Musharraf being a Machiavellian strategist laid this death trap for the democratic murderers of democracy knowing all too well they won't last more than a few years.  Just enough time for him to re-emerge as the savior of the lost flock of sheep, and sheep we are.

My question to all those who are rooting for the second coming of Pervez Musharraf to make a list of things that "he did", instead of the usual list of "what he didn't do", or how "he is the best thing available".  The latter are just lame excuses for not getting off of our fat rotting arses and doing something.  We'd much rather hand over our destiny to liars, cheaters, criminals, and in this case nobodies.  Not many people know but Mr. Musharraf is active raising Pakistani Dollars from all over the world, claiming to be the savior of the nation he destroyed as much as any other politician in Pakistan's history.

I beg today's youth to stop, and think. Think before wishing or making choices.

P.S. In this piece of Musharraf's welcome message from his facebook fan page doesn't he sound like a child molester and drug peddler who recruits innocent children to lure their friends to his den?

Ammara now has a "SUPPORTED" Pakistani Profile.  Click here to see it. 

I met a very dynamic young girl at one of my keynotes in Islamabad.  She was full of life, energy, and sophistication.  It wasn't until I sat next to her that I realized she was completely blind.  I was moved.

I got this email from her today, but don't know how to help her.  I'm open to suggestions and ideas.

Dear Mr. Fasail Quraishi

 

This mail is in reference to my telephonic conversation with you My name is XXXXXXXXXXX, I am totally blind, but with the grace of almighty my international vision is more powerful than those who can see things apparently. Before putting forward my request in front of you, I would like to discuss my history so, you can get an idea that whether I deserve your favors and support or not. We are 2 siblings me and my brother whose name is ali, we both are blind. I have done my MBA in HRM from NUML in 2008, and ali is doing masters in international relations from QAU.

 

I am eldest member of my paternal family. We are 2 siblings, and my brother is also visually impaired, and suffering from same disease. Currently he is doing his masters in international relations. I was born in Faisalabad, which is major industrial city of Pakistan, and located in central Punjab. At beginning, doctors diagnosed that I won’t be able to see through out my life, since my disease “retina detachment” is incurable. Actually my disability occurred due to genetic problem of our family. This disease transferred to me from my maternal family. My 3 maternal uncles and 1 cousin, are also visually impaired and having same disease. So, in total, 6 visually members from 1 family. All male visually impaired members are also having partial hearing impairment which starts after age of 15. However, I am not having any kind of hearing loss. Recently an organization of Lahore, conducted research on our family, they conducted detailed examination of all members, and diagnosed that by principle this disease should not have transferred to me. They also told us in their report that people suffering from this disease usually suffers from hearing loss, since this disease shouldn’t come to me, therefore, it couldn’t effect me totally, and I am safe from hearing loss. I was 2 years old, when doctors did an experimental surgery of my left eye with this hope that I would be able to see, however, it couldn’t be a successful experiment. I was 3 years old, when my mother decided to start my schooling. Since we were living in a remote area of Faisalabad at that time, so, no Braille facilities or talking books were available. My mama learned Braille first from my maternal uncle, and then she herself wrote books in Braille for me with help of writing frame. She always treated me like a normal kid. She forced me to participate in every game and extra curricular activity. She herself read books for me, since my father was abroad those days, so my mama was responsible to handle every thing on her own. Till 10 years of my age, my family took me to every eye specialist of my country; I had to undergo so many ultrasounds, blood tests, and city scans etc, which sometimes made me frustrated. Then doctors advised my family to stop my treatment, since different medicines were damaging my eyes. Mean while I continued my education in mainstream institution. In these circumstances, I was best student of my institution every year; I won so many debate competitions, singing competitions etc, on behalf of my institution. In class 5^th I got scholarship as well. I continued my education till class 7^th in my village, later on my parents realized that now it won’t be possible for me to pursue my educational career here, so, we decided to migrate to Islamabad. Here situations were quite better. I got admission in Almaktoom centre for visually handicapped, and here I learned Braille, mobility, arts and craft, and a little bit of musical knowledge. I was in class 9^th when I decided to opt for something new and different, since my parents always wanted me to be different from others. They taught me “never take your visual impairment as disability; take it as distinction from Almighty which he gave you in order to be different from others”. By following same learning, I decided to step into field of information and communication technology. It was era of 1999 at that time; concept of using computer was very new here in Pakistan. In beginning we used demo version of jaws 3.5, later on we switched to latest versions. Till matriculation, I became good computer user, after my exams I taught computer to my school fellows for 2 months. I was very keen to opt for computer sciences in my college studies, however, due to lack of facilities, and out-dated policies, I was not granted permission from my institution. Then I opted for English literature for my intermediate studies. During intermediate, I studied few books related to management sciences, and decided to be successful business graduate. It was my desire, and I wanted to fulfill it at any cost. Initially my relatives, friends were very much against my decision, since they were in doubt that in such social order, where level of acceptance is near to the ground, no facilities are available, how I would continue my studies? Only my parents made me realize that I can do it. I got admission in BBA in National University of modern languages. My institution initially created few problems for me, however, my class performance made them realize that I can do it. In Pakistan, according to rules, we are not aloud to opt for any experience person, who can understand technicalities of subjects like accounts, math’s etc, therefore, in mid term examinations of first semester, when my assistant couldn’t understand my dictations, she left my papers blank, as result, and I got 5 suplies. However, since I never learned to give up, I continued my semester. Later on, my university gave me permission to attempt my papers on laptop, which helped me to increase my percentage. Gradually I started to indulge my self in extra curricular activities here; very soon, I became head of organizing committee, and led all major events of the university. My interest was towards human resource management, so I opted HRM for my specialization. In 2007 I accomplished my BBA, and then continued MBA-executive in same institution. During my business studies, I read allot on entrepreneurship, which motivated me to contribute something positive in this society. By keeping this thing in mind I and my friend talal established small NGO “liocs”. Under which we launched 11 successful events. After my MBA I did job in LXGmarketing, as HR manager. During my studies, I started to indulge my self in activities of other major organizations of disable people. Which helped me to understand our issues in more depth. Now I am working on launching of my own social venture, and successful negotiations are in process with several youth networks, in order to obtain fundings. I am also looking for some better options in foreign countries in order to pursue for my doctoral degree. I believe “if I can not see the world, I must do something, and that the whole world should see me”.

Since I always want to create awareness regarding issues and problems of Persons with disabilities, I recently joined mainstream organization Gogi Studios PVT-LTD. Here I am working as HR coordinator. I also represented my country in India in 2009, in conference on assistive technologies. Being an hr professional with core competencies of leadership, and effective management skills. I devise and put across trainings for profit and non-profit organizations. Apart from training and development, I have been performing selection and recruitment operations in both public and private sectors.

 

Being a visually challenged person, I have been trained to recognize and stand for all kind of challenges, and hence, I am able to perform my duties under all kind of state of affairs. My venerable communication skills give me competitive edge upon my colleagues. My ultimate goal is to be a social-entrepreneur who can self-assuredly contribute in bringing optimistic transformation in the social order

 

Experienced in training and development, designing and implementing innovative recruitment and selection procedures, specialized in designing training plans. I also initiate and facilitate constructive inventiveness in particular for the people with disabilities. I am self-sufficient person with pro-active leadership abilities, I believe in propagating ownership among my team rather than keeping it to my self. My inner enthusiasm crafts an aggravated team which bestows its best to the organization.

 

I furnish innovative solutions to both profit and non-profit organizations in following areas under discussion

• Inclusive education,
• Designing training manuals,
• Design and perform recruitment and selection procedures,
• Designing and delivering trainings for people with disabilities.

 

My current self-employed projects are:

1. support the design, development and delivery of training packages/manuals related to job oriented courses,
2. plan and organize various training programs on vage and self employment, specially catering to high growth service areas,
3. organize training programs, pre-vocational and vocational trainings with various institutions,
4. support different organizations in organizing various programs/trainings,
5. Design and sell different insurance plans on behalf of financial institutions.

 

It was my detail introduction, just to give you an idea about my personality, recently I have been selected for international training on advocacy and campaigning, which is organized by Leonard Cheshire Disability, which is operating in 52 countries, they have selected me, but they are not sponsoring expenditures of the participants. My total expense is 1200$s inclusive of the training charges and traveling etc. since I belong to a middle class family, so, can’t afford this much amount, however this training can give me a distinction. I know our government isn’t that much active to support me, please help me to get these funds, sir I don’t want any sympathetic supports, I want to get my right, that every country gives to its citizens, but in our country no scholarships are available for such purposes. Please please help me; I need these funds till 8^th march.

I know you would help me in this regard, I am attaching my CV, invitation letter, and brochure of the training. Please help me in making my career an example for this community.

I remember doing a similar show in Loose Ends three years ago.  A young girl emailed us after that saying her father, a stubborn smoker of decades, walked into her room, surrendered his cigarettes and swore to give it up. Right there. Right then.

If there are others who can take that bold step, please share your thoughts here so you may inspire many to do the same.