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Its not just about Politics, though Politics is also important here.
Its not just about numbers, though Numbers are important too..
It’s about Faces, So many of them…..
Faces who have seen too much in too little a time. …
Here you see many slums , but no millionaires.
You will find travellers but no destination….
These are internally displaced People of SWAT.
Many of them settled in IDP camps established..
at Mardan, Nowshehra and other areas,
while the majority chose to stay independent.
A large portion of these displaced people arrived at Karachi
where they are living with their relatives, or rented houses
with high rents. This is there story.
Bonier is situated around 60 miles from Islamabad.
An idyllic place with a history full of traditions, simplicity and peace.
All this changed one fine morning….
The terror had finally arrived Taliban’s.
They came with colourful Promises.
The promise of quick justice,
Divine Law, Sharia.
Soon the terror removed its masks and unveiled its true face.
The recent Operation by Pakistan against Taliban forces
For them this was a ray of light, a glimmer of hope.
But everything comes with a price.
The army needed space,
the collateral damage too much a political baggage;
they had to be removed from the war zone.
With in few days more than 1.5 million people left their houses…
and settled for different parts of Pakistan.
Even here, their miseries are far from over.
The new place offers them nothing but a reminiscence
of what they have left behind.
What could have been theirs?
These children are a product of fear;
these faces the faces under terror.
These faces need to be seen,
these voices be heard,
for they tell a story not covered in any of the debate rooms.
They tell why a combination of poverty, ignorance, deception and ultimate terror alters the course of human lives in such a short span of time.
These faces need to be helped.
Because in the end, they are all human faces.
Kazim Raza, Karachi. PakistanIts not just about Politics, though Politics is also important here.
Its not just... more
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Every morning while on the way to office or coming back in evening it’s not possible for the karachiets to ignore baggers, children with car screen wipers and drug addicts. But unfortunately hardly seen some one talking to them to share there grievan...ces, to know what turns them into a LIFE without SOUL.....
Directed and Produced by Kazim RazaEvery morning while on the way to office or coming back in evening it’s not... more
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The youth of our age, surrounded by a swarm of difficulties and problems is in search of a solution, but what he eventually finds is more and more of difficulties and disappointments. When unemployed and poverty numbs all his senses, paralyzes all his muscles, he feels life is nothing but a futile effort, a bottomless pit of poverty and indigence. According to one estimate, in past 10 years, around 10 thousand Pakistanis have been killed by security forces, crossing Greece-Turkey border illegally. In pursuit of an ever evading happiness, who are these ill-informed people and who are the traffickers involved in this heinous trade of human trafficking. The real issue is how come the educated ones of our country fall prey to these human traffickers. Poverty and related problems are the main reasons behind human trafficking and illegal immigration. Your pursuit of happiness can bring this much misery and suffering, one can only know by meeting the people under Custody of FIA, who have recently been deported from the Turkey Border. It seems an obvious enough advice to have a safe albeit simple life at home, than to a have risky prosperous life abroad. But mired deeply in the troubled waters, it’s only dreams of a happy living that make these people go through all sorts of troubles.
I just pray that my country Pakistan finds a leader, a person who can improve the situation in our country, so that no one thinks about leaving this country and going through this humiliation This heinous crime of Illegal immigration, despite efforts by the State, is flourishing. One obvious contributors of this crime are the people who become a victim of agents’ treacherous promises, lost their lives’ savings and became a victim of dark alleys.
The question that haunts us all is till what time these traffickers would dupe the gullible of their livelihoods and till what time the carcasses of the youth of our country would be feasted by the beasts in unknown wildernesses.
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Kazim Raza
Masmedia Productions
Pakistan
923333705114Sans Papiers
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Amongst the most beautiful regions of the world, the picturesque valleys of Swat and Buneir used to be huge tourist attraction. The people of this land were remembered for their ethereal beauty and generous hospitality.
But all this changed in a short span of time. These valleys soon became a symbol of terror and insecurity for the tourists. Even the locals started feeling insecure in their homeland.
With a population of around 5 millions, these valleys became a burning inferno right in front of the eyes of the world, fuelled by religious bigotry and fanaticism.
To eliminate the menace of terrorism, Pakistan Army started its operation in the troubled region, the subsequent resistance by Taliban forces turned this halcyon patches into a war zone.
Lush green fields turned into deadly bunkers, happy faces suddenly plagued by death stricken silence. The ensuing uncertainty culminated into the biggest exodus of human history. Around 3 million people left their homes to taste the bitter tastes of homelessness, settling in the Tent Villages at Mardan, Naushehra and Swabi.
Leaving the war zone was an unavoidable decision, the migration inescapable, but in these testing times, the true essence of people came out. Armed with the sense of compassion, sacrifice and devotion came out the helping hands. And pretty soon many a new shelters started appearing. The sense of homelessness started giving way to a glimmer of hope, peace and security.
A huge contingent of IDPs in Swabi was welcomed b y Mr Liaquat Taraki, the chairman of Tarakai group and Head of Liaquat Khan welfare trust. The aim and mission of Trakai trust is to make Swabi a prosperous district, and to help elevate the living standard of Swabi people by eradicating poverty and backwardness.
Directed and Produced By " Kazim Raza"Amongst the most beautiful regions of the world, the picturesque valleys of Swat and... more
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"The WGA West has cleared Jay Leno of violating the guild's strike rules during the 100-day work stoppage in late 2007-early 2008.
The WGA West issued a message to members Tuesday evening detailing the decisions of the trial committees assembled to probe allegations brought by members of strike rule violations during the Nov. 5, 2007-Feb. 12, 2008 walkout. The guild took action against two members, only one of whom was named, and one non-member.
The decisions in the strike rule violation trials closes the book on the '07-08 strike for the WGA West as far as lingering guild business is concerned. It comes some 18 months after the end of the strike, and about a year before the guild gets ready for another round of undoubtedly tough contract talks with the majors in advance of the May 2011 expiration of its existing, hard-fought minimum basic agreement.
Leno was accused of violating guild rules against writing for struck companies when he returned as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" in early January 2008 after going dark for two months after the strike ensued. Some members brought complaints against Leno for performing a nightly monologues during the six-week stretch when the show was produced sans writers.
Leno was questioned by a WGA West trial committee at length at least once in February (Daily Variety, Feb. 26). The committees consisted of five "rank-and-file" guild members, according to the WGA West. The final decisions on the penalties recommended by the committees were made by the WGA West's board of directors.
The guild said Tuesday that member Jon Maas was found guilty of "performing writing services during the strike on a one-hour pilot teleplay" and would be assessed a fine equal to 110% of the compensation he received for penning the pilot. Maas' WGA West membership will be suspended until the fine is paid.
Another member whose name was withheld was found guilty "of refusing to cooperate with the Strike Rules Compliance Committee in connection with an investigation of prohibited writing services alleged to have been performed on (a) film." The guild said the member would be "reprimanded" but did not elaborate.
David Hensley, a non member, was permanently barred from joining the WGA after having been found guilty of "writing and submitting scripts to a struck company for a daytime serial," the guild said.
Beyond those three cases, all other members accused of strike rule violations were found not guilty, the WGA West said. The guild did not specify how many members faced trial committee reviews.
Reps for Leno could not immediate be reached late Tuesday. ""The WGA West has cleared Jay Leno of violating the guild's strike rules... more
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Euphoria over returning to work quickly gave way to workaday cold sweats as Hollywood writers resumed the daily grind of cranking out scripts after a three-month strike.
"I felt giddy," Craig Sweeny, a writer for the NBC drama "Medium," said about being back on the job Wednesday, a day after the Writers Guild of America overwhelmingly voted to end the walkout. "Then someone handed me a production schedule, and then I felt scared."Euphoria over returning to work quickly gave way to workaday cold sweats as Hollywood... more
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Political whipsaws, military tribunals, and stripper reality takes a hit.
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The Writers Guild of America moved swiftly Sunday toward a resolution of its three-month-old strike, with guild leaders deciding to recommend the contract to members and ask them to vote on a quick end to the walkout.
By asking writers to vote separately on ending the strike and accepting the contract, the union cleared the way for the entertainment industry to return to work almost immediately.
Membership meetings will be held Tuesday in New York and Los Angeles to allow writers to decide whether the strike should be brought to a speedy end, said Patric Verrone, president of the guild's West Coast branch.
"This is the best deal this guild has bargained for in 30 years," Verrone said.The Writers Guild of America moved swiftly Sunday toward a resolution of its... more
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"Open enthusiasm replaced days of guarded optimism as Hollywood writers streamed out of a Writer's Guild of America (WGA) meeting at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium Saturday night. WGA leaders recommended their members approve a contract offer from producers, suggesting a quick — but not immediate — end to the 14-week work stoppage that has crippled the entertainment industry since Nov. 5, interrupting production on television shows like 24 and Grey's Anatomy and costing up to $1.5 billion.""Open enthusiasm replaced days of guarded optimism as Hollywood writers streamed... more
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The three-months-long Hollywood writers strike could enter its final chapter Saturday when guild members gather in Los Angeles and New York to consider a proposed contract.
Writers Guild of America members picket in front of NBC studios in Burbank, California, on Friday.
If writers respond favorably, the walkout that has devastated the entertainment industry could end as soon as Monday. Writers were wavering between hope and skepticism as they prepared to learn details of the deal for the first time.The three-months-long Hollywood writers strike could enter its final chapter Saturday... more
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There is optimism that the writers' strike in the US could be resolved at the weekend, according to reports. I have my fingers crossed and hope the writers get what they deserve.There is optimism that the writers' strike in the US could be resolved at the... more
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A deal has been struck between the major media companies and the Writers Guild of America to end the writers' strike, former Walt Disney chief executive Michael Eisner revealed on CNBC.
"It's over," Eisner said. "They made the deal, they shook hands on the deal. It's going on Saturday to the writers in general."
Great, just when I was starting to like to read again.A deal has been struck between the major media companies and the Writers Guild of... more
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Just when you thought T.V. couldn't get any worse, NBC comes around and creates a reality show that makes you slap your head and scream WTF?!
NBC is finally finding out who's Dad really is the coolest in their latest reality offering "My Dad is Better Than Your Dad."
Thanks WGA. I can't wait for Fox to come out with "You're Not the Boss of Me," ABC's "Jinx!," and the CW's "He Who Smelt It, Dealt It."Just when you thought T.V. couldn't get any worse, NBC comes around and creates a... more
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The Grammy Awards will go ahead as normal on 10 February after the striking Writers Guild of America agreed to let writers work on the show.The Grammy Awards will go ahead as normal on 10 February after the striking Writers... more
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Listed are 21 shows that are done including Ugly Betty, Heroes, Without a Trace, 30 Rock, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and more.Listed are 21 shows that are done including Ugly Betty, Heroes, Without a Trace, 30... more
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Four major studios have canceled dozens of writers' contracts in a possible concession that the current television season cannot be saved, the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.
The move means the 2-month old writers strike may also endanger next season's new shows, the Times said.
January is usually the beginning of pilot season, when networks order new scripted shows. But the strike leaves networks without a pool of comedy and drama scripts from which to choose.
20th Century Fox Television, CBS Paramount Network Television, NBC Universal and Warner Bros. Television told the Times they have terminated development and production agreements.Four major studios have canceled dozens of writers' contracts in a possible... more
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I love watching movies and TV sitcoms and dramas. The awards season is something I look forward to. If people think we don't need writers...THINK AGAIN! This "Special" was a perfect example on the need of writers and why they should end this strike.
I can't even look forward to any other awards show, especially the Oscars, after this fiasco.I love watching movies and TV sitcoms and dramas. The awards season is something I... more
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This years Golden Globes had all the razzle dazzle of a parent teacher conference. Still, the show went on. 'Atonement' won best picture, drama, while 'Sweeny Todd' took home best picture, musical/comedy.
(For a complete list of winners and a run-down of the glamorous events (press conference) click the picture)This years Golden Globes had all the razzle dazzle of a parent teacher conference.... more
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Yes they are, says Saxon Baird.
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