Sublime to ridiculous
Depending on how you look at it, the forthcoming siege of Isloo is either a sublime or ridiculous idea. And in this season of madness, here’s some comic relief from our readers who’ve sent us these snippets:
1. Holidays in Amsterdam:
Have sex and get stoned.
Holidays in Saudi Arabia:
Have sex and get stoned.
2. If Donald Trump wins the US Presidential election, it will be the first time in history that a billionaire moves into public housing vacated by a black family!
Events & trends
On her recent trip to Pakistan, the lady heading a Bretton Woods institution, had the pleasure of some distinguished Pakistani women’s company. It was a relaxed dinner party with just a handful of ladies present. The conversation was interesting, with the lady curious about recent events and general trends. She nodded vigorously when told that Pakistan was more isolated than ever before. She nodded again when some of the participants expressed the view that civilian authority over the military was a must for democracy.
Yes, Prime Minister!
It’s no secret that after The Man of Steel’s Talented Bro tore up the assistance agreement with USAID some years ago, the Brits have come in, filled the breach and given lots of money for development of the social sector, principally education. Following the 2013 elections, The Great Khan too staked a claim to a share of the funds. And surprise, surprise, he was greatly assisted in this by his Former Spouse No. 1 who is said to have a close family relationship with “Dave”, the outgoing British PM. It is said that she persuaded “Dave” to give a share of the Brit social sector assistance to the KP government, and while diplomats on the ground were skeptical, they went along with their then PM.