Senior Software Engineer (Java) required in Karachi

Vacancy for a “Senior Software Engineer ” in the Technology Department/Karachi

Vacant position: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Timings: 0900 – 1800 PST

No of Position: 01

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.
• Ensures that code meets specifications. Writes code that is easily maintainable. Is able to debug own code for preliminary testing. Must practice standard software development methodologies and standards.
• Enhance, modify, and repair existing code.
• Contribute to the development, delivery and maintenance of technology-based business solutions.
• Code, test, and implement configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements.
• Will be involved in the full software development life-cycle in coordination with other engineers, QA, and designers and should be confident and adept in articulating ideas in a clear, well thought out manner.
• Generate innovative ideas and support new ideas or approaches that enhance service

· Ensure that all architectural/coding guidelines are followed.

• Assist Application Developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.
• Assist in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications.
• Individual will also provide guidance to and review the work of other team members as well as investigate ways to potentially improve existing code and implement improvements.
• Participating in requirements debriefing and finalizing requirements
• Participate in root-cause analysis, communicate options for resolution and provide recommendations to customer-facing technology problems

Educational & Experience Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information technology or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 3-6 years hands-on coding experience.
• Strong development experience. Work experience in frameworks like STRUTS, SPRING, Hibernate, Toplink etc. would be a plus.

Required Behavioral Traits

• Dependable, Enthusiastic, Motivated, Team Player, Detail Oriented.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in time sensitive environments
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly organized and result oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced business environment with adoptability to change.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and speed are required for completion of every project.
• Must be a team player and should have skills to coordinate with cross cultural teams.
• Must have excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to stay calm and perform well under stressful conditions.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and follow up and follow through project schedules.
• Promote positive tone and high standards of quality within the group or department, and serves as a model to other team members
• Ability to learn new tools quickly to get the job done.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Must be willing to take additional responsibilities.

Individual is required on urgent basis, candidates fulfilling the above requirement criteria and can join immediately are encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a full time permanent position. Interested candidates should send their application/resumes to sm.humayun@360training.com by Friday, January 6^th, 2012 and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Web Developer required in Karachi

Vacancy for a “Web Developer ” in the Marketing Department/Karachi

Vacant position: Web Developer

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Timings: 1800 – 0300 PST

No of Position: 01

Key Responsibilities

• Develop cross browser, standards compliant, high performance websites using modern web development tools and techniques.
• Maintain existing web sites by modifying content and creating new features and pages.
• Interact with SEO team to create search engine friendly content and links.
• Interact with offshore Portal Managers and Business Development Managers to complete web maintenance activities.  
• Create and Modify wordpress themes according to specified style guide.
• Keeping track of daily activities on project management software. 

Educational & Experience Requirement

• At least 4+ years of experience in similar capacity
• Strong knowledge on HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery experience considered.
• Experience in rich “Web 2.0” centric technologies (i.e. - weblogs, wikis, social networking, RSS feeds, and API’s).
• Ability to create and translate Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator files (image assets) into usable HTML scripts/templates.
• Familiarity with AJAX and some server-side technology.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a Team environment.
• Should have good knowledge of web-based training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Highly organized and motivated.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be knowledgeable in the use of the Microsoft Office suite or some other office productivity software.

Individual is required on urgent basis, candidates fulfilling the above requirement criteria, and can work in evening shift and can join immediately are encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a full time permanent position. Interested candidates should send their application/resumes to sm.humayun@360training.com by Friday, January 6^th, 2012 and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Eating Out–360Training Quarterly Entertainment Q4 at Super Salateen, Dalmia Road opp. Shan a Mughlia :)

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Senior Manager Operations required in Karachi

Vacancy for a “Senior Manager Operations” in the General Administration Department/Karachi

Vacant position: Senior Manager Operations

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Timings: 1200 – 2100 PST

No of Position: 01

Key Responsibilities

Manage and Oversee/Support all internal departments

1. Directly Manage

• Human Resource
• Corporate governance
• Facilities management
• Office administration

2. Develop & Modify Business Processes

• Strategic Planning- Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects process and other changes for continuous improvement.
• Quarterly Goals Management- Ensure entire organization follows the rhythm of establishing SMART quarterly goals that are posted on their cubicles and are tied to the strategic plan and company objectives.
• Execution- Evaluate and implement the existing execution methodology by embracing and enforcing a rhythm in meaningful, well-run, well-managed, meetings to ensure intra department and intra office communication, priority alignment and accountability
• KPI- assessment of all existing Key Performance indicators.  Recommend modifications and communicate regularly with internal departments on observations of patterns.
• Quarterly All Hands meetings – Ensure these are coordinated with Austin and manage the local meetings to communicate the big picture, ensuring employees understand the vision, mission and the organization.  Ensure employee recognition is part of meetings.
• Culture Building- Build a high performance culture by ensuring a strong communication process, clarity in quarterly goals, meetings to be helped with clear and concise agendas, forecast risks, proactive communication with respect to any change in policy, utilize solid performance improvement plans and reward and recognition programs to demonstrate consequences, provide boundaries of required performance and recognize excellence.
• Process Reengineering- Examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures to decrease cost and increase efficiency.

3. Corporate Governance

• Knowledge and understanding of commercial operating principles, practices, and procedures within area of business specialty within Pakistan.
• Recommend and participate in the development corporate by laws, legal, tax and bank policies and procedures to ensure the company is in compliance with local laws.
• Represent 360 to various institutional divisions as well as externally to the media, governmental agencies, prospective funding agencies and individuals, prospective vendors, and/or a range of constituencies within the community at large.

4. Financial/Business Analysis Techniques

• Understand and coordinate capital and operating expenditures and fiscal systems.
• Make decisions about local purchasing within approved authority.
• Direct involvement in negotiation and management of local contractual arrangements.
• Analyze and understand financial data presented in local financial reports, statements and/or projections.
• Develop direct budgets and manage local annual budget process for the organization and perform regular cost and productivity analysis.

Educational & Experience Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• Must have 8 – 10 years of experience preferably in the IT industry, with at least 5 years experience in similar capacity.
• Experience managing executive level relationships with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience in business development, channel sales, account management, and/or related area within the technology and/or software industries
• Experience with the entire partner lifecycle: recruitment to close; ramp up; handholding and relationship management; enabling and influencing partner marketing and sales; driving metrics

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences and distinguish between and understand the needs of various stakeholders including customers, field teams and channel partners
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and the ability to foster / maintain relationships internally and externally; strong credibility and follow-thru
• Independent thinker, self-starting, self-managing, execution-oriented leadership; ability to manage a broad set of responsibilities with minimal support
• A "Do-er" - with a strong personality who can make things happen
• Ability to thrive and drive decision-making in extremely fast paced and dynamic environment where change is a constant; ability to optimize plans and execution on the fly
• Ability to understand and communicate on a mix of unique industry expertise and closing sales
• Strong negotiating skill and experience closing various contracts
• A proven track record in achieving results working cross-functionally and cross-organizationally.
• Some travel is required

Individual is required on urgent basis, candidates fulfilling the above requirement criteria and can join immediately are encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a full time permanent position. Interested candidates should send their application/resumes to sm.humayun@360training.com by Monday, January 2^nd, 2011 and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Principle Software Engineer (WebSphere Commerce Server) required in Karachi

Vacancy for a “Principle Software Engineer - Storefront” in the Technology Department/Karachi

Vacant position: Principle Software Engineer (SF)

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Timings: 0900 – 1800 PST

No of Position: 01

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.
• Ensures that code meets specifications. Writes code that is easily maintainable. Is able to debug own code for preliminary testing. Must practice standard software development methodologies and standards.
• Enhance, modify, and repair existing code.
• Contribute to the development, delivery and maintenance of technology-based business solutions.
• Code, test, and implement configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements.
• Will be involved in the full software development life-cycle in coordination with other engineers, QA, and designers and should be confident and adept in articulating ideas in a clear, well thought out manner.
• Generate innovative ideas and support new ideas or approaches that enhance service

· Ensure that all architectural/coding guidelines are followed.

• Assist Application Developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.
• Assist in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications.
• Individual will also provide guidance to and review the work of other team members as well as investigate ways to potentially improve existing code and implement improvements.
• Participating in requirements debriefing and finalizing requirements
• Participate in root-cause analysis, communicate options for resolution and provide recommendations to customer-facing technology problems
• Assist in providing ballpark estimates for prioritization
• Providing LOE and WBS after system design is complete

Educational & Experience Requirement

• Must have at least 6-10 years hands-on coding experience.
• Experience in web application development using J2EE technologies such as EJB, JSP, Struts, Servlets, JDBC, Java and Websphere Commerce Servers 5.5/5.6, Websphere Studio Application Developer (WSAD) and Websphere Application Server (WAS)..
• Experience in Websphere Application Developer and WCS including installation and configuration (Websphere 5.0/5.1 and later versions)
• Experience in installing, configuring and administrating Web servers such as IBM HTTP server, Apache and IIS would be a plus

Required Behavioral Traits

• Dependable, Enthusiastic, Motivated, Team Player, Detail Oriented.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in time sensitive environments
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly organized and result oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced business environment with adoptability to change.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and speed are required for completion of every project.
• Must be a team player and should have skills to coordinate with cross cultural teams.
• Must have excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to stay calm and perform well under stressful conditions.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and follow up and follow through project schedules.
• Promote positive tone and high standards of quality within the group or department, and serves as a model to other team members
• Ability to learn new tools quickly to get the job done.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Must be willing to take additional responsibilities.

Individual is required on urgent basis, candidates fulfilling the above requirement criteria and can join immediately are encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a full time permanent position. Interested candidates should send their application/resumes to sm.humayun@360training.com by Friday, January 6^th, 2012 and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Distinguished SQA Engineer required in Karachi

Vacancy for a “Distinguished SQA Engineer” in the Technology Department/Karachi

Vacant position: Distinguished SQA Engineer

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Timings: 0900 – 1800 PST

No of Position: 01

Key Responsibilities

· Generate test cases per requirements, functional specifications, and test case templates.

· Test applications across multiple Operating Systems and browsers for GUI, functional, and scenario defects.

· Record and update defects, and verify defect fixes, using the JIRA defect tracking tool.

· Any other testing/ planning task given by the SQA Project Manager.

· Perform hands-on testing according to the testing plan provided by the SQA Project Manager.

· Have complete functional knowledge of current project assigned.

· Advise and help SQA team in matters related to testing.

· Adhere to SQA Methodology document during the testing cycles.

· Review requirements and functional specifications to provide testability and implementation advice.

· Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise QA Team members, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

· Make recommendations, accept direction, monitor and motivate SQA Team to excellence.

· Provide suggestions for improvement of QA efficiency.

· Identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.

· Develop test cases for new improvements.

· Calculate testing effort LOE for improvements.

· Lead the automation of the testing of the application.

· Attend all appropriate design meetings with SQA DEs to give (recommend quality improvements, testability issues) and receive/disseminate (inform QA Team and QA Manager) test and project information.

· Participate in requirements de-briefing and requirements gathering and formation of the SRS.

· Ensure the User Interface provided is complete and consistent with the application.

· Keep components updated in JIRA according to new improvements.

· Keeping track of all test cases for their application.

Interface with other department DEs to identify and resolve issues and conflicts

Educational & Experience Requirement

• Must have at over 10 years’ of hands-on Software Testing and Quality Assurance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BCS/BE) from accredited college-level institution in the software field
• MS/ MCS in software field (preferred)
• QA Certification (preferred)

Required Skill Set

• Individual who naturally looks for flaws, and is driven to suggest improvements.
• Have an understanding of automated testing, load testing & stress testing.
• Should be familiar with SQL.

Required Behavioral Traits

• Dependable, Enthusiastic, Motivated, Team Player, Detail Oriented.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in time sensitive environments
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly organized and result oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced business environment with adoptability to change.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and speed are required for completion of every project.
• Must be a team player and should have skills to coordinate with cross cultural teams.
• Must have excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to stay calm and perform well under stressful conditions.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and follow up and follow through project schedules.
• Promote positive tone and high standards of quality within the group or department, and serves as a model to other team members
• Ability to learn new tools quickly to get the job done.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Must be willing to take additional responsibilities.

Individual is required on urgent basis, candidates fulfilling the above requirement criteria and can join immediately are encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a full time permanent position. Interested candidates should send their application/resumes to sm.humayun@360training.com by Friday, December 30^th, 2011 and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hanging Out–Deep Sea Fishing off Kemari @ Saka 1 and Saka 2

Date – 25 December 2011
Departure Point – Kemari Port
Departure Time – 8:00 am
Wind Speed – 5 to 7 knots
Water Clarity – 0 to 2 foot
Waves – Ripple and Calm
Fishing Points – Saka 1 and Saka 2
Fishing Type – Bottom
Fish/Catch Type – Phuggia, Bream or Khapartaan, Rock Cod or Damba, Catfish or Khagga, Eel or Bam
Arrival Time – 8:30 pm

Pakistan Blog Awards and Imran Khan’s Surprise Visit

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Hanging Out–Deep Sea Fishing at Saka1 and Hara Makaan off Kemari Port, Karachi

We did it at last

Alhamdolilah! we catch almost 60 kg – 70 kg of Fish. It’s one of the best fishing trip I ever had (out of 6 or 7 fishing tours in total).

Special thanks to our Trip Organizer, Asim Siddiqui, who is fishing (as a hobby) for the last 18 years or so. He has all the necessary equipment, Garmin GPS locator, Sonar Fish Finder, Professional Fishing Rods, Tackles, Lures, etc. He guided us to the best fishing spots i.e. Saka1 and Hara Makaan using his Garmin GPS locator which contains all the “Numbers” (Fish colonies or concentration points) that he and others have found for the last 10 years or more using Sonar Fish Finder or practical experiences.

He also educate us with the terminologies, techniques and technicalities of fishing. And for the first time I get to know that all these years I was doing the Bottom Fishing or Legering. In this tour  we did the same although we had plan to experience Trolling as well, but we missed the ideal time i.e. before Sun Rise to do exactly that.

We were around 16 people or so and we left Kemari Port, Karachi at around 8:30 am. We travelled almost an hour and a half to reach Saka1 point. We did fishing for approximately 7 hours at Saka1 and another point called Hara Makaan. Its been an amazing experience, specially for us, because in all of the trips that we did so far, we weren’t able to catch much, but this one turns out to be Jack Pot!

Roughly we form 3 groups, our group of 7 people caught almost 18 kg of fish. Fish types include [ Name > English / Urdu ] Grouper / Ghissar, ?/ Khisi, ?/ Khapartaan, ?/ Dandiya. The biggest fish we caught was just above a Kg and majority of them were around half a kg.

Another first for us in this tour was that, we learned how to prepare fishing wires with reels, different weight sizes, different tackle types and their different arrangements based on different bite types . Soooo much to learn!

During our trip we also heard large explosion sounds of Pak Navy War Exercise/Game in close proximity. We also spotted a Pak Navy Destroyer and a Frigate, others were too far but some of them can be seen as small spots.

All in all this trip was a great learning and entertaining experience for us and we enjoyed it a lot.

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Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer required in 360Training Karachi

Vacancy for a “Senior SQA Engineer” in the Technology Department/Karachi

Vacant position: Senior SQA Software Engineer

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Timings: 0900 – 1800 PST

No of Position: 01

Key Responsibilities

· Generate test cases per requirements, functional specifications, and test case templates.

· Get testing requirements from the SQA Distinguished Engineer

· Test applications across multiple Operating Systems and browsers for GUI, functional, and scenario defects.

· Record and update defects, and verify defect fixes, using the JIRA defect tracking tool.

· Any other testing/ planning task given by the SQA Distinguished Engineer or SQA Project Manager.

· Perform hands-on testing according to the testing plan provided by the SQA Project Manager.

· Have complete functional knowledge of current project assigned.

· Advise and help SQA Distinguished Engineer in matters related to testing.

· Adhere to SQA Methodology document during the testing cycles.

· Review requirements and functional specifications to provide testability and implementation advice.

· Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise QA Team members, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

· Make recommendations, accept direction, monitor and motivate SQA Team to excellence.

· Provide suggestions for improvement of QA efficiency.

· Identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.

· Assist in development of test cases for new improvements.

· Assist in calculation of testing effort LOE for improvements.

· Assist in the automation of the testing of the application.

Educational Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree (BS/BCS/BE) from accredited college-level institution in the software field
• MS/ MCS in software field (preferred)
• QA Certification (preferred)

Experience Requirement

• Must have at least 3-6 years’ hands-on Software Testing and Quality Assurance experience.

Required Skill Set

• Individual who naturally looks for flaws, and is driven to suggest improvements.
• Have an understanding of automated testing, load testing & stress testing.
• Should be familiar with SQL.

Required Behavioral Traits

• Dependable, Enthusiastic, Motivated, Team Player, Detail Oriented.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in time sensitive environments
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly organized and result oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced business environment with adoptability to change.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and speed are required for completion of every project.
• Must be a team player and should have skills to coordinate with cross cultural teams.
• Must have excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to stay calm and perform well under stressful conditions.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and follow up and follow through project schedules.
• Promote positive tone and high standards of quality within the group or department, and serves as a model to other team members
• Ability to learn new tools quickly to get the job done.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Must be willing to take additional responsibilities.

Individual is required on urgent basis, candidates fulfilling the above requirement criteria and can join immediately are encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a full time permanent position. Interested candidates should send their application/resumes to sm.humayun@360training.com by Monday, December 26^th, 2011 and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Principle Software Engineer Java required in 360Training Karachi

Vacancy for a “Principle Software Engineer” in the Technology Department/Karachi

Vacant position: Principle Software Engineer

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Timings: 0900 – 1800 PST

No of Position: 01

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications.
• Ensures that code meets specifications. Writes code that is easily maintainable. Is able to debug own code for preliminary testing. Must practice standard software development methodologies and standards.
• Enhance, modify, and repair existing code.
• Contribute to the development, delivery and maintenance of technology-based business solutions.
• Code, test, and implement configuration changes to software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements.
• Will be involved in the full software development life-cycle in coordination with other engineers, QA, and designers and should be confident and adept in articulating ideas in a clear, well thought out manner.
• Generate innovative ideas and support new ideas or approaches that enhance service

· Ensure that all architectural/coding guidelines are followed.

• Assist Application Developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.
• Assist in the preparation and documentation of program requirements and specifications.
• Individual will also provide guidance to and review the work of other team members as well as investigate ways to potentially improve existing code and implement improvements.
• Participating in requirements debriefing and finalizing requirements
• Participate in root-cause analysis, communicate options for resolution and provide recommendations to customer-facing technology problems
• Assist in providing ballpark estimates for prioritization
• Providing LOE and WBS after system design is complete

Educational Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information technology or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirement

• Must have at least 6-10 years hands-on coding experience.

Required Skill Set

• Strong development experience. Work experience in frameworks like STRUTS, SPRING, Hibernate, Toplink etc. would be a plus.

Required Behavioral Traits

• Dependable, Enthusiastic, Motivated, Team Player, Detail Oriented.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in time sensitive environments
• Motivated self-starter with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be highly organized and result oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast paced business environment with adoptability to change.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and speed are required for completion of every project.
• Must be a team player and should have skills to coordinate with cross cultural teams.
• Must have excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to stay calm and perform well under stressful conditions.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and follow up and follow through project schedules.
• Promote positive tone and high standards of quality within the group or department, and serves as a model to other team members
• Ability to learn new tools quickly to get the job done.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Must be willing to take additional responsibilities.

Individual is required on urgent basis, candidates fulfilling the above requirement criteria and can join immediately are encouraged to apply.

Note: This is a full time permanent position. Interested candidates should send their application/resumes to sm.humayun@360training.com by Friday, December 23^rd, 2011 and ensure the vacancy applied for is mentioned in the subject line.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Hanging Out–Trip to Nagarparkar, Sindh

Saturday, 03 December 2011

05:00 AM – Departure from Karachi
06:20 AM – Fajir Prayers at Sunway Lagoon Mosque. See slideshow for complete pictures of the tour.

07:30 AM – Breakfast at Badin

. Experience local breakfast dish called “Daal Khaagar”. See slideshow for complete pictures of the tour.

03:00 PM – Arrival at Nagarparkar
03:50 PM – Visit Jain Temple
04:15 PM – City View from Top of nearby Granite Mountain

04:45 PM – Back to our Rest House
04:50 PM – Asar Prayers
05:00 PM – Start cooking Chicken Karhai Gosht. See slideshow for complete pictures of the tour.

. If you can not compromise on Quality and Taste of food than you have to either hire a cook for your stay or you have to cook it yourself. We bought the chicken from Karachi and marinated it in Shan’s Chicken Karhai Gosht Masala along with lots of curd. When we reached Nagarparkar the chicken was marinated for almost 18 hours and cooking it was as easy as heating the oil and dumping all the chicken and curry and leave it in mild flame for almost an hour. It was very tasty comparatively with what was available at local hotels/dhaabas, so much so that a local homeopathic doctor said that you won’t be able to find a dish in whole of Nagarparkar that’s as tasty as this one
05:45 PM – Maghrib Prayers
06:00 PM – Tea
07:00 PM – Dinner
09:00 PM – Isha Prayers
09:30 PM – Went to sleep – Yes! at 9:30

Sunday, 04 December 2011

04:00 AM – Woke up
04:15 AM – Breakfast
05:30 AM – Fajir Prayers
05:45 AM – Leave Rest House
06:30 AM – Ranpur Dam

08:00 AM – Choorio Village near Indo-Pak Border

10:30 AM – Kasbo Village

11:15 AM – Trekking on Karoonjhar Mountains
11:50 AM – Arrival at Saldaro Temple

12:00 PM – Departure from Saldaro Temple
12:50 PM – Arrival at Rest House
01:30 PM – Departure from Nagarparkar
02:05 PM – Arrival at Bhodesar Mosque

02:15 PM – Departure from Bhodesar Mosque
05:05 PM – Arrival at Khanqah Imdadia Ashrafia, Naukot – Asar Prayers. See slideshow for complete pictures of the tour.

05:20 PM – Departure from Khanqah Imdadia Ashrafia, Naukot
12:15 AM – Arrival at Karachi

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Hanging Out–Trip to Rani Kot, Sann, Sindh

Deewar e Sindh or Great Wall of Sindh is a beauty to watch and trek along. Unlike what we expected, proper roads lead you to the very entrance of the Rani Kot Fort. However, because of under-construction bridges, the two internal forts Meeri Fort and Shergarh Fort are accessible only via 4x4. We tried to move further inside to reach Meeri Fort but Cultus didn’t make it. Civic and Alto can go through but Cultus can’t. Nevertheless, inshaAllah we will try next time with a 4x4.

Please carry along enough drinking water and snack/food with you because the nearest shop is almost 30kms away on Indus Highway.

We also tried Palla Fish at Al Manzar Hotel on our way back. Over all fish taste was good, but the spices/recipe used by Al Manzar, wasn’t an experience to remember.

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