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Incompetence or glee over bloodshed? A comment on Christian Caryl’s article on #ShiaGenocide – by Ali Taj: This article is in response to Christian Caryl’s article titled“Not About Us” published in Foreign Policy Magazine on February 20th in 2013. The author is either completely unaware of the ground realities of Shia Genocide in Pakistan or is simply rejoicing
The Curse of Apostatizion – by A Z: It is an established fact that apostatization nudges the Muslim sentiments to suppress usual human revulsion to murder. Apsotatization in Muslim societies always leads to mayhem. The objects of apostatization in a Muslim society are deprived of the assurance
What has LUBP done for Pakistan’s Shia Muslims in last 5 years?: Related post: Has LUBP alienated genunine sympathisers of Pakistani Sunni Sufis and Shias? https://lubpak.com/archives/332674 Let Us Build Pakistan (LUBP – www.lubpak.com) is a citizen-journalism based website to act as an alternative media to contribute to building a democratic, multicultural
Increasing acceptance and currency of LUBP’s discourse on Shia Genocide – by Ali Abbas Taj: I wish to congratulate those that have been fighting the good fight for a truthful discourse on Shia Genocide in the mainstream and social media, we have recently achieved notable successes. I would also take this opportunity to invite
Hasil Bizenjo and Abdul Qadir Baloch discuss Pakistan Army’s role in Shia Genocide – by Ali Taj: This is a must watch video clip based on reflections by two leading Baloch politicians Mir Hasil Bizenjo and General (retired) Abdul Qadir Baloch on Shia genocide in Balochistan and wider Pakistan. For the past four years, LUBP has
آخر اہلِ درد ہے کون؟ از محصورِ غم: عجب ذہنی کشمکش اور تذبذب میں مبتلا ہوں۔ سوچتا ہوں کہ کوئٹہ کی جلی کٹی سر بریدہ لاشوں پر نوحہ لکھوں یا صرف آنسو بہاتا رہوں؟ظلم کی اس داستان کو کیسے ضبطِ تحریر میں لاؤں۔۔۔؟ جہاں پر شیر خوار
کتنی شرمناک بات ہے – از وسیم الطاف: کتنی شرمناک بات ہے کہ کل آئی ایس پی آر کو یہ وضاحت کرنی پڑی کہ فوج الیکشن کا التوانہیں چاہتی‘ لشکرجھنگوی سمیت کسی گروپ سے اسکے ’روابط‘ نہیں ہیں‘۔ پاک فوج غیر جانبدار ہے اور آئی ایس آئی اپنی حدود اور
Why Can’t Najam Sethi Focus on #ShiaGenocide?: Editor’s note: This is a modified version of an earlier article by LUBP https://lubpak.com/archives/244131 . We have reworked this based on feed back from our readers. To prove that we are here to engage and move Pakistan media to solutions
We condemn Takfiri ASWJ-LeJ attack on Sunni Barelvi cleric Sain Hussain Shah in Jacobabad – by A Z: We need to understand that the same people orchestrating Shia Genocide also kill Sunnis in their spare time. Once they have taken care of Shias they can switch to doing it on a full time basis. They embody Takfiri
“Throw the Shias out of the fold of Islam!” Ansar Abbasi justifies #ShiaGenocide through his column in Jang: Author: Mahpara Qalandar In his column of 21 February 2013 published in Urdu daily Jang, Ansar Abbasi (pro-Taliban journalist) has continued his subtle justification of the Shia genocide at the hands of Takrifi Deobandi groups such as the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Deafening silence on #ShiaGenocide in Pakistan pierced with the sounds of protests by the civil society – by Hasnain Waljee: The Quetta Shia (Hazara Town) carnage has killed at least 110 people and wounded more than 200. A few weeks earlier in the same city a snooker club at Alamdar Road was attacked killing at least 90 non-Hazara Shias
#ShiaGenocide is making the land of the pure more pure: A Comment from Social media By God for the first time in my life I have realized what Bangalis went through in 71 and what it means to be isolated when your government, armed forces and other state actors
#ShiaGenocide: So long, Daddy dearest – by A Z: I am still young enough to vividly recall how, when I started toddling around, fewer years ago than I can count on the fingers of my tiny right hand, Dad would get down on the floor –on my level-
Asian Human Rights Commission report on Army-Saudi Arabian nexus behind Shia genocide: The Asian Human Rights Commission strongly protests the murders of members of the Hazaras Shia community. A series of bombings in Hazaras town, Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, claimed many lives, all of them members of the Shia
Syed Riaz Al-Malik Hajjaji condemns LUBP for challenging Najam Sethi’s obfuscation of #ShiaGenocide: Everyone knows that the situation in Pakistan is due to an Iran proxy war between the verses of Hafiz and Saadi. It is a war between Hazara and Pashtun female students who want us to cry about them while
#ShiaGenocide: Tahir Ashrafi wants LeJ terrorists to be hanged – by Ali Taj: February 18, 2013 show of Faisala Aapka by Asma Shirazi, Molana Tahir Ashrafi boldly stated “LEJ or even my brother that is doing the killing let us hang them” We commend Molana Tahir Ashrafi for this bold statement and
#ShiaGenocide: African American Muslims express solidarity with Quetta victims – by Ali Taj: On 18 February 2013, African American Muslims of Shia and Sunni sects demonstrated in Los Angeles to condemn Shia genocide taking place in Pakistan at the hands of Saudi-sponsored Al Qaeda affiliated Deobandi militants (ASWJ-LeJ). The protest was led
Yes, we insist! this is shia genocide – by A Z: PROLOGUE: The so-called liberals are quick to acknowledge that Pakistan is an intolerant society where innocent people are being killed daily. Unfortunately, these liberals fail to acknowledge that it is minorities, Shias in particular, being targeted for their beliefs
#ShiaGenocide in Quetta: List of demands by Pakistan’s Shia Muslims: Shia leaders present their demands as sit-in continues After yet another tragedy on 16 Feb 2013 in which 110 Shia Muslims (including 25 non-Hazara Shias and 85 Hazara Shias) were killed in Quetta by Takfiri Deobandi militants of Sipah-e-Sahaba
Pakistani #FakeLiberals must stop racism against the Baloch people – by Ada Khakwani: Editors Note: This sort of abuse is common place on the Pakistani Television networks. The editors profess to be “liberal” or “Muslim”, in both cases they are being abusive to their own core principles. These deplorable attitudes have to stop and
The Shia dilemma: Exploitation by Iran and Genocide by Saudia – by Nadeem Rizvi M.D.: It is sad and extremely disturbing to hear news of Shia genocide in Pakistan without skipping a day. Genocide by Takfiri elements being patronized by so called rouge elements of Pakistan army, right wing politicians, intelligence agencies and Saudia
Open Letter to Readers of LUBP: As our readers are aware, Abdul Nishapuri, the founder-editor in chief of LUBP has now resigned and this position was taken up by Ali Taj. The new editorial team has completely taken over the editorial responsibilities and is in
Coexistence with India: A view from Pakistan: Note: In a recent article published in daily Dawn, Mubarak Haider helps us in understanding the enemy within; and why and how Pakistani establishment has fed this monster for decades. The article published in Dawn is cross-posted below, which
Hide them all then – by A Z: This post is with reference to the following article published on Al Arabiya TV web site: “Burkas for babies”: Saudi cleric’s new fatwa causes controversy http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2013/02/03/264031.html A friend sent me a link to the article which has kicked off
From another world to ours – by A Z: Not long ago I was involved in a debate pertaining to the culling of sled-dogs in North Vancouver. I, like many others, was of the opinion that the media must not exhibit the gory images of the dogs culled,
The Bureaucrat – by Waseen Altaf: Imran Rasheed qualified the CSS and was 38th on the final merit list. He later got allocated to the Customs Group, though his first choice was DMG. The Common Training Program at Walton Lahore was sheer fun, but the
Sharia Law – A Moribund Body of Jurisprudence – by A Z: Editors note: The views expressed in this article are of the independent contributor, LUBP does not endorse them. LUBP does not condemn all Islamic laws to be evil. We believe in freedom of expression and open discussion. Here is
Muslim World – Forever Inimical to Women – by A Z: Editors note: The views expressed in this article are of the independent contributor, LUBP does not endorse them. LUBP does not condemn all Islamic laws to be evil. We believe in freedom of expression and open discussion. This item
تکفیری دیوبندی دہشت گرد توہین رسالت، توہین اہلبیت اور توہین صحابہ کے مرتکب ہیں: Aamir Saeed of Peshawar and other activists and apologists of Takfiri Deobandi terrorists of ASWJ-LeJ have committed blasphemy against Allah, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Ahle Bait (a.s.) and Sahaba (r.a.). جناب مدیر لیٹ اس بلڈ پاکستان میرا نام محمد شہاب
The Truth About The Shia Genocide and what can be done about it – by A.Z.: PROLOGUE: We have a responsibility, as individuals, as professionals, and as organized groups, to not be passive bystanders, but to speak out publicly on genocidal threats. I take strong exception to the notion that speaking out on the threat
Junaid Jamshed: A sick mind – by Shazia Nawaz: جنید جمشید کا پاگل پن مجھے تو سواے ترس کے جنید جمشید پر کچھ بھی نہیں آتا. نہ ہی غصّہ آتا ہے اور نہ ہی امپریس ہوتی ہوں. جس نے بھی جنید جمشید کا انٹرویو دیکھا، اس کو ایک
Are Shias Kafir? Maulana Tahir Ashrafi misquoted by Najam Sethi’s The Friday Times: In a recent article (“Moderate Deobandis”) published in The Friday Times (edited by Najam Sethi and Raza Rumi), Maulana Tahir Ashrafi was presented as a moderate Sunni Deobandi cleric while the following atrocious remark was also attributed to him.
Ahmad Noorani mischaracterizes Zardari statements, contradicts own newspaper: Ahmad Noorani, journalist or political operative? Ahmad Noorani writes a ‘top story’ in The News today that is an example of yellow journalism at its worst. The article, “President confuses PPP Jialas and the nation“, is a political ‘hit job’ and
Ten reasons why India, Pakistan are on the same page – by Merlin Flower: I am not, just so we are clear, making a case for friendship based on similarities. I believe, great friendships can thrive in spite of glaring differences. Agree? Just, ten. But then, I never was, nor is, good with
Cyniacal About PTI’s Change – by Mirza Moiz Baig: The word change is probably the most over used word in our country. From politicians and journalists to imported Maulvis, there would hardly be a person who shies away from their use of this word. The person who tops
My visit to an Edhi jail – by Shazia Nawaz: Last year when I visited Pakistan, I visited one of the Balquis Edhi centers located in Lahore. I had a few things to give away to charity, and what other charity could be better than Edhi charity? People trust
مولانا طاہر اشرفی کی ایل یو بی پی بلاگ کے لئے خاص تحریر: پاکستان علما کونسل کے صدر حافظ طاہر محمود اشرفی صاحب نے ایل یو بی پی بلاگ کو ایک خط ارسال کیا ہے جو ہم من و عن شائع کر رہے ہیں مولانا اشرفی دیوبندی مسلک کے ایک کلیدی رہنما
Anti-terrorism doctrine: too little, too late? — by Dr Mohammad Taqi: While there is a lot of hullaballoo about course correction and search for an anti-terrorism doctrine, in actuality what is being sought is a shortcut Since General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani made his Yaum-e-Shuhada (Martyrs’ Day) speech on April 30,
Remembering Dr. Abdus Salam -by H. A. Khan: Editors note: We received the following information from social network and would like to publish this. The information is about a documentary project on the great Pakistani muslim scientist, the late Professor Abdus Salam. We encourage all our readers
A poem on Rehman Malik’s utterings about low cost of human life – by Zulfiqar Ali: LIKE THIS If anyone asks you, How the prefect satisfaction, Of all our minorities’ wanting Will look? Lift you gun. And say, ‘Like this’ When someone mentions the gracefulness, Of education, Show him Malala. Climb upon the