The Ring Master of the Circus!

Disclaimer:
This blog is neither in support of nor in opposition of the death of Salman Taseer. This blog is intended to bring the media in the lime light of awareness and its role of Ring Master in all this circus.
Last Week, Governer Punjab Salman Taseer got shot dead by his own guard. Whose is the lucky fellow to get the most benefits? PPP (for claiming another 'Life' for their party) ? The upcoming governer? The Person who shot Salman Taseer? Opposition Parties? Political Parties? or ... Media? Yes. Media. Media who got thge jackpot on the death of the Governer. The Media which is still running programs in/against favour of the Salman Taseer. The media who actually brought all this. My claim is quite simple.
72% of Pakistani Channels composed of News Channels (Ogilvy Pakistan). The ratings of the news channels are the main aim. Ratings are being measured on daily basis, on each program, each segment. That's the reason Media now hunts in pack of wolves, hungry wolves. The hunt for the most sensational, controversial, consipiracy filled news which keep the views intact and sky rocket the ratings. From a business point of view, its not bad ... like media is there to earn profits like any other business but its bad when it comes to the social responsbility.
During the showdown of Salman Taseer on the media, I was at  Subway,Lahore. The media was keeping live updates, carrying out investigations about the event from the eye-witnesses. Initially, everyone in the lounge start'd to clap that a corrupt person just got its fate. The swiftness of media can be seen all over news channels. As people started to return to their tables with a majority of opinion that Salman Taseer was a corrupt person his death is a relief for Pakistan ... the media launched its own 'Shosha'. The media gave it a zist of Religiousness and associated the death with the 'Namoos e Rasalat (PBUH) Bill'. I saw the attention of people converging on the TV Screens. Discussions pop up, opinions' mushroom growth started up and I found myself in a middle of two ideologies; Secular and Religious. There I found the power of media, the media performed excellent job of the ring master controlling the whole circus ... and the result is in front of you.
The whole western media and analysts shook with fear when they witnessed the religious assosciation of Pakistanis; despite of being educated or moderated. The media hit a gold mine and started extracting gold by conducting shows in favour/against the Murder.
I open my Facebook Friends' Links' page, and I find 5 out of 15 links related to this event. These links/posts/videos/blogs/articles etc are discussing the same, supporting their respective opinions from every aspect available. I saw the Sunday newspaper .... I saw the two faced strategy of the Media.
The main role of the media is to educate people, not to spoil it. The media doesnt not only loose its aim but also its plaguing the society with its 'hot news'. The upcoming generation will carry out a 'Massacare' with pride if the media doesnt return to its original aim.
The media proved once again to be the Ring Master of the Circus and we .... the audience. We love violence, we love consipiracies ... we love everything sizzling hot regardless its demoralzing our nation, our identity or the very thing itself for which we love to take stand...

Mobilink Samsung Google Meetup - Unveiling of P1000 Galaxy Tab

The long await'd ..Galaxy Tab P1000 finally arriv'd in Pakistani markets. Mobilink, Samsung Pakistan and Google Pakistan really made the event quite interactive and interest'n .... Moreover, the Lahoris ... they jst knw how to keep the party rock'n !

Badar Khushnood; Google Pakistan unviel'd the Tab and we all got the chance to test it ... I found the tab quite handy and its apps were good. Moreover, the touch screen is Gorilla Glass i.e. You can thump, bump, scratch the screen without any worrying. The Gorilla Glass makes sure that the Tab will be scratch-less and user; fearless. (Dnt try to sit on it )

The whole meet up was full of acquaintances and I became very glad to see Mam Jehan Ara; President P@SHA (Pakistan Software House Association) and her MacBook. The battle of Tabs didnt take place as expect'd but i really enjoy'd to see the head to head competition of benefits.

One thing that i notic'd in Galaxy Tab is that, I can't use it while driv'n, exercis'n, runn'n etc unlike ma current smartphone, cz with one hnd, either u can hold it or u touch it! Its light weight and it cn fit into my jacket's pocket (No I didnt intend to sneak it out of the hall) ... its Android Power'd ...
While Badar was announc'n the Prize for the winner of the Social Media Competition will be Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 ... a guy jst scream'd ... 'Oh my GOD !!!' and he start'd to shiver with excitement :p !!! Once a Geek, U never learn to be normal again :p !


The competition with in the event was tooo good. Like i try'd to answer all the questions ...thnx to Google but ma hand was lost in the crowd (bt i got the goodie bags :D) ...The participants were all well prepar'd for the event

It was a really nice event and I really enjoyed there. Met some frnds of mine from the FB social circle. Glad to know that people are really gett'n towards responsibility towards nation and all that!

The Special thing about the event is that we got a sneak preview of Upcom'n Samsung's Ginger Bread Phone .... (Oh MY God i m gonna die ; Says a Geek again ). Samsung also disclosed the fact that they are working on their own Open Source OS for mobile phones and tables (Copy Cats ...Meeooowww ) {Seriously, I never relied on this brand .. .like the phones are still unreliable, non durable, totally OFF the customer expectations with no edge}


I would like to add my opinion that I am not gonna go for Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000.... Why .... cz i am waiting for Black Berry's Touch Pad! I am wait'n for Verizon's new armour for the marketshare in tablets. I am seriously counting on Black Berry to unleash their product.....

Pictures Courtesy : Mansoor Ahmed Zia
[http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150352934300430&id=709960429&aid=600112]
Enjoy the life !

What did I learn in 2010?

I m dedicat'd this blog to New Year's Arrival!

I've learned the follow'n in this year

1. People
I came to realize certain rules to be applied for people!
-Hazrat Ali (RA) once said that "Three things; Power, Money, Fame; when comes to the people...people don't change ... they just become original " ... that was a litmus test to identify hypocrites
-Hazrat Ali (RA)'s wise say'n ... "If you want to determine the Intellectual Level of a person ... Give him respect; if he considers it as your courtesy then he got high level & if he considers that he deserv'd to be respected ... he got a low level of intellect" ... that help'd me identify'n people
- One who couldnt withstand ma bad moods doesnt deserve ma good ones! As i found it out the hard way
- People think that you are stupid and when u prove 'em wrong, u r being call'd as a Cheater and whn you prove em right ... u r ..still stupid!!!
- People will become jealous of you only and only if they know that you are achiev'n somethng!
- U can't please everyone !!!

2- LIfe
-Life is full of happiness, all u need is that 'EYE' to c it
-Life has its own ways of mak'n you successful, u jst need to knw how to follow 'em
-Life gives you tough times to push you to next level ... so dnt stick to guns :p
-Enjoy the life ....

3- Work
-Determination, Consistence, Smart Work .... thts the key to success
-Plan your moves ...
-Smartwork is better thn hardwork
-Strategy works best whn you knw ur opponent well enough !!

4- family
-Family -- All hands on deck !
- Priority #1 - Family .. DNt loose 'em
- I cn give anythng for ma ammi g (mother)'s smile

Mobilink Launches Samsung Galaxy In Pakistan Today !!!!!

Yes .... Yes ... the long await'd ... IPAD Contender worldwide is finally pav'n its way to reach at the top of the market share in Pakistan as well.
Thanx to the Mobilink ....for bring'n the Android Power'd Tablet to the Pakistani Market.
Mobilink in collaboration with Google and Samsung is having a huge launch party in Lahore, Pakistan today noon where the Android Power'd Tablet. The 7inch Touch Screen has an added feature which is more of a competitive edge over IPAD is ... It can make Calls !

Personally, I would love to go for GAlaxy P1000 Tab. Reasons

Its coooler
Its more beneficial in terms of a Tab
Its Android Powered (seriously i love this feature )
Its a Phone
COnference View Calls
Andriod Apps

In my opinion, Samsung played a very strategic game while entering the Market. Samsung first wait'd for Apple to launch its product, make the whole 'AWE' and thn awareness campaigns for IPAD. Apple's Marketing team literally put blood n' sweat to IPAD fame from hype to launch .... after sales .... nd the critics etc
But Samsung just took the IPAD from the market, they review'd the tablet, watch'd some funny videos on IPAD describing its shortcommings ... nd then ... they simply made a better version of it and launched it ... with a more sensible name.

According to Times and Techland, Apple is thinking to launch IPAD 2.0 in Mid 2011 (as per assumptions because Apple Loves to launch the next versions in June/July [Source: Techland]) with a camera at the front and at the back plus a USB portal. Plus loads of features ...

As far as today's event is concern'd ... One thing I would love to share is that the IPAD Lovers will have a heavy heart .... I've seen die hard fans of IPAD like Mam Jehan Ara ... and i really respect the choice .... because I've came to learn one thing from Mam having IPAD is that ... make the best out of thing you have !!!
While the IPAD gang and Android Power'd Tablet Gangs gonna have a head to head Battle of Benefits !!!

Today is new year's eve and Mobilink just brought the best present of the year!

I cant wait to be there !!!

Is bann'n FB is the Permanent Solution .... A very thought provok'n one

The follow'n POST is a mail by Mr. Zeeshan Ali Rana; Visit'n faculty, IBIT, Punjab University & Student of LUMS Ph.D ! This mail really provok'd the thoughts in me and i found it quite worthy of shar'n

An Islamic Scholar Mufti Kamal-ud-Din (LUMS Faculty) discussed the recent activity of drawing caricatures of our beloved Prophet (SAW). This lecture was held on 20th May 2010 in LUMS Masjid. Here is the abstract of the talk (originally written by a PhD Candidate Junaid Akhtar (LUMS)):

"The character of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is the best character possible in a man (Quran gives a shahadat on that) so if anyone in the world is making a fun of that, it is not those Europeans in denmark, for they don't know anything about him, the real cartoons are us muslims. They are only poking fun on us, because of us. But the Sheikh said that our Prophet wouldn't be worried about those europeans who don't know him. He would be embarrassed of us (the Muslims). We don't value or follow the sunnah and hence are the best insult of Prophet ourselves. In short he said the muslims should not worry about the kuffar doing toheen-e-sunnah, rather the muslims should refrain from toheen-e-sunnah and worry about tajdeed-e-sunnah. Furthermore, he said, all forms of registering your protest are fine and should be done as a temporary quick fix, but that's not the permanent/sustainable solution."

The 40 to 45 minutes audio lecture of Kamal-ud-Din is available at following links:

(to download: right click on the link + save target as / save link as)

WMA (39.2MB) - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5175440/Thursday%20Talks/05-20-2010%20-%20Cartoon%20Controversy%20-%20Is%20Banning%20Facebook%20The%20Solution%20-%20EKK.wma


MP3 (19.5MB) - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5175440/Thursday%20Talks/MP3%27s/05-20-2010%20-%20Cartoon%20Controversy%20-%20Is%20Banning%20Facebook%20The%20Solution%20-%20EKK.mp3

Another Islamic Scholar Ahmad Javed says that we Muslims should seek forgiveness from Allah and get united. Please spread the word that we Muslims should now seek Astaghfaar and stay firm on our Taubah.

JazakAllah,

Its back ... its back ... TWITTER IS BACK !!!

YUPSSS ... Twitter is finally back ..... yippie .. as far as the rest of the bann'd sites are concern'd... I guess if u want to bring 'em to knees ... there must be some other bann'n of products, fast food chains, imports etc must be carried out to ensure the needful to be done !

Twitter also gets into the WAVE !

Recently, i try'd to log on to Twitter ... nd wat i found


THIS SITE IS RESTRICTED


I m recall'n the imagination i had in ma mind whn China kick'd out Google earlier this year. I try'd to imagine the time whn i lost GOOGLE !!! nd the nightmare is com'n true. I m a market'n consultant and research analyst and major pary of my research is related to the current happen'ns ... which requires labourious time and search'n. Thanx to TWITTER the precious time was getting saved as i was gett'n the latest news and tech feeds regularly within a couple of clicks!