Was Sifwat Ghayyur a Martyr?

Posted on August 13, 2010 | 461 views
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(This post is in response to a comment that was left by a Gentleman on a Forum about a Blog post of mine regarding news of ‘Martyrdom’ of Sifwat Ghayur. The commenter wanted to make the point that Sifwat Ghayyur might not be categorized as Martyr. Here goes my response with Original comment first)

Dear Farrukh Sahab,

when I visited your blog recently, I found that you have written a piece of article on the sad demise of Mr Safwat. While writing the title of the article, you have clearly maintained that Mr Sifwat “accepted martyr doom”.
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Safwat Ghayyur: A hero who died with his boots on

Posted on August 9, 2010 | 303 views
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This Article was originally Published by Daily Dawn Karachi. The Writer of the Article is Ismail Khan and we are publishing it as guest post for our readers.

The bugle was blown. A gun-salute rang in the air as the casket was lowered into the grave. At that moment the tears could no longer be held back as memories flashed through my head like the reel of a film: Safwat Ghayyur’s hearty laugh, his characteristic way of lighting up his cigarette, the way his eyes would crinkle up when he teased me about this or that.
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Sifat Ghayur Commandant (FC) accepted Martyrdom

Posted on August 4, 2010 | 966 views
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Sifat Ghayur, Commandant Frontier Constabulary, accepted martyrdom in a blast at Saddar FC Chowk area of Peshawar, Capital City of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan. It was reported that the martyrdom was a result of suicide attack when his vehicle stopped at a traffic signal.

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Majestic Mountains of Skardu Pakistan

Posted on July 20, 2010 | 607 views
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All the birds have flown up and gone;
A lonely cloud floats leisurely by.
We never tire of looking at each other -
Only the mountain and I.

Poem by Li Po (701-762)

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Bibi Sanam Janem by Zeb & Hania

Posted on June 18, 2010 | 1,350 views
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The first episode of third season of Coke Studio Pakistan went on air. Recently, the Coke Studio has claimed a great deal of audience in Pakistan. In the first episode, I happened to listen to Zeb and Hania’s latest song in Farsi (Persian). It was mesmerizing and I simply loved it. From composition to sound effects, specially the violin play was soothing. With a little bit of googling, got hold of the lyrics of the song and felt like sharing with you and I hope you will come to love it too:

Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem
My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan

Ba darwazae tajh Quran jayee sanam janem
Your being borders on the divine, my love

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Final Result of CSS-2009 Announced

Posted on June 16, 2010 | 1,379 views
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The Final Result of Competitive Examination (CSS) Pakistan, 2009 announced yesterday. The Summary of the result is as under:

Candidates Applied: 9056
Candidates Appeared: 5707 (63 %)
Candidates Passed (Written Part): 0905 (15.85 %)
Finally Qualified: 0895 (15.68 %)
Male Candidates: 0683 (76.31 %)
Female Candidates: 0212 (23.69 %)
Disabled Candidate: 0001

For detailed List of Candidates with their roll numbers and merit order, Click here

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Skardu: The Heaven on Earth

Posted on May 23, 2010 | 1,298 views
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Low-anchored cloud,
Newfoundland air,
Fountain head and source of rivers,
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Hiran Minar, Shekhupura Pakistan

Posted on April 25, 2010 | 999 views
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The Famous Hiran Minar is located in Shekhupura, near Lahore Pakistan. Its geographic position is at 31.45 degree Latitude North and 73.57 degree Longitude East and is one of the master pieces of Mughal Architecture. It is believed that this monument was built by Emperor Jahangir in the memory of his Pet deer Mansraj.

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