Saturday, May 26, 2007

Israel and the rest...

These things dont get their rightful coverage in the world media:
Quote:
AJK considering diplomatic ties with Israel: Atiq

MUZAFFARABAD: In a bid to lessen the number of enemies, AJK government is considering establishment of better diplomatic ties with Israel, said Prime Minister Sardar Atiq Ahmad Khan.

Better diplomatic relations with Israel is the need of the hour in the rapidly changing global scenario, he added.

Now I have been advocating better relations with all religions forever, if I may say so myself. However, how that is possible in this democratic and deeply religious nation where, for example,









is how people express their appreciation of the Pope. As this wonderful picture by Maciej Dakowicz reminds us,

that a life spent doing this will likely result in grown ups like this



who will likely say and do the following, without any real rhyme or reason


(Images - AP/AFP)

which might just throw a shiny metallic tool in the works.

Still, I am sure given that its the need of the hour, and with a few less people taking pictures, it can be worked out.