Friday 16 May 2014

POPULAR WOMEN OF PAKISTAN.

There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah, 1944

Woman bears, breeds, feeds and brings up the whole family. The significance of woman can never be refuted in comparison to man. An educated society is reflection of an educated woman. An educated society leads to a responsible and proactive citizenry and thus, to a healthy and prosperousPakistan. So this is how, the foundation laid by a woman (mother) plays its dominancy.
In Pakistan, female population covers around half of the total population of 180 million. Fortunately, women can be found in every sector and field in the country now flourishing andcarving out their careers. You can meet many women doctors, engineers, miners, scientists,entrepreneurs, film makers, politicians etc around yourself. So no field is left with no women there. Here, I have highlighted the names of top 10 ladies of ‘Land of the Pure’.

 1.Fatima Jinnah


  The elegant sister of Jinnah, who have been with him in all his struggles every now and then.  In addition to being                       the ardent supporter of Quaid-e-Azam, there is a dominating role played by Madr-e-Millat in  the significant Pakistan movement.  Indeed, she is a role model for all the Pakistani girls.

2. Ms. Ra’ana Liaqat Ali khan


Of course, Ms. Ra’ana Liaqat Ali khan, who doesn’t know her? The wife of country’s first prime minister, first ambassador ofPakistan, first muslim winner of human rights award, she has carved out an everlasting model for the women’s empowerment in the nation.

 3. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto


An unprecedented she-example of bravery and gallantness, Daughter of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto got martyred on 27th December, 2007, while she was campaigning for the upcoming national elections of 2008. Mohterma Benazir Bhutto was elected as a president in 1988 as a first ever woman president in Islamic history and lady chief executive in the world.

 4.Sharmeen obaid chinoy

She madePakistanwin its first oscar through her documentary ‘Saving Face’, highlighting a very solemn crime undertaken inPakistan, showing the lives of two acid-attack survivors. The issue raised by her was utmost appreciated internationally. So women have paved their path in the field of arts and culture.

5. Ghulam Sughra Solangi


Ghulam Sughra with Michelle Obama
Unfortunately, Our oblivious rural areas are still victimized with this intense gender discrimination. The man from these regions lock their women in the four walls of home. Such a lady from khairpur Mir, Sindh who was forced into an early unsuccessful marriage and deprived of education was awarded International women of courage award 2011 recently. Unlikely other women, she started with a remarkable movement to work for the welfare of other women.

6. Arfa karim


Yes, how can I forget the genius and charming girl and youngest Microsoft certified Professional in the world till 2008, Arfa karim represented her country at many international platforms and made it proud. It’s a pity that we lost ours young talent in January 2012 out of cardiac arrest.

 7.    Abida Perveen


The renowned folk singer who is listened and admired all across the world. The soul of her Sufiaana Kalaam moves the soul of people.  Dhundo ge ager mulko, , Dil e nadaan, main naraye mastaana, wo jo hum me qarar tha are some of her big time hits.

8. Bushra ansari


One can blindfoldly confess the talent of Bushra ansari. She is an excellent actress, comedian, mimicker, singer. Another women asset ofPakistan, she is!
9. Ms. Naseem Hameed

Another woman of pride for us, Ms. Naseem Hameed, gold medalist in Atheletes and renowned as the fastest woman of South Asia when she won the 100 meters race is also ambassador of Sports since then.

10. Malala Yousafzai


Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan. As a child, she became an advocate for girls' education, which resulted in the Taliban issuing a death threat against her. On October 9, 2012, a gunman shot Malala when she was traveling home from school. She survived, and has continued to speak out on the importance of education. She was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2013, and again in 2014.

Thursday 15 May 2014

Why women love romance?

It doesn't matter what shape or form it takes, whether it’s in the form of poems, moony songs, philosophical treatises, romantic notes, or angry letters, no aspect of any woman's biology can deny that it fills her 'Love Bucket' up! Women just love romance.  It has since ancient times been a driving force of life, well at least for women.   For men it has been just as long in remaining an utterly mysterious, experience that could be pondered over and still not truly understood.



But in the last decade scientists have discovered this question of why women love romance, is linked to the neurological nature of love by scanning the brains of those in the throes of it. These scans have confirmed what anyone who has fallen head over heels has experienced first-hand: love is a wild and woolly ride.

 As it turns out, your brain reacts to love the same way it reacts to cocaine. So you weren’t nuts to feel addicted to your beloved not the physical pain of withdrawal when she left you. Love lights up the reward centres of your brain and soaks them in dopamine, as well as serotonin and oxytocin. These neural fireworks set off feelings of euphoria, pleasure, craving, recklessness, and obsession.  So when you’re smitten, you’re literally flying high. But the high can’t last, and it isn’t designed to. Or so it was thought.



Researchers theorized that intense romantic love was only a temporary stage designed to make mate selection more efficient, and that once this powerful force brought two people together, it inevitably mellowed into attachment or “companionate love,” a stage that develops as time passes and the couple’s lives become intertwined. As opposed to the intensity of romantic love, companionate love is marked by a happy togetherness and a comfortable stability that is designed to keep the couple together to raise their children.

And indeed, that progression from romantic to companionate love can be observed in the majority of the population.


When researchers looked at the brains of those who had been together for years, the scans confirmed their theory; the regions that used to light up with romantic love had dimmed and been replaced by activity in the centres for long-term attachment and pair-bonding. Passionate, romantic love, researchers concluded, had an average shelf-life of about 12-18 months–up to four years at the absolute most.

But what about the elderly couple holding hands that your girlfriend points at and says, “Aww, I want to be like them?” The couples who claim to still be head over heels for each other even after a few decades together? Are they lying? Fooling themselves? 

 You’ll just have to work that one out for yourselves and find out why women love romance? 

The World's Richest Women 2014

It was a record-breaking year for women on the FORBES list of the World Billionaires. Out of 1,645 billionaires, a record 172 are women – up from 138 last year. There’s no denying that women are still a tiny minority on the list, representing a little over 10% of the total.
At the top, Christy Walton reclaims her spot as the richest woman with a $36.7 billion fortune. The widow of John Walton has had that title for four out of the last five years. She has boosted her fortune above the rest of the Walton family members through her ownership of First Solar FSLR -1.87%shares. That stock rose nearly 50% in the past year.

Back in second place after a year at the top: Liliane Bettencourt, worth $34.5 billion. The L’Oreal heiress remains France’s richest person. Her fortune increased this year thanks to the company’s stock surging. She is 91, and it’s been years since she’s been involved in running the company.
The third richest woman is another Walton family member – Alice Walton($34.3 billion). The daughter of visionary retailer Sam Walton is Christy’s sister-in-law. She opened her Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas in 2011. It features works from her personal collection.

Billionaires 2014: The World's Richest Women

The World's Richest Women

It's a record year for women on the Forbes billionaires list.
Notably, of the 268 newcomers to the ranks, 42 are women. However, only five of them built their own fortunes as opposed to inheriting them from their parents or husbands. These five remarkable women include Sheryl Sandberg($1.05 billion), who leaned into a COO position at Facebook and 12 million or so shares in the company. With the social networking firm’s share price up more than 130% in the past 12 months, she is now one of the world’s youngest self-made women billionaires.
The other newcomer self-made billionaire women include Folorunsho Alakija($2.5 billion), Nigeria’s first female billionaire, whose Famfa Oil owns a prolific oil bloc. There’s UK’s Denise Coates ($1.6 billion), the co-CEO and largest shareholder of online gambling site Bet365; Liu Xiaomeng ($1 billion), who holds a stake in the Suning Appliance Group, which in turn owns 14% of Suning Commerce Group, China’s largest appliance retailer; and Wang Laichun ($1 billion) Chairman of Shenzhen Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
Newcomers that came to their fortunes through an inheritance include Sandra Mera Ortega, daughter of the late billionaire Rosalia Mera. Mera, along with then husband and now third-richest person in the world, founded clothing giant Inditex (best known for its Zara brand).
 Finally, in a case involving a very loyal daughter, this year’s youngest billionaire is a woman. Perenna Kei, at only 24 years old, is the controlling owner of Chinese real estate giant Logan Properties. Kei is the daughter of Logan’s chairman and CEO, Ji Haipeng. Company documents indicate that she is the majority shareholder, the settler of the trust and acts “in accordance with Mr. Ji’s directions.” The company went public in December 2013 and its stock rose 2.4% on the first day of trading, making Kei a billionaire.

Monday 12 May 2014

10 BEST PERFUMES FOR WOMEN



Scent can be a very personal thing -- what makes one person feel like a sexy goddess makes another gag -- but some fragrances are (almost) universally loved.
Generally, our personality is measured through what you wear and how you wear.  Now, when i say the word “wear” — it is an umbrella term that encompasses everything, right from your clothes to accessories like perfumes, watch, bracelets, earrings, finger rings, nose rings, chains and so on.  Unlike guys, females wish wearing a nice perfume that is cool and unique from the rest. A girl always picks a fragrance that
·         perfectly suits her personality
·         stays for a long time and
·         one that reflects her mood
Now Check out the list of best perfumes and choose the one which best suits to you.

Chanel No. 5 (Chanel)

No most popular perfume list would be complete without Chanel No. 5. Introduced in 1921, this traditional, yet glamorous fragrance is still a top seller in most markets. It emits a moderate flowery fragrance consisting of aldehydes, rose, jasmine that lasts between six and ten hours. It is designed for casual use and for mature women who have progressed past the sweet scent phase of their lives. Other notes in the scent include neroli, ylang-ylang, bergamot, lemon, iris, lily of the valley, vetiver, sandalwood, patchouli and amber. When it first debuted, it quickly became a symbol of wealth, with numerous celebrities claiming the scent as their own.This is a costly perfume and when you buy online there are lot of counterfeit products available, but you can buy authentic bottle of this perfume, 3.4oz / 100ml EDP, SPRAY, NEW & SEALED from this seller http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=perfumerevi07-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00FU2H1CIat amazon.com


Red Door (Elizabeth Arden)

As with Chanel No. 5, no most popular perfume for women would be complete without the romantic fragrance of Red Door. It was initially released in 1989 and is a flowery fragrance that blends red rose, jasmine, violet, lily of the valley and orchid into a sensual scent that has withstood the test of time. This fragrance is ideal for romantic dates and formal occasions such as dances and receptions.


Burberry Classic (Burberry)

With notes of green apple, jasmine, peach, currant, cedar, vanilla and sandalwood, this most popular perfume for women emits a fresh and clean scent that evokes feelings of calm. However, there is a little kick to it that tells anyone who happens to smell it that the wearer also has a streak of fun and maybe even mischievousness. This scent made the most popular perfume list beginning in 1996, when it was first released.



Tresor (Lancome)

A true “treasure,” this fragrance debuted in 1990. It is a floral-oriental fragrance that combines the elegant scents of heliotrope, apricot, orris, and iris. It quickly became one of the bestselling fragrances all over the world and continues to sell strong even today.

Youth Dew (Estee Lauder)

Launched in 1953, this spicy oriental scent became a mainstay in classic perfume collections. It can be worn at any time of the day or night, but is especially suited for evening dates and formal events. Its top notes sing strong and spicy with aldehydes, orange, peach, narcissus, lavender and bergamot. More spice comes through with the middle notes when the scents of cinnamon, cloves, cassia, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine, orchid and lily-of-the-valley. The base notes follow up the heart with peru balsam, tolu balsam, musk, vanilla, patchouli, amber, incense, oakmoss and vetiver.


Shalimar (Guerlain)

This scent, created in the middle of the Roaring 20’s in 1925, is the first well-known example of an oriental fragrance. It mixes vanilla, iris and rose to create a scent that is perfect for summer evenings.Jacques Guerlain the creator of Shalimar fragrance was inspired by Indian and Mughal traditions. The name shalimar was coined from a garden’s name in lahore pakistan. The shalimar garden as well as Taj Mahal was build by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife’s Mumtaz Mahal.


Opium (Yves Saint Laurent)

Introduced in 1977, Opium is another oriental fragrance that became an instant sensation when it was released. It combines the intriguing and mysterious fragrances of plum, myrrh, cloves and tangerine. Although it is an excellent choice for formal events like dinners and theater outings, it is also a nice scent for any winter evening, with its heavy base notes lingering long after the top notes fade into the cold air.


Lovely (Sarah Jessica Parker)

This sweet smelling perfume is a favorite of women all over the world. It is suitable to wear regardless of the season or occasion, which makes it a versatile choice for any perfume collection. Its elegance is combined with a delicate powdery fragrance that evokes memories of classic perfumes. Its top notes are flush with citruses such as bergamot and nectarine and the woody scent of rosewood. The discrete scent of lavender completes its opening. The heart notes continue with the citrus theme by adding in apple martini, which is combined with the floral notes of orchid and white daffodil. Finishing the scent is cedar, white amber and white musk.

Joy (Jean Patou)

Created in 1939, this scent was an immediate bestseller and it hasn’t lost its place in history since. In fact, it is second all-time in sales only to Chanel No. 5. It starts with the delightful notes of rose, ylang-ylang, aldehydes, tuberose and pear. The middle notes bring the passion of jasmine and iris. Finally, the base notes sing low and heavy with musk, sandalwood and civet.

White Diamonds (Elizabeth Taylor)


In 1991, this fragrance became one of the first perfumes launched by a famous celebrity and its success encouraged many others to try it. This fragrance is thin, light and floral, which is typical of the many of the classic perfumes on this list. Top notes include aldehydes, neroli, orange, lily and bergamot. Middle notes are a classical combination of ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and violet. The base notes are a warm mixture of musk, oakmoss, Patchouli, amber and sandalwood.

Sunday 11 May 2014

Tribute to Mothers




MOTHERS FIRST

Mothers  are one of the best creations of God. She has amazing powers. She can multitask without complaining. She cares for everyone without any demands. Read here and marvel at the wonder called -Mother.

By the time the Lord made mothers, he was into his Sixth day of working overtime. An Angel appeared and said, "Why are you spending so much time on this one?"
And the Lord answered and said, "Have you seen the special sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have 200 movable parts, all replaceable, run on black coffee and leftovers, have a lap that can hold three children at one time and that disappears when she stands up, have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart, and have six pairs of hands."
The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one. "Six pairs of hands! No Way!" said the Angel.
The Lord replied, "Oh, it's not the hands that are the problem. It's the three pairs of eyes that mothers must have!"
"And that's just on the standard model?" The Angel asked.
The Lord nodded in agreement. "Yes, one pair of eyes is to see through the closed door as she asks her children what they are doing even though she already knows. Another pair in the back of her head is to see what she needs to know even though no one thinks she can. And the third pair is here in the front of her head. They are for looking at an errant child and saying that she understands and loves him or her without even saying a single word."
The Angel tried to stop the Lord. "This is too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish. "
But I can't!" The Lord protested, "I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can feed a family of six on a pound of rice and can get a two year old to stand in the shower."
The Angel moved closer and touched the woman, "But you have made her so soft, Lord".
"She is soft", Lord agreed, "but I have also made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish."
"Will she be able to think?" asked the Angel.
The Lord replied, "Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and negotiate."
The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the woman's cheek. "Oops, it looks like you have a leak with this model. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one."
"That's not a leak." The Lord objected. "That's a tear!"
"What's the tear for?" the Angel asked.
The Lord said, "The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her loneliness, her grief, and her pride."

The Angel was impressed. "You are a genius, Lord. You thought of everything, for MOTHERS are truly amazing."
They have strengths that amaze men. They carry children, they carry hardships, and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up for injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without new shoes so their children can have them. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their loved ones get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage. They are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Mothers come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a mother is what makes the world spin!Mothers do more than just give birth. They bring joy and hope. They give compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family and friends.Mothers have a lot to say and a lot to give. 

Thursday 8 May 2014

Doing More than A Woman

Malala

Malala Yous afzai, a brilliant and courageous girl student from Pakistan. She is a proud daughter, sister and an associate known for being a children’s rights activist. At the age of 13 years, she championed the cause of the people of Swat by blogging for the BBC under a pseudonym about the atrocities of the Tehrik-e-Taliban and extremists. The international children’s advocacy group Kids Rights Foundation rightly included Yousafzai among the nominees for the International Children’s Peace Prize, making her the first Pakistani girl nominated  for the award. South African Nobel laureate Desmund Tutu announced the nominations during a 2011 cerem ony in Amsterdam, Holland, but Yousafzai did not w in the prize but made a mark and now this is the right time that she should be given noble peace prize and her immense struggle and contribution must be appreciated and acknowledged.
 

 Very few  people know that Yousafzai who lives in Mingora, Swat Pakistan as occupied by the Taliban from March 2009 until May 2009, has become an icon and a celebrity to be reckoned with. She rightly exposed the negative mentality of the extremists when she wrote a diary for the BBC under the pseudonym “Gul Makai”, in which she described the deeds of the extremists in Swat and made a newer history.
For her courageous and outstanding services for the promotion of peace under extremely hostile conditions, she was awarded the first National Peace Award by the Pakistani government on 19 December 2011. Speaking to the media afterwards, she expressed her intent to form a political party focused on education. The Government Girls Secondary School, Mission Road, was immediately renamed Malala Yousufzai Government Girls Secondary School in her honour.
 

 On 9 October 2012, a gunman walked up to a bus taking children home from school in Pakistan’s Swat Valley and shot Malala and the girl who identified her. Malala was shot twice, once in the head and once in the neck, but her wounds were not life-threatening. Ehsanullah Ehsan, the chief spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban, officially claimed responsibility for the attack, saying that she is symbolic of obscenity and has spread negative propaganda. The world has condemned this brutal act by the coward extremists.
This is the story of brave, brilliant and amazing children of Pakistan who are determined to make a difference despite all odds. Let us pay them tribute. They are our real wealth and strategic asset. We all stand for their rights. To know more about malala

My Struggle to be Prime Minister

  Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto was twice prime minister of the Islamic state of Pakistan. She was groomed for political office from the age of 9 by her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

 I was a very shy girl who led an insulated life.
It was only when  I came to Oxford and to Harvard before that, that suddenly I saw the power of people. I didn't know such a power existed.
I saw people criticizing their own president. You couldn't do that in Pakistan - you'd be thrown in prison. I saw the press take on the government.
I was determined to go back home and to give to my people the freedoms and the choices- the individual dignity which I saw my college mates and everyone else in the West have.
That early educational influence has profoundly affected my outlook on life.
Father assassinated
My father was the Prime Minister of Pakistan. My grandfather had been in politics too.
However my own inclination was for a job other than politics.
I wanted to be a diplomat, perhaps do some journalism - certainly not politics.
But when my father was imprisoned, then assassinated, I had no other choice but to continue in the work that he had started because so many of his followers wanted me to do so.
General Zia called the first democratic elections since 1977 when he learned that I was pregnant, thinking that a pregnant woman couldn't campaign. I could, I did, and I won - so that disproved that notion.
The most exciting moment in my life was when I was sworn in as Prime Minister.
Rise to power 
I remember walking down the red carpet in the presidential palace, and I felt as though an invisible army of all those who had died fighting for freedom walked with me and it was a tremendous moment of vindication.
I also felt a tremendous sense that Pakistan had showed the way for other Muslim countries - that a woman could be elected as chief executive.
Dealing with criticism
I found that a whole series of people opposed me simply on the grounds that I was a  oman.
The clerics took to the mosque saying that Pakistan had thrown itself outside the Muslim world by voting for a woman - that a woman had usurped a man's place in the Islamic society.
 I was brought up to believe that a woman can do anything that a man can 
I found that my opponents reduced themselves to verbal abuse rather than discuss issues- the very mere fact that I was a woman seemed to drive them into a frenzy. So that was the biggest challenge.
I don't know how to deal with that.
I can deal with political differences, but how do you deal with it when someone says I don't like you because you're a woman and you've taken a man's place?
I was brought up to believe that a woman can do anything that a man can.
But there are certain things that only women can do such as carry a child and I found myself in a very strange position because each time I was pregnant my political opponents somehow thought I would be paralysed and would plot particularly against me at those points.
Another time my political opponents had me teargassed at a time I was carrying my youngest child. It was a pretty harrowing experience.
I found that the old-fashioned notion that a woman who's expecting a child has to be b dridden was absolutely wrong, a woman can do anything if she's lucky enough not to have morning sickness.
Legacy
I would like to be remembered for symbolising democracy in Pakistan and the Muslim world and for heralding a world of democracy in Pakistan.
But above all I want to be remembered for what I did for women.
My identity comes ultimately from being a woman and I felt that my life has to make a difference to the lives of other women so in terms of population control or in terms of exposing domestic violence or in terms of permitting women easy access to credit to start business of their own, I have always done my best to allow women to succeed. 
This article has been adapted from a special series on women and power from BBC World Service.