"Yaar kal Pakistan haar gya, kya kaho gay?"
"Pakistan mein mazhab, siyasat or cricket par behas nahin karni chiaye."
"Pakistan mein mazhab, siyasat or cricket par behas nahin karni chiaye."
Monday 19 May 2014
Humans of Pakistan
"14 saal pehlay father ki death ho gae to aik shop par 60rs/day par loading unloading ka kaam shuru kar dia. Din main parhai karta tha or shaam main job karta tha. Har kuch din baad ammi yahi poochti thai ka Baita tu kaisay karay ga, kaisay karay ga.
Waqt guzarta gya. Tangi k bawajood maine parhai puri ki,
Ab main aik company main Accounts Officer hun or 60,000/month kama raha hu. Last year meri sister ki shadi bhi ho gae ab mai apni ammi ki khoob khidmat karta hun. Kyun kay ye sab unhi ki duaon ka nateeja ha."
"Agar ap ye parhne walon ko koi pegham dein gay toh wo kya hoga?"
"Jis kisi haal me ho, Allah per bharoosa rakho."
Waqt guzarta gya. Tangi k bawajood maine parhai puri ki,
Ab main aik company main Accounts Officer hun or 60,000/month kama raha hu. Last year meri sister ki shadi bhi ho gae ab mai apni ammi ki khoob khidmat karta hun. Kyun kay ye sab unhi ki duaon ka nateeja ha."
"Agar ap ye parhne walon ko koi pegham dein gay toh wo kya hoga?"
"Jis kisi haal me ho, Allah per bharoosa rakho."
Humans of Pakistan
I quit my education due to financial pressure and came here from Hunza in order to earn and support my family.
My younger brother studies in 9th grade. He asked me to look for a job for him as well but I know the hardships of living a life without education. Therefore, no matter what, I will educate him.[[Translated from Urdu]] — at I-8 Markaz, Islamabad.
Humans of Pakistan
After taking his photo i asked him to tell me something good.
He said, '' Bhai zindagi me agar kamyab hona haina tu halal rizq kamana, me kamyab hun aur ye mat sochna kay ameer hona kamyabi hai. Kamyab wo admi hota hai jisko dil ka sakoon hasil ho.''
He said, '' Bhai zindagi me agar kamyab hona haina tu halal rizq kamana, me kamyab hun aur ye mat sochna kay ameer hona kamyabi hai. Kamyab wo admi hota hai jisko dil ka sakoon hasil ho.''
Humans of Karachi
"Agar mere bachay mujhe say koi eik baat seekh sakain toh woh yeh kay namaz waqt say parhna kabhi na bhoolein."
("If I had to choose just one thing for my children to have learnt from me it would be that they never forget to pray on time.")
("If I had to choose just one thing for my children to have learnt from me it would be that they never forget to pray on time.")
Saturday 17 May 2014
Humans of Pakistan
"I had a job but my only son got sick and I spent all my savings on his treatments.
I tried to sell fruits but failed. Now, I sell toys here and earn enough for a three times meal for my family.
Prophet (PBUH) said, "Allah tests His pious people." I guess this is my test. But, I'm thankful to Allah that he never let me sleep empty stomach."
[[Translated from Urdu]]
I tried to sell fruits but failed. Now, I sell toys here and earn enough for a three times meal for my family.
Prophet (PBUH) said, "Allah tests His pious people." I guess this is my test. But, I'm thankful to Allah that he never let me sleep empty stomach."
[[Translated from Urdu]]
Humans of Pakistan
"My friends gifted me these rings and watches. I love to wear them all at a time."
Humans of Pakistan
Chacha, apni naukri ki sub say pasandeeda baat batain
Meri koi olad nahi hai, subha se shaam tak yaheen hota hun. Train guzarti hai, bachay hath hilatay hain to khushi milti hai.
Meri koi olad nahi hai, subha se shaam tak yaheen hota hun. Train guzarti hai, bachay hath hilatay hain to khushi milti hai.
Humans of Pakistan
"I don't like flying kites, I'm a cricket guy. Yesterday my younger brother asked me to get him a kite, he is 6 years old and 15 years younger to me. Just can't say no to him."
[[Translated from Urdu]]
[[Translated from Urdu]]
Humans of Pakistan
"2 saal pehlay us say yahan dukan per mila tha pehli dafa. Tb say he usay pasand karne laga tha."
(I met her for the first time at this shop two years back. Since then I started to like her.)
"Ab kya huwa?"
(What happened now?)
"Pechlay mahinay hum ne shadi kr li."
(We got married last month.)
(I met her for the first time at this shop two years back. Since then I started to like her.)
"Ab kya huwa?"
(What happened now?)
"Pechlay mahinay hum ne shadi kr li."
(We got married last month.)
Humans of Peshawer
"She is my sister and my best friend. Couple of days back we were playing in the street and I accidentally chipped her tooth with a punch. She didn't tell anything to our parents about the punch but saved me from punishment by telling that she tripped while running and fell face down."
[[Translated from Pushto]]
.jpg)
[[Translated from Pushto]]
Humans of Quetta
Lost my legs but I've my hands and mind. Disability is just an excuse for the weak. I will study, learn and educate myself till my last breath.
A disable, yet a strong visionary child from Quetta.
A disable, yet a strong visionary child from Quetta.
Humans of Pakistan
Saw this young fellow roaming around the bazaar and selling shopping bags.
"I go to school on weekdays and work on weekends. I earn a little for now that fulfills my needs, but will earn more and support my family after completing my education."
"I go to school on weekdays and work on weekends. I earn a little for now that fulfills my needs, but will earn more and support my family after completing my education."
Humans of Pakistan
Kayi saal ho gaye, isi jaga per khara paa'n chalia bech raha hun.
(Its been many years that I'm selling paa'n and betel here.)
Chalia toh insani sehat k liye khatarnak hai!
(Betel is dangerous for health!)
Ye shayad thora khatarnak ho, aj kal insaan he insaan k liye khatarnak hai!
(This might be a little dangerous for health, the biggest threat to human is a human himself!)
(Its been many years that I'm selling paa'n and betel here.)
Chalia toh insani sehat k liye khatarnak hai!
(Betel is dangerous for health!)
Ye shayad thora khatarnak ho, aj kal insaan he insaan k liye khatarnak hai!
(This might be a little dangerous for health, the biggest threat to human is a human himself!)
Humans of Pakistan
Met this war veteran of 1965 and 1971 at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi.
"Aap ki koi aisi khuwaish jo puri na ho saki ho?"
(Any such desire which could not be fulfilled?)
"Mulk k liye shaheed honay ki buhat khuwaish thi."
(Wanted to be a martyr for the country.)
"Kya aj k naojawanon me apko wo jazba nazar ata hai jo 65 aur 71 me tha?"
(Do you see the same spirit in today's youth that was back in 65 and 71?)
"Jazbay k sath sath pehlay say ziada sha'oor bhi nazar ata hai."
(Alongside that spirit there is a lot more awareness in them too.)
"Aap ki koi aisi khuwaish jo puri na ho saki ho?"
(Any such desire which could not be fulfilled?)
"Mulk k liye shaheed honay ki buhat khuwaish thi."
(Wanted to be a martyr for the country.)
"Kya aj k naojawanon me apko wo jazba nazar ata hai jo 65 aur 71 me tha?"
(Do you see the same spirit in today's youth that was back in 65 and 71?)
"Jazbay k sath sath pehlay say ziada sha'oor bhi nazar ata hai."
(Alongside that spirit there is a lot more awareness in them too.)
A Candy Floss seller .
"Jitna kamata hu, us sy buhat khush hu. Aj tak mein ya mery bachy kabhi bhookay nahin soye."
(I am happy with what I earn. My family and I have never slept empty stomach.)
"Thora kamata hun per halal kamata hun, Rabb khud barkat daal deta hai."
(I earn a little but Halal, God bless lays itself.)
- A Candy Floss seller .
Humans of Pakistan
So we approached young #Ibtihaj and asked him about him and his future.
This is what is said,
I won't say anything about my family but dad is my everything now.
I want to become a pilot, and that is why I'll study hard. But unfortunately education here in Quetta, is not upto a good standard.Therefore, I wish to go abroad to continue my education and make everyone proud .
This is what is said,
I won't say anything about my family but dad is my everything now.
I want to become a pilot, and that is why I'll study hard. But unfortunately education here in Quetta, is not upto a good standard.Therefore, I wish to go abroad to continue my education and make everyone proud .
Humans of Lahore
I am happy! I drive this rickshaw around all day and then go to sleep at night thanking the Almighty for all I have.
Hazrat Ali ney farmaya tha 'Kissi se maango gay tau zillat miley gi, Allah se maango gay tau izzat miley gi.'
And then tears popped out of his eyes.
Hazrat Ali ney farmaya tha 'Kissi se maango gay tau zillat miley gi, Allah se maango gay tau izzat miley gi.'
And then tears popped out of his eyes.
Humans of Karachi
Seen on Ameer Khusro Road,
Ashar: chotay tumhari tasveer leylun?
Chota to others: Oye meri tasveer leynay ayen hain!
Ashar: chotay tumhari tasveer leylun?
Chota to others: Oye meri tasveer leynay ayen hain!
A Glorious Achievement!
A Glorious Achievement!
Mir Zafar Ali, a graduate of Beaconhouse Cambridge Branch, Karachi (now PECHS Campus), was part of the team that worked on Frozen – the movie that won the 2014 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. Disney's Frozen was a huge box office hit and was directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck. Other nominations in this category included The Crood, Despicable Me 2, Ernest & Celestine and The Wind Rises. He was also part of the Visual Effects team for the movie The Life of Pi which received an Oscar in 2013 in the category Best Visual FX.
Ali is a talented and creative Visual Effects Specialist. He was the Technical Director of the team that won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects in 2007 for the movie The Golden Compass. Imitating and producing effects for natural phenomena is his forte. Ali specialised in visual effects from Savannah College of Art and Design, US. He is currently working with Disney Animation, US and was the Visual Fx Team Lead on Percy Jackson 2. Other movies to his credit are: The Cabin in the Woods (2011), X-Men: First Class (2011), Hop (2011), Yogi Bear (2011), Island of the Lost (2009), The Mummy (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), Spiderman 3 (2007), and Ghost Rider (2007).
Beaconhouse wishes Mir Zafar the best in his future endeavours.
Mir Zafar Ali, a graduate of Beaconhouse Cambridge Branch, Karachi (now PECHS Campus), was part of the team that worked on Frozen – the movie that won the 2014 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. Disney's Frozen was a huge box office hit and was directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck. Other nominations in this category included The Crood, Despicable Me 2, Ernest & Celestine and The Wind Rises. He was also part of the Visual Effects team for the movie The Life of Pi which received an Oscar in 2013 in the category Best Visual FX.
Ali is a talented and creative Visual Effects Specialist. He was the Technical Director of the team that won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects in 2007 for the movie The Golden Compass. Imitating and producing effects for natural phenomena is his forte. Ali specialised in visual effects from Savannah College of Art and Design, US. He is currently working with Disney Animation, US and was the Visual Fx Team Lead on Percy Jackson 2. Other movies to his credit are: The Cabin in the Woods (2011), X-Men: First Class (2011), Hop (2011), Yogi Bear (2011), Island of the Lost (2009), The Mummy (2008), The Incredible Hulk (2008), Spiderman 3 (2007), and Ghost Rider (2007).
Beaconhouse wishes Mir Zafar the best in his future endeavours.
Humans of Karachi
One Hand Story.
"Back in 1995, at 15 years of age, I was a pro footballer. Believe me when I tell you I was fantastic at it. There isn't a stadium I had not played in and hardly ever lost any match. I was one of two selected to go play in the championships in Los Angeles that year and was looking for someone to sponsor me (it cost Rs.15,000) when unfortunatley, I lost my left arm in an accident at a textile mill. No one wanted to invest in a disabled man even though I could still play. I thought it was really unfair and decided I would prove to the world that just because I was handicapped I was still worth something so I started carving wood with my one hand and used my feet for support. God is kind and my faith helped as my business grew and now people seek me out to make all sorts of trophies and ornaments for them.
It wasn't easy as a 15 year old with one arm to think things would work out, but they did- and now I take it upon myself to help out other disabled people when they are in need- everyone in my community knows that I'm just a call away."
Translated from Urdu.
If anyone wants to meet him, he has a stall at Park Towers these days for the Sindh Festival.
"Back in 1995, at 15 years of age, I was a pro footballer. Believe me when I tell you I was fantastic at it. There isn't a stadium I had not played in and hardly ever lost any match. I was one of two selected to go play in the championships in Los Angeles that year and was looking for someone to sponsor me (it cost Rs.15,000) when unfortunatley, I lost my left arm in an accident at a textile mill. No one wanted to invest in a disabled man even though I could still play. I thought it was really unfair and decided I would prove to the world that just because I was handicapped I was still worth something so I started carving wood with my one hand and used my feet for support. God is kind and my faith helped as my business grew and now people seek me out to make all sorts of trophies and ornaments for them.
It wasn't easy as a 15 year old with one arm to think things would work out, but they did- and now I take it upon myself to help out other disabled people when they are in need- everyone in my community knows that I'm just a call away."
Translated from Urdu.
If anyone wants to meet him, he has a stall at Park Towers these days for the Sindh Festival.
Jahangir Khan
Jahangir Khan, former World No. 1 professional squash player from Pakistan, who is considered by many to be the greatest player in the history of the game. During his career he won the World Open six times and the British Open a record ten times.Between 1981 and 1986, he was unbeaten in competitive play for five years. During that time he won 555 matches consecutively. This was not only the longest winning streak in squash history, but also one of the longest unbeaten runs by any athlete in top-level professional sports. He retired as a player in 1993, and has served as President of the World Squash Federation since 2002.
Humans of Karachi
"How long have you guys been friends?"
Her: "We've been best friends for 15 years"
Him: "Actually 13 years"
Her: "Yeah, we were in 9th or 10th grade- I remember because I liked another friend of ours in school and he pushed me to pursue that guy since they were friends also- so I did and then I even ended up marrying that guy a few years ago."
Him: "Yeah! So now she think she owes me and tries to introduce me to every girl she knows!"
Her: "It's true. But I think he is too into his looks" (laughs)
"Do you have anything to say about her?"
Him: "She is incredibly blunt- she never pauses to think about whether what she is saying is appropriate or not. But I think everyone needs someone totally honest in their life and she is that person for me."
Her: "We've been best friends for 15 years"
Him: "Actually 13 years"
Her: "Yeah, we were in 9th or 10th grade- I remember because I liked another friend of ours in school and he pushed me to pursue that guy since they were friends also- so I did and then I even ended up marrying that guy a few years ago."
Him: "Yeah! So now she think she owes me and tries to introduce me to every girl she knows!"
Her: "It's true. But I think he is too into his looks" (laughs)
"Do you have anything to say about her?"
Him: "She is incredibly blunt- she never pauses to think about whether what she is saying is appropriate or not. But I think everyone needs someone totally honest in their life and she is that person for me."
Humans of Pakistan
Me:Papa, sa soch kawai?
(GrandPa what are you thinking about?)
GrandPa: Bachay, soch kom cha plaar ta da owaim k na?
(Son, i am thinking on whether to tell your father or not?)
Me:Sa wayai warta?
(Tell him what?)
GrandPa: Agha mata way cha generator sara ma cherai kharab ba
shi, agha pa rishtia kharab sho. *Smiles*
(He told me not to fiddle around with the generator you will make it worse, it actually happened *Smiles* )
Me: hahah, Papa agha awal na khabar da mechanic 15min makhkay generator yoro.
(Grandpa, he already knows the mechanic took it away 15mins ago)
GrandPa: SA? Mechanic ba e kharab ki, ta plaar ta is nishta pata kor k harsa kharabai!
(WHAT? The mechanic will damage it, your dad doesn't know anything, destroys everything in the house! )
84 years of age and still thinks he can take on any mechanical thing in the house, has a 50 Year old Engineer Son and still believes he knows nothing.
Our Elders, source of wisdom, knowledge, love and a constant reminder that YES there is somebody in the house who can tell your Father that he is wrong haha
Times like these make you realize that yes for a parent their child always is and will always remain a child.
(GrandPa what are you thinking about?)
GrandPa: Bachay, soch kom cha plaar ta da owaim k na?
(Son, i am thinking on whether to tell your father or not?)
Me:Sa wayai warta?
(Tell him what?)
GrandPa: Agha mata way cha generator sara ma cherai kharab ba
shi, agha pa rishtia kharab sho. *Smiles*
(He told me not to fiddle around with the generator you will make it worse, it actually happened *Smiles* )
Me: hahah, Papa agha awal na khabar da mechanic 15min makhkay generator yoro.
(Grandpa, he already knows the mechanic took it away 15mins ago)
GrandPa: SA? Mechanic ba e kharab ki, ta plaar ta is nishta pata kor k harsa kharabai!
(WHAT? The mechanic will damage it, your dad doesn't know anything, destroys everything in the house! )
84 years of age and still thinks he can take on any mechanical thing in the house, has a 50 Year old Engineer Son and still believes he knows nothing.
Our Elders, source of wisdom, knowledge, love and a constant reminder that YES there is somebody in the house who can tell your Father that he is wrong haha
Times like these make you realize that yes for a parent their child always is and will always remain a child.
Humans of Karachi
"Zindagi mein sub say khushi ka moqa zara batayein?"
("Tell me about the happiest moment in your life?")
"Jab mein maash ki daal aur ghai ka gosht khata houn!"
("When I eat white lentil and cow meat!")
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what true happiness is all about.
("Tell me about the happiest moment in your life?")
"Jab mein maash ki daal aur ghai ka gosht khata houn!"
("When I eat white lentil and cow meat!")
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what true happiness is all about.
This is Asfandyar Asif
This is Asfandyar Asif, a suited banker on normal days. Once a year he takes his annual leaves and heads out with us friends on a trip to the North of the country.
This photograph was taken on one such trip to Mahodand, Kalam. While waiting for the traffic to open up on the narrow mountainous road i noticed him laying like this by the waterfall. After taking the photograph i asked him.
Asfand kia ker raha ha oa? (Asfand what are you doing?)
Bhai relax ker raha hun aur kia. (Bro, i am relaxing what else?)
Makes me wonder how a suit defines you but on holidays you can be what you want and let it go. Makes me realize no matter no matter how much we grow up, we will always be young at heart if we let go of social constraints .
This photograph was taken on one such trip to Mahodand, Kalam. While waiting for the traffic to open up on the narrow mountainous road i noticed him laying like this by the waterfall. After taking the photograph i asked him.
Asfand kia ker raha ha oa? (Asfand what are you doing?)
Bhai relax ker raha hun aur kia. (Bro, i am relaxing what else?)
Makes me wonder how a suit defines you but on holidays you can be what you want and let it go. Makes me realize no matter no matter how much we grow up, we will always be young at heart if we let go of social constraints .
Muneer Shah (44 years Old)
College van chalata hu, or bachay pyar sey Shah Jee kehtay hein mujhey.
-Uncle aapko apni job ki sab sy achi baat kya lagti hai?
Bas beta, khud to parh nahin saka, lekin in bacho ko parhty dekh kar or inki batein sun kar dil ko khushi hoti hai.
Allah ney himmat di to meri khwaish hai apny bacho ko bhi university level tak parhao.
-Uncle hmary liye koi message?
Har koi ek dusry ko bura kehta hai, par khud kuch nai krta
insaan ko khud krna chaye "Stop blaming, and Start doing '"
-Muneer Shah (44 years Old)
-Uncle aapko apni job ki sab sy achi baat kya lagti hai?
Bas beta, khud to parh nahin saka, lekin in bacho ko parhty dekh kar or inki batein sun kar dil ko khushi hoti hai.
Allah ney himmat di to meri khwaish hai apny bacho ko bhi university level tak parhao.
-Uncle hmary liye koi message?
Har koi ek dusry ko bura kehta hai, par khud kuch nai krta
insaan ko khud krna chaye "Stop blaming, and Start doing '"
-Muneer Shah (44 years Old)
 |
| humansofpakistan.blogspot.com |
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)