Musharraf’s Farewell Speech to the Army

Pervez Musharraf gave his farewell address to the army of Pakistan, passing the baton on to Gen. Ashfaq Kayani.

Musharraf appeared very stoic, if not discomfited; his successor, Kayani, was calm and cool. Nonetheless, the speech was revealing, with Musharraf detailing the formative role the army has played in his life and the role it should play as nation-builder and guardian of Pakistan.

THE ARMY AS “FAMILY”

Musharraf began his address by thanking Kayani and others for the honor they gave him.

He stated that after 46 years, he is saying goodbye to the army.

The outgoing chief of army staff said, “This army is my life. This army is my passion. I have given this army my love.”

Musharraf stated it was difficult to translate his sadness into words. He described the army as a family — a family that has given him its complete love and loyalty.

He added, that everything good has its end. Everyone has their time to go. This is how life works.

Musharraf continued by saying that while he’s sorry that he has to relinquish command of this “family,” he knows that he spent his 46 years with happiness and honor.

The army, said the former chief of staff, has provided him with many lessons. It has shaped the man he is — all of him. Everything he has learned — his knowledge, confidence, and people and leadership skills — has been taught to him by the army.

Musharraf then highlighted his army experiences. They included two external wars; internal security duties in Sui and Dera Bugti; flood relief; and a year’s service in a high-altitude area.

He said, he had comrades die in his arms during his war. The memories of difficulty and struggle, he remarked, are long-lasting.

Michael Phelp: Biography of world’s best swimmer

Michael Phelps is one name who is the center point of every event he enters. He is the youngest swimmer in the American swimming squad. Many people succumb to pressure under the expectations of their fans but not Phelps. He has created a craze about swimming in the world. He is the most popular athlete. At the age of nineteen he has broken many world records and still to create many. He stands 6 feet 4 and weighs 195 pounds, with the broad shoulders.

Michael and his family
Michael Phelps was born on June 30, 1985 at Baltimore, MD, United States. His parents Fred and Debbie Phelps lived in Maryland where he was brought up. He has two elder sisters’ Hilary and Whitney. It was due to the family environment that he developed interest in swimming. His father was a good athlete and two sisters were actively involved in swimming. He took on swimming at the age of six. The lessons of swimming were sowed in him by his sister’s.

In early periods of swimming he had quite a fear of water. But gradually the instructors generated confidence in him and removed his fear. He found backstroke quite comfortable and mastered it. He first dreamt becoming a champion when he saw Tom Malchow and Tom Dolan when he was 11 years old. His disturbed family went to split up around the same time. He along with his sisters then went to live with his mother.

He then moved on to the North Baltimore Aquatic Club at the Meadowbrook Aquatic and Fitness Center. There he met Bob Bowman, who saw the potential of his swimming and took the responsibility to sharpen his skills. Michael was very quick to grasp his coach and performed all the required hard work. He took hours of practice under water. He was very aggressive and at times showed his short temperament.

Michael Phelps career
Michael first made up to qualify as a part of the U.S. National B Team in 1999. He made history by qualifying for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, when he was just 15 years old. He performed quite well finishing the race in fifth place in the 200-meter butterfly. Michael ended the year ranked 7th in the world in the 200-meter butterfly and 44th in the 400-meter individual medley. After he claimed the 200m fly mark at the World Championships in Japan, he became the sport’s youngest male world-record holder. He became a professional swimmer at a very young age of 16. It was then he heard about Mark Spitz. His mother is big fan follower of Spitz and has a framed poster of the swimmer hung in her home.

At age of 15 years and nine months he became the youngest man to break a world record, breaking 200m fly mark at 2001 Spring Nationals. He was named the USA swimmer of the year. He completed his graduation in 2003. After that he focused his attention on US Spring National Championships. He won the 2003 Sullivan Award as America’s top amateur athlete. He was the first swimmer to win the award since Janet Evans in 1989. He was named Swimmer of the Meet at the 2003 World Championships, after winning six medals, including four gold’s and breaking five world records. He also became first person to ever break five world records in one meet. He was also USA swimmer of the year 2003.

Michael’s interest :
Michael swims everyday for two to two-and-a-half hours. He also does doubles whenever he finds time. He listens to music before competing. His favorite artist is Eminem, and he gets forced up by DMX’s “Party Up” and MAC 10’s “Connected for Life”. He enjoys playing video games. NHL HITZ is a particular favorite. He is a huge fan of the late Chris Farley. He loves the movie “Tommy Boy”. He drives a used Cadillac Escalade.

Difference between Michael and other swimmers
Phelps has a tall body of 6-4 with a wingspan of nearly 80 inches which he poses him an added advantage in the water. He has body shape which any perfect swimmer should have. He has double-jointed in his elbows, knees and ankles, which allow him to explore positions few other swimmers can. His shoe size is 14, and those feet act like giant flippers. He has developed the attitude to raise the performance at the peak of pressure. His ability to relax, focus and block out the pain all at once is unique in his sport.

Michael is a national inspiration for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He is also voluntary board member of the Boys & Girl Club of Harford County, Maryland, and Pathfinders for Autism. Each and every skill of swimming can be taught and each swimmer does extract it yet Michael has proved himself unique it’s because he has the feel of water. He is undoubtedly the worlds best all rounder in swimming world.

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on thursday, adopting the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations, the UPA government announced an average increase of 21 per cent in salaries of over 50 lakh government employees with effect from January 1, 2006.

The wage hike would increase the

financial

implication for the Centre by Rs 17,798 crore annually and the arrears with effect from January 2006 would cost Rs 29,373 crore, Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi told reporters after a Cabinet meeting.

The government increased the minimum entry-level salary of a government employee to Rs 7,000 against Rs 6,660 recommended by the Commission headed by Justice B N Srikrishna who submitted the report in March this year.

Consequently, it would push up the total emoluments of an employee at the lowest level beyond Rs 10,000 per month including allowances.

It also increased the rate of annual increment from 2.5 per cent to 3 per cent.

In the defence sector, it approved at least three assured promotions for all defence forces personnel and civilian employees under the modified Assured Career Progression scheme.

While civilians would get this after 10, 20 and 30 years of service, defence forces jawans would be promoted under ACP after 8, 16 and 24 years.

The hiked salary would be given to the employees beginning September this year and the arrears from January 2006 would be given in cash

in two installments – 40 per cent this fiscal and 60 per cent in 2009-10.

The financial implication of Pay Commission on the General Budget

would be Rs 15,717 crore and Rs 6414 crore on Railway Budget in 2008-09.

The government’s present salary bill is over Rs 70,000 crore and the pension bill is over Rs 30,000 crore.

Finance

Minister P Chidambaram said the budget deficit target would be adhered to, despite the implementation of the Pay Commission recommendations.

The government for the first time approved Military Service

Pay for armed forces personnel, under which officers would get Rs 6,000 over and above their pay per month.

The lowest limit of disability pension for defence personnel would be doubled to Rs 3100 a month.financial

implication for the Centre by Rs 17,798 crore annually and the arrears with effect from January 2006 would cost Rs 29,373 crore, Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi told reporters after a Cabinet meeting.

The government increased the minimum entry-level salary of a government employee to Rs 7,000 against Rs 6,660 recommended by the Commission headed by Justice B N Srikrishna who submitted the report in March this year.

Consequently, it would push up the total emoluments of an employee at the lowest level beyond Rs 10,000 per month including allowances.

It also increased the rate of annual increment from 2.5 per cent to 3 per cent.

In the defence sector, it approved at least three assured promotions for all defence forces personnel and civilian employees under the modified Assured Career Progression scheme.

While civilians would get this after 10, 20 and 30 years of service, defence forces jawans would be promoted under ACP after 8, 16 and 24 years.

The hiked salary would be given to the employees beginning September this year and the arrears from January 2006 would be given in cash

in two installments – 40 per cent this fiscal and 60 per cent in 2009-10.

The financial implication of Pay Commission on the General Budget

would be Rs 15,717 crore and Rs 6414 crore on Railway Budget in 2008-09.

The government’s present salary bill is over Rs 70,000 crore and the pension bill is over Rs 30,000 crore.

Finance

Minister P Chidambaram said the budget deficit target would be adhered to, despite the implementation of the Pay Commission recommendations.

The government for the first time approved Military Service

Pay for armed forces personnel, under which officers would get Rs 6,000 over and above their pay per month.

The lowest limit of disability pension for defence personnel would be doubled to Rs 3100 a month.

1) Lowest Salary – Rs. 7000/

2) Education Allowances for employees having two children – Rs. 1,000/ (Earlier, it was Rs. 100/)

3) Highest Salary – Rs. 90,000/ (Cabinet Secretary)

4) National Holidays – 3

5) Gazetted Holidays to be cancelled

6) Pay hike will be implemented from January 01, 2006

7) Maternity Leaves: 6 Months

Employees living in A-1 Cities – 30% HRA (Unchanged)

9) Employees living in A, B, B-1 Cities – 20% HRA

10) Incentive Schemes will be announced

11) New Medical Insurance Scheme to be launched for government employees

12) Market-driven pay for scientists and all other jobs that require professional skill set.

13) Total number of salary grades to be reduced from 35 to 20.

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