Four Life Changing Emotions

Four Life Changing Emotions: Major(R)Khalid Nasr
Emotions are the most powerful forces inside us. Emotions are fuel and the mind is the pilot, which together propel the ship of civilized progress. There are four life changing emotions: 1.DISGUST:One does not usually equate the word "disgust" with positive action. Properly channeled, disgust can change a person's life. The person who feels disgusted has reached a point of no return. He or she is ready to throw down the gauntlet at life and say, "I've had it!" Yes, productive feelings of disgust come when a person says, "Enough is enough." There is nothing so life-changing as gut-wrenching disgust! 2.DECISION: Most of us need to be pushed to the wall to make decisions. And once we reach this point, we have to deal with the conflicting emotions that come with making them. We have reached a fork in the road. Whatever you do, don't camp at the fork in the road. Decide. It's far better to make a wrong decision than to not make one at all. Each of us must confront our emotional turmoil and sort out our feelings. 3.DESIRE:How does one gain desire? I don't think I can answer this directly because there are many ways. But I do know two things about desire: It comes from the inside not the outside.
It can be triggered by outside forces.
Almost anything can trigger desire. It's a matter of timing as much as preparation. It might be a song that tugs at the heart. It might be a memorable sermon. It might be a movie, a conversation with a friend, a confrontation with the enemy, or a bitter experience. Therefore, while searching for your "hot button" of pure, raw desire, welcome into your life each positive experience. Don't erect a wall to protect you from experiencing life. The same wall that keeps out your disappointment also keeps out the sunlight of enriching experiences. So let life touch you. The next touch could be the one that turns your life around. 3.RESOLVE:Resolve says, "I will." These two words are among the most potent in the English language--- "I WILL". Benjamin Disraeli, the great British statesman, once said, "Nothing can resist a human will that will stake even its existence on the extent of its purpose." In other words, when someone resolves to "do or die," nothing can stop him. The best definition for "resolve" I've ever heard is "resolve means promising yourself you will never give up." That's it! That's the best definition I've ever heard: PROMISE YOURSELF YOU'LL 4.NEVER GIVE UP: Be steadfast and show persistence.Try ,try again.

Managing Our Anger and Worries

Managing Our Anger & Worries: Major ® Khalid Nasr
1. Managing Anger :Those having a tough time in controlling their anger, an anger management plan might help. Try these self-help anger management tips:
Ask yourself: 'Is my anger necessary enough and is the issue worth it?' Chances are, you will see things from a calmer perspective.
'What is the worst consequence of the object of my anger?' If someone cut in front of you at the bookstore checkout, you will probably find that three minutes is not such a big deal.
'Is it going to help me or others in any way?' The anger is going to affect you physically as well as your relationship with others who get affected by the anger.
Imagine yourself doing the same thing. Admit that you sometimes cut in front of another driver, too, sometimes by accident. Do you get angry at yourself?
Ask yourself: 'Did that person do this to me on purpose?' In many cases, you will see that they were just careless or in a rush, and really did not mean you any harm.
Try counting to 10 before saying anything. This may not address the anger directly, but it can minimise the damage you will do while angry.
Try some 'new and improved' variations of counting to 10. For instance, try counting to 10 with a deep slow breath in between each number. Deep breathing helps people relax.
Ask yourself about the anger-inducing issue/situation/event: Is there any alternate way to look at it? You may be looking from an angle that makes you feel angry about the situation. If you look at it from some other angle you may be able to understand or you won't get angry at all.
Visualise a relaxing experience: Close your eyes, and travel there in your mind. Make it your stress-free oasis.
2.Techniques to eliminate worries
Write down what you are worried about. Do your best to carefully think of what you are really worried about. There is said to be only a few dozen or so general fears. No one seems to agree what a 'general' fear is, and if you could overcome your general fears, you could eliminate worry completely. For example, about job demands, about the future, about family or social responsibilities.
Get all the facts related to the problem and don't allow yourself to be misled by any false information and to even more worry.
Analyse the facts. Once you have enough information to help you face the worry, make some sense out of the data. What does it all mean, if anything, at this point?
Ask yourself what is the worst that can happen. At this point, you can make a more realistic assessment of what the worst-case scenario would be.
Accept the worst. Acceptance is almost always an instant cure for worry. Acceptance, however, is not easy and often takes time. By accepting the worst, you are in a situation where things can only improve.
Improve on the worst. Here is where you consider the law of averages. What are the chances the worst will actually come to pass? Is it really worth worrying about?
Decide what you can do about it. Brainstorm. List everything that comes to mind that you can do about improving the situation. Spend as much time as needed on this part.
Act on the decision. If there is any point to worry, it is about taking action toward making positive changes. From your list of possible actions, decide what you are going to do and take action right away. Do not procrastinate. The longer you let your worries build inside, the more emotional and physical damage you are doing to yourself. It is probable that through this process you will end up eliminating the worry before you complete all the steps.
That is fine. The point of the exercise is to eliminate the worry, not to complete all the steps of the process.

USA Is Still Active

USA Is Still Active :Major(R)Khalid Nasr
When the judicial crisis in Pakistan first began, Washington held the opinion that Musharraf was likely to weather it and therefore Washington could maintain a narrow policy of strong support for him. However, US officials began to revisit these calculations as the volume of the protests increased and especially when Musharraf attempted to muzzle the media through new governmental powers to rescind television broadcasters' licenses and seize stations that violated government regulations. The efforts to institute the draconian measures were both signs of Musharraf's political vulnerability and determination to retain power.

Today's Pakistan has its own set of challenges, including Talibanization in FATA and Swat, simmering insurgency in Baluchistan, and the recent amassing of hundreds of Islamic extremists in a Mosque in Islamabad, threatening country-wide suicide attacks unless Islamic laws are adopted in the country. It is true that Pakistan's economy was in the previous regime thanks both to sound economic policies by the Musharraf regime and US assistance. But ethnic, sectarian, and religious extremist challenges continue to plague the country.
Those supportive of a return to democracy argued that restoration of civilian rule will broaden the popular support base for countering extremism and terrorism and energize civil society around parties that support secular democracy. This should have been a compelling argument for the Bush Administration, which acknowledges the importance of promoting a worldwide freedom agenda to counter al Qaida's support for the creation of an Islamic Wahhabist Caliphate through the violent overthrow of established regimes.
Also compelling is the argument that a wholesale, unfettered opening of the Pakistani system to democracy, without sufficient buy-in from the Pakistani military, could create political chaos that Islamists would seek to exploit.
US-Pakistan relations after Musharraf
The characteristics of a post-Musharraf regime largely depends on the way he departs from the political scene. If he sticks to retaining his office of Presidentship , we are more likely to see him exit abruptly. In this scenario, political parties and civil society would intensify their demonstrations and Musharraf would become politically isolated and have to rely increasingly on repressive state powers to sustain his rule. Senior Army leaders would then have to pressure him to step aside. This would translate into a quick departure amid heightened public anger with both Musharraf and his U.S. supporters, making it easier for an anti-U.S. General or religious leader to rise to power.
If, on the other hand, Musharraf adopts a conciliatory approach and begins a process to restore civilian rule, power will change hands in a smoother, more predictable fashion.
US policy makers worry that a civilian-led government in Pakistan would be less committed to the fight against terrorism and to continuing Pakistan-India dialogue. These concerns are largely unfounded. Considering that Musharraf's decision to support US counterterrorism efforts was taken to safeguard Pakistan's own supreme national interests, it is probable that had a leader of a mainstream secular party been in power at the time of 9/11, he/she would have made the same decision as Musharraf about abandoning official support to the Taliban and supporting the US-led war in Afghanistan.
In any new political order, the military would retain a major role in decision-making on security matters, meaning that counterterrorism operations would proceed without major interruption. The Pakistan military also would want to maintain its strong ties with the U.S. military, due at least in part to the large-scale military and economic assistance programs from the U.S. A civilian-led government with broad support from Pakistani society can even strengthen Pakistan's support for countering terrorism, especially if its mandate included the halt of the Talibanization of society . US diplomats are in constant contant with Musharaf and Zardari to ensure the satisfaction of their interests in Pakistan. The Pakistani people have demonstrated that they are willing to stand up for the preservation of their democratic institutions and the U.S. cannot afford to ignore their voices.

Seven Arenas of Success

Seven Arenas of Success:Major (R)Khalid Nasr
"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." Theodore Roosevelt The Arenas of Success are:1.I Am - the Arena of Values 2.I Should – the Arena of Responsibility 3.I Could - the Arena of Possibility 4.I Would - the Arena of Negotiation 5.I Want To - the Arena of Vision 6.I Will - the Arena of Dedication 7.I Do - the Arena of Accomplishment The “Arenas” of Success are Values,Responsibility, Possibility, Negotiation, Vision, Dedication, and Accomplishment. The degree of our success is directly related to the degree in which we excel in and balance these arenas. As you go through each segment, think practically, because these are intended to be more than intellectual ideas. They are intended to help you solidify them into your life and turn your potential into performance: 1.I Am - The Arena of Values: Every person, organization and business has values. They may not know what they are, or they may not be able to articulate what they are, but they have them. The values of a business are what they believe in. What do they think is important? What do they hold as dear to the organization? Customer satisfaction is a simple value that a business may hold, for example. What a company values will affect the way the business runs and the employees act and work, so it is important to know what your business values are.The first step in a successful organization, or for your own life for that matter, is to determine your values. I would encourage you to spend some time on this if you haven’t already. And if you have, continue to make sure that everybody in the organization knows and believes in them. 2.I Should – The Arena of Responsibility: Those who would lead the way to accomplishment must also understand that they have responsibilities. And the man or woman of honor, integrity, and success, lives up to those responsibilities. So what are these responsibilities that we must live by? While I want to encourage you to think about them specifically for your own life and business, there are a few that I believe are for all of us. To be a person and company of high integrity. Ultimately, we are only a success to the degree that we are honorable people. This means that we are honest, hard working, and forthright. I don’t think it matters how much money one accumulates if the are not a person of integrity. To live by the “golden rule.” And the golden rule is that we will treat others as we want to and expect to be treated. 3.I Could – The Arena of Possibility: People have great ideas, dreams, and possibilities inside of them. They just need someone to stop the treadmill and ask the question, surrounded by an atmosphere of acceptance. Here are some areas to think about possibilities in: The office atmosphere Customer relations Customer satisfaction Increased sales Increased profit Community service projects
4.I Would – the Arena of Negotiation : After you have recognized your corporate values, understood your responsibilities and then had your staff possibilities session, there comes a time of reflection upon those possibilities. Every possibility has a cost associated with it. At this point an organization not only says “we could” but they also need to determine what the cost will be and whether or not the successful implementation of the possibility is worth the cost. This is the arena of negotiation. It isn’t negotiation in the traditional sense of the word, such as negotiating a price with a client or vendor, but is primarily an internal negotiation. These are all examples of negotiation questions. You are negotiating internally, with yourself or your staff. For example, you may find that your possibilities include substantially more profit for an extra five hours of your time per week. But your family life may be such that it wouldn’t be the overall best situation for you to increase your workload five more hours a week at this point in your life. 5.I Want To – The Arena of Vision: Those ideas that stir our passions for excellence become things that we can easily “see.” They can become our “vision.” Vision is a word that is used a lot in leadership development these days, and for a good reason. Great things come when we dream, when we gain a vision of a better tomorrow. Vision drives us to attempt things far beyond where we are right now. 6.I Will – The Arena of Dedication :The three most important things in work, especially during the start-up process, are “perseverance, perseverance, perseverance.” I have come to believe that much of what separates the successful from the unsuccessful is simply determination. The successful are not always the brightest, the best looking, or those with the most prestigious diplomas. Instead, they are the ones who say “I will do this!” and “Hardship will not deter me!” These people have entered into and continually live in the arena of dedication. Staying there long enough usually puts them on top. Dedication is a key to success. 7.I Do – The Arena of Accomplishment : It is important to remember that these phases are all constantly rotating through different areas of our lives. In some areas we will be in the values formulating arena, others the dedication arena. And of course we will at times be in the accomplishment arena. The greatest reward is, as the old saying goes, “the satisfaction of a job well done.” Not many people make it to the accomplishment arena very often. Enjoy the satisfaction!

Rule of Law in Pakistan

The Rule of Law in Pakistan :Major(R)Khalid Nasr The rule of law is the fundamental component of democratic society. Rule of Law is defined as the principle that all members of society are bound by a set of clearly defined & universally accepted laws. In a democracy, the rule of law is manifested in an independent judiciary a free press and a system of check & balance on leaders through free elections and separation of powers among the pillars of state.Three major components of Rule of Law are: 1.The government is bound by the law. 2. All people are treated equally under the law. 3. The law recognizes that in each person, there is a core of spirituality, dignity and humanity. When we see the ground reality in Pakistan, the people of Pakistan are struggling for the rule of law .The rule of law can be ensured by an independent judiciary. The independence of judiciary does not mean that the court can take what decisions it wants to take but what it should take .A common man is always running around the courts in search of justice .The police system in Pakistan is for the rich & powerful. It is very difficult for a common man to survive under the present lawlessness.
Electing the political leaders tried & tested in their stupidity & greed is again a practicing stupidity. It is the fear in the minds of the voters which compel them to repeat the same mistake again & again. This fear comes from the non-existence of the rule of law .The rule of law can solve the prevailing issues but for that we should focus on the restoration of independent judiciary not the restoration of individual judges who after their restoration might again reinforce fear & greed in our society through their biased & political decisions.

Knowing Pakistan

Knowing Pakistan:Major(R)Khalid Nasr
Introduction: Pakistan is the land of the Indus River, which flows through the country for 2,880 km. from the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges to the Arabian sea. It is located between 23 and 37 degrees north latitude and 61 and 76 degrees east longitude. It is a land of snow covered peaks and burning deserts, of fertile mountain valleys and irrigated plains. Created in 1947 as a homeland for the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent, it is inhabited by some 128 million people (1995) belonging to many ethnic groups speaking over 20 different languages and wearing distinctive costumes, but all united by the Islamic faith. The Land of Pure (as the Urdu name Pakistan translates into English) is strategically placed at the crossroads of Asia, where the road from China to the Mediterranean meets the route from India to Central Asia. For thousands of years, this junction has been a melting pot of diverse cultures, attracting traders and adventurers, pilgrims and holy men. For any visitor, Pakistan has a wealth of attractions: its 4,000-year history is richly illustrated by archaeological sites and imposing monuments scattered the length and breadth of the country. Brick cities from the Indus Civilization, which flourished around 2000 BC, stand beside Buddhist ruins contemporaneous with the birth of Christianity. Magnificent Muslim tombs from the 12th century vie with palaces, mosques and forts of the Mughal emperors of the 16th and 17th centuries. The country's main cities reflect the many influences, both historical and modern, that have made Pakistan what it is today. Lahore is the cultural center of the country, with an elegant core of Mughal architecture embellished by the flowery exuberance of the British Raj. Islamabad, the capital, is a modern garden city. Finally bustling Karachi is a huge international port, industrial and financial center. In the north of the country, four great mountain ranges meet, offering some of the most challenging and scenic mountaineering, trekking and jeep safaris in the world. Five huge rivers flow south to the sea, forming the flight paths for migrating birds and providing exciting white water rafting and boating. To the spirit hungry for exploration and adventure, Pakistan beckons.
Basic Facts About Pakistan
Official Name :Islamic Republic of Pakistan . Father of the Nation:Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah . Capital Is lamabad . Area796,096 Sq. km. Population :135.28 million . Ethnic composition:95% Muslims, 5% others Per capita income:US$ 460 . Currency:Rupee . Exports:Cotton, textile goods, rice, leather items, carpets, sports goods, fruits, handicrafts Sea Food (Fisheries) . Imports:Industrial equipment, vehicles, iron ore, petroleum, edible oil . Languages:Urdu (National language) . English (Official) . Literacy rate:39% Government:Parliamentary form . Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., the Senate (Upper House) and the National Assembly (Lower House). The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolises a process of continuity in the national affairs. It consists of 87 members. The four Provincial Assemblies, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Federal Capital form its electoral college. The National Assembly has a total membership of 217 elected through adult suffrage (Muslim 207 and Minorities 10). Pakistan National Flag:Dark green with a white vertical bar, a white crescent and a five-pointed star in the middle. The Flag symbolises Pakistan's profound commitment to Islam and Islamic world. National Anthem:Approved in June, 1954 Verses Composed by: Abul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla State Emblem:The State Emblem consists of: 1. The crescent and star which is symbol of Islam 2. The shield in the centre shows four major crops 3. Wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage 4. Scroll contains Quaid's motto: Unity Faith, Discipline National Flower:Jasmine Popular games:Cricket, Hockey, Football Tourist's resorts:Murree, Quetta, Hunza, Ziarat, Swat, Kaghan, Chitral and Gilgit Archaeological sites:Moenjo Daro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji, Mehr Garh Major Cities:Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Multan, Sialkot and Faisalabad Agriculture:Major crops are cotton, wheat, rice and sugarcane Total cropped area: 22.14 million hectares Industry:Textiles, cement, fertiliser, steel, sugar, electric goods, shipbuilding EnergyMajor sources: Oil, Coal, Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear and Liquid Petroleum Gas Transport & Communication:Total length of roads: 228,206 km Pakistan Railway network: 8,775 km Railway stations: 781 Pakistan International Airlines: Covers 55 international and 38 domestic stations Major Airports: 6 - Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar and Gwadar Seaports International : 2 - Karachi and Bin Qasim Famous Mountain PeaksK-2 (Mt. Godwin Austin): 28,250 ft./8611 m (2nd in World) Nanga Parbat : 26,660 ft./8125 m (8th in World) Gasherbrum-I: 26,470 ft./8068 m (11th in World) Famous Mountain Passes:The Khyber Pass The Kurram Pass The Tochi Pass The Gomal Pass The Bolan Pass The Lowari Pass The Khunjrab Pass Rivers:The Indus 2880 km Jhelum 825 km Chenab 1242 km Ravi 901 km Sutlej 1551 km Beas (tributary of Sutlej) 398 km Famous GlaciersSiachin 75 km Batura 55 km Baltoro 62 km Deserts:Thar: Sindh Cholistan: Punjab Thal: Punjab Major Dams: Tarbela Dam- North West Frontier Province Mangla Dam- Punjab Warsak Dam- North West Frontier Province

An Insight on Hadood Laws

Hudood Laws: Major(R)Khalid Nasr Hudood is plural of Hadd that literally means ‘limit’ - --and in Islamic legal terminology Hudood means set of those laws whereby punishments of certain offences have been ordained in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. These are five in number, which can be enumerated as under: 1-Law of Zina - pertains to sexual offences and which has been promulgated in the country to modify the existed law in the light of injunctions of Islam about the aforementioned offences. And so the law of ‘Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance VII of 1979’ was pronounced on 9th day of Feb 1979. 2-Law of Qazf - pertains to sexual scandalization, which was promulgated in the country so as to bring in conformity the law relating to Qazf with the injunctions of Islam and thus the law of ‘Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Order VIII of 1979’ was promulgated on 9th day of Feb, 1979. 3-Law of Saraqa - pertains to offences of theft against property and which was promulgated in the country to bring the existed law on the subject in conformity with the injunctions of Islam. And the law of ‘Offences against Property (Enforcement of Hudood)Ordinance VI of 1979 was thus promulgated on 9th day of Feb 1979. 4-Law of Al Sharab - pertains to the offences relating to intoxicants of all sorts, was promulgated in country under the title of ‘The Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order IV of 1979’ on 10th day of Feb, 1979 - so as to bring in conformity the existed law on the subject with the commandments set out in the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. All these four laws were promulgated by the erstwhile CMLA, President General Ziaul Haque. 5-Law of Qisas & Deyat - pertains to offences affecting human body, was promulgated so that the existing law on the subject could be brought in conformity with the injunctions of Shariat. And this law was promulgated under the title of Qisas & Deyit Ordinance 1991 - during the first tenure of former PM Nawaz Sharif. This Ordinance, which is comprised of Sections 299 to 338, has now replaced chapter XVI of the Pakistan Penal Code 1860. Now though in fact it is only the wording of section 3 of the ‘Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Order VIII of 1979’ which alone has been worded inappropriately and due to this cause this is the only section, which has been and is being tried to be exploited by the vested interests - and hence this provides food for the hue and cry by the ‘Secular Extremists’. No government could dare to interferer for resolution of this minute dispute. I, would try to bring forward the exact ‘diagnosis’ along with the easiest ‘cure’. To make it easy and understandable, I would like to present only the relevant portions of the relevant law step by step: Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance VII of 1979: Section: 2 of the ‘Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance VII of 1979’ is comprised of definition clause which defines certain terminology of the subject that has been used in the Hudood laws. Section: 4, provides the constitution of Zina (viz sexual intercourse by mutual consent) - whereas section 5 provides the explicit conditions alone wherein the offence of Zina shall be liable to Hadd, subject to confirmation of the Appellate Court viz the Federal Shariat Court. Section: 6 of the ZO, defines well explicitly the constitution of Zina-bil-jabr (viz the rape) as well as its punishment. And this is the section of the ZO which is in conflict with section 3 of the ‘Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Order VIII of 1979’ (henceforth to be referred as QO). Whereas section: 8 of the ZO, provides the rigorous requirement of proof for zina-bil-jabr. Hence there is no way out but to produce the relevant portions both thereof, so as to locate the conflict exactly. Section - 6 of the ‘Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hadd) Ordinance VII of 1979: (1) “A person is said to commit zina-bil-jabr if he or she has sexual intercourse with a woman or man as the case may be to whom he or she is not validly married, in any of the following circumstances: (a)- against the will of the victim;(b) without the consent of victim;(c)-with the consent of the victim when the consent has been obtained by putting the victim in fear of death or of hurt; or (d) with the consent of the victim, when the offender knows that the offender is not validly married to the victim and that the consent is given because the victim believes that the offender is another person to whom the victim is or believes herself or himself to be validly married. Explanation; Penetration is sufficient to constitute the sexual intercourse necessary to the offence of zina-bil-jabr. (2) Zina-bil-jabr is zina-bil-jabr liable to Hadd if it is committed in the circumstances specified in subsection 1 of section 5 of the ZO.” Hence now section - 5 (1): “Zina liable to Hadd is Zina liable to Hadd if; (a)- it is committed by a man who is an adult and who is not insane with a woman to whom he is not and does not suspect himself to be married; or (b)- it is committed by a woman who is an adult who is not insane with a man to whom she is not and does not suspect herself to be married.” Section: 8 – proof of ‘zina’ or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ liable to Hadd shall be in one of the following forms, namely: (a) The accused makes before a court of competent jurisdiction a confession of the commission of the offence; or (b) At least four Muslims adult male witnesses about whom the court is satisfied having regard to the requirements of ‘tazkiyya-al-shahud’ that they are truthful persons and abstain from major sins (kabayr) give evidence as eye witnesses of the ac of penetration necessary to the offence; Provided that if the accused is a non-Muslim the eyewitnesses may be non-Muslims. Explanation- in this section ‘tazkiyya-al-shahud’ means the mode of inquiry adopted by a court to satisfy itself as to the credibility of a witness. Now to find the conflict I produce section 3 of ‘Offence of QO - which is as under: Section: 3 - Qazf “Whoever by words either spoken or intended to be read or by signs or by visible representations makes or publishes an imputation of ‘zina’ concerning any person intending to harm or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation or hurt the feelings of such person is said except in the cases hereinafter excepted to commit Qazf .Explanation (1) - it may amount to Qazf to impute ‘zina’ to a deceased person if the imputation would harm the reputation or hurt the feelings of that person if living and is harmful to the feeling of his family or other near relatives. Explanation (2) - an imputation in the form of an alternative or expressed ironically may amount to ‘Qazf’. First exception (Imputation of truth which public good requires to be made or published): It is not Qazf to impute zina to any person if the imputation be true and made or published for the public good. Whether or not is for the public good is a question of fact. Second exception (Accusation preferred in good faith to authorized person): Save in the cases hereinafter mentioned, it is not Qazf to prefer in good faith an accusation of zina against any person to any of those who have lawful authority over that person with respect to the subject matter of accusation; (a) A complainant makes an accusation of ‘zina’ against another person in a court but fails to produce four witnesses in support thereof before the court. (b) According to the finding of the court a witness has given false evidence of the commission of ‘zina’ or ‘zina-bil-jabr’. (c) According to the finding of the court a complainant has made a false accusation of zina-bil-jabr.” Now reading section 6 of the of ZO with section 3 of the QO, one must conclude that the conflict between these two sections is as harmful for a man as it is for a woman - and here I mean to convey that the conflict in question is very much there but given the human error - and not by design. So the question of gender discrimination does not arise, for male or female both are equally vulnerable to these two provisions. Now it is easy to understand that suppose, if a man or woman as the case may be is raped, (viz subjected to zina-bil-jabr) - obliviously he or she will have to attribute the accusation of the offence ‘zina-bil-jabr’ in the First Information Report (i.e. FIR) against the offender woman/women or man/men as the case may be - and thereafter during the trial the complainant/victim will have to depose against the offender/offenders in the court. But no one on this earth can provide the least guarantee beforehand or even afterwards that he or she would be successful to produce four eye witnesses of the offence of zina-bil-jabr’ in accordance with section: 8 of ZO in the court of law, in spite of the fact that howsoever real the complainant/victim man or woman might be - and despite the fact that howsoever real the culprit man or woman might be. And thus in case (which is always most probable) the complainant/victim he or she as the case may be, failed to produce four Muslim adult male eye witnesses about the alleged offence of zina or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ in the court of law - then lodging of the complaint of the offence of zina or zina-bil-jabr’ in police station as FIR against the offender/offenders, or deposing as complainant/victim in court of law during the trial against the offender/offenders - namely the attribution of accusation of the offence of zina or zina-bil-jabr’ against the offender/offenders, no matter howsoever real the accusation might be, would become the offence of ‘Qazf’ - on the part of the complainant/victim, he or she as the case may be under section: 3 of the of QO - and thus the real complainant/victim, he or she as the case may of zina or zina-bil-jabr, would become the real and defenseless offender of ‘Qazf’ - and the real offender, he or she as the case may be, of zina or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ would become the real and brutal complainant of ‘Qazf’ against the complainant/victim of the zina or‘zina-bil-jabr’ that was committed with him, her or the complainant’s relative as the case may be. And as we owning the existing wording of section: 3 of QO - there would be a zero chance for the complainant/victim of zina or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ to be acquitted of the charge of ‘Qazf.’ Because under section 6 (b) of the QO - one of the smoking guns for the proof of ‘Qazf’ liable to Hadd is the commission of ‘Qazf’ in the presence of the court. And thus a real complainant/victim of zina or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ may be turned into a proven offender of ‘Qazf’ - and thus would be convicted much easily under the law of QO. Now of course QO is one of the five Hudood laws that have been derived from the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah. But the question is whether the loophole lies in the Divine Law? The answer is a definite No, for that is impossible. Actually the flaw lies in the interpretation and wording of section: 3 of the QO - which is in my opinion simply a bona fide human error and must be accepted as such. Nay, bonafide allusion to some flaw which is based on human error in the provision/provisions of a script or codification of some law, including the Hudood Laws must not be equated to refusal towards the Hudood Laws, for then no one would find it easy to point out any such human error and try to fix the same - and the suffering from that human error shall be attributed (God forbid!) towards the Hudood Laws - and we won’t be entitled to be absolved from the responsibility. So having admitted the flaw, the aforementioned section of the QO may be re-edited properly along with amendments in other sections thereof correspondingly by the competent scholars on the subject. I quote verses 4 and 5 of Surah An-Nur of the Holy Qur’an - whence the law of Qazf has been derived. My reliance in this regard is upon the translation made by the world-renowned scholar, Sayyed Abul A'la Maudoodi in his marvelous Tafseer, (viz Commentary on the Holy Qur’an) - Tafheemul Qur’an, for his translation is far excellent - and he has translated the Qur’anic Word, “yermona” by the most proper & suitable Urdu word “tuhmat.” His translation (translation from his Urdu translation into English is mine) of Verses No: 4 and 5, Surah An-Nur is as under: “And those who ‘slander’ innocent women but bring not four witnesses, scourge them (with) eighty stripes and never (afterwards) accept their testimony – they indeed are evildoers” - (24 -4, Surah An-Nur) - “Save those who afterward repent and make amends (For such) lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (24 -5, Surah An-Nur) The Qur’anic words, “wallazeena yermona” - viz “And those who ‘slander” innocent women (viz innocent persons, whose reputation is above board) suggest and imply only the ‘false accusation’ - viz slander - which is quite distinct from the word ‘accusation’ - as the Urdu word ‘tuhmat’ is quite distinct from the Urdu word ‘ilzam’. Accusation (viz ‘ilzam’) may be proved or otherwise - but slander (viz tuhmat or buhtan) is meant to be false and would be presumed to be false, for it is based only on the misjudged imagination of evil thinking person or persons - and which could not be corroborated in any way in the circumstances of the case - and can’t be substantiated. And this is why that the words, “wallazeena yermona” - (viz and those who ‘slander’) have been followed by the words “muhsanat” - (viz innocent persons) immediately. The ‘accusation’ and ‘slander’ can be set apart by illustration. Suppose a complainant/victim lodges a report before the competent official that such and such person raped him or her or his/her relative and that the culprit be thus proceeded against - this is known as accusation and this causes the competent official duty bound to bring the state criminal machinery in motion, initiate investigation and try his level best for gathering all the relevant materials of evidentiary value insofar as the alleged offence is concerned and submit a complete challan before the competent court. In doing so the foremost vital step is the medical examination of the victim as well of the accused if he/she is under arrest as early as possible. Here the medical examination of the victim would make at least the investigation agency acquainted about the commission of the alleged offence, irrespective of the fact whether the offence was committed by the nominated accused or else. Thus if the medical report was positive then the complainant/victim could not, must not and should not be made accused of Qazf - if thereafter during the trial he, she or the complainant relative as the case may be failed to produce four Muslim witnesses in the support thereof. So here this type of allegation is the accusation, for it is lodged formally for a judicial trial and is substantiable, irrespective of the fact whether or not the complainant/victim would be able to produce four Muslims adult witnesses, during the trial. Now what the slander (viz tuhmat or buhtan) is? Suppose a stranger just after looking a female coming out from chamber of a Lawyer or from clinic of a Doctor or from a premises of any person - and without witnessing any offence of zina or zina-bil-jabr inside the chamber, clinic or house, for the evil thinking stranger person was not the insider at all, let alone to witness any offence and nonetheless such a stranger evil thinking person begins slandering them of committing zina or zina-bil-jabr, so this kind of allegation is known as slander (viz tuhmat or buhtan) because it is not substantiable. If context wherein the Holy Verses regarding the Qazf revealed are analyzed it would make known that; firstly: nothing wrong had either been taken place, witnessed nor it was possible for those Qazif of having alleging so, because they were accompanied with the main caravan of the Holy Prophet - secondly: none was resorting to lodge a formal complain before the Prophet Mohammad (SAW) of the so-called incidence - thirdly: none was complainant either in the family - nor there was any victim - fourthly: the complainant was spreading and selling simply his/their own evil imagination with evil intention - fifthly: the main evil propagator ( viz Abdullah Bin Ubai) of the incidence of ‘ifk’ was the icon of hypocrisy. And ergo Allah Almighty has further elaborated the Qazf by saying: “Lo! They who spread the “slander” (viz ifk) are a gang among you - deem it not a bad thing for you nay, it is good for you - unto every man of them (will be paid) that which he hath earned of the sin; and as for him among them who had the greater share therein, his will be an awful doom” - (Surah An-Nur, 24 -11). Here the Qur’anic word “Ifk” Thus in the light of the abovementioned specifics we can figure out the following: Firstly: without lodging the formal complaint before the authorized official by the victim of zina-bil-jabr, a stranger is maligning others with intent of scandalization alone would qualify the definition of ‘Qazf’. Secondly; the imputation of slander which constitutes the offence of “Qazf” means only that slander which is imputed by a person other than the victim or family member of the victim, for it is always such a stranger person who by doing so is not interested in bringing the state criminal machinery in motion for legal proceedings or in finding and producing any witnesses - but all he is out simply to injure the good reputation of those persons against whom he has imputed the accusation of zina or zina-bil-jabr - and this is the reason that Allah Almighty is referring to the lack of interest of the “Qazif” (viz slanderer) immediately, in the words “thumma lum ya’thu bearbaathe shuhada’a” - (viz and not bring four witnesses) after the words “those who slander innocent persons.” Thirdly: we could not and must not ignore the prevailing circumstances under which the aforementioned Holy Verses had been revealed. Fourthly: the words ‘who slander’ that is mentioned in the Holy Verse No: 4 is by no stretch of imagination referring to the accusation attributed by victim or her direct relative of the offence of ‘zina’ or ‘zina-bil-jabr’, for at that dreadful juncture none would be able to anticipate the outcome of the case. Fifthly: attribution of indictment which constitutes the offence of “Qazf” must have been imputed simply for the purpose and with the intention of scandalization and harming the good reputation of honorable men or women and not at all for the purpose of legal action. For instance, without lodging any formal report (viz FIR) before the authorized official, all the ‘Qazif’ is emphasizing on is; the propagation of his self-imagined evil thinking in public or publicizing the scandalous materials in media. Sixthly: accusation attributed by the victim or family member of the victim as a complaint (viz through FIR) can’t be held to have been done with malafide, for no one would like ever to toss accusation of zina against other at the sure loss of his, her or their family honor, for a concocted case of zina or zina-bil-jabr can’t be proven in any way and hence false accusation serves no purpose, rather it invites innumerable troubles from all directions. And this is the reason that if the accusers are spouses inter se then their attribution of accusation of zina towards each other, comes under separate and special provisions of ‘Lian’ – which has been ordained in Holy Verses 6 to 9 in the same Surah, An-Nur - and has been made applicable through section 12 of QO. Seventhly: if definition of ‘Qazf’ is accepted as has been made in ‘Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Order VIII of 1979’ - then how a poor and week girl would be able to get over if she was being subjected to zina-bil-jabr even in her own home repeatedly by a criminal and even in the presence of less than four week family members - or who after having been kidnapped were being subjected to zina-bil-jabr for months or years? Eighthly: Would she must to suffer the ordeal of rape recurrently and mutely - unless & until the brutal offender commit the offence of ‘zina-bil-jabr’ with her after having been managed by the offender himself four Muslim, adult and pious witnesses against himself and handed over the stock of those witnesses to the victim with the guarantee that she (viz victim) would have to produce them during the trial against that very offender of rape? And short of which she won’t open her mouth to lodge a report, irrespective of the fact that how many times she (viz the victim) might be subjected to rape (viz zina-bil-jabr)? Some clerics when don’t find real answers to these real questions they now do suggest that scheme of the Hudood laws so far zina-bil-jabr is concerned is that victim must be tight-lipped until the offence is committed with her, in such a situation that she would be able to guarantee producing four Muslim witnesses. But this ‘outlandish idea’ in fact is the brainchild of clerics and has nothing to do with Divine Hudood Laws regarding zina. They are selling this silly idea simply because they are unable to cope with the misconception they have been nourishing in their frozen mind. Neither a singular offender of zina-bil-jabr was seen thus far who has ever confessed his guilt since the promulgation of Hudood Laws in Pakistan, for by confessing his guilt, would one prefer to invite humiliation, stoning to death or 100 stripes? And nor four sane adult Muslims male witnesses who would also qualify the criteria of ‘tazkiyya-al-shahud’, were witnessed thus far, who have seen the occurrence of offence of ‘zina’ or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ - and that too to the extent of penetration. In this regard I suggest by illustration that section 3 of ‘Offence of Qazf (Enforcement of Hadd) Order VIII of 1979’ may be replaced by the section in the following wording: Qazf: (1) Instead of lodging a proper complaint or applying for prosecution against the offender of the alleged offence of ‘zina’ or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ before the lawful official, or the competent court, who have the lawful authority over that person with respect to the subject matter of the accusation, whoever simply with mala fide intention by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes an imputation of ‘zina’ or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm the reputation, or hurt the feelings, of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter excepted, to commit ‘Qazf’. Exception (a) if the victim of zina-bil-jabr, man or woman as the case may be or any family member of the victim attribute the accusation of the offence of ‘zina-bil-jabr’ against the offender before the lawful official who has the lawful authority over that person with respect to the subject matter of the accusation, for the purpose of legal action, but fails to prove the offence during the trial, would not amount to ‘Qazf’. Exception (b) if the victim of zina-bil-jabr, man or woman as the case may or any family member of the victim attribute the accusation of the offence of ‘zina-bil-jabr’ against the offender before the court of law, for the purpose of legal proceedings but fails to prove the accusation or fails to produce the required number of witnesses would not amount to ‘Qazf’. (2) It may be amount to ‘Qazf’ to impute ‘zina’ or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ to a deceased person, if the imputation would harm the reputation, or hurt the feelings of that person if living and is harmful to the feelings of his family or other near relatives. (3) An imputation in the form of an alternative or expressed ironically, may amount to ‘Qazf’, subject to the provision 1 of this section. Explanation: If any person who is nominated in the complaint as accused or implicated in the case of ‘zina’ or ‘zina-bil-jabr’ is acquitted in the case by the competent court of law and the accused so acquitted, or his family member or near relative, as the case may be, has bona fide reason to believe that the imputation of ‘zina’ against him or his family member or near relative as the case may be, was totally false and was merely mala fide oriented, the accused or his legal heir or family member or near relative as the case may be, may sue the complainant in the competent court of law for the damages.

Issues of Democracy in Pakistan

Issue of Democracy in Pakistan:Major(R)Khalid Nasr
People strive to get the things they want the fastest and easiest way possible with little or no concern with the secondary consequences of their behaviors.A democracy can not exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse (generous gifts) from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy (which is always followed by a dictatorship). Professor Tyler said: “The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations has been two hundred years. These nations have progressed through this sequence: 1. From bondage to spiritual faith; 2. From spiritual faith to great courage; 3. From courage to liberty; 4. From abundance to complacency; 5. From complacency to apathy; 6. From apathy to dependence; 7. From dependence back into bondage. Many Pakistanis believe that they can have prosperity without working, wealth without extraordinary dedication, and the highest living standard in the history of man on earth by simply putting in an average day’s work.Some are waiting for Allah to solve their problems.Fortunately, there are some men and woman who continue to push, pull and drive our society forward on the basis of innovation, risk-taking, hard work, courage, determination and persistence. The entire future of Pakistan depends on these people.We just can't afford to let another Chiristina Lamb write on our inactivity. We have to be proactive & positive in our approach.A person of character is one who never asks for or expects to get something for nothing. A person of character is one who does not encourage others to seek for or to enjoy rewards without working, knowing that this is the surest way to personal destruction.How many of our leaders in Pakistan fall in this category? 2008 is shaping up to be a turning point for the people of Pakistan.We shall have to design our own system of governance based on the teachings of Islam.West is getting bennefited by the teachings of Islam and we are just in a deep slumber!It the time to wake up and face the ground realities.

Seven Laws of Emotional Intelligence

7 Laws of Emotional Intelligence :Major(R)Khalid Nasr
The 7 Laws help you to recognise that your feelings and emotions are powerful. You become more effective in situations when you learn and apply practical ways to manage them.
Let’s look at each of the 7 Laws:Law #1: I am responsible for my own feelings:In order to be responsible, you must first recognise your feelings.Hurricane Dean affects everyone, often in extremely tragic ways. Some people lost their life or loved ones, many lost their homes, their crops, their property, their animals, their pets. Nearly everyone lost their sense of comfort. Even if you haven’t experienced a loss, your feelings are affected when you hear and see news reports of the devastation that other people have suffered. Law #1 encourages you to recognise what you are feeling, for example, anger, bewilderment, shame, frustration, grief,horror and so on. You don’t need to use pretty words, but you must find a way to express how you are feeling. Some people cry, others bawl out, some play music, be it gospelor reggae (Bob Marley often features strongly), others play dominos, others stay in touch by telephone or cleave to loved ones or neighbours.Prayer and meditation work for many people. Some write or read poetry or their Bible.Law #2: I am responsible for my own behaviour:Find a way to express how you feel. Being emotionally upset and even traumatised is a natural reaction to surviving a potentially catastrophic natural disaster. You are a unique individual and you’ll express your anguish in a unique way.Psychologists warn that we experience loss in 4 stages;1. denial2. questioning3. acceptance and4. recovery. Each of us progresses through these stages at different rates. These strong feelings can continue to affect you long after the hurricane has passed. It may help if you recognise that these feelings are a natural part of the grieving process.Law #3: I always have choices about how I respond to situations, events and people: Recognise that those around you may respond very differently to the hurricane. Encourage them to express how they feel,as long as they are not harming you or others. Don’t get caught up in thinking that their behaviour is odd. A hurricane is an abnormal event. Don’t add to your stress by being intolerant of those around you. Your ability to empathise will help you to pull through whatever the circumstances.Take special care with your children and young people in your care. They will often be really terrified. Encourage them to express their emotions, maybe they will want to talk or draw pictures about the experience during or after the hurricane.
Law #4: No-one can make me upset, angry, happy etc:
Law #5: Identifying my choices empowers me to take fresh look at my behaviour:Accept your limitations. You can’t have regular hot baths,you can’t eat exactly what you want, you can’t watch your favourite TV show. You can’t work as efficiently as normal.Yet somehow, mysteriously, the world still turns.You’ll raise your stress levels if you harbour unrealistic expectations of what you can do. Clearly identify the things that you have no control over and separate out the things that you can influence. Law # 6: Recognising my range of choices is an excellent way to start changing my behaviour for the better: Now that you’ve separated these two areas,focus on the things that you can influence and start to take step by step action. Listen to the radio and get weather updates, share the crops that have fallen from your trees with your neighbour, make sure that everyone around you is safe, seek help from your pastor. As you take these small steps, your confidence will gradually increase. Stand firm and keep your spirits up. Law# 7: I can practice and learn new and more effective behaviours: Life is here to teach us things.If you learn from your experience, we can move forward and deal with whatever comes your way. You’ve done it before, step by step and in faith and you can do it again.The 7 Laws don’t an insure you against a disaster, however I encourage you to accept that how you feel and react to the hurricane is under your control. Express your feelings, help others to express their emotions, accept the aspects of the disaster that aren’t within your control and work step by step on the aspects that you can affect, learn from the experience and progress, step by step towards a better future.

Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts :Major ® Khalid Nasr

In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb".
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Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.
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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
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Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.
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Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...) The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400
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The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour: 61,000
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Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
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The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David
Hearts - Charlemagne
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
Diamonds - Julius Caesar
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111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
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Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn’t added until 5 years later!
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Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
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Q Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
Obsession
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Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
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Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All were invented by women.
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Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
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Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?
A. Father's Day
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In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."
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It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.
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In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England, when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
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Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.
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At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!