august pakeeza anchal--

this edition hopefully brings as much joy to the reader community that adores reading short stories and novels in Urdu by rising and established Urdu writers, a blessing is always welcome , as long as one enjoys life it is a celebration till the point when celebration ends, one must remember others not equal to them in life , sharing as much as possible with the deprived, praying for better future celebrations in life

from previous--

wardana  reached  kerachi  with her  son, daughter  in law, grand  daughter  and  younger  son, to  stay  with  her  sister  , who  was  so  happy  that  safina  the  daughter  in law  took over  all  the  kitchen work, cooking  biryanis,  minced  mutton stew, for  all  the  family  and  guests  , though herself  a guest  she  liked  helping  out, not  everyone  in the  modern times  has  that  type  of  nature,  specially  young  women are  so  choosey , doing  wha  they  want, not  doing  what  they  don't  want with  a  ready  excuse  they  can"t

dimagh ko sakoon dein--

ten  very  important  tips  to  remain at  peace  with yourself,  no  tension, no  worry, calm down   and  stay  strong  mentally--

-stay  out  of  others  personal matters

-forgive  and  forget

-don't  beg  for  your  identity

-do not  be  jealous  of  others
-adapt  to  new  circumstances
-be  more  tolerant
-know  your  limits
-look  forward  to  better  future
-keep  yourself  occupied
-be  happy

ainah--

as  sheeba entered  her  home, she  overheard  familiar  voices  in the  lobby, she  crossed  the  rooms   politely  exchanging  greetings, going  straight  to  change  her  uniform,  after  that  rushed  to  the  kitchen where  fariha  was  not  merely  cooking  a  meal  but   what  looked  like  a  feast,  opening  the  lids  of  the  dishes  sheeba  remarked  good  for  fariha  guests  had  come  to  stay, she  would  spend  nice  time  with them cooking  , but  guests  are  guests  and  hosts  have  trouble  finding  out  when they  are  leaving, how  long  they  will stay

page 129--

saira  watched  her  adorable  son, so  obedient  he  was,  equal  to  many  sons, she  was  blessed  but  what  was  on his  mind, he  looked  so  upset, adil  wanted  the  girl  he  loved-namra as  his  life  partner, the  phone  rang up, it  was  namra"s  mother  alya  informing  them that  namra"s  father  rehman  had  after  taking  so  many  days  to  decide  had  turned  down the  marriage  proposal, istkhara  was  not  coming  out  right,

page 151--

he  said  --keep  knocking  at  the  door  of  allah, with your  prayers  , one  day  the  door  shall open  for  you

-  a  woman  faithfully  listened  , she stood  up  to  ask --if  that  door  ever  was  shut  ?

from previous--

alia  was  not  offended , she  knew  how  difficult  it  was  to  find right  suitable  life  matches,  but  namra  had  different  views  all together  on the  subject, she  did  not  want  to  marry  ever, she  had  seen the  plight  of  other  women, life  becomes  miserable  after  marriage, she  wanted  to  be  free, , financially  independent  and  slave  to  nobody

child care--

every   living  being  wants  to  see  and  be  seen, the  new  born  begins  getting  attention the  moment  he  cries,  as  he  grows  he  needs  attention  and  personal  care, handling  should  be  done  wisely,  a  child  is  a  miniature   human  being  under  construction, if  he  needs  to  share  his  thoughts  and  other   creative  activities  with  whom he  finds  himself  surrounded  he  tries to  attract  their  attention , if  he  is  avoided  or  ignored  he  is  put  off

shadaab jild--

when you  are  very  tired  and    worried  the  fatigue  distorts  the  facial  expression and  skin texture,  only  cosmetics  can not  prove  helpful,  besides  developing  stamina, emotionally  and  physically  becoming  strong  and  using  proper  care  and  looking  after  your  mental  health  all  in a  balanced  manner  , tips  are  useful