Exclusive Interview
Saleem Ghauri
By Team Hunarmand Times
HE DREAMS
Respect for Green Passport
HE SMILES
when peoples say "This work is Impossible"
Describe in two words who is “Saleem Ghauri'” not CEO of Netsol?
Saleem Ghauri' is a person with entrepreneurial mindset who is always ready to take on new challenges in order to find more and more talented people. I want to see my country progressing with best technology. To inspire others, I share my experiences with them, which is why I have always been very approachable. I ensure that I make time to visit schools and universities, when invited, to interact with the students. I believe by sharing my failures and successes with the young people, I can help them find the right direction.“This Is Salim Ghauri”. “This Is Saleem Ghauri”. Where did you spend your childhood and how was it? I was born in Bahawalpur and completed my graduation from FC, after which I went abroad for my higher education and successfully completed my Petroleum Engineering. However, my passion was always IT and I wanted to grow in this field, I feltthat I was made for it. Today, I feel proud that my company NETSOL shows the positive image of Pakistan.I have been able to achieve all of this because of the support of my wife. |
How much time do you spend with your family and what is role of your family in your success?
Well, the early days of any company or startup are pure hard work which means time with the family is cut short. You miss out on watching your kids grow up and family time in general. You miss various occasions and festivities but that’s the price one pays for being an entrepreneur and there is nothing you can do about it. But my family never gave up on me, my wife Nasreen, has always been a positive influence in my life. If you can give the first 10 years entirely to your organization, you can give the rest of your life to your family. You funded PMLN at some occasion was it for the betterment of your business? I funded PMLN for the growth and betterment of Pakistan and not for their personal growth because I want to see Pakistan as the best country in the world and I will support every political party that is working for the betterment of Pakistan and Pakistani nation. How your attitude with people is now days and how was your attitude when you did not anything? I always felt that everyone is equal I given equal respect to everyone. I treat everyone at equal level whether that is employee or prime minister. |
If IT student want to open his own company what is your advice?
I always recommend a 3-year experience at an IT company before venturing into your own business. 3 years of work prepares you for four major functions of a business which are, how you manage your customers, how you manage your money, how you manage your people and the fourth, most important one, how you build your standard of work. Starting a business right out of school, these four things will be poorly missing from your experience but in a work environment, you get this training while getting paid. Any Message for youth? Pakistan is one of the beautiful countries in world and one should realize the blessings of Allah in this country. |
_Exclusive Interview Syed Salooni Bukhari
HT:Where did you spend your childhood?
I was born in Lahore. I belong to one of the most renowned families of Lahore, saeed Muhammad latif was my great grandfather who wrote five histories. My family was awarded the posthumous of setting up the first press in Lahore.
HT:Till where did u acquire the education?
I have acquired education from Lahore College for Women University. I was fond of getting education but as I belonged to syed family so I wasn’t allowed to study further. English literature is my favorite subject.
HT:Are you fond of politics since childhood or is it interest of adulthood?
I don’t have any interest in politics I just want to do something for the people. As the daughter of syed family I want to fight for the rights of people and hope to succeed in my aim.
HT:Where do you want to see yourself in future?
I am not interested in the post I just want to do something for the people. I want to see people to succeed. I am the only woman of Pakistan who did door to door campaign.
HT:Why did you join PTI?
I was not interested in politics but I was fond of politics. My mother in law suffered from cancer there she was taken care of and the poor are also taken off and from there I grew fond of Imran khan’s leadership.
HT:Chaudhry sarwar had many enemies among the party, is it true?
Chaudhry sarwar is the part of PTI and a very great asset of our party. His wife is a very sophisticated and courageous woman. She is down to earth and both the husband and wife are a forte for our party.
HT:Name any good quality of imran khan other than in politics?
He doesn’t tell a lie. Whenever I had a chance to meet him, he always spoke the truth and also advised us to practice the same.
HT:As a president when you assign any task to the worker and he fails to complete it, so do you fire him?
I don’t want to incorporate fear with in people; I just bring the particular person to back foot for time being till he corrects himself.
HT:Does politics affects the personal life?
I wish someone would ask this question from my family. There is no personal life after stepping into politics.
HT:Who is the pride of PTI?
All I know is that imran khan is my leader and I am fond of him because he does justice with everyone.
HT:Would you like to give any piece of advice to our youth?
All I want to say is that our youth should focus on their study and always do justice with others.
Exclusive Interview of BILAL QUTAB
HT: We heard that you have knowledge about ghost and you’re a kind of future teller?
I can’t even predict my future how could I tell people about their future. As far as ghosts, this is blame on me. Actually our society lacks education maybe that’s why people talk like this. Like if any speaker speaks four words on religion people consider him as a holy person.
HT: Is it good or bad telling one about his future?
The problem is that in this generation , no one have ever tried to get a book regarding Hadees spending 350Rs. Allah Almighty has mentioned this in Holy Quran that telling anything about future to anyone is HARAM. But unfortunately people don’t even consider Alcohol haram so how could they consider this haram?
HT: What is the difference between Islam and Tasawuf? (Mysticis)
There is no difference in actual. Islam has “I” and Tasawuf has “T” in it. The real thing is what we think a religion is. The meaning of Islam is Peace.
HT: Nowadays many scholars are like we can change your fortune, your luck, what do think about this?
This has become a trend in our society. Let them do whatever they want to.
HT: Is it valid to ruckus at Darbars?
Even our mothers dance on weddings. If a daughter is permitted to dance then ruckus at Darbars is valid. People just have to reform them and should have a look on them before taunting others.
HT: Khanam Tayyaba is a great Scholar even though so many blames on her?
Khanam Tayyaba is a muslim woman who is a challenge for many men. If she make over so it’s okay because she is a woman and make up is for women not for men. She have memorize whole Quran Pak. A beautiful lady with vast knowledge of Quran is worth appreciating.
HT: Any message for Youth?
Concentrate on your studies and try to recognize yourself that what you are and what you can do.
Exclusive Interview of Mr & Mrs Ch Sarwar
HT: How and where did you spend your childhood?
I passed my childhood in a village in Toba Tak Singh. I started my education with primary school. I was an average student at my school. I was so close to my mother and she wanted me to be a Doctor. At that age , having a bottle of coke was like lavishness.
HT: How much of your time is for your family?
I give so limited time to my family. Family is somehow splitted. Children are at UK and Wife is at Pakistan. At times my wife argues with me regarding my schedule but she is so patient and supports me no matter what. I use to think that she won’t adjust in Pakistan but MashaAllah she is working more than me.
HT : What is your Qualification?
I got my Higher Education from Government College Faisalabad.
HT : You were interested in politics since childhood?
My personality and mood both weren’t political at all. I was a social worker. People at my village use to came to me and wanted me to write their letters. I use to enjoy working with people. To me , helping others is the purpose of life and my wife’s thinking is the same.
HT:When you became Governor Punjab , whom did you gifted first?
As far as I remember , many of the people had sent me gifts. If I ever bring something, temporarily my wife likes that but the very next day she is like “Chaudhary Sahib ; Should I return this back to the seller? “. That is why I prefer giving money upon gifts.
HT: Why have you join Tahreek-e-Insaaaf? Why not any other party?
According to Pakistan’s current situation , CHANGE is so necessary. And the major reason of joining PTI is Imran Khan. He is not at all corrupt. He is a sincere and simple person and I like simplicity.
HT : Beside politics , any good thing about Imran Khan?
As I’ve told before , He is a Simple person. And Allah Almighty love simplicity.
HT:For what do your wife complains?
She want me to pay attention and proper time at home. She complains for my time. Usually she kept on waiting for me for dinner but unfortunately I couldn’t come.
HT : Do you shop for him? Or he do it himself? (WIFE)
When he was at UK , he use to shop himself but now due to his tough routine , I’ve to get stuff for him.
HT : Do you like to cook?Is cooking your hobby? (WIFE)
I’ve learnt cooking from my Father. And as a woman I like to organize my house. Along with your social life looking after your home is so necessary.
HT : Have you ever quarreled with him in life? (WIFE)
Yes. It happens usually but I can understand that Chaudhary Sahib is a busy person , he is so serious about his country and is working hard for it so , I remain patient most of the times.
HT : My message for the public of Pakistan? (WIFE)
Whatever you do , do that with full passion , do that for yourself , for your Nation and keep firm belief on Allah Almighty. Stay positive and Stay Blessed.
Exclusive Interview "Mian Yousuf Salahuddin"
Q1) Where have you spent your childhood & how was it?
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Interview: Author P.T. Hylton
Interviewed by: Nehal Khan
P.T. Hylton is an emerging writer, pod caster, and instructional designer. He lives in beautiful Eastern Tennessee with his wife and daughter. He is famous for his debut (DEADLOCK trilogy).
What inspired you to write your first book?
I've always wanted to be a writer, but I kept pushing it off due to the demands of adult life. One day I was talking with my seven-year-old daughter, and she was telling me about her dream to one day be a teacher. I told her she can do that if she works hard to achieve her goal. She then asked me if I had any dreams. I told her my dream was to be a writer. She said, "Then why aren't you doing that?" I didn't have a good answer, and I realized I needed to get to work making my dreams reality.
In your Novels are stories based on someone you know, or events in your own life?
My stories and major characters are completely made up, however drawn from people I know in real life for minor characters. For instance, there is a minor character in my book Regulation 19 everyone calls 'The New Guy'. This is based on my college roommate who everyone called 'The New Guy' long after he was no longer new at school.
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
I'd say my biggest mentor is my dad. He's not a fiction writer, but he always loved telling stories. The epics he used to tell me each night before bed helped shape my imagination and the way I think about stories. Another mentor is Stephen King. Although I've never met or talked with him, his books Misery, The Stand, and On Writing were huge influences on me.
What sort of differences you see in the novels now and then?
- I think the biggest difference is confidence. I have the patience now to let the scenes play out and save the reveals for the most dramatic moments possible. I think my dialogue has improved a lot as well.
Are there any new authors that have grasped your interest?
Yes! There are a lot of great new writers out there. John L. Monk is one of my favorites. He wrote a book called Kick about a dead guy who possesses bad people to try to right their wrongs. Fun stuff. Harvey Click and Kevin Tumlinson are two others I'm really enjoying right now.
What are your current projects?
- I'm working on a series of fantasy novellas about an assassin named Zane Halloway. They are a lot of fun, and I've really enjoyed playing with all the fantasy tropes like elves and wizards. The first volume is called Thorns and Tangles and it's free on all the major ebook platforms.
If you had a chance to re-live, Which Character of your novel you would choose to be?
I put my characters through a lot, so I'm not sure I'd like to be any of them! But I think I would pick Zane Halloway. It would be pretty cool to live in a world of magic.
Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?
I remember writing a short story for a school assignment when I was nine. I went into this deep flow-state and the story became my world for an hour or so. It was an amazing feeling, and I've been chasing it ever since.
Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
I think my favorite living author is David Mitchell. I love the beauty of his writing and the way he seamlessly blends the real and fantastic. Each of his books is different and wonderful in its own way.
What was the hardest part of writing your debut book?
Like many new writers, I had a hard time finishing anything.
I would be in the middle of a story and suddenly get an idea for a new 'better' story. The hardest part was sticking with it until the end and staying motivated. I've since gotten much better at that. If I get an idea for a story, I just make a note to work on that idea later and continue on with my current project.
For a writer what are the challenges in today's world (research, literary, psychological, and logistical) in bringing a book to its life?
Time management. There are so many things you could be doing. You could network on writing message boards. You could promote yourself on social media. You could make a website or a book trailer. But a writer has to make time to write. Everything else is secondary.
Q:Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers? Thanks so much for reading.
I love interacting and hearing feedback, so feel free to reach out through my YouTube channel or through my website PTHylton.com.
An exclusive interview Of Gharidah Farooqi
Where did you spent your childhood?
I was born in Saudi Arabia and come back to Pakistan after few years. My patriotism pulled me back and completed my masters in International Relations from Bahauddin Zakariya University and has an honor of being Gold medalist.
What will you do if you are not a journalist?
I want to be a Minster of Foreign affairs or a worker in any department of United Nation. My fate’s decision was something else but I am amused on this.
What did you faced due to journalists and media?
My family supported me specially my father and mother helped me a lot. But my family wrote the myths of crests and troughs of my life.
Which of the channel made the identity of garida?
I emerge as a news caster in Pakistan Television. Geo Newstaught me news reading. Samma News represented me as an outstanding reporter and now I am anchoring a show in Express News.
What about music?
I love music but only classical.
Gharida is a good journalist but is she a kind hearted?
I love meeting with new people and enjoy with them. Allah will keep me away from bad (amen).
Which is your Favorite journalist?
MeharBukhari, AsmaSherazi, Ayesha Bakhsh and Sana mirza are my favorite journalists.
Any message which you want to convey to people?
Confidence on yourself and Allah is your heaven and accommodate with it.
Interview With Rana Mahsood Ahmed Khan
Education & Sport Minister
How was your childhood?
I was born in 26 august 1966 my grand father Rana Inayat Khan was MLA I have long history of political involvement. My father was a senior lawyer and advocate of democracy who was a secretary of the Lahore High Court Bar Association, vice-chairman of the Punjab Bar Council, and member of the Pakistan Bar Council. I did my matriculation from Crescent Model High School. After which I graduated from Forman Christian College in Lahore. I obtained the degree of LL.B. in 1991 from Punjab Law College. I served as secretary of the Lahore High Court Bar Association in 2001, becoming the youngest secretary in the history of the association.
When you started your political background?
I served as vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) in Punjab from 2000 to 2008. In 2002, i was elected to be a Member of the Punjab Assembly from constituency PP-149 as a candidate for the PML (N). I also contested for the office of Speaker of the Punjab Assembly and District Nazim of Lahore as a candidate of the Joint Opposition. I was reelected in 2008, and was subsequently elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of the Assembly on April 11, 2008. On February 8, 2012, two gunmen attacked a car in which he was riding, but he survived unhurt.
What governance issues do you think are constraining Pakistan's efforts to increase enrolment and retention in primary schooling? What solutions does the government propose to tackle these issues?
There are several governance issues, range from poor physical access to schools in southern Punjab, to too little facilities. A particularly pressing one is teacher capacity. The government of Punjab has been making efforts to add to it. We have hired 140,000 new teachers, mainly women, in the last year and a half. We have started pre-service training for teachers, training 200,000 in the last two years. In addition, we are working with the British Council to implement the Punjab Education and English Language Initiative (PEELI) to improve English teachers' skills. Enrolment is affected by the lack of school facilities, including boundary walls, drinking water, washrooms, electricity, furniture, additional classrooms, and, of course, qualified teachers. We spent PKR 12 billion this year addressing these issues, of which over 60 percent was spent on girls' schools. Student retention has been a problem – the dropout rate was discouraging. We appointed Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants (MEAs) equipped with tablet computers to monitor teacher and student attendance. They transmit data to a central authority centre, so we always have attendance information. The result has been excellent.
Are there any bottlenecks to implementing the planned interventions? What innovative solutions are being employed to address them?
There has been substantial resistance from teachers. However, under our new plan, we will hire 40,000 new teachers, and retire 20,000 every year. Hiring will be done purely on merit; the selection examination is hard, so the process is very competitive. Those hired will be required to go through pre-service training, and promotions will not be based solely on seniority; results and performance will matter.
Do you think there should be coordination between the provinces for education issues?
Syllabus and curriculum uniformity is very important. The Federal Ministry has convened meetings and we all agree on the need for a national curriculum authority.
What is your opinion on devolving education further from the provinces to the districts?
We are working on creating district education authorities. While policy will be more centralized, actual function will be the mandate of these authorities. The relevant bill has reached the standing committee and they are working on it. It will hopefully be presented in the assembly and passed, within a few months. The authorities will then begin work.
I was born in 26 august 1966 my grand father Rana Inayat Khan was MLA I have long history of political involvement. My father was a senior lawyer and advocate of democracy who was a secretary of the Lahore High Court Bar Association, vice-chairman of the Punjab Bar Council, and member of the Pakistan Bar Council. I did my matriculation from Crescent Model High School. After which I graduated from Forman Christian College in Lahore. I obtained the degree of LL.B. in 1991 from Punjab Law College. I served as secretary of the Lahore High Court Bar Association in 2001, becoming the youngest secretary in the history of the association.
When you started your political background?
I served as vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) in Punjab from 2000 to 2008. In 2002, i was elected to be a Member of the Punjab Assembly from constituency PP-149 as a candidate for the PML (N). I also contested for the office of Speaker of the Punjab Assembly and District Nazim of Lahore as a candidate of the Joint Opposition. I was reelected in 2008, and was subsequently elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of the Assembly on April 11, 2008. On February 8, 2012, two gunmen attacked a car in which he was riding, but he survived unhurt.
What governance issues do you think are constraining Pakistan's efforts to increase enrolment and retention in primary schooling? What solutions does the government propose to tackle these issues?
There are several governance issues, range from poor physical access to schools in southern Punjab, to too little facilities. A particularly pressing one is teacher capacity. The government of Punjab has been making efforts to add to it. We have hired 140,000 new teachers, mainly women, in the last year and a half. We have started pre-service training for teachers, training 200,000 in the last two years. In addition, we are working with the British Council to implement the Punjab Education and English Language Initiative (PEELI) to improve English teachers' skills. Enrolment is affected by the lack of school facilities, including boundary walls, drinking water, washrooms, electricity, furniture, additional classrooms, and, of course, qualified teachers. We spent PKR 12 billion this year addressing these issues, of which over 60 percent was spent on girls' schools. Student retention has been a problem – the dropout rate was discouraging. We appointed Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants (MEAs) equipped with tablet computers to monitor teacher and student attendance. They transmit data to a central authority centre, so we always have attendance information. The result has been excellent.
Are there any bottlenecks to implementing the planned interventions? What innovative solutions are being employed to address them?
There has been substantial resistance from teachers. However, under our new plan, we will hire 40,000 new teachers, and retire 20,000 every year. Hiring will be done purely on merit; the selection examination is hard, so the process is very competitive. Those hired will be required to go through pre-service training, and promotions will not be based solely on seniority; results and performance will matter.
Do you think there should be coordination between the provinces for education issues?
Syllabus and curriculum uniformity is very important. The Federal Ministry has convened meetings and we all agree on the need for a national curriculum authority.
What is your opinion on devolving education further from the provinces to the districts?
We are working on creating district education authorities. While policy will be more centralized, actual function will be the mandate of these authorities. The relevant bill has reached the standing committee and they are working on it. It will hopefully be presented in the assembly and passed, within a few months. The authorities will then begin work.