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I was in Islamabad this week for my visa interview. Had a chance to meet Ali, Uzer, Hussain and Murtaza. Went to the zoo because Ali was feeling a bit lonely out there in the jungle. Played lots of MOHAA a bit of Unreal Tournament and then again lots of Play Station 2. Watched a movie and spent some quality time with friends. There is a certain sense of urgency amongst all of them these days since all of them are going for the match this year and they have a lot to do before their applications are complete.So coming back to my interview. It was simple alhamdolillah. Didnt have much trouble and was given a visa approval by the counselor. I hope I get my visa now in time to be in US for my exam and the interviews InshaAllah. There was this guy whom I met while waiting in the long queue outside the embassy. He was all very angry over how we are treated there and thought that all the counselors were not doing a good job and that we must not beg them for a visa. And so I had to listen to him all the way till he was in front of the counselor and dont ask him how he stood up to him. Suffice this to say that we are mostly beggars who beg and then deny the instinct. To top all this the guy had come to take the interview in his armed forces uniform. Smart I thought.The best thing of all is that Uzer also got his visa approved. This is awsome and I feel great for the dude.
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