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Rhetoric of constitution and the dubious role of the Lahore High Court: Guest blog by: Aminah BhuttoPosted by: Jarri Mirza President Asif Ali Zardari’s address today (25 November 2009) to the party workers brought a new debate on electronic media. This new debate is part of the smear campaign against Asif
Irfan Siddiqi writes in defence of Dr Shahid Masood and against LUBP: Why is a key member of the Pakistani Taliban Union of Journalists (PTUJ) unhappy with LUBP (Let us build Pakistan). Did we steal his cow? Or perhaps he is unhappy since we have written against
President felicitates the nation on Balochistan empowerment package: This picture was taken during BB’s last visit to Quetta , 15th Dec, 2007 Late Benazir Bhutto on her last visit to Baluchistan sought a public apology from Baluch Brothers and sister. She promised to give them their due
President felicitates the nation on Balochistan empowerment package: This picture was taken during BB’s last visit to Quetta , 15th Dec, 2007 Late Benazir Bhutto on her last visit to Baluchistan sought a public apology from Baluch Brothers and sister. She promised to give them their due
Who needs an NRO ?: Posted by: Jarri MirzaBlog post written by: Humza IkramFormer Attorney general of Punjab”Khawaja Sharif” is trying to help his old master’s boy, who was then Chief Minister Punjab “Nawaz Sharif”. Nawaz Sharif has really surprised his critics by playing
Who needs an NRO ?: Posted by: Jarri MirzaBlog post written by: Humza IkramFormer Attorney general of Punjab”Khawaja Sharif” is trying to help his old master’s boy, who was then Chief Minister Punjab “Nawaz Sharif”. Nawaz Sharif has really surprised his critics by playing
A week on street: Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blog: Humza Ikram As PPP activists, we are witnessing a complete media blackout of our democratic and peaceful public procession in these troubled times which itself is an great effort on behalf of workers considering
A week on street: Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blog: Humza Ikram As PPP activists, we are witnessing a complete media blackout of our democratic and peaceful public procession in these troubled times which itself is an great effort on behalf of workers considering
Cannon Should Be Towards Burning Issues – by Farhad Jarral: Presently all non-serious politicians and so-called champion journalists are reporting or publishing baseless stories without research and giving one side picture to the public. This act is being done by some private TV Channels as well as political analysts
Cannon Should Be Towards Burning Issues: By: Jarri Mirza Presently all non-serious politicians and so-called champion journalists are reporting or publishing baseless stories without research and giving one side picture to the public. This act is being done by some private TV Channels as well
PPP is losing popularity: Myths of the Electronic Media – by Imran Kureshi: The ruling party’s sweeping victory in Gilgit should be an eye-opener to our ‘holier than the electorate’ media-men. They should realise that no party or leader is losing or gaining significant popularity despite their best efforts Political programmes on
Myths of the Electronic Media: By Imran Kureshi The ruling party’s sweeping victory in Gilgit should be an eye-opener to our ‘holier than the electorate’ media-men. They should realise that no party or leader is losing or gaining significant popularity despite their best efforts
Pakistan’s internal dynamics and security: POSTED BY: JARRI MIRZA This column by Ismail Khan originally appeared in Daily Times on November 20, 2009. In a diverse country like ours, parliamentary democracies largely settle these things. With institutions like the Senate, where there is equal
Pakistan’s internal dynamics and security: POSTED BY: JARRI MIRZA This column by Ismail Khan originally appeared in Daily Times on November 20, 2009. In a diverse country like ours, parliamentary democracies largely settle these things. With institutions like the Senate, where there is equal
A PSF perspective on Pakistani politics – by Ahsan Abbas Shah: POSTED BY: JARRI MIRZAGUEST BLOG: AHSAN ABBAS SHAH (A PSF LAHORE ACTIVIST)
A PSF perspective on Pakistani politics: POSTED BY: JARRI MIRZAGUEST BLOG :AHSAN ABBAS SHAH (A PSF LAHORE ACTIVIST) Who are the Talib-e-Ilm and who are the Taliban of Pakistani politics?
Where are all the KLB bashers?: Ibrahim Sajid Malick Do you wonder why have the Pakistani pundits stopped complaining about imperialist tyranny and exposing the onerous conditions of Kerry-Lugar Bill? Why all of a sudden KLB is a non-issue? I was curious and I spend
Where are all the KLB bashers?: Ibrahim Sajid Malick Do you wonder why have the Pakistani pundits stopped complaining about imperialist tyranny and exposing the onerous conditions of Kerry-Lugar Bill? Why all of a sudden KLB is a non-issue? I was curious and I spend
A conspiracy against democracy?: vs Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blogger : Ahmed Nadeem Gehla First published in The News This is with reference to Charles Ferndale’s article titled “Allowed to be damaged” (November 16). The views expressed by the writer reflect his ignorance
A conspiracy against democracy?: vs Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blogger : Ahmed Nadeem Gehla First published in The News This is with reference to Charles Ferndale’s article titled “Allowed to be damaged” (November 16). The views expressed by the writer reflect his ignorance
Is a Cabinet Reshuffle Imminent ?: By Zulfiqar Ghumman In a bid to purge the federal cabinet of National Reconciliation Ordinance-hit ministers, President Asif Ali Zardari – who is also the co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)) – and the central executive committee (CEC)
Asif Ali Zardari: A symbol of courage and determination: By Usama Bhutto Skies doth bleed that December evening. The world painted a gloomy picture of South East Asia. Epicenter of change was jolted to its very foundations. Daughter of the East left in the dying hours of that
Asif Ali Zardari: A symbol of courage and determination: By Usama Bhutto Skies doth bleed that December evening. The world painted a gloomy picture of South East Asia. Epicenter of change was jolted to its very foundations. Daughter of the East left in the dying hours of that
International tolerance day – by Humza Ikram: Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blog: Humza Ikram Today world is celebrating International tolerance day but sadly Pakistani society is getting more and more intolerant. Our right wing
International tolerance day: Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blog: Humza Ikram Today world is celebrating International tolerance day but sadly Pakistani society is getting more and more intolerant. Our right wing media is spreading a lot of hatred in our society and the
The NRO and President Zardari – An analysis by Tariq Butt: Here is an analysis of the anti-democracy (in the guise of anti-NRO) campaign by the Friends of Taliban in Pakistani media and politics. The analysis is by Tariq Hussain Butt, a leader of PPP, UAE
The NRO and President Zardari – An analysis by Tariq Butt: Here is an analysis of the anti-democracy (in the guise of anti-NRO) campaign by the Friends of Taliban in Pakistani media and politics. The analysis is by Tariq Hussain Butt, a leader of PPP, UAE. Source
Gilgit Baltistan Election Victory: An Analysis: گلگت بلتستان کے انتخابات پی پی پی وفا قِ پاکستان کی سب سے مضبو ط علا مت ہے۔ ۔ ۔۔۔۔ میا ں منیر ہا نس حالیہ انتخابات نے پی پی پی کی مقبو لیت پر مہرِ تصدیق ثبت کر
Gilgit Baltistan Election Victory: An Analysis: گلگت بلتستان کے انتخابات پی پی پی وفا قِ پاکستان کی سب سے مضبو ط علا مت ہے۔ ۔ ۔۔۔۔ میا ں منیر ہا نس حالیہ انتخابات نے پی پی پی کی مقبو لیت پر مہرِ تصدیق ثبت کر
Gilgit Baltistan Victory – An Eye Opener: Post by: Farhad JarralGuest post by Usama Bhutto The Gilgit Baltisan victory comes out to be an eye opener for the pro Taliban Anti democratic Media Persons and Journalists. Pakistan Peoples Party has won an over whelming vote in
Gilgit Baltistan Victory – An Eye Opener: Post by :Jarri Mirza Guest Column by Usama Bhutto The Gilgit Baltisan victory comes out to be an eye opener for the pro Taliban Anti democratic Media Persons and Journalists. Pakistan Peoples Party has won an over whelming vote
Who is next in Ahmed Quarishi and Zaid Hamid’s traitors list ?: By: Jarri Mirza Contribution by guest blogger : Humza Ikram First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a communist;Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I
Who is next in Ahmed Quarishi and Zaid Hamid’s traitors list ?: By: Jarri MirzaContribution by guest blogger : Humza Ikram First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a communist;Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was
Sugar Fiasco: Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blog by: Humza Ikram The recent sugar fiasco shows the volatile civil administrative structure of our society. In terms of western capitalist economist point of view it’s a result of non-documented trade which exists in
Sugar Fiasco: Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blog by: Humza Ikram The recent sugar fiasco shows the volatile civil administrative structure of our society. In terms of western capitalist economist point of view it’s a result of non-documented trade which exists in
2nd Instalment Of Truth – NRO Actually! – by Marvi Sirmed: Selection by: Jarri Mirza Article written by: Marvi Sirmed This is in continuation of my earlier post on NRO, posted on November 7, 2009, which can be seen at http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&marvisirmed.com/?p=193. We were trying to learn about this Ordinance clause
2nd Instalment Of Truth – NRO Actually!: Selection by: Jarri Mirza Article written by: Marvi Sirmed This is in continuation of my earlier post on NRO, posted on November 7, 2009, which can be seen at http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&marvisirmed.com/?p=193. We were trying to learn about this Ordinance clause
NRO Actually! (1st Instalment Of Truth) – by Marvi Sirmed: Selection by: Jarri Mirza Article written by: Marvi SirmedBefore I write something about my own personal take on NRO and its legitimacy, I would like to analyze what it actually is and what it is about. While we hear
NRO Actually! (1st Instalment Of Truth): Selection by: Jarri Mirza Article written by: Marvi SirmedBefore I write something about my own personal take on NRO and its legitimacy, I would like to analyze what it actually is and what it is about. While we hear
Rise and Fall – A Piece of Advice for Mumtaz Ali Bhutto: By: Jarri Mirza Mumtaz Bhutto on 17th October 2009 wrote an article with titled “Bahadur baap ki buzdil beti ” on the eve of BB’s homecoming . And now he is announcing to be a poplitical successor of BB