Random Ramblings of a Loner
The boundary of Hayatabad is marked by high walls, at least 6 feet on most if not all sides. Just adjacent to Phase 2 is the Ring Road which happens to be another locality. It is a place where businesses are thriving and growing. One can find very good places to eat, get your car […]
Read More The hole in the wallPakistan Elections 2013 is an amazing Android app for keeping yourself abreast with the Pakistan Elections 2013 details. It has been developed by Suave Solutions to work with Android devices running version 2.1 and above.
Read More Pakistan Elections 2013 an amazing Android appIf you live in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) or Punjab and are not sure about your polling station then follow these steps to find out. 1. Send your National Identity Card No (NIC) to 8300. (without spaces and dashes). 2. You will receive a reply showing your Block Code. 3. Go to http://whereismyballot.com/, type in the […]
Read More How to find your polling station in KP and PunjabTula Toz 78-01 is a .22 LR bolt action rifle manufactured by the Tula Arms, Russia. It is a small, light weight weapon that is quite accurate. I had been on the look out for an inexpensive rifle for plinking and for small game hunting. This weapon, serves both the purposes. And with a scope […]
Read More Tula Toz .22 LR, hunting rifle reviewSandwiched in between Warda Lawn and a vacant floor Espresso Lounge has opened an outlet in the restive city of Peshawar. The place is ideal for shoppers, those looking for a quick cappuccino or loners like me who love to think in isolation 🙂 It is on the main University Road, near Arbab Road in […]
Read More Espresso Lounge now in PeshawarIt’s on the main University road, in Peshawar. The latest fun place to be in the city. The kids talked me into taking them there for a ride and I acquiesced. In fact it was them who took me for a ride, if you know what I mean. The place is impressive. The city of […]
Read More 5D Motion Ride in Peshawar                Islamic Prayer Times is an Android app for keeping track of prayer times. The app works worldwide. You just have to set your location (once) after installing it. After that it shows you prayer times of that location. You can also set alarms to ring before prayer times. The app also has a built-in […]
Read More Islamic Prayer Times for AndroidHenry Martini was a single shot breech loaded rifle used by the British during late 1800’s. It was a good weapon in those times. The under-leaver located at the pistol grip would open the breech for loading a single round. The caliber is a whopping .577 inches! I am sure it must have made a […]
Read More I rebuilt my Henry Martini MusketWeather Channel for Android is a very useful app for getting weather updates from around the world. It is free to download and use. I have been using it for a year now. It works with Android version 2.2 and up.
Read More The Weather Channel app for AndroidThere is one long road that passes through the city of Peshawar. It starts from from Nowshera (even beyond it and ends at the famous Torkham border). Since centuries it is a trade route unlike any. The road is dotted with markets and bazars on either side. Goods that come from Afghanistan (smuggled) make their […]
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