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Pseudo-Intellectualism at its best – Ahmed Quraishi!: What do people like Ahmed Quraishi want to achieve by writing mindless articles that only show the shallowness of their intellect? His piece that appears in our very favorite, The News on July 5, 2010 starts from the theme
Pakistan’s War on Terror has cost Rs 2 trillion to the national economy – IMF Report – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: It boggles my mind when I hear statements from leaders living in utopia that “It’s not our war”, “We are fighting someone else’ war” and then self contradictory points on “we are not getting enough for being involved in
Hum Khayal group to the rescue of CJ Lahore High Court – by Fawad Manzoor: It was very much expected that media will rush to defend their ideological brother. Members of Taliban Union of Journalist have acted upon their instincts and the apex investigative journalist of Pakistan, Ansar Abbasi, has written a conspiracy theory
Oppositional economics? by S. Akbar Zaidi: Oppositional economics? By S. Akbar Zaidi Dawn, July 2, 2010 NOW that Nawaz Sharif and his party, the PML-N, have decided to play the role of a ‘genuine’ opposition to the incumbent government after having played the role
Why was Dost Mohammad Khosa Demoted? Good Governance in Punjab questioned: In the most recent reshuffle, Dost Mohammad Khosa, the former CM of Punjab was “demoted” from the coveted Local Government Ministry. The reasons are off course to pursue good governance in Punjab, but the following report from Dawn
Ansar Abbasi to the Rescue of Khwaja Sharif: Do we need to say more? Read the article’s contemptuous tone towards the PPP, Asif Zardari and support for Khwaja Sharif. “Mayn Sadqay Jaawaan aisee masoomiat par” that is being opinionated by Pakistan’s apex investigative journalist. Justice Sharif
Yesterday’s devils are today’s angels – by Fawad Manzoor: Nawaz Sharif, Muslim League’s of all kinds, elements in the army, religious parties and some other Nadan Dosts have one agenda and that is to discredit PPP government and bring an obscurantist ideological government in place which in essence
CJP to stop drone attacks? How…?: Imran Khan has filed a petition with the Supreme Court against the series of ongoing drone attacks. He believes there will be international repercussions of the decision of the Supreme Court against drone attacks. May we know how? Why
“Nawaz Again in Wrong Company” – PPP ups the ante: The PPP has upped the ante for Nawaz Sharif by questioning him about his motives. MNS goes into a cocoon for some time, only to wake up from his hibernation and make statements which are not statesman like. It
Last time it was Rafiq Tarar, who will be the next president nominated by PML-N? Justice Khwaja Sharif: PML-N leadership is known for being magnanimous to its benefactors. The only point that needs to be taken care of by the benefactor is that the beneficiary should only be the Sharif Family. Justice Rafiq Tarar was gifted with
Good governance in Punjab – contractors rally for dues worth Rs 10 billion: Doesn’t timely payment and honoring financial commitments come under the head of good governance? The contractors are demanding payment as they are in default of suppliers. Isn’t this circular debt in the making? The government owes the State Bank
Convicted teacher of terror training acquitted by whom? Justice Khwaja Sharif: When in times of despair, turn to your biggest ally. That is what religious extremists are doing. Who else to turn to? Our azad adliya and if you have the likes of Justice Khwaja Sharif listening to your case,
Ship breaking activity at Gaddani, Balochistan grows by 10% in FY10: I have been highlighting the positives that are happening in Pakistan’s economy and this post is 3rd in the series after motorcycle and tractor sales. Ship breaking activity in Gaddani, Balochistan has increased by 9.4% in number of tons
More Children to Spur Jihad – MMA MPA: More the better MPA wants end to birth control to spur ‘jihad’ Dawn – June 29, 2010 By Zulfiqar Ali PESHAWAR, June 28: Liberal and the religiousminded members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday debated the issue
PML-N’s myopic thinking on Benazir Income Support Program – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: PML-N just doesn’t know what it wants to do. There are such huge contradictions in their speech and acts. They say one thing and do the complete opposite. We have time and again raised matters of their contradictions. I
Pakistan’s economy, tractors production: While scanning Dawn, I saw this advertisement from Millat Tractors Limited (MTL). MTL has announced that in fiscal year 2009-10, they have produced over 40,000 tractors. This is a figure which is 32% higher than 2008-09. Being a shareholder
Election Commission Woes – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: Working in the Banking sector which has been rocked by the ongoing crisis of confidence in the region, I have learnt one thing from senior bankers: “Do not rock the boat, but do throw ideas that are not implementable
Hamid Mir in support of Pakistan NOT being a failed state: In his op-ed, Hamid Mir has raised some points that we at LUBP have been repeatedly been saying that Pakistanis don’t know how to manage our image. Please read Hamid Mir’s column that has appeared in Jang today. He
Ansar Abbasi’s support for Abid Sher Ali – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: In his op-ed “Siasat ya ikhlaqi pasti ka safar”, Pakistan’s apex investigative journalist , Ansar Abbasi has taken the usual route of claiming high moral ground, given the fake degree holders reason to think and then supported the likes
Shaheen Sehbai’s Viewpoint – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: Shaheen Sehbai could have easily been a better playwright if he focused on churning conspiracy driven soap operas for Geo TV than to come out with his viewpoints which are getting funnier by the day to read. As they
Who buys motorcycles? By Ahmed Iqabalabadi: NOTE: These are not Federal Government Figures. These are released by the Pakistan Auto Manufacturers Association Who buys a motorcycle in Pakistan? Answer: a common man like a milkman, newspaper vendor, people commuting to their workplace, factory workers, farmers
Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali: a beacon of hope in Pakistani Politics or is he not? – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: NOTE: I am not trying to defend the people who have fake degrees. There is a court of law that deals with forgery but what is happening in the media is to brand politicians and parliament as inept and
Pakistan forever – by Tasbih Fayyaz: A country is not just a piece of land. It is not only the collection of mountains, rivers and valleys. Is is the heritage of our dreams, aspirations, culture traditions and our great religion. Pakistan is an undefeatable
Asif Zardari ki kaun si baat samajh naheen aaye? – by Athar Masood: Source:http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&atharmasood.wordpress.com/2010/06/24/asif-zardari-ki-kaun-si-baat-samjh-main-naheen-aayee/ Athar Masood’s article on Asif Zardari’s speech and analysis
Defamation and Libel Cases in Pakistan – It’s just the beginning by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: We at Let Us Build Pakistan have been highlighting the way some elements in the media have been targeting the PPP, its leadership and people who are close to its leadership for the last two and half years.
What’s on Pakistan TV talk shows? Extremists.: We thank our reader, Humayun, for sharing the article with us. What’s on Pakistan TV talk shows? Extremists. Source: Christian Science Monitor Pakistan TV talk-show hosts like Zaid Hamid and Amir Liaquat Hussain peddle anti-American conspiracy theories and bash
US admits Pakistan combating human trafficking effectively: All positive things that the state of Pakistan should be appreciated and highlighted. US admits Pakistan combating human trafficking effectively Thursday, June 24, 2010 By Mariana Baabar Daily The News ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a Tier 2 ranking and
Dear Editors, Please Wake Up!: Our friends at Pakistan Media Watch are doing a great job in showing some journalists their true reflection. In their piece on Editors, titled “Dear Editors, Please Wake Up!” they have raised pertinent points about need to back stories
Pakistan – a failed state? – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: As a preamble to this article, let me reiterate to all the readers that even though I am a die-heart PPP supporter, yet this article is not just related to the PPP government. It is for my beloved Pakistan
Man Stoned to Death in Nowshera: In another barbaric act, a person has lost his life for having alleged illicit relations with a woman who was working as an intern at his tailoring shop. Though proponents of such an act would claim that the Holy
The Looming Catastrophe – by Kamran Shafi: The looming catastrophe – By Kamran ShafiDawn, June 22, 2010 ON June 20, four terrorists, allegedly belonging to the murderous Jundullah, who were standing trial for bombing the Ashura procession in Karachi last December, were freed by six allegedly
Punjab removes tax on luxury vehicles: Elitist mindset? – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: Punjab government has decided to withdraw luxury vehicles tax in order to collect more revenue. The provincial Finance Minister, Tanvir Ashraf Kaira, observed the tax was planned to be levied on luxuries and the rich and the idea was
Abdel Malik Rigi’s execution: Does it call for protests from BNF? – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: We at LUBP have discussed the implications of not sentencing terrorists thoroughly in the recent past. Abdel Malik Rigi – the now executed leader of Jundullah, was arrested in a daring, high altitude operation by the Iranian forces and
Contempt of Court Notice issued to Jang, The News, Ansar Abbasi and their lawyer: In the ongoing Defamation case filed by PPP Information Secretary, Fauzia Wahab against Ansar Abbasi, an interesting development took place on 22nd June, 2010 when the stay on Ansar Abbasi to write any uncorroborated story against Fauzia Wahab was
MBB’s last celebrated birthday – June 21, 2007: One of our avid readers who doesn’t want to be named has sent us the following entry: MBB was a down to earth woman who knew how to treat her worker as per his or her need and at
US Cautions on Iran-Pakistan Pipeline – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: In a move widely expected, the US has cautioned Pakistan that because of sanctions on Iran, Pakistan should be careful of committing to the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline. However, it is important to note the context of this caution that
Ansar Abbasi Reveals His Elitism – Pakistan Media Watch: Our friends at Pakistan Media Watch have written an article in response to Ansar Abbasi’s allegations in his article titled “Judiciary Overburdened by Executive’s Incompetence” that was published in The News on Sunday, June 20, 2010. The article is
Good News, Bad News – by Dr. Farrukh Saleem: I am not particularly fond of Dr. Farrukh Saleem as he is another one of those disgruntled with the PPP. It may be noted that he contested election for the position of Senator from Islamabad on a PPP ticket
Duplicity of Jang Group – Jang says one thing and The News completely opposite in support of Ansar Abbasi: Let us look at the following chronology of events: 10th May – Fauzia Wahab appears on a program of Dunya News called “Dunya Today” with Moeid Pirzada with Roedad Khan and Ansar Abbasi as guests. In that program, Ansar