Positive vibes Pakistan

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Pakistani scientist features on leading American journal

KARACHI: A leading American science magazine has listed a technology by a Pakistani scientist in its ‘World Changing Idea’ list– the magazine’s annual feature for the recognition of the world’s top ten technologies that have potential to change the world.
On November 19, Scientific American – a reputable science journal based in the United States (US) – recognised Muhammad Hamid Zaman, a Pakistani biomedical engineer, for his innovative product Pharmacheck, which was chosen by the magazine as one of the world’s top 10 technologies for its December, 2013 issue.
Every year, the magazine chooses 10 technologies that have the potential to change the world and publish this list. The selection process, Zaman told The Express Tribune, is controlled only by the journal and no one can nominate himself as they make their own selections based on the potential impact of the discovery or technology.

Accolade: Pakistani scientist features on leading American journal – The Express Tribune

 

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Pakistani women break new ground at Kabaddi World Cup in India

LAHORE: Sixteen young Pakistani women will make history this weekend as they compete in the 2013 Kabaddi World Cup — the first time the country has ever fielded an international women's team in the sport.
The traditional tag-wrestling sport involves players trying to tag an opponent before making it back to their half of the field.
Kabaddi is hugely popular in the Punjab provinces of India and Pakistan, where it originates, and is played in countries around the world with South Asian populations.
It has traditionally been seen as a macho sport but now Pakistan is sending a women's team to the November 30-December 14, 2013 World Cup in India.
For 24-year-old Sayeda Fareeda Khanum, who comes from a conservative, religious family where she fought for years to be allowed to compete in sports, it is a dream come true.

The Pakistan women face England, Mexico and Denmark in their pool matches while arch rivals India play the United States, Kenya and New Zealand.

Pakistani women break new ground at Kabaddi World Cup in India - DAWN.COM

 

[Dubious]

Human chain to protect Christians at Lahore

surprise surprise this never hit the big news like other shitty news gets many followers

 

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Special children channel their inner artists for exhibition

KARACHI: The creative canvases and handiworks on display at the Grandeur Gallery have not been prepared by a seasoned artist per se – they are the creations of ‘special’ children who refuse to let their physical disabilities hinder their development. These young artists, using the limited resources at hand, have poured the vibrancy of their thoughts and ideas onto the canvases.

From collages depicting Pakistan’s noted historical structures and monuments to the intricately designed truck-art, these young minds have shown their creative side on the canvases, in the forms of paper-made birds and reflective stickers on tables, trays and photo frames.

Had these been the creation of a noted artist, the works would have sold at a remarkably high price. At the Grandeur Gallery, however, the children have put up their efforts for sale at affordable prices.
The exhibition was organised by the Special Children’s Educational Institute (SCEI), a non-profit organisation that aims to nurture and provide opportunities to mentally and physically challenged children. It featured works based on the theme, “I am Special and so is my country.”

“We chose this theme because it relates to the children and our country is special to them,” explained the institute’s principal, Saima Haq, adding that the exhibition was the result of a two-month long effort by the children and their teachers.
Haq went on to say that the exhibition was aimed to create awareness about the special children and their remarkable potential and talents. “If these children are provided with opportunities equivalent to those who are ‘normal’, they have the potential to achieve so much more.”

The pieces are a collaborative effort of the 42 students at the SCEI, with a few original pieces like the Kawaa (crows made with papers) having been done by them independently. “One of the children, who has limited motor abilities did the background with a roller brush, while those with more advanced skills added details to the paintings.” She added that the autistic patients had been provided with stencils to add colour to the canvases with spray paints.

Zeritta Mavalvala, who volunteered at the institute for a month, told The Express Tribune that she had made the children feel involved by putting a picture in front of the children and making a sketch for them to which they added colour. “Sometimes you have to hold their hands to teach them, but then they learn to do it by themselves. Some children have visual problems and some can’t hold the brush in their hands but they are all quick learners,” she said, adding that she had taken an aptitude test of the children and then planned the classes according to their skills.

“Some children can’t progress in education after a certain level, which is why we have made a vocational centre where they are employed. We sell the handicrafts made by the children in the vocational centre to gather money and purchase the items required for the arts and crafts,” explained Meher Cowasji, the headmistress of SCEI. The institute is always in dire need of more funds, she lamented.

The love these children share for painting, dancing and listening to music is like any other’s. They love attending school and going on outings to Pizza Hut and McDonalds, but they cannot understand abstract things.

They cannot comprehend words like ‘strike’. “We have told them that their school will be closed only on weekends and they fail to understand unplanned closures like strikes,” she said.


Special children channel their inner artists for exhibition – The Express Tribune

 

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Pakistani flag hoisted on South American peak

ISLAMABAD: Samina Baig gave her fellow countrymen another reason to celebrate when she and her brother held the Pakistan flag high on top of the highest peak of South America.
Samina Baig and her brother Mirza Ali have become the first Pakistani mountaineers to summit Mount Aconcagua in Argentina.
The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) informed its annual general meeting on Monday that the duo had reached the top of the 6,961 metres high peak at 3pm on December 13.
“Samina Baig and her brother informed us last night at 11pm that they had managed to reach the top of the peak after battling harsh weather conditions for almost nine hours,” said Karrar Haideri, a member of the ACP executive council.
He said the conquest was the first success of Samina Baig and Mirza Ali under the Adventure Diplomacy Expedition that aimed at projecting the positive image of Pakistan around the world.

The ACP described the success of Samina Baig as the second major achievement after she became the first Pakistani woman to climb Mount Everest in May this year.

Pakistani flag hoisted on South American peak - DAWN.COM

 

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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/31/h...istani-pediatrician.html?hpw&rref=health&_r=0

$1 Million Prize for Pakistani Pediatrician

 

[michaeljordan]

That's really interesting! What is the URL of the portal or source?

 

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Pakistan beat Proteas women
Pakistan beat Proteas women - Cricket | IOL.co.za

Johannesburg – Pakistan beat the Proteas by a convincing seven wickets to claim the T20 section of the Qatar International Women’s Cricket Championship, in Doha, on Friday.

Pakistan restricted South Africa to 68/9 after winning the toss and choosing to bowl. Pakistan knocked off the runs with ease as they reached 72 for three, with 23 balls remaining.

South African captain Mignon du Preez said Pakistan were too good on the day.

“We had a bad day at the office today,” said Du Preez.

“We didn’t put on the runs needed to have a competitive enough game and we disappointed ourselves.

“Hats off to Pakistan for playing their game ruthlessly and getting the win.”

Asmavia Iqbal and Sania Khan took 2/14 and 2/16 respectively to keep South Africa constantly under pressure.

Marizanne Kapp showed resistance, scoring 40 off 48 balls, the best effort of the South African innings, with no one else managing more than Sunette Loubser’s eight.

Nain Abidi was the first casualty of the Pakistani reply, stumped off Loubser (1/14) for four in the fifth over. Nida Dar followed in the ninth, run out by Du Preez for 11.

Javeria Khan added 38 off 46 balls to set up her side’s victory, before she lost her wicket to Moseline Daniels (1/13) in the 16th over.

Bismah Maroof (14 not out) and Nahida Khan (2 not out) added the remaining runs for victory.– Sapa

Pakistan women cricket team was harassed last time when they went playing in India, there food was intoxicated and they were forced to sleep in stadium.
This win is slap on the face of haters.
Now surely this news is not going to go down the throat of hindus and i trust BCCI is already contemplating conspiracies.

Victorious Women Cricket team returns home | SAMAA TV

 

[Lone Shooter]

^^ Sir I am honoured for your contribution on this thread as before and looking forward for some other positive inputs as well in coming times. However I request that let this thread remain all about POSITVE VIBES PAKISTAN only, as positivity through negativity ends up in negativity only. I hope you'll understand and take it in positivity as well

Thanks

 

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some people in both Bangladesh and Pakistan sometimes say Pakistan is powerful because of military and nuclear power. but i think this kind of talent still the most powerful weapon Pakistan has (besides a lot more of course and the coke studio gigs maybe )

this is a little different from the type of music i usually listen to. and I came across Sajjad Ali very recently

Enjoy!

@Armstrong @Aeronaut @Al-zakir @Syed Naved

 

[Kompromat]

Sajad Ali is awesome!

 

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Pakistanis break world record of most number of people waving flags

LAHORE: In a week that has seen a number of records being broken, the another Guinness World Record was broken on Saturday of the most number of people waving flags.
The record was established at the opening of the Punjab Youth Festival at the jam-packed National Hockey Stadium on Saturday as a total of 56,263 enthusiasts participated in the event. The record had previously been held by Argentina where 49,850 participants waved their national flag.

Pakistani youth have established 29 world records during the ongoing Punjab Youth Festival. More than 60,000 students of different educational institutions took part in these record breaking activities.

Pakistanis break world record of most number of people waving flags – The Express Tribune

 

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mashallah

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Alots of "records" were broken tht day..

 

[Lone Shooter]

26 amazing Pakistanis who have made us proud!

Pakistan, a land that has become synonymous with ‘versatile’ crime, crude jokes about Talibanisation in the West and a euphemism for all that is dark and grey. There are always two sides to a coin; the first side is seldom the accurate or the complete picture.

There are plenty of problems in this country, yet somehow I always get the impression that the media outlets in Pakistan do tend to overemphasise the negative aspects over the positives. I am sure this statement would fetch many comments that can be classified as nefarious by any linguistic measure. But, please, do try to understand the point of all this.

The point is that the country is in transition- it is a volatile transition wherein we all must play a role to change the social standards and norms of Pakistan. In this blog post, I will go over a list of people of Pakistani descent, from diverse backgrounds, who are working diligently to promote a pro-Pakistan image abroad.

Their efforts combined with individual efforts from all of us would ultimately determine both the pace and the quality of the social change that we all so desire to manifest in Pakistan. I draw my inspiration from these people, I hope you do too.
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For details visit 26 amazing Pakistanis who have made us proud! – The Express Tribune Blog