Sonya Syed

There are moments when you search desperately for the words of wisdom, something that could bring comfort and peace, even if it is momentarily. It is so much better that we get into denial rather than face the brutal truth. Denial keeps us in hope, hope of nirvana. However, you wonder if there is anything that could give you the ultimate happiness. Is it possible for someone or something to give us joy? Wise people say that our true happiness lies within us so to look for it in the the outer sources can never fulfil us. In short, if we prefer to be unhappy and miserable all the time than nobody can do anything that could make us happy. Rain has shown its surprise arrival in Karachi, although the weather is pleasant but it also feels strange. Why is such a huge climatic change taking place in this warm country? Few days ago there was a 7.9 magnitude earth quake, affected Baluchistan and gave everyone else a clear warning. As Muslims we believe that if earth quakes, su...

I cannot believe it has been almost ten days since my last post, gosh! time is flying. Although I was not able to come on the blog but not a single day went by when I did not think about writing something, anything. However, the daily routine and the work schedule got so tight that by the time I had some free time on hand I did not have any energy left to concentrate, let alone write an entire post. Elections are nearing and at this point, I want all of you to register your votes and to vote wisely. Please do not get into any family favouritism or blind idolism- elect people wisely and think for long-term. Some of you might be promised a particular job once so and so gets into power, nevertheless, you need to remember that it is not only about you but also about your children, your future and millions of other people around you. You might get a job or a business contract but if law and order is not properly maintained, or we do not have sane foreign policies then your jo...

  Enchanted, mesmerized, charmed by the brilliant performances by all the gifted artists who performed in the theatre version of the classic Anwar Maqsood drama ‘Aangan Terrha’. Bushra Ansari & Saleem Nasir After waiting for months we finally got the opportunity to witness such exceptional performances. The director and every actor was so wonderful and honest to their characters that nobody desired to compare them with greats like Late Saleem Nasir, Bushra Ansari, Shakeel, Arshad Mehmood who initially acted in the original play.  All the new actors stamped their respective characters with new seals. I was a bit sceptic about the remake and also trying new cast but Anwar Maqsood Shb wrote exceptionally the stage version, intricately merging the earlier version with new one and also adding spice to the new script.  Punch lines, mannerisms & timing was all perfect and every one was in complete synchronicity. However, the one person we...

Its been years since we last got together, although I sheepishly believed it has been not more than ten or eleven months.   My friend and I go together on her birthday and we had a blast.  5 th April was a day when all my long-term wishes were fulfilled, the wish list not only included meeting with my friend but also her entire family; then to have some coffee at a very chilled place and of course to do much awaited shopping. We are friends since we were in class 6 and its not only her that I am close to, rather it is her entire family- her parents, her siblings and their in-laws, uncles, aunts, cousins and even distant relations with whom I share a beautiful relationship. I do not believe in having friendships with one person but I need to be close to every family member. In the past, when for some reason I was unable to get close with the entire family, my friendship became limited to mere social contact. Anyways back to our special day when I ate lik...

Everything happens for a reason and for our own good. ....Today as I was plugging my PC this line was flashing   in my mind. I am now beginning to understand why our elders always say this to us. Few days ago my Computer started to feel unwell, so I consulted couple of technicians and they all said that a certain device has broken down and it needs to be replaced.  Yesterday in my usual haste and without taking any further advice I went to a huge computer store to buy that device. The staff at the store was impersonal and not in any mood to be cooperative, then they made me sit there for 45 minutes while their manager hopelessly searched for my particular device. After that extra long wait they informed me that the device I require is out of stock and I have the option of purchasing another version costing almost double. Although a bit upset with their behaviour I decided not to say anything especially not to create any scene there. I was continuously te...