPP coalition is now officially broken. The alliance…
- Music, survival of life! Today I went to ABPARA market to get my mother’s…
- Cat House WAS Fishy then… In late June ‘07, I made a post on…
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
More: continued here
Autumn Time, originally uploaded by Suh@il.Full of colors…!Related posts:Said Pur Village Said Pur Photo Walk 13, originally uploaded by Suh@il…Oooooh coRveTTe, originally uploaded by *ayesha*. Yellows, Reds and Blues…Tea Break tea break, originally uploaded by fezaizm. A change from…Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.Related posts:
- Said Pur Village Said Pur Photo Walk 13, originally uploaded by Suh@il…
- Oooooh coRveTTe, originally uploaded by *ayesha*. Yellows, Reds and Blues…
- Tea Break tea break, originally uploaded by fezaizm. A change from…
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
More: continued here
Only through this picture taken from Aaj Kal I come to know of renovated Marghzar park. Yup along Islamabad’s zoo. After Daman e Koh’s exuberant renovation … this looks interesting too.Any one been there yet? Any news to tell? :)Please Share.ps: I always used to think its MURGHZAAR from murgha :sRelated posts:Changing face of Islamabad […]Related posts:
- Changing face of Islamabad I got my hand on a beautiful rendering by an…
- The Ugly Face Of Plagiarism Guest Post by Zainub from Karachi Metblogs The Internet is…
- Islamabad on ATP A very interesting post by MQ on Islamabad here at…
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
More: continued here
On dry leaves.Isn’t it pretty :DCourtesy: Daily TimesRelated posts:Ramzan Delicacies Can you imagine the holy month of Ramzan without all…Eeeek Drunk driving?? Talking on Mobile? Night visibility problem? Daily…New face of Marghzar? Only through this picture taken from Aaj Kal I…Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.Related posts:
- Ramzan Delicacies Can you imagine the holy month of Ramzan without all…
- Eeeek Drunk driving?? Talking on Mobile? Night visibility problem? Daily…
- New face of Marghzar? Only through this picture taken from Aaj Kal I…
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
Looks like a DAM to me ;)Image courtesy: Daily TimesRelated posts:I am Tired of Brown Islamabad As if all those fluyovers and under-passes were not…Law Application? Helmet in Hands, eh? And just the other day,…Eeeek Drunk driving?? Talking on Mobile? Night visibility problem? Daily…Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related […]Related posts:
- I am Tired of Brown Islamabad As if all those fluyovers and under-passes were not…
- Law Application? Helmet in Hands, eh? And just the other day,…
- Eeeek Drunk driving?? Talking on Mobile? Night visibility problem? Daily…
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
More: continued here
The strike of the OGDC employees against privatization continued today as well, on Jinnah Avenue, in front of the OGDCL building. It has ben going on for several days now. This is what was left after the procession dispersed: And all this is the OGDCL building, standing tall on Jinnah Avenue.I hope that the demands […]
More: continued here
The QAU Relief Fund for the Balochistan Earthquake sent its first consignment of aid (amounting to approximately Rs. 100,000 worth of tents and food packs) on Nov 3, 2008, to the villiages of Varm, Kan, Bangla, and Koas in Ziarat District. For information about the next consignment, please contact:Fawad Javaid, 0306-5552247Murad Kasi, 0333-7898167Hamdullah, 0300-5055262
More: continued here
Last night a friend and me hiked to Margalla ( don’t ask why ) only to know, ‘Public is not allowed after 11pm’ at Damne Koh. For the first time I was hearing it in months that its not for security reasons. But due to sighting of a pair of Cheetah , as excited as we […]
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
Every morning when I used to enter Islamabad, I was greeted by the symbol of peace, the dove. But for the past many days I was missing seeing the ‘dove’ monument that is situated on Zero Point. It seemed that ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ people had paid a hefty (advertisement) sum to the authorities […]
More: continued here
Students at Quaid-e-Azam University have organized a relief fund for the victims of the earthquake in Balochistan. For more information, contact any of the following numbers:0333-78981670333-91271280333-42525840321-80068800334-24669240333-7946386
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
A powerful earthquake has hit different parts of Balochistan this morning. The current confirmed death toll is 165 and thousands of people have been injured who have been shifted to local hospitals. Thousands of homes have been completely destroyed leaving at least 15,000 people homeless in extremely harsh cold weather.According to Ziarat’s mayor:“There is great […]
More: continued here
Situated near Margalla Hills, Islamabad, Golra Sharif is a shrine of the Sufi Saint Pir Meher Ali Shah.Prior to the arrival of Hazrat’s ancestors Golra Sharif was just a small village in the suburbs of Rawalpindi.The area extending from Hasan Abdal to the neighborhood of Taxila, a settlement traced back to 2000 years, is custodian […]
More: continued here
Now that’s an interesting thing.Every nook and corner of Islamabad is full of beggar families these days. They usually come to the city from Punjab and elsewhere during the two eid seasons.Let’s see how the scheme goes … if it ever happens i.e.Courtesy: Jang
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
Since we are about to inaugurate a giant wall around the Kings palace, and all those kings helpers who feel they are insecure, I thought it would be good to gauge whether we all think that that the current troubles which have spilled over from across the border into our peaceful city are actually Our […]
More: continued here
An explosives-laden vehicle blew up an anti-terrorist squad building and injured at least four people on Thursday in a heavily guarded police complex in Pakistan’s capital, officials and a witness said.‘It seems to be a suicide attack,’ said Islamabad police official Mohammed Sadiq.The incident occurred as lawmakers gathered for a security briefing. Islamabad has been […]
More: continued here
Now that’s something I call reporting. Sensationalizing the whole experience.Sleepy nights of Isloo turns into coma.Haa!Courtesy: Khabrain
More: continued here
The panic one feels when something like this happens is unbridled. Our first thoughts are for the safety of those we love most. Cellphones are whipped out, locations are verified. They’re safe. The panic subsides somewhat.But for many, many of us, the panic never did subside last night. For many, life changed forever the moment […]
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
In case those numbers have become unclear in the resizing of this poster, they are:0344-55046250300-50512200333-5193336For more information, check out the Living Picture’s official blog or Facebook community.
More: continued here
So the Ruyete Halal Committee at last announce that the Shawaal moon’s been sighted and It’s eid here in Pakistan, all over Pakistan, on 1st October. The announcement came at around 11 PM.The possibilities of moon sighting were near to zero. Saudi Arabia announced the moon sighting yesterday and it was Eid in middle east. […]
More: continued here
Despite the very recent Marriott bomb blast, the maddening rush is no less than all the previous pre-eid days. Markets are humming with people as usual. Whether it be Jinnah Super or Karachi Company or even the boring F-10 Markaz … the Eid hustle bustle actually looks good. Choori Stalls being set up in all […]
More: continued here
tea break, originally uploaded by fezaizm.A change from the disastrous posts 
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
After the hideous Marriott blast, even-though the STP-1 building is nowhere in the immediate neighborhood, the management has posted a disclaimer. It’s sad…
More: continued here
The 9/20 incident Islamabad witnessed on Saturday eve was a severe blow not only for Marriott hotel and the employees working in it. The adjacent Evacuee Trust Complex aka STP2 (Software Technology Park), housing a large number of software houses and banks, faced the sudden blow head-on too. Though it news ts mostly about frontier […]
More: continued here
Not 18 hours completed and what do we see here? The Prime Minister and President of Pakistan desserts the capital city, Islamabad, for safe waters. At times like this when elsewhere premier of countries cancel their trips and return home. Ours thought the catastrophe done is normal. So, why fuss over a thing that’s not […]
More: continued here
According to TV reports, a hug explosion at Marriott (F-5) Islamabad is heard and seen. Causing fatalities and injuries.A second blast in Marriott in an years time.Its a “High Security” area.Update 1: 10-15 killed and many injured.Gas pipeline exploded as well causing more damage.Gulshan e Jinnah (living flats for federal govt employees) is affected badly […]
More: continued here
Its the second time that I went to pizza hut this week. The first time I was financing my self and the second time it was a treat so couldn’t miss the opportunity! :PWell anyway a lot of people turn out at pizzahut when they start their all U can eat deal in Ramadan. Don’t […]
More: continued here
Islamabad Metblogs is Hiring and Looking for New authors. You Love Islamabad; You Love the sights & sounds of this lush city; You have a flare to express; You capture the moods of Islamabad’s life; You’re about Events & Activities here; Cuisine & Couture attracts you … If the lines above reminds you of YOU, […]
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
coRveTTe, originally uploaded by *ayesha*.Yellows, Reds and Blues around!Just light night I saw a yellow one.few days back a red one.And here goes the blue one.Ah ha.
More: continued here
As if all those fluyovers and under-passes were not enough.A few of them totally useless, needless to say now.Instead of spending billions on Faisal Chowk flyover, I’m quite sure a roundabout would’ve done the job. I dont see a signal-free zone still.I’m really tired of this brownish muddy face of islamabad. I want the green […]
More: continued here
Can you imagine the holy month of Ramzan without all these chatkharas? The desi chatkhara mood is in full swing around. In all commercial centers.Sehri posts from previous Ramzan, Delight 1 and Delight 2 =)Image Courtesy: DailyLife
More: continued here
Yesterday night I was taking olives out of the olive jar from my fridge when this short story came to my mind.A monkey-trap. Trapper puts hazelnuts in a jar with a top just big enough for the monkey to slip a hand into. The monkey puts his hand in it and gets a big handful. […]
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
Asif Ali Zardari …. He just have to shift from PM House to Presidency now.Wonder if the nation would be doing what he’s doing in the picture? =\So, jiyyay Bhutto? Allah save te country now … I wonder how many months it’ll take to have the whole country sold .. you think it can be […]
More: continued here
Ramadhan moon’s been sighted in Pakistan and on 2nd we’ll have our first fast. May the month of Ramadhan brings to us Allah Almighty’s countless blessings and bounties. In faith.Please remember us in your special prayers. And do pray for Pakistan too ~ Ramadhan commences in Pakistan the same day after years. I hope this […]
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
Ok, one of the best thing that the traffic police in Islamabad has done lately is to put a fine on drivers not wearing seat-belts.Being a big seat belt fan (it has saved my life once in a near fatal accident twice), I would recommend putting on the belt BEFORE starting the car, not after.Thanks.Have […]
More: continued here
Said Pur Photo Walk 13, originally uploaded by Suh@il << FreeDom >>.Loved the pic … thought to share on Islamabad Metblogs.:)
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
Thats how Musharraf resigned, originally uploaded by SajidIqbal.Thats the reason:Its says:متن:نگاہ مرد مومن سے بدل جاتی ہیں تقدیریں—————————————————-پیر پنجر سرکار کی کامیاب چلہ کشیصدر مشرف کی رخصتی کا باعث بنی—————————————————-25اگست محفل شکرانہبروزسوموار 7 بجے تا 11 بجے تک—————————————————-آستانہ عالیہ کوہ قاف شریف نزدکامرس کالج نیو پھگواڑی راولپنڈی03009541202I hope he starts prayingChilla for zardari’s anti-arrival […]
More: continued here
PML(N) and PPP coalition is now officially broken. The alliance that formed a major energy source that led stepping down of Musharraf as the President of Pakistan is now no more. Zardari is not in favor of getting the deposed/ disposed Judges back and Nawaz Sharif REALLY wanted the Judges to be back.Economy is becoming […]
More: continued here
The legendary poet Ahmad Faraz died yesterday in PIMS hospital yesterday.I can’t say more or better than what Adil Najam sahab has said here.Ina-lillah-e-wa-ina-ilaihe-rajioon!!!
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
Musharaf’s Address Today & Resignation(?)News are Musharaf will address nation at 1 PM today and MAY announce his resignation. End of 9 years reign. Before the impeachment process begins.Do you think he should step down? But then does his presence makes any difference? or his absence for that matter?Who would YOU prefer as your next […]
More: continued here
This is what awaam is crying about today.Let the Zardari (ooops, Janaab Zardari Sahab) make you fool … let his camp take the left over economy from Pakistan in their Dubai and London accounts.haaa.Image Courtesy: Ammar
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
Pakistan Day Biker, originally uploaded by go2net.See the Mickey Mouse on our flag… Sigh.Its interesting, nevertheless
More: continued here
Day started with killings.The state is not very different from the one we witnessed last year. Into 62nd year yet so fragile.Happy Independence Day.Though I feel bad for even saying so. We are not Free yet.As Pakistan enters into the 62nd year, I pray in words of Faiz for my beloved home. آئیے ہاتھ اٹھائیں، […]
More: continued here
By Baithak.Net
.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } A (proper) Pakistani Flag!, originally uploaded by ~FurSid [XO8] - Busy & Away. While Flickring, I cane across this picture post and I knew it that I’ve to cross post it on Islamabad metblogs. last year […]
More: continued here
I’m currently listening to the newly released album of Shezad Roy, Qismat Apnay Haath May.Mind blowing songs. Impressive lyrics. Songs like Lage raho, qismat apnay haath may, Quaid e azam, Zindagi Feat Abida Parveen, Baro chal are the ones you may want to listen to again and again.The title song starts like:(A girl in oh-I-Be-So-Attitude […]
More: continued here
Mood moood ki baaat hay =))They have feelings too … they want to have a stroll on the constituion avenue’s green belt too.Smelling some blooms.What a beautiful sight.Masha Allah~
More: continued here
loadshedding, inflationary food prices, petrol out of reach and a growing poverty line thats sending people to suicide - these are obviously far less important than what our “great leaders” Nawaz,Zardari have got planned.Lo and behold they have (after months of meetings and more meetings …) decided to go for a half-baked impeachment plan.Unfortunately, we […]
More: continued here
So, are you happy that the girl is not begging or are you sad that the girl doesn’t have books in hand instead of flowers to sell?P.S. This is an old picture in case you realized it’s not the season for these flowers but I took the picture myself!!!
More: continued here
Fasi Zaka’s terse verses printed in today’s The News go very fine with this imagery.Wanted to share with the readers of IMB.________The leader of the PML-N tries his hand at penning poetry once again by explaining his plans for Pakistan.Now that I cannot be an MNA,I know what it is you will say.You will throw […]
More: continued here
Peaceful Protest against abduction of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui by Pakistani Agencies in shameful manner and her selling to USA with her three childrenThursday, 07 August 2008, 5:30 p.m. (sharp) Parade Ground, Opp. Parliament Building, IslamabadThis is a wakeup call for Ibn-e-Qasims as Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, Prisoner # 650 calls you for help from Bagram Airbase […]
More: continued here
