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Shameful silence on the massacre of Sunni Muslims by ISIS: Editor’s Note : I condemn all those Shia, Sunni, Christian, Marxist, atheist, liberal and other activists who are silent on the massacre of Sunni Muslims by takfiri Wahhabi Deobandi Khawarij of ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The world
Pictures of Hanifullah Deobandi, the Wagah suicide bomber: PESHAWAR: The outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan Jamaatul Ahrar has released details of a man they claim carried out a deadly suicide bombing at the main Pakistan-India border crossing last week. A spokesman for the militant group, Ehsanullah Ehsan, told Dawn.com
Takfiri TTP’s new spokesman from Baltistan studied in Deobandi seminaries Karachi: Notorious takfiri nasbi outlawed terrorist group Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP)’s Shura leader Mulla Radio Fazlullah announced a new spokesman for the organisation who he said originally belonged to Gilgit-Baltistan province but he studies at Deobandi seminaries in Karachi. Takfiri nasbi terrorist
ملتان میں کالج کے طالبعلم معین معاویہ نے ادھار چائےنہ دینے پر ہوٹل کے مالک کو آگ لگا دی: بی بی سی اردو کی ایک رپورٹ کے مطابق ملتان میں کالج کے طالبعلم معین معاویہ نے ادھار چائےنہ دینے پر ہوٹل کے مالک کو آگ لگا دی نام سے مسلک کا پتہ چل رہا ہے – اس نام
There is no compulsion in faith: The Quran: What is the import/meaning of the verse, “No compulsion in faith Qur’an 2:256”? 1. Faith /Religion cannot be imposed on anyone. No one can be compelled to accept / enter into a Religion. 2. No one may be
Mecca under threat: Outrage at plan to destroy the ‘birthplace’ of the Prophet Mohamed and replace it with a new palace and luxury malls: The site in Mecca where the Prophet Mohamed is said to have been born is about to be “buried under marble” and replaced by a huge royal palace. The work is part of a multibillion-pound construction project in the
The Joy of Reading – by AZ: I had just taken to reading. I had just discovered the art of leaving my body to sit impassive in a crumpled up attitude in a chair or sofa, while I wandered over the hills and far away in
سندھ کے غیر حاضر اساتذہ اور تعلیم کی تباہی – حسن مجتبیٰ: Source: http://jang.com.pk/jang/nov2014-daily/14-11-2014/col2.htm
مریم نواز کا استعفیٰ اور عمران خان کے وارنٹ – عمار چودھری: Source: http://e.dunya.com.pk/colum.php?date=2014-11-14&edition=LHR&id=40354_40771853
نثار میں تیری گلاں کے اے نثار – وسعت اللہ خان: Source: http://e.dunya.com.pk/colum.php?date=2014-11-13&edition=LHR&id=40289_62098080
The Nation’s editorial: The Deobandi forces of darkness in Pakistan: For decades, they have colluded with misguided elements of the state to impose their medieval mindset on Pakistan through manipulation, exploitation and sheer force, where necessary. They have spearheaded witch hunts of minorities, created and defended laws that
Sharmeen Obaid’s incomplete and problematic discourse on Deobandi terrorism: While this video is somewhat dated, it is still a good example of how the (Fake) liberal elite in Pakistan are habitual distorters of the causes of extremism and willing obfuscators to deflect attention away from the true culprits.
ISIS has master plan for Pakistan, secret memo warns: QUETTA, Pakistan — ISIS has created a 10-man “strategic planning wing” with a master plan on how to wage war against the Pakistani military, and is trying to join forces with local militants, according to a government
Robert Fisk’s interview: Syria update 10 Nov 2014: Transcript : Emma Alberici : Prime Minister Tony Abbott has confirmed tonight that Australian special forces are moving into Iraq to help in the fight against ISIS. It comes on the back of a US decision to send
BBC: Pakistan’s Deobandi cleric says Osama Bin Laden was hero: A hardline cleric in Pakistan is teaching the ideas of Osama Bin Laden in religious schools for about 5,000 children. Even while the Pakistani government fights the Taliban in the north-west of the country, it has no plans to
شتم صحابہ کرام ’گناہ کبیرہ‘ ہے: ھاشمی رفسنجانی: ایران کی گارڈین کونسل کے سربراہ اور سابق صدر آیت اللہ علی ھاشمی رفسنجانی نے صحابہ کرام اور بزرگ ہستیوں کی شان میں گستاخی کی شدید مذمت کرتے ہوئے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ صحابہ کو گالی دینا گناہ کبیرہ
Russia Today’s report on how Hamas, Al-Nusra and ISIS dragged Palestinians into Syria’s conflict – by Sharmine Narwani: Palestinians didn’t jump into the fray in Syria. They were dragged into it – violently and reluctantly. Here is the story of how and why Palestinians and their 14 refugee camps became strategic targets in the Battle for
Battle is On – Pejamistri: I am firm believer in Tolstoy’s theory that it is the masses who define the course of battle (and history). The leaders are like 10 years boy sitting the horse cart, holding the reins and thinking that he is guiding
Wahhabi, Deobandi and Saudi connection: Introduction Its claim of representing Islamic ‘orthodoxy’ is the Saudi regime’s principal tool of seeking ideological legitimacy. Saudi Arabia prides itself on being, as it calls itself, the only ‘truly’ Islamic state in the world, although this claim
For Hussaini brahmans, it’s Muharram as usual: NEW DELHI: As Muharram passed off peacefully in the capital amid heavy police presence on Tuesday, a group of brahmans in east Delhi were wondering what the tension was all about. Like every year, these Hindus took out
Notes of an Indian Deobandi Jihadi – by Praveen Swam: Covers of books authored by Maulana Asim Umar. His Dajjal, printed on high-quality paper, has run into eight print editions in Pakistan. Written by Praveen Swami | Posted: October 19, 2014 12:00 am Coca-Cola’s bright red logo, splashed across
Research paper: ISIS-Turkey list – David L. Phillips: Is Turkey collaborating with the Islamic State (ISIS)? Allegations range from military cooperation and weapons transfers to logistical support, financial assistance, and the provision of medical services. It is also alleged that Turkey turned a blind eye to
300 ISIS terrorists who returned to UK enjoying rehab instead of prosecution: Shame on PM Cameron: Returning Wahabi/Deobandi fighters are being offered ‘jihadi rehab’ instead of prosecution for supporting blood-thirsty terrorist groups. The vast majority of more than 300 young men who have arrived back from Syria and Iraq are being allowed to continue their normal
جارحانہ الحاد اصل میں جارحانہ مذھب کا رد عمل ہے – ارشد محمود: مذہب پرستوں، معتدل مسلمانوں، کمیونسٹوں وغیرہ کی طرف سے ‘تحریک الحاد’ مسئلہ بنی ہوئی ہے۔ خود ملحد بھی اس سلسلے میں کئی الجھنوں کا شکار ہیں۔ انٹرنیٹ اور سوشل میڈیا کے آنے سے الحادی لٹریچر عام آدمی کی
ایران کے بعد چین بھی دیوبندی و وہابی تکفیری دہشت گردی میں پاکستان کے کردار سے غیر مطمئن – بی بی سی اردو: پاک افغان امور کے تجزیہ کار رحیم اللہ یوسفزئی نے بی بی سی سیر بین میں ان سوالات کےتفصیلی جوابات دئیے جو کہ درج ذیل ہیں۔ سنکیانگ رقبے کے لحاظ سے سب سے بڑا صوبہ ہے جہاں اوغر مسلمانوں
تبلیغی اجتماع – عمار کاظمی: تقریبا گزشتہ ایک ہفتہ سے لاہور شہر میں مختلف سڑکیں بند ہیں۔ چند روز پہلے لبرٹی جانے کا اتفاق ہوا تو پتہ چلا کہ لبرٹی گول چکر سے حسین چوک تک ایک سائیڈ بند کر دی گءی ہے۔
Allama Iqbal and Imam Hussain – AZ: Iqbal’s range, quality, and quantity are truly impressive. Apart from Urdu, he also wrote prodigiously in Persian and is regarded as one of the most important poets of modern India. In addition to his indubitable genius as a poet,
People of the Facebook – by Mobarak Haider: I think quarreling is a softer form of fighting. In Pakistan most of our quarrels can grow into fights. The people of the Book have fought for centuries. But people of the Facebook only quarrel because they cannot fight.
IS recruiting thousands in Pakistan, govt warned in ‘secret’ report: KARACHI: The provincial government of Balochistan has conveyed a confidential report to the federal government and law enforcement agencies warning of increased footprints of militant organisation Islamic State (IS), also known by the Arabic acronym Daish, in Pakistan. The
Iran is becoming a more mature and modern country – Oliver August (The Economist): The most visible shift is in public infrastructure. Tehran, the capital, is a tangle of new tunnels, bridges, overpasses, elevated roads and pedestrian walkways. Shiny towers rise in large numbers, despite the sanctions. Screens at bus stops display
ISIS ideology is grounded in Saudi education: According to an article published Oct. 21 on Al-Monitor, the Islamic State (ISIS or IS) has issued new regulations for the school systems under its control in Iraq and Syria. The announced purpose of the so-called guidelines,
Libyan model for Syria? The West is silent as Libya falls into the abyss – Patrick Cockburn: Remember the time when Libya was being held up by the American, British, French and Qatari governments as a striking example of benign and successful foreign intervention? It is worth looking again at film of David Cameron grandstanding
عالمی دہشتگرد تنظیم داعش پاکستان میں سرگرم: داعش کے تکفیری خوارج پاکستان میں موجود کالعدم گروہوں انجمن سپاہ صحابہ اور لشکر جھنگوی کے دہشتگردوں کے ساتھ مل کر مسلح افواج اور شیعہ مسلمانوں پر حملے کی تیاریاں کر رہے اور اس حوالے سے ان دہشتگردوں نے
سیکولر لبرل دوست اورعاشورہ – علی ناطق: ایک سوال مرے ذہن میں کئی سال سے ہے پر کوئی جواب نہیں ملا. پچھلے سال بھی میں نے یہ سوال دوستوں سے پوچھا پر کوئی خاطر خواہ جواب نہ ملا. سوال ہمارے سیکولر لبرل دوستوں سے ہے.
How to avoid blasphemy in Pakistan: What a torrid couple of weeks it’s been for anyone who has been accused of blasphemy in Pakistan. And might you there are more people accused than you might think. Starting off with Asia Bibi – she has been
Jamaat-e-Islami’s role in takfiri terrorism: Most of Jundallah members had association with JI, IJT – by Amir Mir (The News): ISLAMABAD: Jundallah (the Army of Allah), which has claimed responsibility for the November 2 bloody attack at Wagah border post, is one of the dozen-plus anti-Shia franchises of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), that operate under different names in
Why these Hindus celebrate the Muslim festival of Moharram – Ishaan Tharoor: These days, we’re accustomed to news of sectarian violence out of South Asia. This week, Pakistan witnessed yet more vigilante murders of allegedly blaspheming Christians. The specter of Hindu-Muslim tensions in neighboring India, which have previously bubbled over
Over 250 minority members murdered during Shahbaz Sharif’s reign as CM Punjab – The News: ISLAMABAD: The November 4 chilling episode of mob violence at Kot Radha Kishan where a Christian couple was beaten and burned alive after being thrown into the kiln where they worked, has further tainted the already dismal record of
The Globe and Mail: Pakistani Deobandi terror outfit ASWJ sending activists to Canada on a secret mission: An immigrant computer programmer accused of being part of an overseas terrorist organization claimed he was sent to Canada on a secret mission, according to an alleged audio recording recovered by police. A federal tribunal also heard Friday that