The Justice League of Pakistan

I was talking with a friend yesterday, and in our witty & pun-filled banter we stumbled upon a hilarious concept: a Pakistani version of the Justice League! Hehehe, just thinking about it makes me laugh. But on a closer inspection, what if it were real? What if there actually was a Pakistani superhero group? Who would these characters be, and what would be their superpowers?

Here's my take on this idea:

1) Bijli-Man: A man with the power to control electricity, he's able to supply enough volts & watts to power up Karachi for a month. Needs to recharge by diving into a pool with current flowing through it. Got his powers when he stormed KESC's headquarters to complain about loadshedding and voltage fluctuation, and fell into a tank of electric eels. Exactly what that tank was doing at KESC's headquarters is anybody's guess. (Although, rumors are abound that KESC was experimenting on extracting the electricity from the eels to cover the shortfall in electric supply). Coming back to Bijli-Man, he's able to turn into an electric current and move between places via electric wires. (His experiments with going wireless have left a lot to be desired). He stands for justice and peace, and has vowed to rid the world of the dangers of KESC.

Independence 2010

I have grown quite cynical over the years. When I was a child, I used to be very happy whenever 14th August came around. I would hoist the flag on my roof, listen to milli naghmay, and dance around to the tune of Dil Dil Pakistan.

As I grew up, and had to face the harsh realities of life, I was quite depressed. I have had to deal with all sorts of people over the years, and it hasn't been a pleasant experience. Dishonest policemen, corrupt officials, filthy politicians, liars, looters,,, they are everywhere. Law & order situation throughout the country is in tatters. No one and no place is safe. Bomb blasts, suicide attacks, in markets, crowds, places of worship... its an open game and we are the target.

The Square Root of Three

I fear that I will always be
a lonely number like root 3

A three is all that’s good and right,
why must my three keep out of sight
beneath a vicious square root sign
I wish instead I were a nine

Nothing Suits Me Like A Suit

I know what you’re thinking
What’s Barney been drinking?
That girl was smoking hot

Yes I coulda nailed her
But no it’s not a failure
‘Cuz there’s one thing she is not

Independence?

As I type this, our nation is celebrating its 62nd Independence Day, Congrats to u all!

But, take a moment to think. While you are all caught up in this patriotic fervor, and uploading "milli naghmay", texting "azadi mubarak", and hoisting the Pakistani flag from your rooftops,,, think, and question yourself, are you truly free? Are you really independent? Are you allowed to speak your mind freely, without fear of repercussions? Or are you gagged by your own "democratically elected" government? To never criticise? To tow the line, and never speak what is really in your heart? And only speak the truth in hushed voices in the privacy of your homes? Because if you do speak the truth in public, then that will be the last time you will ever speak it?

10 Things I Hate About You

Recited by Kat (Julia Styles) in 10 Things I Hate About You:

"I hate the way you talk to me, and the way you cut your hair.
I hate the way you drive my car, I hate it when you stare.
I hate your big, dumb combat boots and the way you read my mind.
I hate you so much it makes me sick — It even makes me rhyme.
I hate the way you're always right. I hate it when you lie.
I hate it when you make me laugh — Even worse when you make me cry.
I hate it that you're not around. And the fact that you don't call.
But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you — Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all."

I love this movie, and this scene is awesome! Here's the video link: Kat's Poem

Hoist the Colors

The King and his men,
stole the Queen from her bed,
and bound her in her bones.
The Seas be ours,
and by the powers,
where we will we'll roam.

Yo, ho, all hands,
Hoist the colors high.
Heave ho, thieves and beggars,
never shall we die.

What is Love?

Love is always patient and kind,

It is never jealous;

Love is never boastful nor conceited, 

It is never rude or selfish;

It does not take offense, and is not resentful;

Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins but delights in the truth;

It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure, whatever comes...

-Taken from "1 Corinthians 13", inspired by "A Walk to Remember"