Author Archive
Adolescence for a peoples’ love: Happy birthday Bilawal Bhutto Zardari -by Saria Benazir: “Democracy is the best revenge”: his mother’s words from the juvenile, captivating Bilawal Bhutto Zardari ricocheted as the catchphrase of the century – at 19, he had already treaded into the birthright gripped in cavernous scarlet; the parable of
The gallant son of my Benazir – by Maleeha Manzoor: When it comes to Pakistan’s politics, the name of Pakistan Peoples Party reverberates into one’s mind and abruptly reminds of the tragic myth of assassinations of the gallant leaders of Pakistan. Judicial murder of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and the
Communicating the constitution: Media in Pakistan rarely applies ‘constitutional filter’ to frame and contextualize vital national issues. The mainstream narratives and popular discourse in the media often privilege “territorial/security” and “religious” over the “republic.” These reportage trends have bearing on transformation of
Three generals reinstated for court martial: ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau on Thursday revealed to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the GHQ had re-entered into active service three retired generals involved in the mega billion National Logistic Cell (NLC) scam to initiate their court
The Jinnah’s Pakistan, embroiled in mayhem -by Saria Benazir: “There is no power on earth that can undo Pakistan”…, the founder’s words reverberate in my brain on the country’s Defence Day. I am engrossed in the paroxysm of decidedly treasured reminiscences of September 6, 1965, when Pakistanis from
PPP scholars wing condemns Rimsha’s arrest: The PPP Scholars Wing strongly condemns and denounces the arrest and subsequent prosecution of Rimsha, the 11 years old minor Christian girl believed to have Down’s syndrome (a genetic disability limiting cognitive abilities) as a blasphemy suspect. This was
Judges should not rule nation, says chief justice of India: India’s Chief Justice SH Kapadia has asserted that judges should not govern the country or evolve policies as he wondered what would happen if the executive refuses to comply with judiciary’s directives, the Hindustan Times reported on Saturday. According
Arrest of Ramsha, 11, yet another proof Pakistan must reform its blasphemy laws: A Duke University professor has stated that the recent arrest of a disabled Pakistani Christian girl in the Islamic Republic is part of a decades-old trend in “witch hunts.” Ebrahim Moosa, professor of Religion & Islamic Studies for Duke’s
The Bhutto’s Son : He did not choose this life, it chose him… – by Saria Benazir: “Zinda Hai Bibi, Zinda Hai” – the Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, I know was seen weeping in the National Assembly to these catchphrases. Who could have endured for this country more than him, who grew overnight on the ominous December
A truly democratic future -by Farahnaz Ispahani: For the first time in its history, Pakistan is close to a democratic transfer of power. One directly elected government will go through the electoral process again in the first quarter of 2013 and a new, elected group answerable to
Congratulations Bilawal, my emerging ‘Benazir leader’… – by Maleeha Manzoor: ‘Bhutto is back!’ – Elated with extreme delight, my heart shouts out loud as I perceive the physical traits, features, expressions, elegance and charisma of Bhutto, the man of Millennium, in the young Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who turns out to be
Baladast kon? Awam ya koi aur?: ہمارے میڈیا میں موجود دوست، شیخ رشید، اعجاز الحق، عمران خان اور جنرل( ر) حمید گل جیسے صفر نمائندگی رکھنے والے لوگوں کو بلا کر تواتر سے جمہوریت مخالف ٹاک شوز کرنے کی توجیہ یہ بیان کرتے ہیں کہ
Aik parliamentarian ke remarks: آج کل صحافت کا ‘دھندہ’ جج صاحبان کے ریمارکس اور پھر ان کی بنیاد پر روزانہ کۓ جانے والے ٹاک شوز پر چل رہا ہے۔ لہذا اب صحافت سے وابستہ افراد تحقیقی صحافت کے کٹھن مراحل سے گزر کر
A fake defender of parliament, constitution and judiciary: Pakistan’s so-called independent judiciary is mounting pressure on the newly elected prime minister Raja Pervaz Ashraf to write the oft-debated letter to Swiss authorities against Pakistan’s President. It has already disqualified and ousted Yousuf Raza Gilani as PM after
Thank you Mr. President! – by Saria Benazir: “God brings night and God brings day. God brings light and God brings darkness. Victory and defeat are in God’s hands. In our hands is the decision to live a life that can give us the satisfaction to say,
My president: The most valiant and tolerant – by Maleeha Manzoor: When the lights on the stage of life go out, those names shine brightly that were dedicated to the people, God’s agents in this world and its true masters. Asif’s name will be one of those shining stars while
Prior convictions and Pakistan’s president: In the last few weeks, news reports have appeared in the US which mischaracterize the history of allegations against Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari. The publication“KGS Nightwatch,” a nightly national security newsletter, reported that Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari “was
Government should seriously consider repeal of blasphemy laws: The situation of Christians in Pakistan is often victims of violence. As especially in these days, Ms Bibi Asia and her family is suffering. Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Christian woman. She was arrested by police on June 19th
Justice Louise Arbour concerned about direction of Pakistan’s Supreme Court: Related posts: Pakistani Supreme Court has gone overboard – by Justice Markandey Katju (Supreme Court of India) Constitutional misbehaviour of the Pakistan Supreme Court (Part II) -by Justice Markandey Katju Justice Louise Arbour has a distinguished career devoted to
Regulation to curb militancy in social media: Social media is an emerging territory where citizens are communicating and they have access to alternative sources of information such as blogs, online search engines and social networking sitess. The social media offers a wide array of opportunities of
Visualising a tolerant Pakistan -by Farahnaz Ispahani: We began our lives as a nation with hope and idealism. Pakistan and Pakistanis had those beliefs because of the foundation laid by our Quaid, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Though ignored in our textbooks, in the speeches of parliamentarians and by
Judicial hyperactivism is threatening democracy in Pakistan: Pakistan is known for its weak political institutions, powerful army, several military coups and the infamous Article 58(2)-(B) that was used to send elected prime ministers to home or jail. But this time around we are seeing a slightly
People have a right to know about the judges’ assets: Francis Bacon said: “knowledge is power”. Right now, a lot of Pakistan’s governance problems stem directly from the fact that after the long military dictatorship, an another un-elected institution has gotten an upper hand in state affairs. We have
The “Peoples” Prime Minister continues the legacy – by Saria Benazir: Jeay Bhutto is perpetuity; the Pakistan Peoples Party is the exclusive voice of the people of Pakistan and the prior decades have always attested that it is the only party, which had enough valor to defy the most despotic
Nato supply resumption, a positive development: موجودہ سول حکومت، پاکستانی سماج اور عوام کو پاک امریکہ تعلقات کے تناؤ اور سوئس حکام کو خط لکھنے کے معاملے نے ایک مستقل یرغمال میں رکھا ہوا ہے۔ پاک امریکہ تعلقات میں بحرانی کیفیت ایبٹ آباد آپریشن سے
The PPP accomplished what a military dictator could “NOT”… – by Saria Benazir: July 5, 1977 was one of the darkest days in the history of Pakistan, which shoved the advancement of the country decades back, and marked the beginning of the authoritarian and atrocious regime of Zia ul Haq after a
Bakhtawar has made her parents proud – by Maleeha Manzoor: My life ceases when it abruptly comes to my mind that my leader – Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, the hope of the oppressed people, has been snatched from us and is now residing in her grave, hemmed in by
Congratulations to Bakhtawar – by Saria Benazir: “Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari” – My eyes haze, as I initiate to carve about the 22 year old, who has undergone more than any of her contemporaries for a democratic process and the rule of law in Pakistan. The portent
We will not let Shaheed Benazir Bhutto’s blood go in vain – by Saria Benazir: Tribute to the Daughter of Destiny, Shaheed Mohtarmah Benazir Bhutto. Lyrics by Nazir Qaiser Singer Sehyr S. Mirza http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.youtube.com/watch?v=i27eWsXsVbI
Sindh ji Rahri Benazir ji salgarah ji mubarak hujai – by Saria Benazir: Benazir Bhutto – the tone, my heart had always hankered to heed to, a sensation that encompasses my endurance and has become the very rationale of my prolongation. Nevertheless, when I initiate to corral about that ceaseless essence, my
A woman stronger than any man — by Maleeha Manzoor: Benazir Bhutto had done what male leaders could not do; she convinced a dictator to have talks, made him take off his military uniform and resign as the army chief Living in a conservative society, it is quite rare
Benazir Bhutto’s words scared the boots more than the enemy’s tanks – by Saria Benazir: For the masses she was no less than a saint – she was the Bhutto’s daughter! Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – who was the founder of Pakistan. After five years of her assassination, I am constrained to whittle in blood
US and People both are losing patience: امریکہ جن مطالبات کا اظہار پاکستانی اعلیٰ فوجی اور سول حکام سے بند کمروں اور پرائیویٹ طورپر کررہا تھا اب ان کا اظہار شکایات کی صورت میں کھلے عام کیا جا رہا ہے۔ پہلے ایڈمرل مائیک مولن نے حقانی
Isn’t that overseas Pakistani going to become a second-class citizen?: Second-class citizen is an informal term used to describe a person who is systematically discriminated against within a state or other political jurisdiction, despite their nominal status as a citizen or legal resident there. While not necessarily slaves, outlaws
The punishment of dual nationality: سرد جنگ کے خاتمے، گلوبلائزیشن کے پیچیدہ اور تیز عمل، 11 ستمبر کے المناک سانحے کے بعد اب قومی سلامتی کے تصورات یکسر تبدیل ہوگئے ہیں۔ اب سیکورٹی کے تصورات محض سرحدوں کی حفاظت تک محدود نہیں رہے بلکہ
Dr. Shakil Afridi and our confusion: ہم ایک مکمل طور پر کنیفوږڈ قوم بن چکے ہیںٴ اس کنیفوږن میں ہم نہ صرف درست سمت سے بھٹک کر دائروں میں سفر کررہے ہیں بلکہ اس کا دائرہ ہم نے اس قدر بڑھادیا ہے کہ پوری دنیا