Blogs Cross posted Archive
Happy Independence Day Collection – by Ali Taj: A SOMEWHAT IRONIC COMMENT ON FACEBOOK: Pakistan will remain a moth eaten country in perpetual conflict if its Constitution ,Muslim terrorists supported by Khaki’s and Education System is not revamped to keep up with the times. The country needs
Judicial fast-track for the luckless PPP – by Ayaz Amir: Curiouser and curiouser… the more one sees of the ongoing drama the more room for amazement: a judicial fast-track for the luckless PPP, a Pakistan Railways slow-track for everyone else. Judging by the evidence, summoning an elected prime minister,
An example of anti-LUBP vitriol- “LUBP & Etribune help in Qadyani propaganda”: Editor’s note: We are cross-posting this post as an example of criticism levelled at LUBP by Pakistan’s right-wing leaning upper-middle class. This hate article against LUBP is separate from and in addition to the propaganda against LUBP by “noted
A tale of Iftikhar Chaudhry, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif – by Kumail Ahmed: Iftikhar Chaudhry has brought democracy into a cul-de-sac, through his unconstitutional persistence forcing the Prime Minister to write a letter to the Swiss authorities. Why is he silent on the Shaukat Khanum issue? I believe this silence isn’t unintentional; rather, it’s a simple manifestation of
The Game continues after checkmate – by Shama Junejo: “Mama! That is checkmate.” My young daughter giggled and said it to me when in a very controversial and humiliating press conference Senator Faisal Raza Abidi showed the documents that the address of F&A Enterprises was Chief Justice House.
Iftikhar Chaudhry: The Chief of Injustice – by Kumail Ahmed: Cross-posted from Kumail Ahmed’s blog Iftikhar Chaudhry has distorted the very concept of democracy by ousting a prime minister from his office. This is similar to what armed forces do when they bring in a coup. If an intellectually
تین سپر پاورز کو شکست….کیا واقعی؟: افغانستان نے تین سپر پاورز کو شکست دی ہے…. ہمارے پاس اپنے نوجوانوں کو گمراہ کرنے کے کے لئے ایک سے ایک بڑا مسخرہ موجود ہے۔ کوئی لال ٹوپی پہن کر ٹی وی پر آ جاتا ہے اور اِس
Government should seriously consider repeal of blasphemy laws: The situation of Christians in Pakistan is often victims of violence. As especially in these days, Ms Bibi Asia and her family is suffering. Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Christian woman. She was arrested by police on June 19th
NA 151 be-election and litmus test of the parties – by Syed Kashif Nawaz: Cross-posted from blogs.dunya.tv The bi-elections for the National Assembly’s seat NA-151 Multan, vacated after the disqualification of the Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in a contempt of court case, held on 19 July 2012. The polls concluded the
Analysing the Syria situation – An interview with Dr. Muhammad Rehan Naqvi: SHAFAQNA exclusive | Dr. Muhammad Rehan Naqvi analyses the situation in Syria This is the English version of the interview that I gave to SHAFAQNA analysing the overall situation in Syria. The original interview was in Urdu, which is
Muslim killings in Burma: Islamist parties spread fake pictures – by Faraz Ahmed: In now a days, certain people are posting pictures with captions like Muslim massacre in Burma, Muslims slaughtered by Buddhists in Burma. I have tried to check the reality of some of the pics shared frequently by the activists and sympathizers of
SCBA follows Supreme Court in making a laughing stock of itself: Sends notice to Khurshid Khan: It is indeed a very embarrassing development that Supreme Court Bar Association has followed the foot steps of Supreme court and Lahore high court by issuing a notice to Deputy Attorney General Khurshid Khan for the alleged defamation of
Restructuring of the judicial system – by Taj Haider: Article 209 (Supreme Judicial Council) lays down the composition as well the procedure to be followed to probe into capacity or conduct of a judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court. While the said article in Sub-article
Adil Gilani of Transparency International Pakistan condemns new contempt of court law: Editor’s Note: LUBP has previously published quite a few posts highlighting the dubious role of Adil Gillani and his fraudulent Transparency International, which is always there to promote agendas and discourse of the Military Establishment. Gilani’s current stance on
4th April 1979 — The day Justice was hanged – by Kumail Ahmed: 5 July 1977 was the date when Zia toppled the elected government of Pakistan. This day marks the beginning on a destined end. An end to democracy, an end to free thought, an end to freedom, and an end
Pakistan: Killings of Shias continue unabated under the very nose of military – Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) statement: Note: While the mainstream media and rights organizations in Pakistan have been silent on the ongoing Shia Genocide in Pakistan, LUBP welcomes and commends the report by Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) that presents the real condition of Shias
Tribal NGOs condemn brutal assassination of Fareeda Afridi: Peshawar: A condolence meeting was held in SPO office Peshawar to remember Ms. Farida Afridi who was brutally assassinated by the brutal, negative and anti social forces today morning at Jamrud Khyber Agency, FATA. Farida Afridi was a founding
Judges behaving badly: how Pakistan’s Supreme Court is undermining democracy -by Aqil Shah (Foreign Affairs): Editor’s Note: The following article originally published in the Foreign Affairs Journal encapsulates the negative and unconstitutional role played by the Judiciary in Pakistan. Readers should also bear in mind that this is the same Judiciary that has freed
Balochistan National Party terms Shia killings a bid to defame Baloch struggle: Balochistan National Party (BNP)’s Acting Central President Dr Jahanzeb Jamaldini has termed the wave of Shia killings in Balochistan a bid to defame Baloch national resistance. He alleged that activities of extremist religious outfits and sectarian killers have been
The joke of free judiciary and media in Pakistan – by Yousuf Nazar: As I watched reports on GEO TV showing relatives of Dr Khalil Chisti eating sweets to celeberate his release in India, I wondered how could our electronic media not highlight that for the last several days, a beautiful part of Pakistan,
A response to Dr Syed Mansoor Hussain’s Daily Times op-ed – by Mureed Bizenjo: I was indeed shocked to read opinion of Syed Mansoor Hussain regarding Baloch in his piece, “All good things must come to an end” published 25th June 2012 in Daily Times. In it he says he never wasted ink on
Five facts which go in favour of Pakistan’s new PM Raja Pervez Ashraf – by Ali Tahir: Related posts: #IftikharMental: Pakistan social media abuzz with insult for country’s top judge Raja Rental? Pakistan’s new PM Raja Pervez Ashraf is guilty until proven guilty – by Ravez Junejo Although our new prime minister – the largely unpopular
Baloch social activist killed by state backed drug mafia – By Archen Baloch: Karachi: A Baloch Doctor has been killed in Malir City as the extra judicial killings of innocent people by the government backed drug mafia groups continue across Karachi. According to details on Wednesday 20 June 2012, Dr. Rahim Baksh
Nasim Zehra’s resignation: Rind ke rind rahey hath se jannat na gai – by Danial Lakhnavi: Related post: Nasim Zehra’s resignation, a proper class act نیوز چینلز پر ٹاک شوز کی میزبانی کے لئے ٹی وی کیمرے کے سامنے بیٹھنے والے فن کاروں کو کئی طرح کے فرائض انجام دینے ہوتے ہیں، جیسے اٹھارہ کروڑ
Nine predictions till next election — by Kumail Ahmed: 1. Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will further devalue The rupee will further decline against dollar due to two reasons. The first is Hajj, and the second is elections. In the Hajj season many pilgrims carry US$ instead of Pak rupee.
Hang young – by Nadeem F. Paracha: Note: Nadeem’s current article for DAWN is a stark reminder of the brutal crackdown on PPP and AZO activists and dissidents by the military dictatorship of General Zia ul Haq. This dictatorship, like those before and after it, were
World Shia Forum (WSF) condemns Shia genocide in Gilgit, Karachi and Quetta: In the last 48 hours, at least twenty Shia Muslims have been killed in Pakistan by Jihadi-sectarian militants suspected to be supported by Pakistan army. According to reports, on Tuesday 3 April 2012, a group of militants belonging to
Is Pakistan’s judiciary influenced by media?: Related article: Ali Ahmed Kurd’s description of the likes of Iftikhar Chaudhry & Khawaja Sharif چیف جسٹس بحالی تحریک کے ورثہ پر ججوں کی ناراضگی!! چونتیس سالہ ڈاکٹر تھیوڈیرا ڈیلس برطانیہ کی یونیورسٹی آف بیڈفرڈشائر میں نفسیات کی لیکچرر
Baloch activists condemn misrepresenting report by HRCP: Related post: HRCP’s dark humour on Shia massacre in Kohistan VFBMP condemns the report of HRCP, figures listed are not accurate – Abdul Qadeer Baloch Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VFBMP) has condemned the misrepresenting report of Human Rights
‘Sectarian violence’ or gradual genocide of Shia Muslims? – by Dr. Nakvisson: My mother can never forget the gloomy day of 10th of Muharram in the year 1963 when the dead body of her brother was brought home. He was among the hundreds of Shia Muslims slaughtered while commemorating Ashura in
Stop it, General Kayani – by Lala Jie: Related posts: Good riddance, General Pasha! Mehran Gate reveals ISI’s dirty role in Pakistani politics – by Saleem Safi and Hasan Nisar بس کریں جنرل صاحب بس ۱۵ مارچ ۲۰۱۲ء کو ہمارے سپہ سالارِ اعظم(بقول ہمارے منصفِ اعظم) نے
Ijaz-Sehbai: Memogate’s Dastardly Duo -by Ibrahim Sajid Malick: Many of us who have known Shaheen Sehbai personally are aware that his ties with Mansoor Ijaz goes back at least a decade. And I have been on a hunt to dig out some old articles so we can
Pakistan and the plight of Shia Muslims -by Ali Salman: On August 11, 1947, Muhammad Ali Jinnah gave expression to his vision of Pakistan in an address to the Constituent Assembly. He spoke of an inclusive and impartial government, religious freedom, rule of law and equality for all. His
Shia killing in Pakistan: Identified, offloaded and shot – by Suleman Akhtar: Related posts: Shia massacre in Gilgit: Media apathy and misrepresentation of Shia genocide in Pakistan Kohistan Shia massacre: Those committing genocides in Pakistan and their handlers are repeat offenders – by Dr. Mohammad Taqi Last time it happened they
Mr. “Ultra Wealthy” of memogate in default -by Ibrahim Sajid Malick: A self-styled Pakistani-American who describes himself as “ultra wealthy man” with expensive lawyers in major cosmopolitans of the world seems to have several financial defaults, almost no personal assets, and a creditor attempting to collect a court ordered judgment
Dear LUBP, Please stop this undue criticism of Sherry Rehman! – by Ailia Zehra: A popular Pakistani blog, Let us Build Pakistan (LUBP) describes itself as “critical PPP”. Recently, this blog has posted some articles against Ms. Sherry Rehman who was a close aide of Former prime minister Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. In one
Pakistan: Frying Pan and the Fire – by Haris Gazdar: “But if the future of parliamentary democracy in Pakistan seems more certain now than at any time in recent history it is because the centre of political gravity has moved down to the provinces and regions, and at the
Balochistan: Hope or no hope? – by Mureed Bizenjo: The long-standing issue of strategically important and resource rich Balochistan requires more attention than it has received ever since Pakistan’s inception. Balochistan being country’s largest but most unprivileged region has witnessed a lot of contrite crimes against its dismantled
Ahmadis brace for violence, trampling of rights in Rawalpindi – by Imran Jattala: Editor’s note: LUBP urgently requests its readers to highlight the precarious situation of Ahmadi Muslims in the garrison city of Rawalpindi (Punjab). The bigotry that is consuming our society and placing Ahmadis, Christains and Shias in the firing line