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Pakistan today faces enormous economic challenges. PML (N) is fully aware of the fast declining trends in all macroeconomic indicators. This has been the result of inept federal government policies over the last five years.
The country is currently trapped in a trajectory of low growth combined with high inflation due to incompetence, poor governance and high levels of corruption. In terms of GDP growth, this has been the worst five years period in the entire history of Pakistan with a dismal annual average growth of 2.9%.In terms of inflation, only once in Pakistan's history, we have witnessed a worse double digit inflationary spell than the present tenure and that was in PPP 1st government from 1972 to 1977. This lethal combination of low growth and high inflation has led to a massive increase in poverty and unemployment.
As in the 1990's, PML(N) top priority will be the revival of the economy to double the GDP growth rate from less than 3% in the past five years to over 6% during the next five years. Economic revival in fact holds the key for achieving other vital economic and social targets listed in this manifesto.
- Sustainable and inclusive economic growth requires:
- Optimum utilization of the country's physical and human resources.
- Full exploitation of the technological potential in industry and agriculture.
- Sound macroeconomic policies to reduce deficits in the budget and the balance of payments, curb inflationary pressures and reduce country's defence on foreign loans and assistance.
- Democratic governance which requires supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law in order to reduce corruption, tax evasion, wasteful expenditure, misuse of power, and meets the aspirations of the people.
One of the most important pre-requisite for higher GDP growth will be to raise the investment-GDP ratio from 12% at present to at least 20% in the next 5 years. This has been a benchmark which was achieved during the first tenure of PML (N) in the early 1990's. A balance will be struck between fiscal consolidation and growth. Despite the unfavorable security and law and order situation, the investment climate can significantly improve with improved governance.
In the absence of single strong driver of growth at present, Pakistan has to create several mutually reinforcing engines of growth to meet the emerging economic challenges in this age of globalization. PML(N) will give special priority to the following sectors:
- Higher investment in the energy sector as outlined in chapter 2 of this manifesto.
- Attracting foreign investment in the agriculture and livestock sector to facilitate exports of high value products to regional markets.
- Converting at least 50% of the remittances by Overseas Pakistanis into investments. These remittances currently stand at US$ 13 billion a year. We intend to take this progressive initiative by offering special financial products to Pakistani diaspora. This economic revival driver will also feature identifying growth prospects in the IT and other employment-oriented schemes will be encouraged.
- Large-scale infrastructure projects are catalysts for boosting the economy. PML(N) will focus on motorways, dams, housing projects and development of new urban centres and cities.
- Pakistan holds sizable reservoirs of oil, gas and other minerals. PML(N) will pursue mineral exploration and abstraction with renewed vigour while ensuring absolute protection of the interests of the nation. Foreign investment would be encouraged and facilitated in this sector. Development of this sector will be a game changer for Pakistan's economy.
- A vibrant domestic commerce is a pre-requisite for innovation entrepreneurship, quality assurance and product development. It stimulates growth in the private sector and positions countries to effectively expand into international markets. Domestic commerce will be encouraged by focusing on areas like competitiveness, protection, market regulation, wholesale markets, retail markets, storage and warehousing, transportation and real estate.
As a part of our economic revival plan, PML (N) is setting the following targets to be achieved during its tenure:
1- Budget Deficit will be brought down to 4%. This will be achieved through:
a. Increase in revenues. Tax to GDP ratio to increase from 9% at present to 15% by the end of 2018.
b. One-third reduction in current expenditures other than salaries, allowances and pensions.
c. Losses from State Enterprises amounting to approx. Rs.400 billion will be reduced through revamping / privatizing these institutions.
2- Inflation will be brought down to single digit in the range of 7 or 8% by:
a. Limiting government borrowing.
b. Decreasing tax rates.
c. Reducing energy shortage and cost of producing energy.
d. Lower interest rates through effective monetary policy.
e. Removing supply side bottlenecks through increased agricultural output and reduced wastages.
3- Industrial manufacturing will be taken up to 7 or 8%.
4- Investment GDP ratio will rise to 20%.
Other initiatives for economic revival would include:
a. Open up markets and encourage regional trade. This will open up avenues for investment, growth and jobs.
b. Large investment in human capital with improved service delivery in health and education.
c. Further reforms in financial sector and capital markets.
d. Improved regulatory environment on national level.
e. Focus on youth and women.
f. Reducing bureaucratic procedures to speed up decision making.
PML(N) fully understands the gravity of the present global and national economic crises and the enormity of the tasks outlined above, but with clearly defined goals and objectives, strong leadership and highly professional team, PML(N) is determined to bring about fundamental and far reaching reforms and changes in the economic landscape of the country. By completing its unfinished agenda of turning Pakistan into Asia's leading economy with high competitiveness, PML(N) will shape a better Pakistan. This is being aimed at, to make Pakistan to emerge as one of the top ten economies of the world in the 21st Century. A national economic agenda 2025 shall be developed with consensus for continuity in economic policies.
Industry and Trade:
Manufacturing is the third important sector of the economy accounting for about 18% of GDP and 13% of total employment. For the economy to grow and provide more jobs, the growth of the manufacturing sector which has declined from an average of 7% to less than 3% in the past 5 years must be restored. Closed industries will be revived through appropriate and effective measures. This in turn will require a major infusion of capital either through foreign direct investment and domestic resources. We will ensure that ample credit is available to the private sector, interest rates are conducive borrowing and there is steady supply of energy to the industrial hubs.
An important element of industrial revival will be the adoption of an export-led growth strategy supported by larger foreign direct investments. This policy is crucial to the development of the economy and will be pursued vigorously. Pakistan has remained dependent on cotton and textile sectors as its main earner in the international markets. Without incorporating value addition, technology and lT in our export base, we will not be able to achieve the required acceleration in exports. Tariffs will be reformed to eliminate the anti-export bias.
Our Industry and Trade policy will focus on the following:
- All exports will be sales tax free.
- A Technology Up-gradation Fund will be created in the public sector to support new investments in priority sectors.
- Private and public sector organizations will be brought together to establish an Equity Fund to encourage Pakistani companies to cater to niche markets through acquisitions of overseas brands and / or brand holding companies.
- Reduce the upfront cost of investment for prioritized sectors.
- Industrial parks, both for large and small industries will be developed and expanded, particularly in the under-developed areas.
- Clusters will be developed for industries such as gems and jewellery leather, garments, fans, cutlery, halal meat, sports goods, furniture, crockery and cooking utensils.
- An Export-Import bank (EXIM) will be set up to deal exclusively with finances related to the export of capital goods and other manufactured items, consultancy and technological services involving deferred payment terms. This bank, like similar banks in other countries, will provide a wide range of services.
- Multinational Corporations (MNC's) in Pakistan will be encouraged to expand their production facilities, not only to cater the Pakistani market but also the Central Asian, South Asian and Middle Eastern Markets. Necessary incentives and required infrastructure will be provided to these Corporations. The incentives will be linked to the flow of foreign capital to Pakistan by these companies.
- The investment strategy will be focused on encouraging buyers-driven FDl, under which those investors will be encouraged who are interested in using Pakistan as a base to manufacture products for exports where Pakistan has a comparative advantage. SME's and Clusters will be developed in various districts where they will be facilitated through one window operation and through marketing companies which will promote their products within and outside the country.
Over the past few years, a number of Regional Trading Arrangements (RTAs), Bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) or Unilateral GSP type programs have emerged. These arrangements place Pakistani exporters at a disadvantage vis-à-vis their competitors. Pakistan has to intensify participation in regional cooperation forums like SAARC and ECO, which include free or preferential trade arrangements. Other trading partners will also be urged to provide preferential access to Pakistani exports through lower or no duties. Our trade negotiations with international players including World Trade Organization (WTO) will be aimed at establishing a rule based and transparent global trading regime. In this way, we will succeed with our "Trade not Aid" policy.
PML(N)'s preferred policy will be to develop infrastructure projects through private sector on BOO / BOT (Build Own Operate/Build Operate Transfer) basis. In addition to the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP), we will encourage infrastructure building and financing institutions through public-private partnership to expedite infrastructure development. This has always been a hallmark priority for PML(N). As far as PSDP is concerned, initially our focus will be on the development of the agricultural, industrial, water, power, health and education sectors of the country. In the last few years, the federal government has significantly cut down its PSDP spending. Cutting development spending is, in fact, crippling the economy in the long term. PML(N) will ensure that we do not sacrifice our long term gains for the comfort of meeting our short term objectives. Cutting development spending is not a sustainable way to reduce the deficit.
A Bureau of Infrastructure Development (BID) will be established to coordinate and oversee the programme for private sector participation in infrastructure development and develop financing schemes. BID will be a single window for the development of infrastructure projects, and will provide a mechanism for mobilizing commercial and equity and debt financing. An important objective of BlD will be to improve transport and communication by constructing national trade corridors and providing mass transit facilities in all major cities.
In most developed countries, major infrastructure projects have largely been developed by provinces and local governments by raising their own funds. This can be replicated in Pakistan through the issuance of Provincial and Municipal Infrastructure bonds or project specific bonds in order to develop secondary centres of industrial activities. Development of well planned urban centres and cities can become a major engine of growth.
The provincial and local governments will have to improve their financial position in order to improve their ratings by international credit rating agencies. Improved rating would enable the provinces to raise funds for major infrastructure development projects such as provincial highways, bridges, irrigation and power generation systems. It would also enable the local governments to develop municipal services by constructing ring roads, overhead bridges, underpasses, water supply and sewerage systems.
Creation of Job Opportunities:
All infrastructure projects will entail compulsory job creation. lnstitutions like Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, Micro Financing Institutions and National & Provincial Rural Support Programmes will play a major role in eradicating poverty and creating jobs by expanding their operations. We will create incentive programmes for the private sector to create maximum employment. We will start an especially designed employment program that will generate jobs at community and neighbourhood level through special development initiatives.
Housing for Low Income Families:
Special financial institutions and arrangements will also be made to expand, in cooperation with the provincial governments, housing facilities especially for lower middle income groups. At least 1000 clusters of 500 houses each for lower income families will be developed on a public private partnership mode, and the industry will be encouraged to expand investment and to provide employment opportunities in the adjoining areas. The PML(N) would strive to eventually provide a house to each Pakistani family through public-private partnership by expanding credit facilities for low-income housing and encouraging provincial governments to provide land for such housing schemes.
Development of the housing sector will also benefit a large number of other industries and sub-sectors that provide construction materials. This will not only bring down the cost of construction, but also generate employment.
Macro-Economic Stability:
Sustained growth is not possible without macroeconomic stability. Currently, central government borrowing from the commercial as well as State Bank is at an all-time high. By the time the government and the public sector enterprises have met their requirements, there is virtually nothing left for the private sector. In 2011-12, only about 14% of total credit was provided to the private sector. This in turn has contributed to high fiscal deficit, low levels of investment, and higher dependence on borrowing. During the past five years, Pakistan has more than doubled its debt and the annual debt servicing has crossed Rs.1,000 billion. Pakistan's total public debt which was less than Rs.3,000 billion on 30th June 1999 has increased to over Rs.13,500 billion by the end of 2012. We will ensure that as a result of sound macro policies, public debt remains at sustainable level.
The quasi-fiscal activity of the government outside the budget has contributed to a build-up of circular debt in the energy and agriculture commodity sectors. As a result, the cost of borrowing in the economy has increased again. This is a counterproductive exercise that will be stopped. During our second term from 1997 to 1999, PML(N) successfully curtailed the circular debt problem which it inherited from the previous regime. As substantiated in chapter 2 on Energy, we will completely resolve the issue of circular debt.
In order to decrease the fiscal deficit, we will eliminate VIP culture and launch an austerity drive particularly expenses relating to the Presidency, Prime Minister, Governors and Chief Ministers will be significantly reduced. With the additional provincial autonomy under the 18th Amendment and the 7th NFC award, it is important that provinces follow prudent economic policies, particularly with respect to expenditure control and revenue generation. Reducing fiscal deficit is no more the exclusive domain of the federal government; the provinces must contribute their share. More autonomy must be accompanied with more accountability and responsibility.
Tax Reforms:
The structural drag on Pakistan's economy can only be addressed through deep seated and institutional reforms. We are aware that the fundamental reforms that are required to address the ailing economy would be opposed by powerful interest groups and strong cartels. As demonstrated in its earlier stints at the federal level, PML(N) not only has the ability to make these fundamental institutional reforms, but also the political will to confront the strong and powerful interest groups.
The most important area where fundamental and structural reforms are required is in the area of taxation. Tax collected by the federal government and provincial governments will ultimately determine the extent of investment in education, health, housing and infrastructure projects.
When PML(N) government was dismissed in October 1999, tax to GDP ratio was a respectable 13.8 %, which has since declined and is presently around 9%. The high tax to GDP ratio was achieved in spite of significant reduction in personal and corporate income tax rates. Tax rules were simplified, taxes made broad-based and the tax machinery more accountable and loop holes in the system effectively plugged.
Through reforms in FBR and the tax system, we will target to improve the tax to GDP ratio to 15% by 2018. Informal economy will be brought into tax net. Tax base will be broadened.
We recognize that in order to improve the overall taxation environment, documentation of economy is fundamental. Once the documentation process is successful, the informal economy can be brought into the tax net and the tax base rationalized to broaden the tax system.
The basic objective of the Tax Reform Program of PML(N) will be:
- To tax all income and to achieve greater equity in the tax system by increasing dependence on direct taxes.
- To broad base the tax system through greater use of an IT data base.
- Reduce Tax evasion by facilitating tax payers' compliance, and where possible, rationalizing tax rates.
- Reform of tax administration both at the federal and provincial levels.
- An annual tax directory will be published indicating the taxes paid and assessed in the last 3 years.
- No increase in the tax rates. Once the tax system becomes fully operational, tax rates will be reduced over a period of time to ensure regional equity and to encourage foreign investment.
- Provincial governments will be asked to increase their own tax revenues to increase their contribution in overall taxation.
- Sales tax to be rationalized by ensuring standard rate for all items and broadening the scope of sales tax.
- Simplify the administration of taxes and compliance especially for small businesses.
- Steps will be taken to ensure elimination of money laundering and whitening of black money.
- Knowing there are too many federal and provincial taxes, reduce the number of federal and provincial taxes which will greatly reduce the discretion of the tax officials.
- Improve the process of self-assessment and audit compliance.
- To discourage import of luxury items, a regulatory duty will be levied on non-essential imports.
It is equally important to restore the sacred trust between the Government and the tax payers. Unless and until the citizens are convinced that the taxes they pay will be properly utilized for the benefit of the common man, it will be difficult to achieve Pakistan's fiscal targets and macroeconomic stability.
Other Financial Sector Reforms:
PML(N) in continuation of far reaching reforms in the banking sector in 1990's will undertake further reforms in line with current domestic and global requirements. At present profitability is affected by the higher cost of borrowing combined with expensive energy. This inevitably leads to a declining saving rate, which at present is only 108%, stifled growth, a crumbling manufacturing sector, rising unemployment and poverty. A vibrant financial sector supported by reforms in the capital market is vital for the revival of business confidence and private investment. With said reforms resulting into substantial new investment in the corporate sector, it would generate employment in the country.
Revival of Confidence:
One of the most important preconditions for economic revival is the restoration of confidence of the business community and other stakeholders in the future of the country. To achieve this important objective, PML(N) will engage the business community in decision making, ensure steady supply of energy, provide fiscal incentives to improve competitiveness, reduce the cost of doing business and accord high priority to the export sector and small and medium enterprises in rural areas. The promotion of IT, tourism and other knowledge-based sub-sectors will be accorded high priority. To ensure closer consultation and cooperation with the business community, various mechanisms and institutions will also be strengthened.
Pakistan will face extraordinary risks in the coming decade due to the global financial crisis that has plagued the world economy since 2008 and the resultant decline in the demand for products that Pakistan exports. These risks are further compounded by environmental risks associated with global warming and climate change and societal risks emerging from the rise of extremism in the Region. PML(N) is fully aware that hardly any country has ever achieved sustained progress without internal and external stability. It is, therefore, determined to create a secure environment for investment and economic activities by minimizing these risks through concerted policies and actions in consultation with all the stakeholders.
To build confidence of private sector, Pakistan Business and Economic Council shall be established, chaired by the Prime Minister, with equal membership of public and private sector for monitoring performance of economy. The Council shall meet every quarter.
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A News:
Now people will get excited i know but if we look at the background as why ..
Saudi are the one who fund Taliban for longest time. They are the one who bring that extremism into this region.
Now, they are playing the game have a proxy war in Baluchistan against Iran. They have big problem with Shias near their border in Bahrain. They engage Iran into this here in Baluchistan. Plus they are against the Gas pipeline so they are using this Khairat so we delay that.
I know new govt will take this and we will never be able to get that pipeline and keep using this Khairati Oil for long.
Lets see how it is pan out.
I am proud of such a leader who have such good relations with Arabs and Turks ( who are proved to be the true friends of all the Muslim ummah) so they once again help us to stand, and help us refuse US aid on conditions of Drones.
The news was ..
ISLAMABAD, May 22: With an 'amiable' government in place, Saudi Arabia is expected to extend a bailout package of about $15 billion to Pakistan's highly indebted energy sector by supplying crude and furnace oil on deferred payment to enable it to resolve the chronic circular debt issue.
A senior government official said the Saudis had been taking reasonable interest in helping out the incoming PML-N government led by Nawaz Sharif.
They had extended a similar special package to Pakistan soon after it went nuclear in 1998 and faced international economic sanctions.
Between 1998 and 2002, Pakistan received $3.5 billion (Rs190 billion at the exchange rate at that time) worth of oil from Saudi Arabia on deferred payment, a major part of which was converted into grant.
According to the official, as soon as the PML-N emerged as the majority party after the May 11 elections, the Saudi ambassador in Islamabad sought a briefing on the country's oil requirements from the foreign ministry before calling on prime minister-designate Nawaz Sharif in Raiwind, Lahore.
He was immediately provided a position paper, the official said.
Pakistan expects about 100,000 barrels of crude oil and about 15,000 tons of furnace oil per day from Saudi Arabia on deferred payment for three years. The amount involved works out at about $12-15bn.
The facility can be utilised to reduce loadshedding in the short term and provide an opportunity in the medium term to restructure the power sector by minimising subsidies, eliminating circular debt, ensuring recovery from the public sector and reducing system losses to bring it to a self-sustainable level.
"During the package period, the PML-N government can resolve the electricity crisis and develop hydropower projects through a combination of public and private investments and bagasse-based power production by the sugar industry," he said.
He said the arrangement for oil supplies on deferred payments could be further discussed during Mr Sharif's first visit to Saudi Arabia soon after assuming the office of prime minister early next month.
Pakistan's total crude oil import is about 400,000 barrels per day and 30,000 tons of furnace oil. Its total oil import bill stands at about $15bn per annum.
The official said a request for 100,000 barrels of oil and 15,000 tons per day of furnace oil had already been passed on through the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Joint Ministerial Commission.
A meeting of the commission could be convened soon after the new government assumed charge, an official said.
The Saudi rulers had not taken any interest in the issue earlier ostensibly because of the chill in their relationship with the PPP government.
Large political delegations taken to Saudi Arabia by the PPP government were cold-shouldered, an official said, adding that warming up of diplomatic relations with Iran and the UAE and cancellation of hunting facilities for Saudi royals had also annoyed the kingdom.
The official said the breathing space provided by the likely Saudi package could also be used for renegotiating gas price with Iran for the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline to bring it down to a sustainable level.
Under the gas sales and purchase price agreement, any party may seek revision of the rates in view of the cost of alternative import options one year ahead of the first gas flows scheduled to take place in December 2014.
The official ruled out any possibility that the Saudi oil package could be used to persuade Pakistan to stay away from the Iranian gas import. He said the project had reached an advanced stage and involved international agreements and, therefore, backtracking was no option, but the development could give leverage to Pakistan to secure lower gas prices.
will pml n be able to fulfill its promise regarding issuing immediate loans to people for small and medium businesses…
not only this govt. should introduce some special incentive for entrepreneurs who r abroad.. there r many overseas pakistanis who want to make investment in pakistan for businesses..govt. should encourage them…unfortunately many industries have already been shifted to bangladesh and dubai because of the worst energy crisis..
tax reforms won't be easy for this pml n govt. collecting taxes from big giant businessmen would be a challenging task, they could have done that in punjab during their last govt. but they cannot take on their supporters who r in big businesses….
anyhow reducing circular debt which is nearly 800 billion will be a huge huge challenge…. let's see what does this govt. do in first 100 days after swearing in.
May ALLAH bless Pakistan and Pakistanis.
After elections I had decided I will not bother about the poor of Punjab who voted for Dakoo and Lootaras of Pakistan but….
I feel very bad and very sad for the poor people of Pakistan who again gave their lives in the hands of lootaras.
Just to tell u all burger kids and families are back to their normal life and enjoying luxury life in Defence and other high socities where they have access to the latest facilites, water, hospitals.
Once again these people are suffering…
Your strugle will contiue.
Admin you may continue this blog for your N League let these poor people die they deserve this. Delete my comment because you don want the people of Pakistan to see the truth. I once again write here… inshAllah all those who supported liars and lootars in this world will be punished on the judgment day. InshAllah.
God bless Pakistan
Speak out what is wrong in the policy, and if not appreciate or keep quite.. You will have the same chance during implementation
You are better off when not at this blog. You crib and you cry but still remain o this blog. Why? To be heard. And that is the beauty of this blog, whosoever owns it, that it provides an oppertunity to all to fume their ideas and spread either HOPE or HATE.
People of Punjab KNOW very well what they have done. They do not ned our pitty. You have commented as if you had been doing a lot and for people of Punjab and now after getting frustrated, would stop doing what you were doi ng. No problem. Inshallah you will find that people of Punjab have wisely chosen their leadership. This will be proven to you SOON INSHA ALLAH.
Let govt of PMLN come and you, if you had a heart not full of hate, will Inshallah find the difference and if you had honesty of heart will accept that PMLN and NS are not what establishment touts have projected them to be.
However, if they could not deliver they would be thrown out of Pak politics by the same people of Punjab not to come forever again.
Wait and see.
Bawa says:
حق کا بول بالا – جھوٹے کا منہ کالا
Looks like We will not see Ch Nisar after One year. He promise to leave if Load Shedding not finish in one year. I think He want to be Cow instead of Sher. He is used to Leader of Opposition.. Haha
خان جی
چوہدری نثار کی بات تو ابھی ایک سال بعد آئے گی
میں نے تو وہ کلپ پیش کیا ہے جو ہو چکا ہے اور جو دعوے سے کہتا تھا کہ میرے اس کلب کو الیشن کے بعد ضرور چلانا
بے شک خدا غرور کو خاک میں ملانے والا ہے
ایک چاچے کپی کا منہ بھی کالا ہوا ہے جو کہتا تھا کہ
نواز شریف اب اقتدار میں کبھی نہ آئیں گے۔ اب وہ کڑھتے رہیں گے، جلتے رہیں گے، اور ڈرؤانے خواب دیکھا کریں گے
He predict and it didn't happen. Everyone in Politics do that. Even JI say they will win all in 2002. If that makes you happy that he fail , ok be Happy.
I think in Politics this is moot point to argue.
Ch Nisar after his Cow lost, he is smelling something ….
With all the Nawaz Family, who need him…
جھوٹوں کی نانی داغی کو تو میں بھول ہی گیا تھا
اب اگر داغی میں ذرا سی بھی غیرت باقی ہے تو سیاست چھوڑنے کا اعلان کرے
Lets forget politics and look for future. Keep Hashmi aside, as he is mentally ill, physically aged and psychological case. His dream to become President of Pakistan/Governor Punjab is already shattered.
Economy is related to Energy. If energy crisis are overcome, economy will definitely improve. In this regard two suggestions are: –
1. New laws be made, where stealing of energy resources like electricity and gas be made none bail able offense. Culprits be exemplary punished through speedy trial, as they are playing with the destiny of Pakistan.
2. Smart meters be introduced in energy utility both domestic and commercial. Pre paid utility will help in over coming deficit and also enable power companies to produce energy as per capacity.
Team of PML N seems competent and lets pray/hope/wish they will take Pakistan out of crisis created by Musharaf and Zardari.
I didnt get an acknowledgemnt for my detailed reply to your questions below. So i am posting it again just incase it got overlooked.
Deevav to Abdullah
Some time you claim to be knowing the true Islam. Then you advise people to read authentic Sunnah of Allah's Last Messenger Muhammad, May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon him, his family and his companions, Ameen.
Then when you open up you sem to be worshipping IK.
Can't understand the double standards. How come IK fits in the Islamic persepective of leader, please write a detailed comment quoting Quran and Hadis?
i will answer you later Inshallah.
Abdullah to Deevav,
'Me worshipping IK', Meray Pyaray Bhai aysee ghalat batain kyun kartay ho ?
You already know what I have said before, that IK is not perfect.
People who worship their leaders and blind follow them unconditionally for lifetime proudly say
Jan Allah Ki vote Nawaz Sharif ka
Jan Allah Ki vote Bhutto ka
Jan Allah ki vote Altaf bhai ka
There are many in PPP PMLN MQM who do that. I have never heard anyone say that about IK. And if anyone ever does then he is a pagal like the others. This website reported IK followers attacked his house, obviously they weren't worshipping him.
Some people criticise IK for everything;
-when his supporters speak against him or for him
-he is accused of being a taliban without beard and at same time he is called american/jewish agent.
-he was criticised for not having big politicians in his party and then got slated for having them
-his philanthropic services to Pakistanis are also condemned
-he even gets criticised for not being a good cricketer or sportsman by some of his own countrymen, when the whole cricketing world has already accepted that he is among the all-time great cricketers/captains and the best Pakistan has ever produced.
As for IK passing the strict Islamic requirments for a leader. He might not satisfy those prerequisites but then nor does anybody else. After Khulfa e Rashidoon there has been very few muslim leaders who have satisfied those requirements.
But you must remember we are not living in an Islamic State, we are living in a country where Muslims live. There is no country in the world who can claim to be a true Islamic State or a Muslim leader who will satisfy Islamic requirements. Even the Ikhwan in Egypt don't claim to have established an Islamic State. You guys have been criticising IK for having music at his jalsas. Tell me one muslim country including Saudi & Egypt where music is unlawful or one Pakistani leader who banned music including Gen Zia.
So in the foreseeable we will see a hybrid of Islamic and secular laws in Muslim countries. But nations both Islamic or secular can be successful if they have rule of law and social justice. Famous Hazrat Ali's (RA) saying 'kufr ka nizam chal sakta hai lekin zulm ka nizam nahin chal sakta'
Whichever system we use; Zaradari/Nawaz and many of their cronies MNAs MPAs will be either walking limbless in an Islamic State for stealing out of greed or will be in jail for a very long time in a secular western democracy.
One guy on here (k) falsely accused IK of adultery and therefore be stoned to death. No one has ever accused IK of adultery, not even his ex-wife. This guy wants Islamic revolution but does not know the difference between fornication and adultery. Even if IK has fornicated in past there is nothing he can do about it now, except for making sincere taubah and asking for Allah's forgiveness since he would have oppressed himself and violated Haqooq Allah. So it's for Allah swt to accept his taubah, not for us to use this information to constantly attack him.
Prophet (saw) said 'All of bani Adam are sinners and the best of sinners are those who repent'
It's very unfortunate people talk about personal scandals of Imran Khan. We have also heard scandals of Sharif brothers and their children and many other politicians. In Islam people are not allowed to talk about these issues publicly, especially if the purpose is not to correct the offenders but to backbite and demonise them.
Allah (swt) says in Surah Nur v19.
'Indeed, those who like that immorality should be spread [or publicized] among those who have believed will have a PAINFUL PUNISHMENT in this world and the Hereafter. And Allah knows and you do not know. '
Prophet (saw) said 'Whosoever covers (the sins of) a Muslim, Allah covers (his sins) on the Day of Judgment'
This however does not apply to crimes against other people such as theft, murder where people should be reported to the authorities for their crimes.
If you read seerah of the Prophet (saw) in detail so you will understand how people and societies change when Eeman enters their hearts. In the days of jahiliya, Hazrat Umar (ra) buried his own daughter alive, and later when Eeman entered his heart Prophet (saw) said about Umar (ra) 'There is no prophet after me but if there were, it would have been Umar'. This is how Eeman reforms and transforms people. Obviously we can't compare anyone to sahabas, they were transformed into the best of mankind.
But there are several examples in recent times like; Quaideazam, Allama Iqbal, Mohammed Ali, Malcom x, some of our cricketers and singers, people who reformed when Eeman entered their hearts.
With all his shortcoming Imran in my opinion is a reformed character he prays 5 times a day, he will not steal our money, he will make judgmental errors but overall he believes in merit and fair play. (BTW not praying 5 times a day is more serious than people think, a major sin border lining kufr, worse than drinking alcohol etc)
Imran's ambition is to make Pakistan Islamy Falahy Riyasat. It may seem over ambitious but I feel we should give him a chance and an opportunity to do that.
But for now, I am happy to wait and see if Imran can bring positive change in KPK before moving on to the national level.
He predicted and it did not happen. What about those who,used to say," Allah ko hazir nazir jaan k kehta hun k aglay saal humari hukomat hogi."
Is it also prediction? Has any other politician ever predicted this way?
Sharah tum ko ager aati to PTI me he kyun hoty?
You pose as if you do not support IK but all your comments tell a different story.
This is a sign of hyprcracy.
All PTI supports, get the F..k out from here if don't have any technical criticism of PMLN policy… And if PTI like its supporters, keep annoying Govt. of Pakistan in future (as their mentality) nobody should expect any betterment.
PML-N supported PPP's mega corruption for 5 years, now it's only fair they return the favour.
'Honor code among theives'
I am no supporter of n league.but PTI also supported zerdari and mqm,s corruption .or they had done some marches against it .but how could they do it?pti leadership is tout of west and without the western agencies ishara they don't even move their limbs
@ Abdullah bhai good to read.
InshAllah Deevav will also change once we start our govt in KPK. Difference will be visible inshAllah.
I wish more and more success for Imran. He is one true leader who brought people like us into politics otherwise we had no interest in Politics.
This is true even our great leaders Allama Iqbal, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Quaid Azam were crictized but our leaders were firm in their stance.
InshAllah in the end we all will realize.
Just to share that most of oversease pakistanis trust Imran Khan and ready to give away whatever they could for Pakistan and we will start from KPK inshAllah.
Deevav ji very sorry but we cant trust ISHAK DAR atleast.
Dont wait just see how things will improve in KPK, inshAllah.
کارکنوں کے گھر پر حملے کے بعد
Elections are over.
Just concentrate on issues country is facing. Why wasting your time on Character Assasination.
If That makes you feel Good, then its ok.
Keep living in fools paradise and you're only going to get what you have sown, Beggars will never be choosers..
Thank you.
I hope and pray that things will improve in KPK and many people on here will have a change of heart In Sha Allah.
However, there always be some who will never change, because their minds are polluted with unconditional love for their leaders and senseless hate for their opponents.
They are devoid of rational thinking.
PTI's Gul Sahib Khan 26 years, youngest MPA in Pakistan's history.
It is wrong with Pakistani, that they are bothered about politics only. Who so ever wins, win. Lets contribute some thing positive for national development, which is our duty for Pakistan. Where born, grown, served/earned, shared load shedding and other miseries and if die will be buried too. Request to Pakistani give positive thoughts. Duel nationals, having no stakes, continue with political discussions, as they are enjoying luxuries in country where being living and consider politics as fun!
true.oversease people have no right to dictate us what we do.iw as laughing few days ago when in a prominent siasi forum some PTI overeseas supporters were threatening that now we will send our money to peshawer rather than Punjab as Punjabi fools have not voted for PTI.i was thinking that what foolish pride these morons are in to!who cares about their little money earned by polishing goras shoes!we don't need your money!
گرتے ہیں سمندر میں بڑے شوق سے دریا
لیکن کسی دریا میں سمندر نہیں گرتا
Big deal, one man parties and they knwo they have no future, like at the end of their life anyway. Arbab was humiliated lst time and ran away overseas and jusr came back , opportunist.After Big Jatoi, same with this party no future.
@ Bawa,
Is sumndar mein Pakistan ka bohat bara maal dooba huwa hai. Jab ye sumandar gharak hu ga tu logooon ko buhat kuch milaa ga. Allah aisa khatarnaak sumndar se Pakistan ko Bachayee.
@ Bawa, great jeenab! simply fabulo … ghaj whaaj kaay aiaaay hoo jeenab , hahahah !
It is laughable. What did PML-N do at the provincial level to address the issue of energy shortage? zilch is the answer. It had the money and the resources but it decided to waster it on less important projects like the Metro Bus which had very little to no impact on improving business conditions in Punjab. As for terrorism, what it did to reign in the likes of LeJ? Again, the answer is nada. So, now that it has won the majority, by pretty much rigging the elections in Punjab, it will use its influence to reign in the terrorists that it ideologically supports and then show that how it was able to reduce the act of terrors.
یہ لائیں گے تبدیلی
What you expect to use Metro or Taxi.
Wait for Bullet Train…
M Khan says:
What you expect to use Metro or Taxi.
Wait for Bullet Train…
خان صاحب
خوشامد خود غرضی اور چابلوسی آدمی کو برباد کر دیتے ہیں — میاں صاحب لگتا ہے
کہ ان میں سے کسی سے بھی چھٹکارا حاصل نہیں کر سکے یہ سب چیزیں ابھی بھی ان کے
ساتھ ہیں
مگر دو ہزار پندرہ تک میاں صاحب کے پاس وقت ہی وقت ہے تب تک ان کو اڑنے کی
آزادی ہے اس کے بعد کوئی محب وطن فوجی آۓ گا اور پھر پرانی کہانی —– شروع
وقت بڑا ظلم ہوتا ہے اس کا انتظار کیجئے
I agree 100% . Army should be out of this.
These Generals if want Politics then they can come to politics after 2 years of retirement thats the law.Its upto teh people if they want them or not.
The main thing is the Commercial institution of Army should be dismantled. Like PIA under Defence Ministry … what that has to do with that. Defence Minister should be superior to Army Chief not the other way around.
One the Money trail is stopped ,these Generals will start acting properly.
Now hope Politicians do not give excuse to Army to interfere.
خان جی
فوج جتنی طاقتور اور منہ زور ہے اسے کنٹرول کرنا کوئی آسان بات نہیں ہے. فوج ایک انتہائی منظم ادارہ ہے جبکہ اسکے مقابلے میں دوسرے سب ادارے کمزور ہیں. فوج نے کبھی ان اداروں کو طاقتور ہونے ہی نہیں دیا تاکہ اسکی اجارہ داری قائم رہے. فوجی آمریت فوج کے ادارے کی سوچ کا نام ہے جسے ہم فوجی اسٹبلشمنٹ کہتے ہیں. اس فوجی اسٹبلشمنٹ نے قیام پاکستان کے فوری بعد سے ملک اور حکومت پر ناجائز قبضہ کر رکھا ہے. کبھی یہ براہ راست حکومت کر رہی ہوتی ہے اور کبھی پس پردہ رہ کر. جب یہ پس پردہ رہ کر حکومت کر رہی ہوتی ہے تو سامنے نظر آنے والے ڈمی جمہوری حکمرانوں کو یہ اسوقت تک ہر طرح کا تحفظ فراہم کرتی ہے جب تک وہ اسکے مقاصد پورے کر رہے ہوتے ہیں. جیسے ہی کوئی ڈمی حکمران بغاوت یا حکم عدولی کی کوشش کرتا ہے تو اسے نشان عبرت بنا دیا جاتا ہے. فوجی اسٹبلشمنٹ کو عوام (بلڈی سویلین) یا عوامی مفاد کی کوئی پرواہ نہیں ہوتی. اسے صرف اپنےاثاثوں کی فکر ہوتی ہے. جب اسکے مفادات یا اثاثوں کو ذرا سا بھی خطرہ محسوس ہوتا ہے یہ فورا قانون، آئین اور اپنے حلف کو پایمال کرتے ہوئے کاروائی کرتی ھے اور اپنے مفادات کا تحفظ کرتی ہے. حد یہ ہے کہ اپنے اقتدار اور مفادات کو بچانے کے لیے حکومت عوام کے حقیقی منتخب نمایندوں کو سونپنے کی بجائے ملک دو لخت ہونا برداشت کر لیتی ہے. ہر دس پندرہ سال بعد فوج دو چار سال کے لیے اقتدار کا تھوڑا سا حصہ اقتدار کے بھوکے ایمان اور ضمیر فروش سیاستدانوں کو دے دیتی ہے. بالکل اسی طرح جسطرح شیر شکار کرکے جانور کا گوست خود کھا لیتا ہے اور ہڈیاں کتوں کو ڈال دیتا ہے تاکہ اسکا پیٹ بھی بھر جائے اور کتے بھی بھونکنے سے باز رہیں. فوج جب دیکھتی ہے کہ اقتدار کے بھوکے سیاستدان عوام کا ووٹ لیکر عوام سے کٹ گئے ہیں. اپنی عیاشیوں اور لوٹ مار کی وجہ سے انہوں نے عوام کا جینا دوبھر کر دیا ہے تو پھر فوج وہی کرتی ہے جو اس نے بھٹو اور نواز شریف کے ساتھ کیا
اصل بات یہ ہے کہ کیا عوام کے ووٹ سے منتخب ہونے والوں کے پیش نظر عوام کی خدمت یا اقتدار کی ہڈی؟ اگر تو مقصد عوام کی خدمت ہے اور وہ عوام کی طاقت پر بھروسہ انحصار کرتے ہیں اور ان پر ہڈی کی ہوس غالب نہیں ہے تو کبھی فوجیوں کے بوت پالش نہیں کریں گے اور انکی آنکھوں میں آنکھیں ڈالکر بات کریں گے اور فوجیوں کو انکی اوقات میں رکھیں گے لیکن جس کا مقصد لوٹ مار سے حاصل کی ہوئی دولت کا تحفظ ہے وہ تو نہ صرف فوجیوں کے بوٹ پالش کریں گے بلکہ بوٹ کھانے پر بھی تیار بیٹھے ہونگے. اگر سیاستدان اپنے کرتوت ٹھیک کر لیں، اپنی سوچ بدل لیں، اپنے ماضی سے توبہ تائب ہو جائیں اور ملکی و غیر ملکی آقاوں کی طاقت کی بجائے عوامی طاقت پر بھروسہ کریں تو کسی جرنیل کی جرات نہیں کہ انکی طرف آنکھ اٹھا کر دیکھ سکے اور انہیں ڈکٹیٹ کروا سکے. ترکی کی مثال سامنے ہے کہ جب سیاستدان بے داغ ہوتے ہیں اور عوامی طاقت پر بھروسہ کرتے ہیں تو وہ نہ صرف جرنیلوں کو ناکوں چنے چبوا دیتے ہیں بلکہ انہیں الٹا بھی لٹکا دیتے ہیں لیکن جب سیستدان اقتدار کے بھوکے اور داغدار ہوتے ہیں تو پھر اسی طرح دم ہلاتے ہلاتے جرنیلوں کے پیچھے پیچھے چلتے ہیں، اسی طرح این آر او کرتے ہیں اور گارڈ آف آنرز دیکر عزت و احترام سے رخصت کرتے ہیں
فوج سے چھٹکارہ حاصل کرنے کے لیے ایک با ہمت اور با کردار لیڈر کا ہونا ضروری ہے جو فوج یا اسٹبلشمنٹ کے اشاروں پر ناچنے کی بجائے فوج کی آنکھوں میں آنکھیں ڈالکر عوام کے حقوق فوج سے عوام کی طاقت کے ذریعے چھین سکے. یہ مشکل ضرور ہے ناممکن نہیں ہے – آج نہیں تو کل کوئی نہ کوئی ضرور یہ کام کرے گا. یہ وہ شخص ہوگا جو اقتدار کی خاطر فوجیوں کے پاس ایمان گروی رکھنے کی بجائے عوامی طاقت سے فوجیوں کی آنکھوں میں آنکھیں ڈالکر بات کرے گا انہیں بیرکوں تک محدود کرے گا. فوج کا سامنا وه کرے گا جو اقتدار کی ہڈی کا بھوکا نہیں ہوگا اور جو فوجیوں کی بجائے عوام کی طاقت پر یقین رکھے گا اور عوام کو اعتماد میں لیکر چلے گا. جب نیت اور دامن صاف ہو، ہاتھ کرپشن میں نہ رنگے ہوں اور عوام کا اعتماد حاصل ہو تو بڑی بڑی فوجیں قدموں میں جھک جاتی ہیں
Bawa says:
علی عمران بھائی
یہ آپ نے فوجیوں والی غلط بات کر دی ہے. آپ سے اسکی توقع نہیں تھی
Bawa ji
اس کے بعد کوئی محب وطن فوجی آۓ گا اور پھر پرانی کہانی —– شروع
وقت بڑا ظلم ہوتا ہے اس کا انتظار کیجئے
محب وطن
I am surprised a person like you could not feel the pain of my expression and feelings and you put me on a very awkward position.
If you know me and i think you know me for past five years through this website
I never favored Army,s involvements in Governmental issues and i still stand by
my believes
Democracy in Pakistan it is a separate issue we will discuss this some other time
As for increase in tax-to-GDP ratio the PML(N) did not take measures to increase revenues through direct taxes like personal and corporate income tax during its previous two tenures of power.Likewise, it refrained from imposing tax on agriculture income because PML(N) is a political party dominated by feudal lobby who also owns sugar and cement industries.In his speech at a public meeting in Mansehra (KPK) the other day, Mian Nawaz Sharif promised economic explosion like the nuclear counterblasts of 28th May,1998.Will he fulfill this promise made to the people, or once again be fool them with the hollow slogans like making Pakistan World Tiger, futile scheme of Qarz Utaro Malk Swanroo and whimsical program "Pakistan 2020″, the dominant political themes of his second tenure of government?
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They had fetched the economy revival policy very well but hope so that they also work on it, in such a terrible situation of country.
Good job done. After all posh areas interest are hurt. Why Posh area people to contribute for national prosperity. PML N should not be allow3ed to do so even. Pakistan look beautiful in shackles of West particularly Jews and slavery of posh class. Employees of Posh area residents will be used for darnas against budget, as used by PTI for election darnas. Keep intact, we will rule and hell with proper Pakistan vision. Back up! All intellectuals say wait for 3-4 months, if Government strict to manifestation, Pakistan economy will reach to extreme peak. PPP, PTI and Q League is in hurry, PTI for posh area interests + western interests like USA Canada and PPP/Q League for Western interests only. Stupids are righting illogical, without going to ABC of Budget or Economy for Jew interests like Suliman Taseer son Mubasher Lucman. Shame if you consider your self Pakistani, see boom in stock market KSE index and die with shame if you have. Less than a Rupee per liter hike is too small a sacrifice for Pakistan prosperity and economic growth. See budget of mega projects! Come on get out with your employees for darna, but will fail as for election. After all employees has to look after house hold activities of posh areas too. Hamid Khan was abused like PTI social media by his wife, as no one home to snacks when her wife sister visited Hamid Khan home. Do not quote independent media views, come on cash situation, Canadain investors are looking toward you. Qadri will also join too. Poor /Middle class is looking towards prosperity of Pakistan. Posh class is hurt, use BURNOL, manufacture such propaganda from Alavi and Company. Wish PML N Government manage to get due tax from illegal bank balance of posh class. Well done for Poor man national prosperity budget!


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Vegan Japanese Yuba Maki
20 minutes
■Several sheets of yuba
■A small clump of cooked noodles (rice, soba, something thin)
■1 julienned carrot
■Spring onion, cut lengthways into 2 inch strips
■Miso paste (light and dark)
■Pickled ginger, slivered
■Peanut oil to deep fry
How to make it
1.First prepare all of your filling ingredients. Julienne your vegetables and make sure your noodles are cooked. Keep the ingredients together on a plate or cutting board so you can easily put the rolls together.
2.Heat the oil to a medium-hot temperature. A wok with a tempura rack is an ideal vessel. Don't heat the oil so hot as to let it smoke. If it begins to smoke, turn it down a notch.
3.You can make the rolls in multiple ways, either with triangular, circular, square, or rectangular sheets of yuba. Google up how to roll a spring roll for methods (yes, I'm lazy, and there are so many tutorials already).
4.Spead a small amount of miso on the roll before adding a small handful (enough to cover just the palm of your hand) of vegetables, and roll 'em up.
5.Using one (or a few- they stick) strands of noodle, carefully wrap around the maki. This doesn't have to be perfect, and if you can't knot it then that's okay too. Once you plop them in the oil, everything will bind.
6.Deep fry for 2-3 minutes, or until just brown and crispy. Drain on a tempura rack or on paper towels and serve hot with soy sauce or your favourite Japanese style condiment.
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ABSTRACT: The corrugated or scalar feedhorn has found many applications in millimeter wave and sub-millimeter wave systems due to its high beam symmetry, relatively low sidelobe levels and strong coupling to the fundamental mode Gaussian beam. However, for applications such as millimeter wave cosmology, space-based experiments, or even high performance imaging, there is a generic requirement to reduce the size of horns whilst maintaining very high levels of performance. In this paper we describe a general analytic methodology for the design of compact dual-profiled corrugated horns with extremely low sidelobe levels. We demonstrate that it is possible to achieve -50 dB sidelobe levels, over wide bandwidths with short horns, which we believe represents state-of-the-art performance. We also demonstrate experimentally a simple scalar design that operates over wide bandwidths and can achieve sidelobes of better than -40 dB, whilst maintaining a frequency independent phase center. This design methodology has been validated experimentally by the successful manufacture and characterization of feedhorns at 94 GHz and 340 GHz for both radar and quasi-optical instrumentation applications.
Article: The Photo-Injected Fresnel Zone Plate Antenna: Optoelectronic Beam Steering at mm-Wave Frequencies[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We present an overview of the photo-injected Fresnel zone plate antenna (piFZPA) method for non-mechanical optoelectronic beam steering. The piFZPA method enables rapid beam steering, over moderate field-of-views, at both mm-wave and submm-wave frequencies, that is suitable for a wide range of imaging and non-imaging applications. This paper develops a theoretical framework that details the design of piFZPAs and provides an understanding to, and optimization of, the piFZPA performance. As an example device, we present preliminary experimental scanning data on a transmission-type piFZPA, operating at 94 GHz, that relies on commercially available visible display technologies for plasma generation and reconfiguration. The experimental data is shown to agree well with numerical simulations and validates the theoretical framework.
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ABSTRACT: We present initial experimental data demonstrating the off-axis scanning performance and beam fidelity of a range of optically controlled transmission-type photo-injected Fresnel zone plate antenna (tx-piFZPA) designs at 94 GHz, based on a novel architecture. Several tx-piFZPA designs were characterized at a range of off-axis beam locations, up to 45 ° from boresight. Initial results indicate scan losses up to 5 dB at 10 ° deflection and increasing up to 12 dB at 45 ° deflection, across several tx-piFZPA designs. In addition, measured tx-piFZPAs have demonstrated highly repeatable and precise beam control, achieving a minimum pointing resolution of Δθ = 0.005°. The piFZPA method proves to be a promising cost-effective nonmechanical beam-steering solution for high millimeter- and terahertz-frequency applications.
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ABSTRACT: Scalability of the photo-injected Fresnel zone plate technique for adaptive beam forming and non-mechanical steering to higher sub-mm wave frequencies is discussed. This method proves to be an attractive option for a range of applications, where at higher frequencies larger F/D ratios are shown to yield optimal performance, with marginal increases in required irradiation densities. Experimental data is also presented at 94 GHz using a simple, low cost, and highly flexible architecture, highlighting the potential benefits of this technology.
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ABSTRACT: A software-based method for estimating and compensating for chirp non-linearity in frequency-modulated continuous wave radars is described. The method is based on the phase-gradient algorithm and time-domain warping of the dechirped signal. The method is demonstrated both on typically and severely non-linear chirps. The retrospective application is demonstrated on archive radar data.
Conference Paper: SAFIRE: A real time close range millimetre wave exhibition radar[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The MMW Group at the University of St Andrews has constructed a fast scanning, high resolution 94GHz FMCW radar named SAFIRE. We present SAFIRE imagery and outline the practical limitations of the radar in terms of the trade offs between scanning speeds, FMCW sweep times, range resolution, data sampling, processing and display requirements.
Article: High range resolution moving target indication at long stand-off ranges using minimal sampling rates in linear FMCW radar[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Combinations of high range resolution, long standoff ranges and the requirement for moving target indication in LFMCW radars tend to increase the required signal sampling rate. A simple method of calculating a suitable sub-sampling rate to down-convert the signal by exactly aliasing the required information is described, providing a means of dramatically reducing the sampling rate. The technique is demonstrated in numerical simulations and with a mm-wave radar.
Conference Paper: Validation of the AVTIS volcano imager radiometry — A comparison of infrared and millimetre wave thermal imagery[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The AVTIS remote sensing instrument is a custom built millimetre wave sensor that has been developed as a practical field tool for remote sensing of volcanic terrain at active lava domes. We present validation of the MMW radiometry of a volcanic scene by comparison with coincident infrared imagery.
Conference Paper: Measurement of the complex dielectric constant of volcanic ash at millimetre wavelengths[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Methods for determining the dielectric permittivity of rock samples at millimetre wave frequencies have been investigated. A quasi-optical approach using pellets of powdered samples was found to work well, avoiding the dimensional restrictions of small waveguides. The permittivity of volcanic rock and ash samples was measured, providing valuable data for MMW radar remote sensing of terrain and ash clouds.
Article: Lava dome growth and mass wasting measured by a time series of ground-based radar and seismicity observations[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Exogenous growth of Peléean lava domes involves the addition of lava from a central summit vent and mass wasting on the flanks as rockfalls and pyroclastic flows. These processes were investigated at the Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat, between 30 March and 10 April 2006, using a ground-based imaging millimeter-wave radar, AVTIS, to measure the shape of the dome and talus surface and rockfall seismicity combined with camera observations to infer pyroclastic flow deposit volumes. The topographic evolution of the lava dome was recorded in a time series of radar range and intensity measurements from a distance of 6 km, recording a southeastward shift in the locus of talus deposition with time, and an average height increase for the talus surface of about 2 m a day. The AVTIS measurements show an acceleration in lava extrusion rate on 5 April, with a 2-day lag in the equivalent change in the rockfall seismicity record. The dense rock equivalent volumetric budget of lava added and dispersed, including the respective proportions of the total for each component, was calculated using: (1) AVTIS range and intensity measurements of the change in summit lava (∼1.5 × 106 m3, 22%), (2) AVTIS range measurements to measure the talus growth (∼3.9 × 106 m3, 57%), and (3) rockfall seismicity to measure the pyroclastic flow deposit volumes (∼1.4 × 106 m3, 21%), which gives an overall dense rock equivalent extrusion rate of about 7 m3·s−1. These figures demonstrate how efficient nonexplosive lava dome growth can be in generating large volumes of primary clastic deposits, a process that, by reducing the proportion of erupted lava stored in the summit region, will reduce the likelihood of large hazardous pyroclastic flows.
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ABSTRACT: Exogenous growth of Peléean lava domes occurs by addition of lava from a central summit vent and mass wasting on the flanks as rockfalls and pyroclastic flows, forming an apron of talus. We observed this process at the Soufrière Hills Volcano, Montserrat between 30 March and 10 April 2006 using a ground-based imaging mm-wave radar, AVTIS, to measure the shape of the dome surface.From a time series of range and intensity measurements at a distance of six kilometres we measured the topographic evolution of the lava dome. The locus of talus deposition moved to the southeast with time and the talus surface grew upwards on average at about 2 metres per day. The AVTIS measurements show an acceleration in lava extrusion rate on 5 April, with a 2-day lag in the equivalent rockfall seismicity record. We account for the budget of lava addition and dispersal during the eleven days of measurements using: AVTIS range measurements to measure the talus growth (7.2 Mm3, 67%), AVTIS range and intensity measurements to measure the summit lava growth (1.7 Mm3, 16%), and rockfall seismicity and visual observations to measure the pyroclastic flow deposits (1.8 Mm3, 17%). This gives an overall dense rock equivalent extrusion rate of about 9.7 m3s-1. These figures demonstrate how efficient non-explosive lava dome growth can be in generating large volumes of primary clastic deposits, and how this process could also reduce the propensity for large hazardous pyroclastic flows. andrews.ac.uk/~mmwave/mmwave/avtis.shtml
Conference Paper: SAFIRE: A close range fast seaming high resolution millimetre wave radar for public education[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The millimetre wave group at the University of St. Andrews is constructing a fast scanning, high resolution 94 GHz FMCW radar named SAFIRE. The radar is designed to provide real time imagery of close range scenes both indoors and outdoors as part of a programme for public education on the specific topic of millimetre wave imaging. We present an outline of the design motivation and performance required for fast sampled close-range radar in a cluttered environment.
Conference Paper: A 94GHz FMCW instrumentation radar[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We report on the use of a versatile 94GHz FMCW instrumentation radar to assess optimum hardware configurations for a variety of co-polar and cross-polar target classification studies. Phase noise and sweep linearity are critical parameters in FMCW radars and optimising them is a key objective of any high performance radar system. We have made a systematic comparison of fundamental sources (bias tuned Gunn, varactor tuned Gunn) and multiplied sources (commercial YIG based sweeper, YIG tuned oscillator, permanent magnet YIG tuned oscillator) to ascertain their relative phase noise contributions and FMCW sweep linearities at 94GHz. The radar will also be used to investigate the effect on target return signal coherence as a function of time for different sources. We present details of the calibration against the radar range equation and the effects of variable sweep bandwidth (and hence range resolution). The radar can also be configured for arbitrary polarisation (V, H, +45, -45, RC, LC) and demonstrates high polarisation isolation (33dB) which is required for the accurate assessment of cross-polar radar cross section (RCS), and we will present preliminary results for standard targets and clutter.
Conference Paper: Nanosecond phase coherent pulse generation at 94GHz at kW power levels[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Next generation millimetre wave radars and pulsed electron spin resonance (ESR) instruments require complex pulse sequences consisting of very short, high power pulses that are pulse-to-pulse phase coherent. We have previously demonstrated 200 mW coherent pulses at 94 GHz with pulse lengths as short as 110 ps, and showed how they can be used to make high range resolution radar measurements. We now report results where a commercial extended interaction Klystron amplifier (EIKA) is used to amplify these pulses to kW power levels for use in advanced pulse ESR instrumentation. The instantaneous bandwidth of the EIKA now limits the minimum pulse length, but we demonstrate 1 kW peak power pulses down to 1.5 ns, dropping to 0.8 kW at Ins and 0.25 kW at 800 ps. We demonstrate that complex high power pulse sequences can be used in a mm-wave pulse ESR system, and also report on the level of broadband noise or "dark noise" from the amplifier (when there is no input signal), which can limit receiver sensitivity. We also detail the average power handling characteristics of various quasi-optical components.
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ABSTRACT: Millimetre wave (MMW) imaging is a fast moving technological area which has seen major advances in the last few years and is now offering practical solutions across a wide spectrum of imaging applications. Despite this, the technology is largely unknown and poorly understood by the general public. Under a UK EPSRC partnership for public engagement grant, the millimetre wave group at the University of St Andrews has partnered with exhibit development company FifeX Ltd to construct a touring exhibition designed to showcase the alternative view of the world provided by MMW remote sensing, illustrating the science principles behind the technology. The group is providing the centrepiece of the programme, a 94 GHz FMCW radar named SAFIRE (St Andrews fast imaging radar equipment). SAFIRE uses a frequency multiplied 7G Hz source to provide a low power (+2.5 dBm) 94 GHz carrier with a 750 MHz modulation bandwidth (i.e. a radar range resolution of 0.2 m). SAFIRE has a single zenith-pointing antenna scanned in azimuth via a rotating mirror angled at 45 degrees to the antenna axis to generate a PPI display of the immediate scene surrounding the radar (the maximum range is 25 m). Since real time imagery is essential for a project of this type the PPI is refreshed at minimum rate of 4 Hz. We present an outline of the motivation for the radar design and the expected system performance.
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ABSTRACT: Standing waves between transmit and receive feedhorns in quasi-optical systems often limit the achievable performance of mm-wave and sub-mm-wave instrumentation. Even with high performance corrugated feedhorns and perfect frequency independent optics, significant standing waves can occur because of the resonant build-up of higher order modes between feedhorns. In this paper we describe a new design of wideband corrugated feedhorn that significantly reduces standing wave effects, is scalable to any frequency, is shorter than standard horns and is suitable for a wide range of optical configurations. In addition it produces far-field beam patterns with much reduced sidelobes. We will describe the theory behind this new feedhorn design, outline scaling laws and present experimental results confirming the analysis.
Conference Paper: Bringing the NMR paradigm to ESR[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We describe a 94GHz pulsed Electron Spin Resonance (ESR) spectrometer capable of delivering arbitrary pulse sequences at kW power levels with sub-nanosecond timing resolution, where it is possible to detect coherent signals close to the thermal noise level within one nanosecond of the final pulse. Such a spectrometer represents a remarkable step forward, very significantly increasing excitation bandwidth and system deadtime compared to current state of the art. This level of performance has only become possible due to many technical advances in mm-wave technology (pulse generators, loads, isolators, switches, antennas), and these are outlined within the paper.
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ABSTRACT: Described is a simple method to produce sub-nanosecond phase coherent pulses with rise times and fall times of at least 80 ps at power levels in excess of 200 mW at 94 GHz. The duration and timing of these pulses are controlled by fast input logic, and pulses as short as 110 ps have been achieved. The technique is easily extended to both higher and lower frequencies, and produces pulses with an infinite extinction ratio suitable for amplification to higher power levels
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ABSTRACT: In order to construct truly planar quasi-optical isolators it is necessary to develop resistive polarisers, which transmit one linear polarisation and absorb the orthogonal polarisation. We report on two methods of constructing these planar resistive polarisers. The first method uses a "Venetian blind" structure comprising a parallel array of narrow strips of thin absorbing film placed normal to the beam, for which we have demonstrated 20 dB for E_parallel and > 30dB for E.perpendicular. The second method uses a resistive wire grid polariser of a specific impedance per square combined with a metallic grid spaced one quarter wavelength away in a configuration similar to a Salisbury screen. These can be built around quarter wavelength matching layers to allow truly planar isolators to be constructed with thicknesses of a few millimetres. Large area planar isolators (325 mm diameter) operating at W-band have achieved 1 dB insertion loss, >20 dB isolation and >17 dB return loss over 75- 90 GHz.
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Cazenovia Cazenovia High School is one of 10 schools in Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES included in Newsweek's list of America's Best High Schools for 2013, released May 6.
Compiled by Newsweek and The Daily Beast, the list highlights the 2,000 public high schools in the nation that have proven to be the most effective in turning out college-ready graduates.
Cazenovia ranked 903, the third-highest out of all OCM BOCES schools, behind Fayetteville-Manlius at 606 and Jamesville-DeWitt at 561.
"It's gratifying for the rest of the nation to see what we've known all along here at home," Superintendent Robert Dubik said. "That a Cazenovia High School diploma is a ticket to limitless possibilities."
Using data collected in a survey of more than 2,500 schools, the news organizations based the list on six components: graduation rate (25 percent), college acceptance rate (25 percent), Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) tests taken per student (25 percent), average SAT/ACT scores (10 percent), average AP/IB scores (10 percent) and percent of students enrolled in at least one AP/IB course (5 percent).
Here's is how all OCM BOCES schools fared in the rankings:
• Jamesville-DeWitt High School: 561
• Fayetteville-Manlius High School: 606
• Cazenovia Junior-Senior High School: 941
• Westhill High School: 1,023
• Charles W. Baker High School: 1,068
• West Genesee High School: 1,287
• Marcellus Senior High School: 1,502
• East Syracuse Minoa Central High School: 1,564
• Cicero-North Syracuse High School: 1,621
• Marathon Junior-Senior High School, 1,846
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Visitors to Vienna's Prater are often surprised to learn that the modern amusement park boasts a history that stretches back to 1766, when the Austrian emperor gave a plot of hunting ground to Vienna to create a leisure park. Local trades people opened concessions around the park, and the foundation was built for today's Wurstelprater. Prater made history as the sight for Vienna's only World Exhibition in 1873. Over the years the park has survived ravages of fires and World War II, but concerted restorations have ensured that it will remain a valued family entertainment venue for many years to come.
- Explore Vienna of the 1900s at nostalgic Reisenrdplatz, which includes Madam Tussaud's waxworks, the Praterdome multi-hall music venue, the old-fashioned Giant Ferris Wheel, and the futuristic Miraculous amphitheatre.
- Enjoy the best gastronomical delights in Vienna at unique Prater eateries like Schweizerhaus, home of pork knuckles and beer, and Eismher's gourmet ice cream parlour.
- Watch multi-media presentations, and learn about the universe at one of the most technological planetariums in the world.
Prater is located in the 2nd District, only eighteen kilometres from Vienna International Airport on the A4 motorway, and airport transportation options include commuter rail, bus or taxi. Be sure to negotiate cab prices before you get into the taxi. The country is well connected by rail, which is a favoured transport for visitors from Austria and other European countries. Parking is expensive, especially in the city centre where Prater is located. The meters are limited to 120 minutes as well. This is why many people use Vienna's efficient public transit to include buses, trams, subways and commuter trains.
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5 Hilton Vienna Danube Waterfront
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Rate includes 30% off & breakfast
Overlooking the spectacular Danube River, the Hilton Vienna Danube Hotel offers a host of amenities and is an ideal base for business and leisure patrons. GeneralThe Hilton Hotel offers 12... More
Excellent hotel
6 magdas HOTEL
Laufbergergasse 12 Map
Stay open-minded. You will soon recognize that you are not just any tourist at magdas HOTEL. But this is also not just any hotel. It is a place where people from all over the world come together... More
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