Drinking woes
I visited Islamabad on Monday for a few hours. To spend my time, I hired a taxi to visit Saidpur village. On the way back, the taxi driver said that he is out of gas and needed to refuel and so we...
View ArticlePrayer offered for rain
Salaat-ul-istisqa, or, as us desis would put it, namaz-e-istisqa, which is the prayer for rain, was offered on the green belt between sectors G-10 and G-11 yesterday morning. It was a fairly small...
View ArticleFishing
Once again, the parking at the dam side of Rawal Lake is open for all. And I suspect it wasn’t crowded when I went there because few know about this and that it’s free. And just because I am posting...
View ArticleCostco
The 7th Avenue superstore (F-7 Markaz) has had a management change, and is now part of the Costco chain. They’re offering interesting discounts on many items, and I find it easier to shop here than at,...
View Articlewhat a mindjob…
A couple of days ago, I went to check out the ‘new’ Lakeview park (again). A gentleman approached the lady behind the counter and inquired about the piece of cloth waving above the gates. She did not...
View ArticleCreating delicious memories….
It all started with my interest in trying out different breads from various places. The breads led to trying out cupcakes, donuts and other pastries. Who can resist cupcakes? And soon, it turned into...
View ArticleShort-lived
A scene from the markets during the interval after the Indian cricket team innings.
View ArticleTwo new fountains spring up in Islamabad
Looks like the CDA chairman has nothing better to do lately than attending these ‘openings’. Quite a depressing sight looking at the state of the country outside of Islamabad, and the blue lights match...
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