Newspaper Articles Archive
A perspective on Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Tehrik Nizam-e-Mustafa – by Ataul Haq Qasmi: Ataul Haq Qasmi writes about a loyalist of PPP, Aslam Gurdaspuri and his resistance against dictatorship of General Zia ul Haq
Taliban / Sipah-e-Sahaba kill a Barelvi scholar in Quetta: Leaders of Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP), a religion-political organization representing Barelvis/Sufi Muslims in Pakistan has protested against the brutal killing of Allama Habibi by sectarian terrorists. …. Sunni leader gunned down in Quetta QUETTA: Unidentified men killed Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal
Geo news correspondent killed in Swat: The gruesome murder of Musa Khankhel, a correspondent of The News and Geo News in Swat, on Wednesday has sent a wave of shock, indignation and grief all over the country. He was brutally killed in Matta while covering
Amir Mir: Peace deal in Swat a high-risk affair: Govt-TNSM deal a high-risk affair Tuesday, February 17, 2009 By Amir Mir LAHORE: Islamabad’s decision to sign a peace deal with the Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi by enforcing the ‘Sharai Nizam-e-Adl Regulation’ in the Malakand division of the NWFP,
The advancing enemy – the Taliban regime in Pakistan…: The advancing enemy — Dr Manzur Ejaz Rulers averse to an independent judiciary and an equitable socio-economic order; an economic upper class hostile to paying its fair share in taxes; self-obsessed intellectuals and media persons; and a poverty-stricken population
Army as victim? – An analysis of Musharraf’s concerns: Ex-President and General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf said on Monday that “there is a global conspiracy to malign the armed forces and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in an attempt to weaken Pakistan”. He was responding to allegations levelled in a
Swat deal: an act of desperation? – Nasim Zehra: Swat deal: an act of desperation?Wednesday, February 18, 2009Nasim Zehra The writer is an Islamabad-based security analyst Given the circumstances that have prompted the government to enter into a peace deal with Maulvi Sufi Muhammad of the TNSM and
Sufi Muhammad rules Swat: Sufi Muhammad-led Peace March kicks off in Swat Updated at: 1035 PST, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 SWAT: Tahrik-e-Nifaz Shariat Muhammadi (TNSM) Peace March led by its chief, Maulana Sufi Muhammad has kicked off here. Sources said that a large
PPP suspends Ch Aitzaz Ahsan as member of Central Executive Committee (CEC): Related articles: Aitzaz Ahsan, PPP and Long March: A critical perspective – by Abbas Ather You too Aitzaz Ahsan, the leader of the legal community? Pakistan’s left tilts towards right. Partners in crime? PPP suspends Ch Aitzaz as member
Why the US bugged Pakistan Army generals – Rauf Klasra offers excerprts from David E Sanger’s book “The Inheritance: The World Obama Confronts…": Why the US bugged Pakistan Army generals Monday, February 16, 2009 Book claims drone attacks began after ISI-Taliban coordination confirmed By Rauf Klasra ISLAMABAD: A new book by a New York Times journalist has levelled serious allegations against Pakistan
Why the US bugged Pakistan Army generals – Rauf Klasra offers excerprts from David E Sanger’s book “The Inheritance: The World Obama Confronts…": Why the US bugged Pakistan Army generals Monday, February 16, 2009 Book claims drone attacks began after ISI-Taliban coordination confirmed By Rauf Klasra ISLAMABAD: A new book by a New York Times journalist has levelled serious allegations against Pakistan
Shariat peace deal in Swat and other aspects of the Talibanisation: Nizam-e-adl: what next for the Taliban? Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Asad Munir Only time will tell whether the peace deal signed in Swat bears fruit and brings lasting peace to the valley. In this regard, however, it may be
"Lady Taliban" Dr. Shireen Mazari, the latest addition into Imran Khan’s pro-Taliban arsenal….: Farhat Taj writes: Fantasising about FATA Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Farhat Taj In her article on Jan 28 Shireen Mazari argues that the people of FATA support the militants because they see the Pakistani army as fighting America’s war. This is the
A crash course for FM radio jamming for our engineers in Pakistan Army: Jamming: a primer Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Chris Cork Much has been talked but little actually done in the matter of jamming the so-called “Mullah Radio” that has done much to inflame the situation in Swat. The government appears
MQM versus Taliban / Jamaat-e-Islami: An interesting dialogue between an Imran Khan lover and a secular Pakistani: A relevant op-ed by Abbas Ather
Text of "Talibani" Shariat Agreement between the NWFP Government and Taliban’s TNSM: Whose Pakistan? His? (Muhammad Ali Jinnah) Or his? (Maulana Soofi Muhammad) معاہدے کا متن مندرجہ ذیل ہے۔ ’مولانا صوفی محمد بن الحضرت حسن اور صوبائی حکومت کے کامیاب مذاکرات کے بعد صوبائی حکومت نے فیصلہ کیا ہے کہ آج
Militants swapped for Chinese engineer? Swapping militants for hostages is a gain in the short-term but a loss in the long-term…..: Swapping militants for hostages will not work, General Kayani. It it time to attack and eliminate the militant
Militants swapped for Chinese engineer? Swapping militants for hostages is a gain in the short-term but a loss in the long-term…..: Swapping militants for hostages will not work, General Kayani. It it time to attack and eliminate the militant leadership, once and for
Drone attack on a terrorist camp in Kurram agency kills at least 30: Why do not our own intelligence agencies / ISI / Army/ Air Force / Police route out such terrorist / jihadi/ sectarian camps? Thank you Obama for cleaning the dirt of the ISI/Taliban duo in Pakistan.
Benazir Bhutto and the Taliban — Zafar Hilaly: Bhutto, who was by instinct a fighter, believed that the battle had to be a no holds barred contest and one that was to be fought to the finish. Casualties of all types, collateral or targeted, would be high.
General Musharraf, Taliban and the Strategic Depth Doctrine: General Musharraf and Taliban After President Asif Ali Zardari said on CBS News that “Pakistani forces are fighting the Taliban for the survival of Pakistan”, General (Retd) Pervez Musharraf kind of “gilded the lily” by stating in Islamabad that
Are Taliban inevitable? Our response: from apathy to concern…: Are Taliban inevitable? Monday, February 16, 2009 by Saba Gul Khattak The targeted killing of an MPA in Peshawar sadly is not the last in a long chain of murders and violence in NWFP. Many councillors and high-profile politicians
A tribute to the real heroes of Pakistan: From The Citizens Foundation to Rizwan Scholars: A tribute to the real heroes of Pakistan In the national interest Monday, February 16, 2009 by Kamal Siddiqi The writer is editor reporting, The News These are gloomy times for Pakistan with many doubting what the future holds
Taliban kidnapping and Fatwas forcing journalists to toe pro-Taliban line…: Taliban’s ties with mediaBy Syed Irfan Ashraf TALIBANISATION is a carefully designed package comprising an assortment of soft and hard parts. Both are used as it is against the rules of the deadly game to nurture one category while
Sharia "Justice" comes to Swat again? Two divergent perspectives: Here are two divergent perspectives; the first one by Najam Sethi, a progressive, secular journalist, and the second one by Ansar Abbasi, a conservative, pro-Taliban journalist. Sharia “justice” comes to Swat again? Shara’i Nizam-e-Adl Regulation is about to be
Sharia "Justice" comes to Swat again? Two divergent perspectives: Here are two divergent perspectives; the first one by Najam Sethi, a progressive, secular journalist, and the second one by Ansar Abbasi, a conservative, pro-Taliban journalist. Sharia “justice” comes to Swat again? Shara’i Nizam-e-Adl Regulation is about to be
A perspective on Ex-Servicemen’s Association: Rauf Klasra: Hamid Gul, Asad Durrani, Aslam Beg are the real saviours of this nation.
Kidnapping of John Solecki: A joint act of terror engineered by Taliban and ISI, disguised as Baloch nationalists?: Based on various media reports, mainly compiled by Malik Siraj Akbar: According to a recent internet survey in Pakistan, the majority of people do not believe that Baloch nationalists are involved in the kidnapping of John Solecki. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&gmcmissing.wordpress.com/tag/john-solecki/ A
Jane’s Swat holiday – By Masood Hasan: Jane’s Swat holiday Sunday, February 15, 2009 Masood Hasan (Jane and Harry, two American tourists, decided to take a holiday in Swat recently. Their reasons were simple. Harry has been a member of the AA and not made much
Is Javed Hashmi out of loop in Nawaz League?: Ik dalair aadmi, Hasmi, Hashmi. It seems that Fakhr-e-Asia Mian Muhammad Hair Transplant Nawaz Sharif has sidelined (disposed off?) Mr. Hashmi.
Taliban kill two women in Kohat: Is it the kind of Shariah which Imran Khan is promising this nation? PESHAWAR: The Taliban on Friday killed two burqa-clad women in Kohat district and dumped the bodies by a roadside, officials said. It was not immediately clear
South Waziristan: US drones kill 26; most of them Uzbek Taliban / Al-Qaeda operatives..: S Waziristan: US drones attack toll reaches to 16 Updated at: 1140 PST, Saturday, February 14, 2009 WANA: The death toll of US missile attack in Ladha area of South Waizirstan has reached to 16. According to sources, US
Zardari committed to continue the military operation in Swat for elimination of militancy and restoring writ of the state…: Govt decides to continue Swat operation Updated at: 1930 PST, Friday, February 13, 2009 ISLAMABAD: A high level meeting presided over by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has decided to continue the military operation
Nawaz Sharif says good-bye to Long March?: Nawaz Sharif says good-bye to Long March? Friday, February 13, 2009 Lawyers didn’t consult us on sit-in: Nawaz By our correspondent LAHORE: PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said the federal government did not take the PML-N into confidence