Friendship blog

Time fly

2010-08-26T14:16:00.002Z

After long time once again we are here at our blog,it is Abdul Basit who will be reminding me to come on this blog and share some of the thoughts.This time I will recommend one website.http://www.hikmatequran.org/

Almost after a year here....!

2010-03-08T22:16:00.002Z

Half of 2009 Gone!!!

2009-07-02T19:39:00.001+01:00

Here you go life. We welcomed 2009 on this blog and today I have time to come back here and its July 2009,half of the year is gone.

Welcome 2009

2009-01-01T13:41:00.003Z

New Year Blessings: May you always have walls for the winds,a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. May you have love that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. Health be yours, whatever you do, and may God send many blessings to you! May the sun shine, all day long, everything go right, and nothing

last day of year 2008

2008-12-31T04:54:00.000Z

Shahryar's Nikah

2008-12-28T17:05:00.002Z

As year 2008 is departing with some mixed feelings,today is day of my elder nephew Shahryar.He is going for his Nikah in Karachi,I have spoken to him and brother to convey our heartiest greetings.We pray to almighty Allah(S.W.T) for his health,happiness and prosperity.Ameen

Stop degrading Humanity

2008-11-03T07:38:00.004Z

Africa Visit

2008-10-12T19:00:00.000Z

My first visit to any African Country.http://picasaweb.google.com/3banbhan/AbujaNigeria#

Happy Birthday Umar

2008-08-16T20:31:00.002+01:00

Umar is six year today.Some of pictures from his birthday party and day after outing.http://picasaweb.google.com/3banbhan/UmarSBirthday

08-08-08

2008-08-08T15:07:00.000+01:00

Today is 08-08-08 this will never come in this life.

Germany-Holland 2008

2008-08-08T15:06:00.000+01:00

Vienna,Austria 02 years

2008-06-25T22:50:00.000+01:00

Beloved Father left this world on 24 March 1983

2008-03-24T15:13:00.002Z

Exactly 25 years ago on this day our beloved father left us and this world to meet creator of this Universe and Maalik-e-Haqeeqi.(Ina lellah wa enaelleh Rajeoon).

10 Years Ex-Pakistan Friendship Evening

2008-03-23T14:40:00.002Z

Today I have invited Ali , Afzal and Aamir for the evening to celebrate our 10 years of Ex-Pakistan friendship.Exactly same date and month in 1998 Afzal ,Ali and myself flew together after some painful waiting in Islamabad to Sarajevo to start a new chapter in our lives.Today even after 10 years of that day,the memories are fresh.In my life I am proud to be keeper of 25 years of friendship,17

Human Rights

2008-03-05T13:13:00.001Z

http://www.knowyourrights2008.org/

Life....Happiness.....Time

2008-03-02T19:48:00.000Z

http://bhittai.wordpress.com/

Happy Birthday Asbat

2008-02-17T21:11:00.001Z

http://picasaweb.google.com/2banbhan/Asbat12Years

Excuses Sent by Parents to School

2008-01-30T20:39:00.000Z

Apparently, these are real notes written by parents. (Spellings have been left intact.)1. My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take PE today. Please execute him.2. Please exkuce lisa for being absent she was sick and i had her shot.3. Dear school: please ecsc’s john being absent on jan. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and also 33.4. Please excuse roland from p.e. for a few days. Yesterday he fell

Happy Birthday A.Basit

2008-01-30T20:36:00.001Z

Abdul Basit is 10 years old on 26th Jan 2008.On 25th of Jan 1998 I returned from Islamabad after passing UN Test for peacekeeping mission and next morning he was born in a Ferozabad clinic near Tariq road.His birth during happy days of my life is blessing of Almighty Allah (S.W.T). This year he wanted his birthday exactly the way you are seeing in pictures.http://picasaweb.google.com/2banbhan/

Year 2008

2008-01-12T16:21:00.001Z

27 December 2007

2007-12-29T19:05:00.000Z

Re: [petarian78] Greatest loss of the nation! Posted by: "Manzoor Banbhan" manzoor_banbhan@yahoo.com manzoor_banbhan Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:43 pm (PST)Dear friends.I was also watching Geo , ARY live on thursday evening after coming back from office at start of our weekend. I was stuck with the horrible event as it happened and unfolded itself into sudden & tragic death - Shahadat of Benazir

Some thing has to be said....

2007-12-02T10:17:00.000Z

From the class room

2007-11-08T17:28:00.000Z

84ers in Vienna

2007-09-23T13:49:00.000Z

Khalique,Adnan and Kashif 86 entry visited us from 16 to 20 of September 2007.

Beloved Mother second Anniversary

2007-09-02T18:18:00.000Z

It has been two years today that our beloved Mother left us and her "mortal life".I am praying almighty Allah to provide her soul the choicest place in Janat ul Firdous and shower all the blessings of that world on her.Aameen

Happy Birthday Umar

2007-08-16T22:01:00.000Z

Umar is five today,Happy Birthday my dear son.

Pakistan-UAE Visit

2007-08-12T12:10:00.001Z

Legacy of Shah Latif

2007-06-30T00:28:00.000Z

Letter published in Daily Dawn 29 June 2007At the outset, proclaiming Shah Latif as a poet is to diminish his significance. The ‘poet’ is one, endowed with imaginative power, who expresses his thoughts and views in a rhythmical expression arousing the emotions while exaggerating the object, of course to stress his point.According to 18th Century political thinker, Edmund Burke, “poetry is the art

Soul of Sindh-Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai

2007-06-13T23:34:00.000Z

TWO and a half centuries after his death, the celebrated Sindhi philosopher-poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai (1689-1752 AD) continues to inspire and influence the lives and activities of the peace-loving mystic souls of Sindh. Intellectual activities, social, political or ideological discourses are considered meaningless without the recitation of his poetry. Shah Latif has become an essential part

Hunza and living long

2007-06-02T05:26:00.000Z

Living a long time involves more than having the right set of parents and staying clear of accidents. Those are matters of chance. There are matters of choice, too -- ways of juggling one's lifestyle to promote longevity.Dr. Alexander Leaf, professor at the Harvard Medical School, has hunted out the world's longest-living populations and tried to figure out why they are so durable. He looked at

Indus River Basin

2007-06-02T05:22:00.000Z

The snowcapped peaks of the Karakoram mountain range rise above irrigation systems in the Hunza region of Pakistan's Indus River Basin. Photograph courtesy David Archer/University of Newcastle

10 RULES TO STAY YOUNG

2007-05-29T04:00:00.000Z

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height.Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay "them!"2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.4. Enjoy the simple things.5

Pearls of Wisdom

2007-05-27T19:10:00.000Z

If Allah (SWT) answers your prayers, He is increasing your "Faith"; If He (SWT) delays, He is increasing your "Patience"; If He (SWT) does not answer, He has "Something better for you"“Whoever proposed to the world, then the world would not be satisfied until he gave up his Deen as dowry.” [Mâlik ibn Dînâr] Child of Adam, sell this world for the next and you will profit from themboth. But do not

Summer in Vienna

2007-05-27T18:57:00.000Z

It seems that because of short and mild winter, summer will be longer this year in Austria.(above picture at Kahlenberg ,one of the most favorite Sunday day-trips for the Viennese and has a beautiful view over the entire city)

Italia 2007

2007-05-01T08:37:00.000Z

Almost a week trip to Italy from 21 to 27 April 2007 was one of the enjoyable and relaxing. It was history,sightseeing,Mediterranean Sea, relax and Italian food,all great.Click Italia 2007 to see all pictures.

Graz Visit

2007-04-08T17:46:00.000Z

After many months of continuous work we had a nice break from 04 to 07 of April we visited Graz the second largest city in Austria after Vienna and enjoyed hospitality of our host saain Saffeullah Soomro and company of brother Zahid Abro and other friends . Kids enjoyed a lot specially trip to Schöckel. Graz has a long tradition as a student city, with six Universities with over 40,000 students.

Kids Health

2007-04-08T17:44:00.000Z

1. Be a healthy role modelMonkey see, monkey do. As your children grow they observe and copy everything you do-eating habits included.2. Make healthy eating funPlay games, create sticker charts, conduct taste tests, and invite your kids into the kitchen to cook. Anything goes - just connect healthy eating and exercise with fun.3. Use my "90/10 food strategy"Create a positive attitude about food

24th March-Father's death Anniversary

2007-03-24T19:34:00.000Z

Good Time-Good News

2007-03-20T21:14:00.000Z

Of last two weeks I have some good news, brother Manzoor Banbhan visited us from 02nd of March to 10th of March 2007 and On 19th of March 2007 Usman has completed his PhD degree from University of Vienna.

Brain Traisers...

2007-03-06T23:24:00.000Z

Recently Procter & Gamble Pakistan had participated in HRM-Islamabad' sPlacement Sessions. They asked some interesting questions to students during recruitment.Here are some of them1. There is one word in the English language that is alway pronouncedincorrectly. What is it?2. A man gave one son 10 cents and another son was given 15 cents. Whattime is it?3. A boat has a ladder that has six rungs,

13 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life

2007-03-06T23:13:00.000Z

Disregard them, and you may well be taking a big gamble with your mental and emotional well-being.By Dulce ZamoraWebMD FeatureReviewed By Louise Chang, MDThere are 13 ways to boost your chances of living a happy, healthy life. More can be added to this list, but, for simplicity's sake, we'll stick with this typically unlucky number.Instead of bringing misfortune, however, the 13 habits promise a

Cadet College Petaro- Golden Jublee

2007-03-01T21:00:00.000Z

MiSA Model

2007-02-17T17:03:00.000Z

Recently I have attended a workshop on "cross-cultural communications".There we had discussion on models for improved communications.MISA for better understanding and REHEAR for active listening.Here are brief descriptions of the two which can be utilized in our daily understandings of personal or work life situations.The MiSA model provides a process for stepping back and analyzing situations to

Happy Birthday Asbat

2007-02-16T05:51:00.000Z

Today our son Asbat has celebrated his 11th birthday.He decided to celebrate it with his friends at Vienna Bilingual school,in McDonald's and later at home.we are prayerful to Allah(S.W.T) for his long life,health and prosperity.Aamen

Moin 84159

2007-02-04T17:03:00.000Z

Moinuddin Iqbal Kit no.84159(LQ) visited Vienna from Friday to Sunday.Moin has been one of our entry's best sportsman at Cadet College Petaro.Wasim reminded me of Usman Saeed and him playing great games against our house.I saw him after about 17 years.We had some good old memories of friends and college.I hope he enjoyed his stay in Vienna,me and Usman also invited him to visit us again before

Happy Birthday dear brother

2007-01-28T19:49:00.000Z

Today is another day to pray almighty Allah(S.W.T) for the long life,health and prosperity of my beloved brother Manzoor Banbhan.Brother you are very special to me,you are also on top of my heroes.I am praying to almighty Allah (S.W.T) for your health and happiness and many many more returns of this day in life.Aameen

Happy Birthday A.Basit

2007-01-26T17:13:00.000Z

A.Basit is nine years old today.I remember the morning of 26 Jan 1998 when he came to this world.We pray to almighty Allah(s.w.t) to give him health,knowledge and prosperity.Aameen Dear son happy birtday from me,your mother,Asbat and Umar.

What do you expect for 2007?

2007-01-07T15:55:00.000Z

Saain Imam Dino Dandan has shared his thoughts on subject mentioned:WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FOR 2007?=====================A. Misery and problems?B. Ups and downs?C. The same as 2006?D. Moderate success?E. Wild success ?=====================If you selected A, B, C, D or E, that is what you will get!REAL AND UNREAL EXPECTATIONSMost people WISH for a successful future, but they EXPECT problems and

Aging

2007-01-06T16:46:00.000Z

Brain Health

2007-01-03T13:17:00.000Z

We all know that healthy body contains healthy mind but we also need healthy mind for healthy body. Here are what researchers are saying to keep your brain healthy.Eat a Brain-Healthy Diet. A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (commonly found in fish), protein, antioxidants, fruits and vegetables and vitamin B; low in trans fats; and with an appropriate level of carbohydrates will help keep your

Welcome 2007

2007-01-01T09:44:00.000Z

So finally another year,a brand new year has started its journey.Viennese like millions of other enthusiastic people around the world were waiting to embrace the new year in their lives.The year was welcomed by some heavy fireworks,party was On in Vienna downtown until morning.In the neighbourhood Romania and Bulgaria are celebrating EU entry and Slovenia seems to happy with Euro Zone club.We all

Last Day of 2006

2006-12-31T08:42:00.000Z

The one of unchanged aspect of time is passing of the years,a year is gone so quickly with leaving one clear message that we all are getting older.For the last posting of year I was thinking to put resolutions for coming year and found top five resolutions for the year 2007,with these I wish all my dears a happy and prosperous year 2007.Top five New Year resolutions:· I will take a good care of

Blink

2006-12-24T23:01:00.000Z

Psychology has been my favourite subject and I always enjoyed reading about human psychology.In 2005 when I was in Banja Luka (Bosnia& Herzegovina) on a Sunday morning an interesting programme was on air at CNN, it was about a book"blink"written by Malcolm Gladwell.The writer spoke about his research and findings,here is a brief introduction of this book for readers. Blink: The Power of Thinking

Humor from Great Minds

2006-12-24T01:14:00.000Z

" As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two... " Sir Norman Wisdom" One of the most difficult things in the world is to convince a woman that even a bargain costs money. " Edgar Watson Howe" A true friend is one who overlooks your failures and tolerates your success! " Doug Larson" A harmful truth is always better then...a useful lie!

Alphabet of Happiness...

2006-12-21T13:29:00.000Z

A--Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.B--Break Away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.C--Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.D--Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may

Our love,Our treasure

2006-12-16T18:42:00.000Z

While starting this blog I mentioned about lost treasure (books) and new treasure in my life,I mentioned that for me and my wife our new treasure are our three sons,they are the genuine jewels in our life. For them and all children on earth I pray guidance,right path,peace and prosperity.Here is an other opinion, beautiful poem by Lebanese poet Khalil Gibran"On Children""Your children are not

Bosnia Accord-11years ago

2006-12-14T21:30:00.000Z

I remember start of Bosnian war in 1992. That time I was at Police training college. I remember well the Dayton agreement and end of war,I still have some newspaper cuttings of those events.That time I was not aware of being one day in that country.In 1998 Pakistan police contingent was selected by UNSAT to serve as UN Civpol in Bosnia,myself,Ali and Afzal were among the young officers selected

Human Rights and Human Dignity for LEO

2006-12-10T11:16:00.000Z

I was involved studying and later teaching Human dignity and Huamn rights to the local and international police officers in Bosnia and Kosovo.The experience of imparting human dignity training to a multi ethnic local police service in special district of Brcko in Bosnia was amazing experience. Training programs like these played an important role in breaking the barriers among the officers from

JUNOON

2006-12-07T15:25:00.000Z

Junoon has been my favorite music group since its creation in 1990.During my UN missions in Bosnia and Kosovo Junoon music has played a vital role of feeling home in mission area. below is recent article published on group's journey.Blending Sufism with rock music The genesis of Pakistani band 'Junoon' (obsession or passion in Urdu) is interesting.

Take a break

2006-12-06T16:38:00.000Z

For a short break:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/%7Eakitaoka/index-e.html

Success

2006-12-06T16:26:00.000Z

One of my all time favorite quote:To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others;To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;To know even one life has

Emotional Intelligence

2006-12-05T20:54:00.000Z

In 1998- 1999 I served as UN Civpol in Brcko Bosnia.Kosovo mission was started in June 1999,many of civpol transfered to Kosovo to start the UNMIK police mission in the province.I also volunteered to join the kosovo mission,before departing to kosovo we had last shopping at American PX near Brcko. one of the book caught my attention at PX was titled "Emotional intelligence" by Daniel Goleman(

Pioneering Study Shows Richest Two Percent Own Half World Wealth

2006-12-05T19:52:00.000Z

The richest 2% of adults in the world own more than half of global household wealth according to a path-breaking study released today by the Helsinki-based World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER). The most comprehensive study of personal wealth ever undertaken also reports that the richest 1% of adults alone owned 40% of global assets

2006-12-04T21:10:00.000Z

The sons of Adam are like the limbs of the same body.For they share the same essence in creation.When one limb is put to painTh e other limbs cannot remain at restO thou who do not feel the suff erings of mankindTh ou deservest not to be called a human being.Sadi, Gulistan (Th e Rose Garden, 1258)

Inspiring people

2006-12-03T00:11:00.000Z

A friend has shared this:Recently I attended a lecture on inspiring people to use their everyday actions to change the world, improve our environment, our health, and our communities and make our planet and the people on it much happier. There are people who identify weaknesses and turn them into strength, they are able to distinguish threats from opportunities. The vision for the future is

Site for the month-An invitation to Truth

2006-12-02T23:54:00.000Z

This below mentioned website is one of my favorite website,I have been regularly browsing and reading this site for many years now,copy the link and open in new window or click the heading to go to site.http://www.harunyahya.com/index.php

Quotes for the day

2006-12-02T03:28:00.000Z

Child, nothing makes me angry,ever.To me anger is a very dangerous and irrational behavior that contributes nothing of value to the angry person.It's total waste of a person's precious time and life.I USUALLY LAUGH INSTEAD(Unknown)The public will believe anything, so long as it is not founded on truth.(Edith Sitwell)The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that

Banbhans-family born of love and kindness

2006-12-02T00:44:00.000Z

With the kids growing time passing and life goes I have strong reflections of my childhood coming in mind.I was told that my grand father Haji Mir Muhammad Banbhan and my grand mother took care of me while I was about two years old and my parents went for Hajj.I have always been very attached to my grand parents and they are on top of my heroes list.May Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala rest their souls

Shoaib Khan....

2006-11-28T19:52:00.000Z

Our beloved brother and friend shoaib Khan departed today to the eternal world. Ina Lillah e wa ina Illahe Rajaon.I can not express my grief and sorrow in words,here are few lines written by our friends.shehzad sherwani:The beautiful, fair and round shaped face of Shoaib(May Allah rest his soul in peace) with bluish tinge in his eyes, is still fresh in my memory. He

Avoid Anger

2006-11-27T18:02:00.000Z

Dawud :: Book 41 : Hadith 4758 Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: Good way, dignified good bearing and moderation are the twenty-fifth part of Prophecy. Dawud :: Book 41 : Hadith 4764 Narrated AbuDharr: The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) said to us: When one of you becomes angry while standing, he should sit down. If the anger leaves him, well and

Effective Written Communication

2006-11-25T18:53:00.000Z

During early months of this year I attended effective written communication workshop in Hague,the Instructor shared his blog with us,this contains some useful information on effective written communication.Enjoy it.http://ictywritingcourse2006.blogspot.com/2006/03/workshop-six-review-tone-and-tact.html

New Treasures

2006-11-25T17:46:00.000Z

Kids are new tresure in my life,I remember love of our parents for us and since they have departed for the eternal world I tell my kids how our grand parents and parents loved and cared for us,its time to payback "Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, They think of you",here is my prayer:A PARENT'S PRAYERThey're only little once.Grant me the wisdom to guide them down

Something has been lost...

2006-11-25T17:25:00.000Z

I was wondering for many years that what is that I have been missing for years now and realized that I have almost left reading books and visiting bookshops.This is the one passion I remmebr since I had power of remberence, conciousness and this all started thinking after reading famous quotation"I am because I think"......there are other treasure in life to enjoy and play with.