Kakistocracy
Saturday, April 29, 2017
The unkindest cut of all was inflicted by Musharraf’s NRO. Shady assassination of Benazir Bhutto remains shrouded in mystifying circumstances. The sinister melodrama of the will albeit paved the way for grand entrée of the notorious Zardari to plunder the country at will. There is not an iota of doubt in my mind that both these parties came back to Pakistan under a Musharraf package to rule on rotational basis. Underlying factor to prolong Musharraf’s rule and share the booty. It was a personal vengeance and vendetta with Pakistan and the military establishment. As both parties in commonality felt aggrieved. Their ultimate goal was to plunder loot and pillage the country at will.Psychic’s dream of vengeance and grand larceny.
Musharraf’s ouster under extenuating circumstances ushered in the PPP. We all are well aware of the 5 years term completion in the name of so called democracy. To sum it in one sentence it was a deadly combination of kleptocracy and kakistocracy (government of the worst).
Read more »Labels: Apolitical, Governance
posted by Salman Aslam @ 8:00 AM,
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Standing Back Dive Springboard
Friday, April 28, 2017
Labels: Demo Swim Drills and Diving, Diving, Sports, Swimming, Swimming Lessons, Video
posted by Salman Aslam @ 8:20 AM,
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Voice Over
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Voice recordings are extracts from Arthur Conan Doyle's book Historical Romances section White Company
Labels: Elocution Training, Podcast, vLog, Voice Over
posted by Salman Aslam @ 2:39 PM,
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J Zaman Open Golf 2015
J Zaman family sponsored golf tournament kicked off at the pristine, manicured and closely mowed lightning greens of Lahore Gymkhana. Weather pundits’ predictions were true promising a highly favourable golfing environment. Golfing arrangements were immaculate and meticulously monitored. To ensure snag free golf with minimal holdups forecaddies were detailed as ball pointers. This was instrumental in keeping pace of play as lost ball time losses were minimal.
Another underlying feature has been allocation of an additional day to cater for subsidiary, seniors, veteransand boys categories segments. This certainly augers well. Professionals and amateurs can give an exhibition of their dexterity unfazed by organisational fauxpas. Lahore Gymkhana course requires massive improvement and innovation in course design to make it formidable in consonance with international standards. The only two courses at Lahore meeting some semblance of international standard circuit are The Defence Raya and Royal Palm courses.
Read more »Labels: Championship, Golf, Lahore Gymkhana, Sports
posted by Salman Aslam @ 9:48 AM,
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Khan Anwar Sikander Khan
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
In 1954, Mr Khan Anwar Sikander Khan had recently retired from the covetous position of the principal at Aitchison College, Lahore, when he was hand picked by His Highness the later Ameer of Bahawalpur and his chief minister Makhdumzada Syed Hassan Mehmud, to initiate public school education at the nascent Sadiq Public School at Bahawalpur. He accepted the daunting task and toiled for the next 18 years to spread enlightenment in this educationally backward region of the country.
Born at Montgomery (now Sahiwal) on 1st October 1900, the young Khan Anwar Sikander Khan received his education at Lahore. He passed his matriculation exam in 1915 from the Rang Mahal Mission High School. Then he joined FC College and obtained his postgraduate degree in philosophy. Thereafter, the annals of Aitchison College bear testimony to his illustrious career in the educational field. He served the notable institution for 32 years, beginning in 1922. He rose successively to hold the posts of House Master, Head Master and Principal.
Read more »Labels: Khan Anwar Sikander Khan, People, Profile
posted by Salman Aslam @ 2:54 PM,
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Father of Men of Crisis – Remembrances and Tribute
At partition there was a massive amalgamation of officers. He was transferred to artillery and joined 3(SP) Field Regiment at Rawalpindi. Saw action in Kashmir during the 1948 war. Had a long tenure of duty at Mardan with 3(SP) as part of 3rd Armoured Brigade. Graduated from 1955 Staff Course at Quetta. In 1956 proceeded on a long orientation tour of Europe in quest of military pursuits. Promoted in 1957 assumed command of 3(SP) till December 1962. Longest command tenure in history of artillery.
The other nostalgic reminiscences with unit are traced to those halcyon days of April 1966 when we went to the unit to spend Eid ul Fitr. The unit after cessation of hostilities was based near Pasrur/ Chawinda. I found the unit in a really pristine and immaculate shape. We offered our prayers with the troops and a complete round of the unit area. Games were arranged and there was an aura of fun and frolic. Remembrances of 44(SP) during its infancy even after half a century are still etched and engraved in my memories of adolescence.
My father owing to his distinct style, demeanour and flamboyance was nicknamed Dandy amongst the numerous Aslams during that era. Had a distinctive, refined and cultured taste and remained always attired in clothes reflecting sartorial elegance. Aesthetic and epicurean taste separated him from rest of the pack.
His personality emanated gregariousness and extrovert demeanour. Magnanimous at heart his personality emanated special warmth for welfare and alleviation of troops.Firm and fair in command he gave complete carte blanche and liberty to subordinates to operate within their respective realm.
On completion of service limits retired in 1970 from GHQ. Inducted into civil service joined Punjab Road Transport Corporation.
He passed away on 19 July 1975. I was than serving in 44 (SP) at Kharian. He was 51.
On completion of service limits retired in 1970 from GHQ. Inducted into civil service joined Punjab Road Transport Corporation.
He passed away on 19 July 1975. I was than serving in 44 (SP) at Kharian. He was 51.
Labels: Col Muhammad Aslam Khan, Profile
posted by Salman Aslam @ 1:14 PM,
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About Salman Aslam
Salman Aslam is a retired defence services officer with plethora of experience, dexterity encompassing multi-faceted spheres. Salman had a 6 year stint as Head Security of Pakistan’s largest bank (HBL). He was the pioneer of HBLs Security Compendium enswathing latest innovations and trends. His other related domain of adroitness includes White Collar Financial Crime Investigations.
Apart from afore mentioned fields Salman’s achievement and accomplishment is that he has been editor of The Review Staff Colleges prestigious annual magazine. Is a highly eloquent speaker with a British accent who is adroit in performing as master of ceremony and sports commentator.
His other field of dexterity is he is qualified from USA Swim University as a coach in diving and swimming.
Has a lucid expression with a penchant for freelance writing on subjects like travel, sports and etiquette modules.
Salman metiers also include English voice over and lead roles in dramatics with accentuation on British accent.
Contact: Voice: +92 321 9441677, Email: aslamsalmankhan@yahoo.com
Labels: About, Etiquette Modules, Salman Aslam, Sports, Travel
posted by Salman Aslam @ 10:57 AM,
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