Nisar Ahmad

It has been four months since the trade ban on Afghanistan was imposed. Pakistan had placed a ban on Afghanistan for the first time in 1960 when, on the orders of Sardar Daoud Khan, the Afghan army attacked the Bajaur region. After the Afghan forces failed in Bajaur, Daoud Khan continued his aggressive policy, which led Pakistan to sever diplomatic ties with Afghanistan and shut down Afghan transit trade. This crippled Kabul’s economy and pushed Afghanistan into global isolation. King Zahir Shah was the ruler of Afghanistan at that time, and he openly disliked Daoud Khan’s policies. Zahir Shah was a moderate leader who always tried to maintain Afghanistan’s traditional neutrality. He feared that the country might fully fall into the communist bloc. He wanted better relations with Pakistan, which is why during the 1965 and 1971 Pakistan–India wars, he adopted a positive and non-hostile stance toward Pakistan. This proved to be a major help for Pakistan. In July 1973, when ...

Reading is not just an act. It is a journey that carries you towards the quiet space within yourself. Books become a mirror that shows you who you truly are. They reveal your strengths and expose your weaknesses. The book Fareb-e-Naatamaam , written by Juma Khan Sufi, is once again on my table these days. Sufi is a figure who lived through history from the front row. He spent years in self-imposed exile in Kabul alongside Ajmal Khattak, remained close to every Afghan ruler from Sardar Daud to Dr. Najib, and served as a link between the ANP leadership and the Afghan, Indian and Soviet governments. During those years, he was not only an eyewitness but also an active organizer of the ANP’s activities from Kabul. Afghan governments benefited from his services and even the Soviet Union regarded him as an important man, trained by the Communist Party itself. With this background, the importance of his book becomes clear. Fareb-e-Naatamaam is the testimony of someone who saw history unfold...

Pakistan has always repeated its own mistakes, and every time it has been Pakistan itself that suffered in the end. After the defeat of the Soviet Union in Afghanistan, a joint government of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar and Professor Rabbani was formed. To weaken that government, the Pakistani establishment used Nawaz Sharif as a tool, and the government fell. Later, in 1992 during Benazir Bhutto’s time, the plan for the Taliban was introduced. The real problem was that the Pakistani and American establishments were afraid of communist ideas, but they were also afraid of the Afghan leaders who followed the Muslim Brotherhood style of thinking. Many educated young people from colleges and universities supported Hekmatyar, and this worried both Pakistan and the United States. Because of this fear, a new group called the Taliban was created so that the government would fall into the hands of strict and rigid religious elements who would not threaten establishment interests. Then, during Musharra...

  There are some special and unique people who find comfort in their rooms instead of leaving the house.  When they go somewhere, they miss their favorite solitude. These are the people who have few close friends and rarely interact with anyone.  Their phones are always on silent, they don't wait for anyone's call or message These are the people who open Facebook every day without talking to anyone.  They are selective in their passions, love books, sea, desert, winter and peace.  Darkness and solitude are intoxicating to them. کچھ خاص اور منفرد لوگ ایسے ہوتے ہیں جو گھر سے نکلنے کے بجائے اپنے کمروں میں ہی سکون پاتے ہیں۔ جب وہ کہیں جاتے ہیں، تو اپنی پسندیدہ تنہائی کو یاد کرتے ہیں۔ یہ وہ لوگ ہیں جن کے چند ہی قریبی دوست ہوتے ہیں اور وہ بہت کم کسی سے رابطہ کرتے ہیں۔ ان کے فون ہمیشہ سائلنٹ پر ہوتے ہیں، نہ وہ کسی کے کال کا انتظار کرتے ہیں، نہ میسج کا یہ وہی لوگ ہیں جو ہر روز بغیر کسی سے بات کیے فیس بک کھولتے ہیں۔ وہ اپنے جذبات میں انتخابی ہوتے ہیں، کتابوں، سمندر، صحرا...

When the democratic parties in Bangladesh were banned, some liberals and nationalists celebrated. What did this mean? It showed that democracy was treated like a tool to be used only when convenient. When you face problems, you talk about democracy and constitutional rights, but if others are in trouble, you forget about democracy. When you face challenges, you start complaining. Today, when Indian agents in Bangladesh were strongly opposed, many liberals cried on social media, predicting the end of Bangladesh. Bangladesh will continue to exist, but its troubles began when liberal extremists punished opposition parties, executed their leaders, and jailed political activists. You ignored it then, but now you are aware. How ironic. جب بنگلہ دیش کی جمہوری پارٹیوں پر پابندی لگی تو یہاں اور وہاں کے لبرل و قام پرست خوشیوں کے شادیانے بجانے لگے...  اسکا مطلب کیا تھا ؟....  کہ آپ جمہوریت کو گھر کی لونڈی سمجھتے ہو..... تم بند گلی میں پھنس جاؤ تو جمہوریت اور آئینی حقوق یاد آجاتے ہیں.. کو...

 Surviving in Pakistan has become increasingly challenging for the salaried class. The government imposes taxes on nearly everything without providing essential services like security, cleanliness, healthcare, and education. People are grappling with life's uncertainties and the burden of purchasing necessities such as gas cylinders, solar power for electricity, clean drinking water, and healthcare, all while paying taxes on these items. Here are just a few of the many taxes we face: Income tax Food tax Property tax Vehicle tax Road tax Medicine tax General goods tax FBR tax Burial tax Electricity tax, including additional charges like monthly fuel adjustment tax and Uniform tax (despite no visible uniforms) Gas tax Water tax Mobile tax Electronics tax Mobile balance and package tax What’s next? A tax on breathing? 🤣 Are there other taxes being imposed that I haven’t mentioned? #TaxReform #Pakistan #EconomicChallenges #PublicServices #Healthcare #Education #CleanWater #Electricity...

 No nationalist acknowledged the funeral of Ismail Hania or expressed regret on social media. This suggests that if you don't belong to certain communal groups, you're not considered #Pakhtun or even human. Communists, who often describe themselves as comrades, typically honor only their own group’s martyrs. They show little concern for other oppressed people around the world. For the first time, Qamparast performed a funeral prayer for #Gila_Man in absentia; in fact, some prayed with his picture in front of them—a practice condemned by Islamic scholars. However, the Qamparast found this criticism unacceptable, despite it being a Sharia issue. It is important to note that the humanistic rhetoric of Qamparast comrades is deceptive. For instance, Rehan_Zeib_Khan, who was also a Pakhtun, did not receive any support from them. They will honor Che Guevara, the Cuban communist, as a martyr, yet they refuse to recognize a non-nationalist Pakhtun as a martyr in his own country. This hy...

Every country has its own culture, language, and values. Teaching these to children is important to many people. However, recently, some individuals have been using nationalism to push their own agendas. In Pakistan, there are efforts to promote ideologies like communism, liberalism, and sometimes atheism, which can be perceived as harmful to the essence of Islam. In certain areas, some nationalists advocate for education in the mother tongue, such as Pashto, and for adherence to their version of Pashto culture. They use nationalism to push ideas like secularism and communism. Similar patterns are seen with Baloch nationalists. What is a True Nationalist? So, who is a true nationalist? A true nationalist should care about their fellow countrymen. Unfortunately, some of our nationalists view Russians as friends while considering fellow Pashtuns with differing opinions as enemies. This kind of nationalism is very harmful. Understanding "Comrade" For those unfamiliar with the te...

In today's politically charged climate, it's essential to focus on the core issues that affect our communities. One such issue is the fair distribution of resources and rights within our provinces. In the context of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), this means rising above divisive ideologies and uniting for the collective good. The Mosaic of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not a monolithic region; it is a vibrant mosaic of diverse cultures and languages. This diversity is one of its greatest strengths, but it also presents unique challenges. Peshawar and Kohat : These areas are home to Hindko speakers, who have their distinct linguistic and cultural identity. Chitral : Here, Chitrali is spoken, and many residents do not know Pashto. Kandiya and Battagram : The Kohistani people in these areas speak a variant of Pashto that is unique to their region. Mansehra and Abbottabad : These districts are inhabited by Awans and other ethnic groups who primarily do not speak Pashto. Gujjar...

 Net-Hydel profit is a constitutional right of the people of KP, denied by the Federal Government, amounting to Billions. Only once in history has KP negotiated successfully during MMA government and increased the annual hydal profit to 27 billion per year. Though the Central government headed by Musharraf didn’t allow disbursement of the said amount to KP govt during MMA government the same was disbursed to ANP led government in KP in her 2nd year of govt. ANP got some 110 billion which paved a good way for her mass corruption in mega projects including the public sector universities in the province, where they hired most of the staff from ANP without any merit.  It is worth-noting that the person who plead the case of the people of KP was Prof. Khurshid Ahmad, a non-pashtun and Muhajir from Karachi.  ANP ruled the province for a whole tenure and it was one of the very rare times that a provincial govt in KP was ally with the central government. Yet she couldn’t negotiat...

Personally, I do not feel the Jamaat-e-Islami central leadership's strategy is fit for the current political deadlock.  Although JI leaders are functioning as a mediator between the PTI and the PDM with good intentions, but the bulk of PTI supporters are blind imitators, and this selfless deed will never be appreciated now or in the future. Imran Khan has a track record of hypocrisy and violating commitments, particularly with Jamat Islami in the past. Thus, little benefit can be expected from this mediation; it appears to be a waste of time. Because he has an aptitude to take a u-tern at any time, whenever they see advantage from somewhere else. He would never prioritise national interests over personal ones. The best thing in this situation is, to stay as far away from this epidimic as possible.

Spring has returned, and flowers are blooming everywhere; while this is a blessing, it is also an annoyance for me, as I can't sleep well at night or work well during the day. This time of year, sneezing is so bad that may God be our refuge.... A constant runny nose from the top is a distinct ailment... Because I am more sensitive this time, I did some research and discovered that the paper mulberry tree has wreaked havoc on the environment, with the pollen count in the air peaking at... 32860 Count ( per m3of air )  Like every year, the residents of the pollen-allergy capital of the world, Islamabad, are once again suffering from severe respiratory allergy symptoms. The paper mulberry is expected to continue shedding its pollen for the next few weeks. Thereafter, the pollen grains may still remain in indoor and outdoor dust, and patients need to continue practicing their preventative measures and taking their medication until the third week of April, at least. The symptoms of poll...

Some people ask that they study but do not remember anything!  So what is the benefit of studying?  Reply:-  Sheikh Salman Al-Awda writes in his book "Zanzana" that once I complained to my Sheikh that I read a book, but I don't remember anything about it!  So he gave me a date and said:  Chew it!  Then asked me:  Are you grown up now?  I said: No!  He said: But this date got mixed in your body, so some part of it became flesh, some bone, some back, some skin, some hair, some nails and pores etc.!! Then I realized that whatever book I read, it gets divided.  So part of it strengthens my vocabulary, part of it increases my knowledge, part of it improves my morals, part of it improves my writing and speaking style, even though I can't feel it!!  Tufail Ahmad Misbahi

Do you know that out of the 783 million people in the world, almost half, i.e. 360 people, do not have the facility to defecate comfortably. They fulfil this natural need in fields, roadsides, streets, canals and in unknown ways. If you have a toilet available for defecating when you need it. You sit comfortably and finish , then you have the blessing of cleaning yourself with water, so thank God for it. One way to do this is to take care of cleanliness. Avoid leaving public toilets dirty or writing on their walls, and don't spend unnecessarily long periods of time in the toilet. #World_Toilet_Day  is celebrated by the United Nations on November 19. I just came to know 😜

After 12 years, for the 3rd time, I visited Karachi (mini-Pakistan) for 3 days. This time travelling was light through air, I felt that I just travelled from one village to another, but the big difference was the temperature. I was waring winter stuff in Islamabad while in Karachi I felt that it is summer, fan was on, and the temperature was in between 24 to 27 °C 🥵 while in Islamabad it was in between 10 to 17 °C. When I boarded the plane from Islamabad Airport, I had strange vibrations of sensations running inside me. I was dying to see the mini-Pakistan and the sea. Some apprehensions were there at the back of mind regarding the law-and-order situation there and the stories appearing in the papers. I had heard so much about Karachi culture that I was getting almost dizzy in anticipation. I was honoured to have a city like this in my country. “Kharachi, Kharachi, Kharachi I am coming”, .....this was what I was humming. As the plane was hovering above Karachi airport to land, I was...

Yes, that is one of the advantages of holding a sports gala in the professional world. It can be beneficial to bring employees from different departments together and encourage them to interact in a different setting. This can help coworkers break down barriers and build community spirit. It can also help to push employees out of their comfort zone by encouraging them to try new sports or activities in which they may not have previously participated. This can help to improve teamwork and communication skills, as well as overall company morale. Thank you to the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) for organising a badminton tournament (on December 2, 2022). All in all, it was a fantastic experience. Lucky, team Rizwan Baig and Hamza Ghafoor won the final match and received a trophy.🏆

Our journey started in Jan 2013, with a training classes in ITEC #Peshawar and now its 2022 end. In these ten years we had ups and down but no one let the #hope to lose. Today once again we got together in A͎n͎e͎e͎s͎ ͎A͎h͎m͎e͎d͎ wedding ceremony and all the past #memories of #struggles were re-winded that has given us #strength , #purpose , #direction ,& #Career . Nisar Ahmad 𝕀𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕒𝕓𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕡𝕚𝕔, 𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕠𝕗𝕥𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕕𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕣 From Left to right - (Mahboob Ullah , Muhammad Tayab , Ishfaq Ahmad , Anees Ahmad, Nisar Ahmad, Imran Ullah , Farooq )

Just came out of the my office in the evening and saw the dark cloud up in the Sky.  The sun was about to set and ...spreading light from the corner, back.  This moment was so beautiful that I couldn't stop my self to capture by my phone camera.  Moreover, I was about to take my selfie as well but when I turned back, a women was looking at me from the top of her home AND I stopped , nervous .......  😋

Thanks  # Donald  J. Trump for blaming Pakistan about more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years. This aid was given to Pakistan to fight against terrorism in the time when Pakistan was moving toward development and welfare state. After this, Pakistan intelligence agencies started to move forward with US plan to fight against the so called terrorism and that resulted Pakistan a security state itself...  :) Any way its a good notion , that our gov should thin k about its policies and an audit should be made that where this money was spent with out the consent of Public and parliament. Now we all are understood that it wasn't our war rather we faught a US war and Pakistan has been used as a tissue paper. یہ جنگ ہماری جنگ نہ تھی۔ At the end Pakistan increased its enemies on the cost of this US aid and Pak army popularity went down in its own public. The most interesting thing is that , we created terrorist by using fundamental minds of a society and th...

Once Upon a time there was a Students Union # Students_Union_today_tomorrow_And_Yesterday It’s been 35 years completed on students' union ban in Pakistan. Today if you ask a 25-year-old student about students ‘union, he will get astonished and will stare you in the face because he has never saw such a thing in his whole life. He did not know about, that there were elections to held regularly in every college and university, every year, in which students had to elect their representative, and in this way a council was formed, which had its secretory and president and other designations, and this wasn’t just a council but it was like a small government of students which has to work with the establishment of the institution i.e. Head, teachers and other staff to organize co-curricular activities for students like Poetic symposium (Mushaira مشاعرہ‎), debates, discussion forums, Bait Bazi (Urdu: بیت بازی), Qirat , Naath and sport competition. Book Fairs etc., Moreover, disti...

What kind of democracy , where literate and illiterate have the same ballot to cost ? !! Are both kind of persons sustain the same level and position ?  Has both keep the same understanding level to national interest ?  Has both the votes hold the same weight  ?  If the answer is yes then there is a big flaw in this concept of democracy ?