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Fawad Chaudhry and other Army apologists in PPP: Nawab Akbar khan Bugti Shaheed’s brutal murder in an Army action is one of the most significant incident in the history of Balochistan, and is part of series of killings by the military establishment for their own designs putting
In defence of a secular Baloch – by Niaz Betab: Recently an article carrying the title, “Baloch comrades must not ignore anti-Shia terrorists making inroads in Balochistan”, published on the blog LUBP, famous for raising the problems the minorities and persecuted communities face in Pakistan, which was authored by
Ahlulbayt TV: Don’t let an Iftikhar Chaudhry loyalist obfuscate on religious extremism in Pakistan – by Kumail Rizvi: Samad Khurram’s analysis in Eyewitness Pakistan Special: Part One – The Role of Islam in Pakistan (Ahlulbayt TV) for the most part sounds like a refined version of a Jamaat-e-Islami apologist. This much is obvious from roughly 3:00 minutes into the
Baloch friends must not promote thugs who misrepresent Shia genocide as Hazara ethnic issue – by Mukhtar Askari: Cross-posted from World Shia Forum This is a humble request not only to our Baloch friends but also to all those who condemn Shia genocide at the hands of Pakistani State sponsored Shia genocide. It is common knowledge that
Two saviours of Rimsha, the blasphemy accused Christian girl: Saviour 1: Hafiz Khalid Chishti, local Sunni cleric Hafiz Mohammed Khalid Chishti, the imam of the mosque who allegedly issued a decree on his mosque’s loudspeaker to burn Christians of Mehrabadi village alive in the aftermath of 11-year-old Rimsha
The unsung Sunni heroes of Babusar – by Abid Hussain (New Delhi): Eid-ul-Fitr is over and the festivities are slowly dying down. As usual it has been hectic and it is heartening to see the resilience of the Muslim Ummah which is capable of celebrating amidst of turmoil, bloodshed, killings and
Designed God: Indescision is not my forte, an ill-adventure is a mere perplexity. To cry a river over the mis-fortunes written in the rocks; A hopelessness of the decree hardened by a lack of will. I am, but one of the
The tale of Pakistan’s most successful entrepreneur and fatherly love – by Shahzad: If you thought Agha Waqar and his amazing water car was a big deal then this story about a young Pakistani entrepreneur will inspire you. A 32 year old Pakistani doctor from Faisalabad has managed to build a business
A tale of two TV programmes that proved extra beneficial to CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry – by Ali Asad: In the recent past, two TV programmes got attention of the whole country from Supreme Court to the media and from political parties to ex-generals aka civil society. Both of these programmes proved extra beneficial to The Chief Justice,
ميرا دل بہت پريشان ہے رمشاء کے ليے: شروع کے روزوں ميں شام کے وقت بچوں کو حسب معمول پارک ليکر جا رہی تھی کہ گلی کے اختام پر کھڑے پانچ چھ مرد و خواتين کے ايک گروپ نے مجھے دو صفحات ديے۔ بھوک کے مارے ويسے
A comment on Abbas Nasir’s ‘Terminology of mass murder’: First of all I thank Abbas Nasir for writing on this much needed topic in Dawn newspaper, responding to at least some of the concerns expressed by rights activists, including Shia activists, on the coverage of Shia genocide (or
The Wahhabi Republic of Pakistan – Deutsche Welle report: There are many people in Pakistan who oppose the Taliban and their militant activities; however, ironically, not all of them question the Saudi-Wahabi ideology that provides impetus to militant Islamists. It is not so difficult to find people in
How low can we go?: Ramzan is a time for introspection. Unfortunately it seems the citadel of Islam missed the opportunity for self introspection in this holy month. From Hindu boy’s conversion to Islam stunt in Maya Khan show on national television to the poisoning of tea served to Christian nurses
Why is Iran silent on the plight of Pakistan’s Shiite Muslims? – by Alex Vatanka: Source: Adapted and edited from Current Trends in Islamist Ideology, Volume 13 (June 2012) The Guardian of Pakistan’s Shia The town of Parachinar, located in a far-flung corner of western Pakistan, is fondly called by some Iranian Shiites “Little
Similarities between Khaliq Hazara and Ahmed Ludhianvi – by Raza Ali: It was pleasing to see Mohammad Malick do a brave program on Shia genocide on 22nd August. The program again highlighted, apart from Sipah-e-Sahaba’s role in Shia killings, the complicity of Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) in the ongoing killings
An open letter to Amnesty International from concerned citizens of Pakistan – by Zainab Binte Ali: To, Polly Truscott Amnesty International’s South Asia Director. I am Pakiza Zahra, daughter of a victim of Shia genocide. My father, Shaheed Mehmood Ali Dost Hazara, had returned from Australia to Quetta. Early morning of 13-2-2010, Shaheed Mehmood Ali
Shia Killings and Baloch Nationalists: A response to Ali Ahsan: In a recent piece on LUBP, a sports enthusiast who has picked up the pen to write on Balochistan. Believing in hearsay and individual accounts on the happenings in Balochistan, he advices Baloch comrades to keep an eye on
Baloch comrades must not ignore anti-Shia terrorists making inroads in Baloch nation – by Ali Ahsan: Related Articles: Don’t take human rights lessons from Iran and Saudi Arabia – by Qudsia Siddiqui ISI-sponsored Baloch Jundullah-LeJ terrorists kill Shia judge, guard, driver in Quetta Shia Killings and Baloch Nationalists: A response to Ali Ahsan Baloch friends
Declan Walsh, the New York Times Pakistan Bureau Chief, is shaping a new discourse – by Karrar Hussain: Declan Walsh, the New York Times Pakistan Bureau Chief, is shaping a new discourse: How the disappearance of a ‘popular’ Twitter satirist/humorist (@majorlyprofound) may rupture Pakistan’s social fabric. Pakistan’s alternative media (LUBP) has in the past archived Walsh’s dubious
Missing Baloch vs Missing Tweeple: On NYT Pakistan bureau’s priorities: In Pakistan’s alternative media and critical circles, increasingly there are concerns about elitist agendas and dubious discourses of foreign correspondents in the country. One such example of crooked priorities is Declan Walsh who has an elaborate trail of dubious
Mohammad Malick’s daring coverage of Shia genocide in Pakistan: In his recent episode of Dunya @ 8 (on 22 Aug 2012), Mohammad Malick presented a very balanced and objective programme on Shia genocide taking place in Pakistan at the hands of the Taliban and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (also operating as
+972-LUBP dialogue: Fostering people to people contact between Israel and Pakistan – by Dahlia Scheindlin: LUBP Editor’s note: +972 is a blog-based web magazine that is jointly owned by a group of journalists, bloggers and photographers whose goal is to provide fresh, original, on-the-ground reporting and analysis of events in Israel and Palestine. Not
Don’t kill Quaid-e-Azam: MQM chief Altaf Hussain’s commendable statement on Shia genocide: Editor’s note: LUBP appreciates Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain’s unambiguous condemnation of Shia genocide in Pakistan at the hands of Taliban and ASWJ-SSP. We also appreciate the fact that in departure from false propaganda by the Ziaist
Don’t insult the memory of Safwat Ghayur: Earlier this month (4 August), it was the second martyrdom anniversary of Safwat Ghayur, the brave Pashtun police office who sacrificed his life in saving Pakistan from the Jihadi-sectarian assets of the Deep State. LUBP has archived a few
SGS Cotecna, judiciary and the so called free media – by Muhammad Amjad Cheema: It is a well known fact that false cases are framed in Pakistan against politicians solely on the vengeance basis to malign them so that political system may be discredited to pave the way for undemocratic forces. It mostly
Arrest of Ramsha, 11, yet another proof Pakistan must reform its blasphemy laws: A Duke University professor has stated that the recent arrest of a disabled Pakistani Christian girl in the Islamic Republic is part of a decades-old trend in “witch hunts.” Ebrahim Moosa, professor of Religion & Islamic Studies for Duke’s
Vo Jang: You claim that the battle is already over? – by Dr. Taimur Rahman: “You claim that the battle is already over, in which no one has even set foot.” (Faiz) Making this new music video “Vo Jang” was one of the hardest tasks that I’ve had to accomplish as a director. I
How likely is it that a Muslim would turn into a Salafi or Deobandi extremist or terrorist? A Pakistani checklist: Related posts: Pakistan’s Most Wanted Terrorists: Leaders, inciters and executioners Names and pictures of Wahhabi Deobandi terrorists responsible for global terrorism since 9/11 Ulma-e-Deoband and My Bit for Change: Two websites producing Wahhabi and Deobandi Jihadists in the West
Raza Rumi’s commendable article on Shia genocide: Editor’s note: LUBP has in the past criticized Mr. Raza Rumi’s previous articles and statements in which Shia genocide at the hands of State-sponsored Jihadi-sectarian Deobandi militants was, perhaps inadvertently, reported as Sunni-Shia sectarian or Hazara specific ethnic violence.
General Zia-ul-Haq, a convenient scapegoat for Pakistan’s fake liberals and fake leftists: We work in pro-establishment think tanks which publish and reinforce the Deep State’s views and policies on Afghanistan, Kashmir, Taliban and Jihadis. We blame Zia. We criticize “incompetent and corrupt” elected leaders, undermine democratic governments, become a part of
Your sister is helpless! Eid festivities and the Shia community – by S.Batool: Gone are the days when Quetta’s air was fresh and pure, when everyone could breathe in freely. The times back when for the month of Ramadan everyone was waiting desperately .Windows left open for butterflies to fly in, kids
On Altafism, Sufi folklore and Nadeem Paracha’s adoration of the MQM: Nadeem Farooq Paracha, noted left-liberal Pakistani columnist and satirist, is viewed by some in Pakistan’s limited English speaking circles as a prominent authority on the history of Pakistani culture and society. For the younger generation, Mr Paracha came into
Aur Islam zinda ho gaya -by Omair Mahmood: “بابا! قمیص اٹھاؤ” کلاشنکوف بردار شخص نے حکم دیا۔ بوڑھے شخص نے کانپتے ہاتھوں قمیص اٹھائی۔ وہاں ابھری پسلیاں تھیں، بھوک تھی، لیکن زنجیر زنی کے نشان نہ تھے۔ “ٹھیک ہے بابا، تم کلیئر ہو” کلاشنکوف بردار شخص آگے
AHRC’s statement on Babusar massacre: Once again, men in military uniforms kill Shia Muslims in Pakistan: PAKISTAN: Once again, men in military uniforms kill Shia Muslims Saturday, 18 August 2012, Press Release: Asian Human Rights Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-165-2012 PAKISTAN: Men in uniforms of the armed forces went on a rampage of sectarian violence
#ShameBBCUrdu: An account of BBC Urdu’s misrepresentation of Shia genocide in Pakistan: BBC Urdu claims to be objective and transparent in its coverage of issues related to the world, particularly related to Pakistan. However, with very few exceptions, its coverage of massacres and persecution of Shia Muslims in Pakistan is generally
Zardari performs hajj and umras around anti-Shia Islamofascists at OIC meeting in Makkah: Ikhtiar Hussain Related posts: Comparing Imran Khan’s and President Zardari’s statements on Shia massacre at Babusar Pass President Zardari must break his silence on Shia genocide In Makkah, President Zardari set new records of his love and verbal opulence
Comparing Imran Khan’s and President Zardari’s statements on Shia massacre at Babusar Pass: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has on Thursday (16 August 2012) strongly condemned the tragic killing of Shia Muslims at Babusar Pass. PTI Chairman Imran Khan said this is a matter of great concern and the people of this region (Gilgit
Of deaths, regrets, and apathy – by Aliya R. Changezi: The distinctly familiar dusty wind struck my face as soon as I stepped into the city where I was born. The dry mountains stood silent and blockaded; one could sense the dismay blended with shame and inadequacy. The warm
Nomination of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry for Guinness Book of Records: Dear Mr Iftikhar Chaudhry On the auspicious day of 14 August, I feel pleasure to congratulate you on your unbeatable successes in multiple fields. First of all that the 922 “Mujahideen” you have made free through your “Free” Judiciary
Letter from a from a friend in Pakistan – by Ali Taj: These 22 people, some were going home for eid with gifts for their kids and families were taken off three buses, identified and slaughtered. The place is somewhere near Lalusar, after Naran, KPK, en route to GB. I think