Hulleye Comes By!

The number sounds rather Orwellian. But New Scientist has come up for the expected climatological changes by the year 2100.

Think back to the hottest summer you can remember. Now imagine a summer like that every year. For those of us who are still around by the end of the 21st century, this is what we can expect, according to a new index that maps the different ways that climate change will hit different parts of the world. The map reveals how much more frequent extreme climate events, such as heatwaves and floods, will be by 2100 compared with the late 20th century. It is the first to show how global warming will combine with natural variations in the climate to affect our planet.

Again, this is primarily for Urdu speakers so I apologize in advance. Tariq Ali, has recently published a book titled The Leopard and the Fox. A compilation of three drama’s scripted in 1985 for the BBC about the politics between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and General Zia ul Haq. Ali’s interview is a grim and honest look at Pakistan’s past as he also speaks about how the BBC did not allow him to air his drama unless it was censored from all mention of American involvement. You can read more about the interview and the book here at this Dawn article. If anyone would volunteer translating the interview for me to English, I and other readers I’m sure, would highly appreciate it. Bhutto was one of the most charismatic political leaders that Pakistan has had. He could move the masses with just one speech. His attitude towards the UN is shown clearly as he walks out on the Security Council. The parallel of Musharraf’s non-committing attitude is also clearly visible in a number of Zia clips about elections and other matters. Since we all know history is cyclical, maybe the same fate awaits the current leader. The ending climaxes with a speech of Bhutto’s. Let it be known I am neither supporting or condoning either person. Both persons were extremely corrupt and known for intimidating political opponents, nepotism, and extremely selfish and opportunistic. Enjoy. You can find the interview here.