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Okay your top 5 gayest quotes/excerpts they don't have to be explicitly gay it's all about the vibes

you say Top 5 but you will get slightly more than 5 because I'm incapable of making decisions

Everything is more beautiful because we are doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. we will never be here again.

~Homer, The Illiad

I watched a girl in a sundress kiss another girl on a park bench, and just as the sunlight spilled perfectly onto both of their hair, I thought to myself: How bravely beautiful it is, that sometimes, the sea wants the city, even when it has been told its entire life it was meant for the shore.

~Christopher Poindexter, I watched a girl in a sundress

I love you. I love you. I love you. I'll write it in waves. In skies. In my heart. You'll never see, but you will know. I'll be all the poets, I'll kill them all and take each one's place in turn, and every time love's written in all the strands it will be to you.

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I want to meet you in every place I ever loved. Listen to me. I am your echo. I would rather break the world than lose you.

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Tell me something true, or tell me nothing at all.

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PS. I write to you in stings, Red, but this is me, the truth of me, as I do so: broken open by the act, in the palm of your hand, dying.

~Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone, This is how you lose the time war

to wake and find you sitting up in bed

with your black hair and gold skin

leaning against the white wall

a perfect slant of sunlight slashed

across your chest as if God

were Rembrandt or maybe Ingmar Bergman

but luckily it’s too early to go to the movies

and all the museums are closed on Tuesday

anyway I’d rather be here with you

than in New York or possibly Amsterdam

with our eyes and lips and legs and bellies

and the sun as big as a house in the sky

and five minutes left before the world begins”

~Lesléa Newman, Possibly

He was my North, my South, my East and West,

My working week and my Sunday rest,

My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;

I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong.

The stars are not wanted now; put out every one,

Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun,

Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood;

For nothing now can ever come to any good.

~W.H. Auden, Funeral Blues

Mujh se pehli si muhabbat mere mehboob na maang

Maine samjhaa tha ke tu hai to darakhshaan hai hayaat

Tera gham hai to gham-e-dehar ka jhagdaa kyaa hai

Teri surat se hai aalam mein bahaaron ko sabaat

Teri aankhon ke siwaa duniyaa mein rakhkhaa kya hai

Tu jo mil jaaye to taqdir nigoon ho jaaye

Yoon na thaa maine faqat chaahaa thaa yoon ho jaaye

Aur bhi dukh hai zamaane mein muhabbat ke siwaa

Raahatein aur bhi hain vasl ki raahat ke siwaa

Anginat sadiyon ki taareeq bahemaanaa tilism

Resham-o-atlas-o-kamkhwaab mein bunvaaye hue

Ja-ba-ja bikte hue koochaa-o-baazaar mein jism

Khaak mein lithade hue, khoon mein nehlaaye hue

Jism nikle hue amraaz ke tannooron se

Peep behti hui galte hue naasooron se

Laut jaati hai udhar ko bhi nazar, kya keeje?

Ab bhi dilkash hai tera husn, magar kya keeje?

Aur bhi dukh hai zamaane mein muhabbat ke siwaa

Raahatein aur bhi hain vasl ki raahat ke siwaa

Mujh se pehli si muhabbat mere mehboob na maang

~Faiz Ahmed Faiz, mujhse pehli si mohabbat

gulshan-e-yād meñ gar aaj dam-e-bād-e-sabā

phir se chāhe ki gul-afshāñ ho to ho jaane do

umr-e-rafta ke kisī taaq pe bisrā huā dard

phir se chāhe ki farozāñ ho to ho jaane do

jaise begāne se ab milte ho vaise hī sahī

aao do chaar ghaḌī mere muqābil baiTho

garche mil-baiTheñge ham tum to mulāqāt ke ba.ad

apnā ehsās-e-ziyāñ aur ziyāda hogā

ham-suḳhan hoñge jo ham donoñ to har baat ke biich

an-kahī baat kā mauhūm sā parda hogā

koī iqrār na maiñ yaad dilā.ūñgā tumheñ

koī mazmūn vafā kā na jafā kā hogā

gard-e-ayyām kī tahrīr ko dhone ke liye

tum se goyā hoñ dam-e-dīd jo merī palkeñ

tum jo chāho to suno aur jo na chāho na suno

aur jo harf kareñ mujh se gurezāñ āñkheñ

tum jo chāho to kaho aur jo na chāho na kaho

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Down the memory lanes, on which

you've strolled since ages past

They will end if you walk farther a step or two

Where exits the turn towards the wilderness of forgetfulness

beyond which, there isn't any Me, nor any You

My eyes hold their breath, for any moment you

may turn back, move ahead, or at least turn to look back

Although my sight knows that the wish is just a farce

For if ever it were to run across your eyes again

right there will spring forth another pathway

Like always, where ever we run into, there will begin

another journey of your lock's shadow, your embrace's tremor

The other wish is also in error, for my heart knows

There is no turn here, no wilderness, no mountain-range

beyond whose horizon, my perpetual sun-of-your-Love can set

May you continue walking these pathways, its better this way

If you don't even turn to look back, it is okay

~Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Koi ashiq Kisi mehbub se

you like a goddess

and in your song most of all she rejoiced.

But now she is conspicuous among Lydian women

as sometimes at sunset

the rosyfingered moon

surpasses all the stars. And her light

stretches over salt sea

equally and flowerdeep fields.

And the beautiful dew is poured out

and roses bloom and frail

chervil and flowering sweetclover.

But she goes back and forth remembering

gentle Atthis and in longing

she bites her tender mind

~Sappho, fragment

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Catherine’s Monthly Breakdown- October

October saw the Duchess of Cambridge join her husband on tour in Pakistan, as well as carrying out solo and joint engagements back in the UK. So how did her fashion figures break down? Reworn items are in italics.

22/10/2019- Teen Hero Awards Reception

LK Bennett ‘Gabrielle’ Abstract Print Dress- £395

Asprey London Oak Leaf Small Hoop Earrings- £5500

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £5895

18/10/2019- Final Day in Pakistan

Beulah London Papilio Wool Crepe Black Coat- £675

Bespoke Maheen Khan White Trousers- £125 (bespoke- price based on similar)

Russel & Bromley “Xpresso” Black Suede Flats- £185

Maheen Khan Royal White Chiffon Dupatta- £148

TOTAL OUTFT COST: £1133

18/10/2019- Departure from Lahore

Élan Black and White Embroidered Kurta- £80 (price based on similar)

Bespoke Maheen Khan White Trousers- £125 (bespoke- price based on similar)

JCrew Collette D’Orsay Pumps in Ashen Brown- £244

Accesorize Simple Filigree Short Drop Earrings- £5

Smythson Black Panama East West Tote- £650

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £1104

17/10/2019- Visit to Badshahi Mosque

Maheen Khan Royal Teal Chiffon Shalwar Kameez- £381

JCrew Collette D’Orsay Pumps in Ashen Brown- £244

Catherine Zoraida Fern Hoop Earrings- £150

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £775

17/10/2019- Arrival in Lahore and Cricket Match

Gul Ahmed Jasmine Embroidered Shalwar Kameez- £56

Maheen Khan Royal White Chiffon Dupatta- £148

JCrew Collette D’Orsay Pumps in Ashen Brown- £244

Asprey London Oak Leaf Small Hoop Earrings- £5500

Mulberry Bayswater Clutch in Buttercream Suede- £495

Hampton Canvas Plum Shoes in White- £28

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £6471

16/10/2019- Visit to Hindu Kush Mountains

Really Wild Nubuck Waistcoat in Dark Brown- £495

Really Wild Seville Suede Riding Boots in Brown- £315

Mint Velvet Chocolate Utility Shirt Dress- £69

Missoma Gold ‘Zenyu’ Chandelier Hoops- £115

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £994

15/10/2019- Diplomatic Reception in Islamabad

Altered Jenny Packham ‘Georgia’ Gown in Emerald- £3640

Jimmy Choo ‘Mimi 100′ Metallic Silver Pumps- £575

Onitaa London Gold Earrings- £290

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £4505

15/10/2019- Private Event in Islamabad

Ghost ‘Avery’ Floral Wrap Dress- £195

New Look Low Block Court Shoes in Cream- £24

Zeen Beaded Chandelier Earrings- £8

Maheen Khan Royal White Chiffon Dupatta- £148

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £375

15/10/2019- Political Meetings in Islamabad

Altered Catherine Walker ‘Nero’ Coat Dress- £2500

Bespoke Maheen Khan White Trousers- £125 (bespoke- price based on similar)

Bonanza Satrangi Green Patterned Chiffon Dupatta- £9

Emmy London ‘Rebecca’ Pump in Greenery- £425

Emmy London ‘Natasha’ Clutch in Greenery- £350

Zeen Dazzling Ceramic Drops in Green- £5

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £3414

15/10/2019- Tour of Islamabad Girls’ College

Maheen Khan Periwinkle Royal Silk Kameez- £273

Maheen Khan Periwinkle Royal Silk Dupatta- £70

New Look Low Block Court Shoes in Cream- £24

Russel & Bromley ‘Xpresso’ Blush Suede Flats- £185

Zeen Beaded Chandelier Earrings- £8

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £560

14/10/2019- Arrival in Pakistan

Bespoke Catherine Walker Ombre Shalwar Kameez- £1300 (price based on similar) 

Zeen Cream Gleam Clutch Bag- £22

Zeen Beaded Chandelier Earrings- £8

Rupert Sanderson ‘Malory’ Pump in Nude Leather- £475

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £1805

09/10/2019- Visit to Natural History Museum

Warehouse Berry Pointelle High Neck Jumper- £39

Jigsaw Khaki Relaxed Gathered Waist Culotte in Khaki- £130

Chanel Nouvelle Flap Bag With Enamel Handle- £3800

Tod’s Fringed Leather Pumps in Brown- £195

Asprey London Oak Leaf Small Hoop Earrings- £5500

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £9664

02/10/2019- Meeting with the Aga Khan at the Aga Khan Centre

ARoss Girl x Soler ‘Amanda’ Belted Maxi Dress- £825

Zeen Dazzling Ceramic Drops in Green- £5

Emmy London ‘Rebecca’ Pump in Greenery- £425

Emmy London ‘Natasha’ Clutch in Greenery- £350

TOTAL OUTFIT COST: £1605

In October, Catherine was seen in items worth an approximate £38244, of which £10697 was new.

British brands and labels were represented in 56% of the items the Duchess was identified as having worn this month. 34% of the items worn by Catherine in October were from Pakistani labels. 

With an estimated total spend of £38244 across 12 appearances this month, Catherine wore £3187 worth of items on average per appearance. (Or £891.41 if we exclude items that have been recycled and reworn).

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I’m late but these outfits!

I know the last day of engagements got turned around because of the storm in Islamabad but I’m glad everyone landed safely. 

Also the news that William was very concerned about where the reporters were staying??? Warms my heart. He’s a dude who doesn’t have to worry about these things but he still IS and it’s not about himself and I swear this tour has turned me into a William stan. 

Now, outfits!

Remember when I said the Gul Ahmed outfit was my favorite? I lied. THIS IS MY FAVORITE. This kurta is something I would buy for myself and wear the HECK out of--I’m actually thinking of buying it as soon as it gets released by Elan. I’m also confused why she didn’t wear it all day? It’s a gorgeous look, fresh and bright as if they weren’t just unexpectedly waylaid by a storm and this was all planned. Also, I’m dying to know what she carries in her bag?? It’s so big, what do you need all that space for Catherine???

When she did change, and left in the outfit she changed it, I understood WHY she changed. 

They don’t match which bugged me. They’re usually very good about the matchy-matchy. Her coat is by Beulah London which makes sense--she arrived in a British brand, it would make sense to leave in one. It also makes sense to change before their engagement because there wouldn’t be time to change before departure. 

But I couldn’t stop wondering why she wore black. Maybe the outfit for the actual engagement that day wasn’t appropriate to wear? The fact that they don’t match makes me think the black was a last minute decision--it also makes me wonder if this is part of the black ensemble all royals are supposed to carry when leaving the country in case of a death while they’re away especially because this coat is from Beulah’s 2014 collection--Kate doesn’t often choose black for day time wear. 

Either way, they both look so happy and relaxed after what must have been an exhausting tour--I’m sure they’re happy to be back with their babies. 

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Kabul Dreams – Rock ‘n’ Rolling from Kabul

By Roya Aziz Published on March 12, 2010, on Afghan Magazine | Lemar - Aftaab

[caption: Kabul Dreams performing at the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul in 2010. Photo by H. David Shaw]

KABUL  |  Perhaps nothing best describes youth angst like a song entitled I Wanna Run Away, one of several original numbers performed by Kabul Dreams in a live concert held last week at the American University of Afghanistan. With no other lyrics except the title refrain, lead singer and guitarist Sulyman Qardash alternately sang and screamed into the microphone a sentence that probably resonates even more so with Afghanistan's youth.

Some people will tell you that Afghans don't live in a context where they can act like "teenagers" and rebel against their families and society ("Do they even want to?" some have wondered), but of course, they certainly feel the same emotions. Who better to express it than a rock band? Standing there and watching the crowd of enthusiastic AUA students, it struck me that the song was also apropos of so much more. When Qardash sings about running away, you're reminded that scores of young Afghans do run away to Europe or elsewhere every day in search of education or decent jobs.

A crowd of about 200 people cheered on Afghanistan's newest rock band, which was established a year ago. Qardash's mic was low, and there was too much feedback from the amplifiers at times, but that didn't ruin their performance or diminish their individual talents. Drummer Mujtaba Habibi showed off his skills in a couple sets with solo routines and bassist Siddique Ahmed, who is sometimes called Sid, definitely held his own too. As for Qardash, the frontman appeared to be having fun while impressing with his guitar riffs and vocals.

All three band members were born in Afghanistan but lived in neighboring countries for several years. Habibi was in Iran, while Ahmed lived in Pakistan. Qardash grew up in Uzbekistan and was a relative latecomer returning to Afghanistan in 2008. All three came from musical backgrounds, with Habibi, for example, playing in a band that was into pop rock and pop Latin music. "When I came to Kabul, I was looking for people who were into music, and I was introduced to Mujtaba through a friend," Ahmed said in an interview with AfghanMagazine.

"We got together and started working in a small studio where we practiced on our own and recorded and produced songs for some new artists.

Sulyman was introduced to us through another friend by chance, and when we got to know each other, we thought, why not start a band, so the triangle was completed and Kabul Dreams was [born]."

While the band's logo is similar to the Dead Kennedys', their sound is indie rock, inspired by British bands. Like "I Wanna Run Away," the band's other songs, with topics like love and failed romance, have bittersweet overtones.

"This next song is called Julie," Ahmed said. "I think everyone has had Julie in their lives." The crowd roared their agreement.

It being Afghanistan, the girls sat demurely on the sidelines while a large group of young men stood center stage waving their hands, jumping and dancing.

"I'm part of the first mosh pit in Afghanistan," one concert-goer was heard saying.

The university's faculty acted as cheerleaders and chaperones, some dancing to the music and reminding you of how you used to giggle uncomfortably when your teachers tried to look cool at your high school dances, which is what the whole event felt like even though the crowd was a bit older. The band performed several covers, including an endearing rendition of "Wonderwall" by Oasis and "Knockin'On Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan with Ahmed encouraging everyone to sing along to the latter. No one really did, of course, because Bollywood, not rock'n'roll, is on most people's playlists still.

A few people around me, namely other Afghan-Americans, wondered how soon these guys would receive death threats from the Taliban. Whatever else, everything in Afghanistan is intensely political. It's never easy to forget where you are, like a nice gym paid for by U.S. taxpayers at an institution that's intended to educate an elite set. Beyond the post-9/11 black and white world view (the Taliban vs. rock'n'roll), I wondered if people regarded a band's artistic dreams and ability to express itself as solemnly as let's say poverty.

It's too soon to claim that Kabul Dreams echoes the voice of a generation, but one thing that was clear that night is the energy of Afghanistan's young people (68% the population is under the age of 25).

Maybe another Dylan classic would have said it better: Times they are a-changin'.

Interview with Kabul Dream's bassist Sid Ahmad

We asked Kabul Dreams a few questions. The responses came from band bassist Sid Ahmed.

Roya Aziz: So Sid, is there a Nancy? Sid: There's always Nancys, Julies, Jessicas, and so on! However, this is Afghanistan, so; basically, you know what I'm saying!

Roya Aziz: We are Old School. What do you think of Stars, the Ahmad Zahir rock band? Do you consider them an influence? Sid: Stars were probably one of the best bands we ever had in Afghanistan. Although they were influenced by the classic rock bands of the time, the music they played was not rock, it was a kind of fusion played with drums and guitars at which they were pretty good. Our influences are mostly British Indie rock bands, mostly new ones.

Roya Aziz: Your peers download Bollywood ringtones at an alarming rate. Do you think English rock will find a place amid these types of traditional preferences? Sid: Even Bollywood is now influenced by rock! It's just a matter of time, very soon the most popular ring tone will be "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"!

Roya Aziz: Who's your favorite rock'n'roll personality, and why? Sid: We all have our favorites. Mine is Paul McCartney because he's one of the best songwriters of all time.

Roya Aziz: Do you guys play Guitar Hero? Sid: We play guitars, so there's hardly time for any guitar hero!

Roya Aziz: What about your female fans? They seemed a bit restrained at your AUA show. Do you think the type of songs you write resonates with them? Sid: They like our songs, that is what all matters to us. Girls are restrained not only at AUA show but all over Afghanistan for many reasons. Our songs are mostly about love, relationships, friendship, peace, etc.. so I think they do resonate with them.

Roya Aziz: Do you foresee any competition from an Afghan all-girl rock band in the near future? Sid: We definitely foresee a competition from an Afghan rock band, but an all-girl rock band would definitely be hard to compete with!

Roya Aziz: What was your reaction to the overwhelming support from the audience at the South Asia Bands Festival in India? Sid: It was an exciting experience! The fact that they appreciated our music and were thrilled by it was a sign that what we started was something that we could be proud of. And what matters most to us is that we tried so hard to get there, on our own, without any support, facing difficulties on some basic things like lack of electricity, a place to practice … And now all our efforts were yielding the fruit!

Roya Aziz: What I love about Afghanistan is …. Sid: The fact that in spite of the problems and issues it has, you can't be away from it for too long!

Roya Aziz: What I don't like about Afghanistan is … Sid: The suicide attacks!

Roya Aziz: Where do you see your band in 10 years from now? Sid: At the Grammy award show, or probably a celebration after we have won [an award]!

Roya Aziz: Where do you see the country in 10 years from now? Sid: The country will probably have figured out a better security system by then. Wearing a life vest and traveling with armored vehicles might be part of the visa requirements!

Roya Aziz: I used to play a short-scale bass. Think we can jam sometime? Just kidding. I haven't played in 12 years. Rock on, Kabul Dreams. Sid: We can play guitar hero together sometimes and don't worry, I suck at it!

Roya Aziz: Any last words to our readers? Sid: Stay tuned for our first album coming up soon! And one more thing: RoCk oN!!!

Notes

Currently, the three original band members reside outside of Afghanistan. Mojtaba Habibi Shandiz lives in France. Sulyman Qardash and Sid Ahmad reside in the San Francisco Bay Area along with Raby Adib (joined in 2013).

On June 21, 2019, Kabul Dreams released a new EP With Love from Kabul:

[caption: Cover of their 2019 EP "With Love from Kabul" Photo by Fatimah Hossaini ]

Kabul Dreams 2016 live rendition of the late Baaz Gul Badakhshi's بازگل بدخشی folk song Ay Shokh  ای شوخ (O' Naughty One):

Kabul Dreams Links

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About Roya Aziz

Roya Aziz was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. She lived in Kabul and worked in media and communications. She has a master’s degrees in journalism from UC Berkeley. 

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The golden leaves of Indus | Art & Culture | thenews.com.pk A group show, titled Golden Leaf of Indus, is on display at Art Chowk Gallery. The show has been curated by Akbar Ali who is an artist, art educator and researcher. Comprising 28 paintings by emerging artists, the exhibition covers several themes in different mediums. The works have been inspired by the artists’ personal experiences, observations, research and comments over social issues. The topics have resonated with the viewers, of whom many might have experienced similar emotions at some stage in their lives. Most of the works appear original and true to their billing. One of the art pieces is a ghungroo (ankle bell) hung using a thin invisible wire. Aqsa Bhutto has decorated it using silver thumb tacks. The flat heads of the pins are on the front and enhance its beauty. The sharp ends are towards the wearer. This could tell of the pain of the dancer wearing these. Another sculpture represents a uterus made in fibre-glass and painted in white. Whereas white signifies peace and harmony in Western art, it is associated with sadness and grief in Asian cultures. The artist is referring to the stigmatisation of women. The sculpture rests on one of the tables and speaks of inequality and worthlessness that a woman feels when she goes through pregnancy, menstruation or hormonal changes that her body experiences. Mudassar has put various wooden and metal objects together to form an image of a pigeon, a pot and a girl in a single frame. Taimoor Ali has painted individuals on tiles and labeled the works Poverty I and Poverty II. Rajab Charan’s Seeing the unseen shows a young lady sitting idle, gazing at a tiny bird. The participating artists include Afsah Ahmed, Alishba Khan, Anshara, Aqsa Bhutto, Areeba Nadeem, Ayesha Shaikh, Wania Shaikh and Tooba Shaikh from the SABS; Beenish, Irfan Channa, Marium Arshad and Beenish Khalid from the NCA, S Sheeza Ali, Ruqaia Abdul Aziz, S Warda Batool from Visual Art Department of the University of Karachi; and S Asghar Shah and Waqar Magsi from Sindh University. Ayesha Sahikh’s oil-on-canvas looks like a love letter in Urdu. The words have been blurred, apparently by time. Alishba Khan has pasted a painted paper on canvas which appears wrinkled. Beenish Javed’s pieces comment on technology and how sanitary products for women are becoming expensive. One of Mariam Arshad’s paintings shows the process of facial cleansing using some beauty products. The other image shows the end product: a satisfied client in a salon who sees herself in the mirror and is happy. She has also painted an old man in a salon and another man in an outdoor setting where a barber is giving him head massage. The image is a comment on how standards of beauty have shifted. Anshara has painted a woodpecker sitting on a tree branch. Its body looks like a saw (a wood cutting tool). Dark hues in the image hint at solitude and despair. Maheen Waqar has captured a moment in which she sees spiritually. Waqar Akram has reflected on the bird fight culture in parts of Sindh and the Punjab. Anshara is also showing a pen-and-ink sketch, a comment on the fetish for whitening one’s skin being promoted by some fairness brands. Irfan Channa’s graphite-on-paper picture looks like black-and-white images of a house roof from where an electricity pole, a tree and the skyline can be noticed. Lukshan Rubaba has produced drawings using a pencil. Old fashioned luxury beauty soaps, colognes and talcum powders cover her paper. Beenish A Sara has chosen watercolors to paint. She has painted scattered bread crumbs and titled it Do Chaar Niwalay. Another piece shows items of daily use like tooth brushes and spoons that are often overlooked. Abdul Sattar’s work resembles Beenish’s. He too has painted roti in various forms. From a distance the image looks like some broken object. Kiran Soomro has painted delusion in subtle oil colours. Roma Rustakhiza has painted a girl in combat posture while standing over a dead snake. Afshan’s monotype is simple yet striking. Kinza Laghari has spread loud hues on her canvas. She has painted Blossom from the famous cartoon series, the Powerpuff Girls. S Sahar Rizvi’s Raku-on-terracotta is a trophy that on closer inspection turns out to be a face. Her other sculptor titled Khawateen shows three women gossiping. S Asghar Ali has painted Pakka Qila in beautiful colours. It looks like a colour print of some image. The curator says he rejects the idea of seeing the artworks as wall displays only. He says he wanted the budding artists to come and learn more from the panel discussion. This group exhibition is an initiative by the gallery and the curator to encourage young artists to pursue their dreams in arts. A discussion session arranged in this regard was attended by art teacher and activist Munawar Ali Syed; Tanweer Farooqui of the Sindh Art Association; SABSU Vice Chancellor Bhai Khan Shar; Saeed Mangi. Abdul Jabbar Gul, Fakhar Ullah Tahir, Dr M Qamar Khan and Shahid Rassam. The panelists spoke about the history of the arts in the Sindh region and how various movements in the arts. The show ended on February 13. The writer is a freelance journalist based in Karachi https://timespakistan.com/the-golden-leaves-of-indus-art-culture-thenews-com-pk/10715/

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Hair Color: BlackQualification: Graduate

Favourite Color: Grey

Drama Debut: Anaya Tumhari Hui (2015)

Film Debut: Pari (2017)Religion: ChristianityHometown: Karachi

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PIA flight PK-8303 crashes in Karachi's Model Colony

Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 was a scheduled domestic flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore to Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan. On 22 May 2020, the Airbus A320 crashed in Model Colony, a densely populated residential area of Karachi, while on final approach to Jinnah International Airport, a few kilometers away from the runway. There were 91 passengers and eight crew members on board the aircraft. Ninety-seven people were killed in the crash; two onboard survivors were rescued. The flight, piloted by Captain Sajjad Gul and first officer Usman Azam, took off from Lahore shortly after 1:00 p.m. and was near the end of its 90-minute journey, when it crashed at around 2:45 p.m. local time (09:45 UTC) over the "heavily congested" neighbourhood of Model Colony around 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from the Karachi airport. The aircraft's wings were reported as being on fire in the moments before the plane crashed into rooftops. The crash damaged buildings in the area, some of which caught fire. The crash was captured on video by a CCTV camera.

The pilot had made an aborted landing attempt onto the airport runway before he encountered a technical issue. He radioed air traffic control (ATC) to report the technical problems—an engine failure or landing gear problems. Shortly before contact was lost, ATC told the pilot that he was cleared to use either of the airport's two runways, requesting "Confirm your attempt on belly".  According to PIA's CEO, Arshad Malik, the technical fault prompted the pilot to make a go-around rather than land, even though both runways were available to him. The pilot told the controller, "we are returning back, sir, we have lost engines". Twelve seconds later, he issued a mayday alert,  which was the final communication between the control room and the aircraft.

 According to officials from Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), complications had arisen from the aircraft's first attempt at descent, starting with the landing gear failing to engage. The gear was still in the retracted position when the aircraft attempted its first landing. Friction marks on the runway suggested there had been some ground contact; at the runway's 4,500 ft mark, the plane's left engine is believed to have scraped the runway, while at the 5,500 ft mark, the right engine made contact. When the pilot ascended to go-around and make the second landing attempt, it is believed damage had already been caused to the engines from this contact, leading to engine failure mid-air. This in turn made it impossible for the aircraft to maintain altitude, causing it to crash when it was returning for the second landing. Observers noted that during the ill-fated second landing, the plane's backup ram air turbine appeared to be engaged, whose purpose is to supply electricity to the plane's control systems when both engines have failed.

The narrow streets and alleys comprising the area inhibited the rescue services. ISPR, the Pakistani military's media wing, reported that special forces of the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Rangers had set up a cordon. Video footage of the crash scene showed emergency teams trying to reach the scene amid rubble, clouds of black smoke and flames in the background. Residents said it is not uncommon for aircraft on final approach to pass so close to building rooftops that they "feel [ ⁠. ⁠. ⁠. ] we can touch it", given the proximity of the runways. Edhi Welfare Trust's Faisal Edhi said at least 25 houses suffered damages due to the crash. PIA's spokesman Abdullah Hafiz Khan has said that 18 houses were destroyed or badly damaged.  As reported by Reuters, near the airport, in words of witness Shakeel Ahmed, "The aeroplane first hit a mobile tower and crashed over houses."

The aircraft was an Airbus A320-214, which was built in 2004 and owned by GE Capital Aviation Services. It took its maiden flight on 17 August 2004 and was leased to China Eastern Airlines as B-6017 between September 2004 and June 2014. It was then leased to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) by GE Capital Aviation Services on 31 October 2014, with registration AP-BLD. It was powered by CFM56-5B4/P engines, which were most recently installed in February and May 2019. The landing gear was installed in October 2014 and was next due for servicing and replacement in October 2024. The PIA's engineering department reported that the last routine maintenance check on the plane was conducted on 21 March 2020, while the most comprehensive check was last performed on 19 October 2019, during which no defects were found in its engines, landing gear or avionics.   From 22 March to 7 May 2020, the plane had remained grounded owing to flight cancellations amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. From 7 May onward, the plane had conducted six flights.  The Civil Aviation Authority had declared the aircraft fit for flight until 5 November 2020. The plane had operated a flight from Muscat to Lahore on the day prior to the accident. According to Airbus, the aircraft had logged 47,124 flight hours.

Pakistan International Airlines released details of the flight manifest which shows 91 passengers (51 men, 31 women, and 9 children). The death toll was confirmed as 97, with no one on the ground thought to be among the victims. One of the passengers was an American citizen. The model and actress Zara Abid was one of the flight's passengers. Five officers from the Pakistan Army and one from the Pakistan Air Force were also among the victims. Meeran Yousaf, spokesman of Sindh Health Department, has said eight residents of the Model Colony were injured in the crash and most victims' corpses had suffered burns. Most of the injured were women and children. Faisal Edhi said 25–30 people were hospitalised, mostly due to burns. DNA testing is being used to identify the victims. As of 24 May, 19 have been identified.

The Sindh Minister of Health and Population Welfare declared a state of emergency for Karachi's hospitals, while Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered all available resources to the crash site, as did the chief of the Pakistan Air Force. Khan also announced an inquiry, while PIA was reported to have shut down its website. The President, Arif Alvi, tweeted condolences "to the families of the deceased". Public figures across Pakistan expressed their sadness and shock at the incident. Many international leaders and celebrities also sent their condolences. Pakistan had allowed domestic flights to resume, following suspension during the COVID-19 pandemic, six days earlier on 16 May.  Because this occurred during the last days of Ramadan, many people were expected to travel to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with their families. The pandemic had already stretched Pakistani health resources. The government announced a compensation of ₨ 10 lakh (1 million) each for the families of those killed, and ₨ 5 lakh (500,000) each for the two survivors.

Airbus announced they are providing assistance to the investigation. Following the crash, both the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) were found and handed over to the inquiry board. 

Courtesy : Wikipedia

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HONORING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE THE CLASSICS | ANDRES SERRANO Miss Rosen for Feature Shoot

In August 2017, the unthinkable occurred. Just as the very first civil case involving CIA torture was about to go to trial, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced a settlement in the lawsuit against two psychologists, James Mitchell and John “Bruce” Jessen, who designed and implemented the agency’s brutal program.

The ACLU brought the lawsuit on behalf of Suleiman Abdullah Salim, Mohamed Ahmed Ben Soud, and the family of Gul Rahman, who froze to death in a secret CIA prison. The three men were tortured and experimented on using methods developed by Mitchell and Jessen. Although the full terms of the settlement agreement are confidential, the outcome shows that those who engage in torture on behalf of the United States government can and will be held responsible.

Mitchell and Jessen have a sordid history in government-sponsored torture. In 2005, they founded a company that the CIA contracted to run its entire torture program and were paid $81 million for their services over several years. The psychologists tortured prisoners themselves, trained CIA personnel in their methods, and supplied interrogators to the agency’s secret “black site” prisons.

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Photo: “Fatima”, was Imprisoned and Tortured in Sudan, 2015. 60 x 50 inches. © Andres Serrano, courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery.

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@beach_luxury Hotel #Repost @adventuresofsarum (@get_repost) ・・・ We were invited to fashion Pakistan week spring/summer 2019 (day 2) on Wednesday at Beach Luxury hotel. It was a star-studded night and we got to socialize with a lot of our friends, Celebrities and acquaintances. We reached the venue at around seven and the time went by in a blur while we took gazillion of snaps and mingled with people. The show started at 9 pm and lasted until around 11. Generation started the show with their new line including the “No nonsense Nighat”. They always focus on one particular cause in each collection. We liked a few of their pieces, which were pretty funky and vibrant. The second in the line was Yasmin Zaman. She displayed her new luxury pret and bridal wear named “Zeke” which had many stunning pieces. Nauman Arfene impressed us all with his “Har Shaakh pe Ullo baitha hai” collection. His introductory video was excellent and created such an awesome vibe for the show. The designs were creative too and a lot of owl motifs were used. Gul Ahmed, Alkaram, Obaid Sheikh and Boheme by Kanwal also displayed their new collections. The show ended with “Sania Maskatiya”. She showcased her “NYFW black and white collection” which was absolutely amazing. We loved it. All in all it was a great show and we thoroughly enjoyed the evening ❤️ #Fpw #fpwss19 #fpw2019 #saniamaskatiya #generation #alkaram #gulahmed #naumanafreen #yasminzaman #bohemebykanwal #obaidsheikh#photography #phonephotography #love #celebrities #pakistaniblogger #karachibloggers #sharmeenobaidchinoy #maheenkhan #sarwatgillani #nabeelzuberi #runaway#wasifmuhammad #tapujaveri #pakistanifashion #talkingpoint #instastyle #instagood #instadaily (at Beach Luxury Hotel Karachi) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvEuAF2l2Yp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ew1m5pchyfaf

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The Trump administration has invoked executive powers in a bid to block the testimony of several top C.I.A. officials in a federal lawsuit against two psychologists who helped run the agency’s harsh interrogation program, along with portions of 172 internal agency documents.

The lawsuit was filed in 2015 by two former detainees at C.I.A. secret prisons overseas and the representative of a third man who died in custody. If they prevail in the suit against the former military psychologists, James E. Mitchell and Bruce Jessen, who helped devise and run the interrogation program, it would be the first time an American civilian court has held anyone accountable for a role in developing counterterrorism policies after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

The two former prisoners say they suffered lasting harm from their treatment at C.I.A. “black sites,” secret interrogation and detention centers that it operated overseas. Suleiman Abdullah Salim, a Tanzanian who may have been a victim of mistaken identity, was held in a darkened C.I.A. prison in Afghanistan and subjected to beatings, hanging in chains, sleep deprivation, and water dousing, which involves pouring ice water over detainees to create a sensation of drowning, according to a Senate report and interviews with him.

Mohamed Ahmed Ben Soud, a Libyan also held in Afghanistan, who was likewise mentioned in the Senate report, described being slammed against a wall, shackled to the ceiling, locked in wooden boxes and also subjected to the ice water treatment. The third man, an Afghan named Gul Rahman, died in 2002 in a secret C.I.A. prison in Afghanistan after being left nearly naked and shackled to a wall in the cold.

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