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PTI in Karachi: It is Punjabi business as usual – Laleen Ahmad: Other than the gullible idealists, upper middle class fops, and Ivy League dandies, everyone knew that Imran Khan’s “New Pakistan” was a metonym for the Punjabi Army-directed political stage show as usual. It was a clever ploy hatched and
Talking peace: (Are we) All the Saudi king’s men? – Shahzeb Ahmed: KARACHI: The National Assembly has decided Pakistan will not partake in the Yemen conflict. We will only play a mediatory role, declared the lawmakers. The motion came after five days of debate on the Yemen crisis, in which the majority
Condolences to the House of Nawaz Sharif for failing to defend his Masters at the House of Saud – Syed Riaz Al-Malik: Condolences to the House of Nawaz Sharif for failing to defend his Masters at the House of Saud. You see, the “anti establishment” Nawaz Sharif did his best to drag Pakistan into Saudi Arabia’s aggression on Yemen. (Refer to https://lubpak.com/archives/334712 for
Fanaticism: From Peshawar to Paris – Murtaza Haider: If their agenda is to put a wedge between Muslims and the rest, the Jihadists are doing a pretty fine job. The attack in Paris that killed 12 journalists and police at the office of the newspaper Charlie Hebdo
Say hello to iJihad – Murtaza Haider: Not to be outdone by the rest in the Internet age, the Jihadists have readily embraced modern communication technologies. From their recruitment videos on YouTube to timely tweets of their vicious attacks on civilians, the Jihadists are
حضرت کبھی انسان اور انسانیت کا بھی سوچ لیا کریں – عمار کاظمی: حضرت کبھی انسان اور انسانیت کا بھی سوچ لیا کریں مسلمان اگر مینار آسمان تک لیجانے، مساجد کو ماربل سے بھرنے اور دو دو حج کرنے کی بجائے غریبوں کو پانچ مرلے کی چھت مہیا کرنے لگیں تو
گرمی میں چائے، سردی میں برف – عمار کاظمی: چند روز پہلے سنا تھا کہ پاکستان کی اسٹیبلشمنٹ، ایران، ترکی اور چین کے ساتھ مل کر [سعودی عرب کے بغیر] نیا اتحاد بنانے جا رہی ہے۔ اگر یہ درست ہے تو قومی اسمبلی کی تقاریر اسی طرف اشارہ
Going KSA – Marvi Sirmed: There are several apprehensions and arguments about whether or not Pakistan should send its troops to support Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its offensive against Yemen. According to the prevalent narrative, Saudi Arabia, a brotherly Muslim country having long-term
Saudi-Israeli anti-Iran nexus – Pervez Hoodbhoy: A WAR-TORN world heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday night after success was declared at the Iran nuclear talks in Lausanne, Switzerland. Months of tortuous negotiations have ended for now, while a fuller agreement is to be finalised
پاکستان، یمن اور چار اپریل کی وہ رات – شعیب میر: جس رات دو بجکر بارہ منٹ پراس وقت کی فوجی حکومت، عدلیہ، مذہبی پیشواؤں، سیاسی مخالفین، میڈیا اور مقتدر پنجابی اشرا فیہ نے مل کر وہ کام سرانجام دیا، جس میں بقول سرکا ری مؤرخ پاکستان کے تمام مسائل
What’s wrong with the world of Islam? – Ayaz Amir: Look at the mess Muslim states are making of their affairs. From Tunisia to Yemen, Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan, the whole world of Islam is in turmoil. Pakistan has its own share of troubles, a unique republic with
حوثیوں کا پاکستانیوں کے ساتھ سلوک کیسا ہے ؟: حوثیوں کا پاکستانیوں کے ساتھ سلوک کیسا ہے ؟ کیا حوثیوں اور داعش میں کوئی مماثلت ہے جیسا کہ بعض سعودی زرخرید صحافی و دانشور تاثر دینے کی کوشش کر رہے ہیں ؟ سعودی حکومت نے یمن پر
ISIS Declares War on Mohammad’s Covenant – Azeem Ibrahim: Back when ISIS was still expanding into the multi-ethnic and religiously diverse northern Iraq, not just Yazidis but also the country’s 1 million Christians were some of their main targets. They were asked to either convert or leave,
Yemen conflict: Pakistan is sitting on a time bomb – Khalid Muhammad: This past week has been like no other in Pakistan’s history. We are used to watching our own country projecting conspiracy theories and rumors as information, but rarely is there a national debate on whether Pakistan should be involved
Holy places and unholy alliances – Jalees Hazir: Much has been said about the security of our holy places in Makkah and Madina as a reason for Pakistan to join the Saudi-led war of aggression against Yemen. In the present context, these concerns are misleading and are
Middle East conundrum – Zahid Hussain: IT has never been easy to navigate the labyrinth of the Middle East’s ever-changing politics, but it is becoming even more challenging with the growing confusion over shifting alliances. The Saudi-led military action in Yemen and agreement among
مقدس مقامات کی آڑ میں آل سعود کا ایجنڈا کامیاب نا ہونے دیا جائے – از عمار کاظمی: گزشتہ دو دن سے ایک ہی بات سوچ رہاں ہوں کہ کعبہ اور مقامات مقدسہ کے تحفظ کی بات وہ کیوں کر رہے ہیں جن کے عقائد میں بھی قبروں کا احترام شامل نہیں؟ لہذا ایک بات تو واضع
How deep-rooted are jihadists in Canada? – Murtaza Haider: We have dreaded this, but knew it may happen one day. An armed assailant attacked the Canadian Parliament and other sites in Ottawa, Canada’s capital. Killing one soldier; and injuring at least three others. The attacker, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, 32,
Lynched in Pakistan – Murtaza Haider: The lynching of a Christian couple in Kot Radha Kishan near Lahore has shocked Pakistanis and the rest of the world. The despicable act is shocking indeed, yet hardly surprising in Pakistan where, like several other Muslim countries, mob
Operation Yemen Liberation – Asad Rahim Khan: Some context, to start with: Mr Nawaz Sharif is Prime Minister of Pakistan — his third try. His second ended in Jeddah, whence a long, loving bond was established. He returned in 2007 (two years early, despite Lebanon’s Saad
The ‘halal’ curriculum – Murtaza Haider: There is no limit to folly when ideology takes over. Radicalised middle-aged men will again determine the curriculum of primary schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). These men are not informed by training in early childhood education or children
Why is happiness a crime in Iran? – Murtaza Haider: ‘It might seem crazy what I’m about to say;’ dancing with joy is a crime in Iran. Seven Iranian students have recently received a suspended sentence of up to 12 months and 91 lashes each. Their crime: they recorded
Pakistan can’t afford another war to aid House of Saud – Farheen Rizvi: According to Pakistan foreign office spokesperson, Tasnim Aslam, the terrror-torn nation is considering taking part in Saudi’s offensive against Yemeni rebels – the Houthis. “Pakistan is examining the matter,” Aslam said, recently. The questions that arise here are,
British MP George Galloway warns Pakistan govt to refrain from sacrificing Pakistani soldiers in support of Saudi attack on Yemen.: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153175436274561 British MP George Galloway warns Pakistan govt to refrain from sacrificing Pakistani soldiers in support of Saudi attack on Yemen. Posted by Let Us Build Pakistan on Saturday, March 28, 2015
کسے خبر تھی کہ لے کر چراغِ مصطفویؐ جہاں میں آگ لگاتی پھرے گی بو لہبی ’’ آلِ سعود ” – از عادل علی: امریکہ نے افغانستان پر حملہ کیا، انہوں نے امریکہ کا بھر پور ساتھ دیا۔ امریکہ نے عراق پر حملہ کیا، انہوں نے آنکھ بند کر کے امریکہ کی حمایت کر دی۔ اسرائیل نے (۲۰۰۶ میں) لبنان پر حملہ کر
وھابیوں کا یمن پر حملہ – عامر حسینی: دیکھئے یہ اصطلاح میں نے نہیں استعمال کی بلکہ فلسطین کے ایک سنی بلاگر نے استعمال کی ہے یہ سنی بلاگر https://uprootedpalestinians.wordpress.com/…/the-wahhabis-…/ Uprooted Palestinians کے عنوان سے مستقل بلاگ ورڈپریس پر لکھتا ہے Uprooted کی اصطلاح سے آپ اندازہ
A year ago, I was almost killed by LeJ terrorists – Raza Rumi: A year ago, I suffered the fate of thousands of Pakistanis who have been attacked, maimed and terrorised by violent extremism. I was lucky to have physically survived but my driver Mustafa was not. An innocent human life lost
حکومت ڈیڑھ ارب ڈالر کے بدلے حکومت قومی جذبات سے نہ کھیلے – ثروت عجز قادری – سربراہ سنی تحریک: سنی تحریک کے سربراہ ثروت اعجاز قادری نے حکومت پاکستان سے مطالبہ کیا ہے کہ پاکستانی فوج کو یمنی عوام کے خلاف سعودی جنگ میں نہ دھکیلا جائے، کیونکہ مسلم ملک کے خلاف فرقہ وارانہ مہمم جوئی کا حصہ
Shia scholar Ammar Nakshawani condemns persecution and massacres of Ahmadis, Christians and Sunni Sufis: LUBP lauds Shia scholar Ammar Nakhawani on his principled and bold stance on the persecution and massacres of Ahmadis, Christians and Sunni Sufis along with Shias, all of whom are being killed by transnational Salafi and Deobandi terrorists known
Why Pakistan may be a reluctant ally in Saudis’ Yemen campaign – Omar Waraich: Still, it now finds itself drawn into a geopolitical alliance with a strongly sectarian pallor. This isn’t first time Pakistan has been dragged into the poisonous Saudi-Iranian rivalry. After the 1979 revolution that brought the Ayatollahs to power,
یمنی کھچڑی ذرا احتیاط سے کھائیے – از وسعت اللہ خان: جن زیدی شیعوں کے خلاف سعودی عرب اور اس کے خلیجی ساتھی آج یکجا ہیں کبھی یمن پر ہزار برس حکومت کرنے والے یہی زیدی شیعہ سعودیوں اور ان کے اتحادیوں کی آنکھ کا تارہ تھے اور بات بھی
طاہرہ شاہ: شہیدِ سندھو دریا: سماجی کارکن طاہرہ شاہ، جنہوں نے اپنی ساری زندگی پاکستان کی ماہی گیر برادری کے حقوق کی جدوجہد میں گزار دی، اس مہینے ایک کار حادثے میں جاں بحق ہوگئیں۔ مجھے یاد ہے میں ان سے پہلے بار جنوری 2010
Yemen about to make Saudi Arabia very unhappy – by Ziad Fadel: No, this is not Nellie Fox, the legendary American baseball player. He is a typical Yemeni who is about to be turned into a savage fighting machine thanks to the blundering of the Saudi apes. There are 2
A Palestinian blogger’s perspective on Saudi Arabia’s attack on Yemen: Just yesterday I wrote that the Saudis would not dare to attack Yemen. I was wrong with this: While the Saudi army is now sending some troops to its southern border with Yemen neither the Saudi army nor the
BBC and Dawn: Pakistan’s extremist Deobandi and Salafi clerics support Saudi attack on Yemen: Clerics and leaders of organisations representing the Deobandi school of thought clearly ‘lauded’ the government policy that emerged after Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told parliament that Pakistan was ready to defend Saudi Arabia’s “territorial integrity at any cost” but
سعودی ماتا کی جے – از تنویر اختر: شریف جاتی امرا جناب وزیراعظم ریاست “الباکستان”، آپ کی رعایا کے بچے بچے کو، اتفاق فونڈری سے سرور پیلیس تک، السعودیہ نامی آپ کی روحانی والدہ کے آپ جناب پر تمام احسانات عظیم کی تفصیلات تک ازبر ہیں ..
ایم کیو ایم کے خلاف یکطرفہ آپریشن پر میرے اعتراض کی وضاحت – خرم زکی: میں نہ ایم کیو ایم کا سپورٹر ہوں، نہ پیپلز پارٹی کا، نہ نواز شریف کا اور نہ ہی عمران خان کا ۔ عمران خان کو چھوڑ کر باقی سب سیاستدانوں کے ہاتھ عوام الناس کے خون میں رنگے
Mr Nawaz Sharif, the Saudi-Yemeni conflict is not our war to fight – Zulfikar Ali: As the Houthi rebels strengthen their stranglehold over the country, amid the surreptitious flight of the Yemeni president, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, the long raging civil war in Yemen has finally come into the international spotlight. Pakistan is, once again, at crossroads with Saudi Arabia, who
Pakistan’s long history of fighting Saudi Arabia’s wars – Ishaan Tharoor: Saudi Arabia’s campaign against Houthi rebel forces in Yemen, which began with waves of airstrikes overnight on Thursday, has laid down a new marker in the dangerously unstable Middle East. As WorldViews discussed earlier, the Saudis coordinated their
1,054 policemen killed since 2007 in KP province by TTP-ASWJ terrorists: PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sacrificed 1,054 policemen, more than any civilian law-enforcement agency, but the cops get meager compensation package compared to the one being given to the policemen in Punjab, a source said on Tuesday. The