kashif thanks for such a great post. You've provided us with great info here. I didnt know much about pakistan befo i went there las year. I've spend a whole year there and from the moment i stepped out of the airport i thought to myself wut the heck did i get into. No offence or anything but that is just what i thought. I agree Pakistan is progressing pretty well. Now i try to keep myself up to date as much as i can on Pakistan. with the whole lal masjid thing i got a little upset on what is going to happen to pakistan and us muslims, there still a 2 sided story to the whole thing and im not sure which side i should be on, anyhow thats is different. I just want nothing but the best for Pakistan, and insha-Allah Our Allah will protect Pakistan, because no matter whr in the world we are and where we are born or raised. Pakistan is our home!