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Mini-Course: How to Speak Pashto - Lesson 4 - Present Tense First Person

When you are starting your journey on how to learn Pashto, the very first thing you need to master is the "identity" ending. In the KPK dialect , especially the way we speak in Kohat , the verb usually comes at the very end of the sentence. This is where the rules of Yam and Yu come into play. The word Yam (یم) is used exclusively for yourself. Whenever you start a sentence with " Za " (meaning I), you must finish it with "Yam." It functions like the word "am" in English. For instance, if you want to tell someone you are fine, you say "Za kha yam." Whether you are hungry, tired, or happy, as long as you are talking about yourself, "Yam" is your anchor. It is a simple pattern that builds immediate confidence in your speaking ability. On the other hand, we have Yu (یو). This is the plural form used when you are talking as a group. In our culture, the "we" is often more important than the "I...

Bridging Gaps - Russian Artist Exhibits Work in Islamabad

On Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad Campus, organized the art exhibition of a Russian Artist, Mr. Yuri M. Kozlov. He is also the Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in Pakistan. The event was not only pivotal from the artist's point of view but can also be marked as a milestone in Pak-Russia bilateral relations.



Pointillism painting

Pointillism - a form of Impressionism (Painting by Yuri M Kozlov)


What made it a Mega-Event?

His Excellency, Mr. Alexey Y. Dedov, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, was the chief guest of the event, along with the ambassador of Belarus, COMSATS Institute dignitaries, and other officials were also present.

The event is historic 

The event was historic from the bilateral relations point of view of Russia and Pakistan.  Pakistan and Russia have maintained a complex relationship, often characterized by political and diplomatic distance, and occasionally marked by antagonism, particularly during the Cold War era. However, the snow now seems to be melting as more interaction is taking place between the governments and people of both countries. The dignitaries also signed agreements to enhance academic ties between Russia and Pakistan. 

Who attended?

Students, government officials, media, and a considerable number of foreigners flocked to the event and turned it into a successful event.  The artwork was a treat to watch as around 30 paintings were displayed. Let's have a look at some of his distinguished artwork:

Paintings of Yuri M. Kozlov


Pointillism

Pointillism - a form of Impressionism (Painting by Yuri. M Kozlov)

Oil Painting: Inspired by Pakistani Culture

Oil Painting: Inspired by Pakistani Culture (Painting by Yuri M. Kozlov)

Pointillism - Epic Painting (Painting by Yuri M. Kozlov)

Pointillism - Epic Painting (Painting by Yuri M. Kozlov)




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