Newspaper Articles Archive
Ansar Abbasi’s appeal to Pakistani media owners: امربالمعروف ونہی عن المنکر کس سے منصفی چاہیں… انصار عباسی 22 نومبر 2010ء کو جنگ میں چھپنے والے میرے کالم بعنوان ”اگر حیاء نہ رہے…….“ پر مجھے قارئین کی طرف سے بے پناہ ردعمل ملا۔ مجھے یہ جان کر
Pakistani Shia Muslims call for end to 4-year siege of Parachinar: Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims in a Pakistani tribal region called for end to a 4-year siege of northwestern city allegedly by Taliban militants, as the blockade has increased difficulties of the people. (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) –
Misinforming Pakistan -by Huma Imtiaz: As 2010 comes to a close, Pakistan’s journalists are in mourning for their colleagues that have been taken from them in incidents of bombings and targeted killings. At least eight journalists have been killed in Pakistan this year, with
A letter to Barack Obama from the Afghan experts: To the President of the United States: Mr. President, We have been engaged and working inside Afghanistan, some of us for decades, as academics, experts and members of non-governmental organisations. Today we are deeply worried about the current course
WASHINGTON DIARY: We hypocritical Muslims —by Dr Manzur Ejaz: Aasia Bibi’s case does not make much sense. Having lived with many rural Christians — who are mostly very poor and are considered untouchables — I know that these poor souls are incapable of committing the crimes they are
Purveyors of fiction – by George Fulton: For those who don’t know Ahmad Quraishi, according to his website — ahmedquraishi.com — he is “a public policy writer, commentator and broadcaster”. In reality, he is widely known to be a crude propagandist for the army/intelligence nexus. At
Transparency International’s head in Pakistan abetting corruption – by Rauf Klasra: Related articles: Transparency International Pakistan Chairman’s son resigns after charges of corruption LUBP Archive on Adil Gilani The following report by Rauf Klasra confirms the blackmailing role of the Transparency International (Pakistan Chapter). NICL scam: Behind-the-scenes deal uncovered A
Obama and the Pakistan Dilemma -by Matthew Kaminski: America can’t win in Afghanistan as long as assorted Taliban insurgents find safe haven in Pakistan. That’s the no-brainer dressed up as revelation in leaks this week about the latest U.S. National Intelligence Estimate regarding both countries. The proposed
Hafiz Saeed makes public appearance, alongside an ex-PM, in Islamabad after over 2 years: The notorious agent of the ISI, extremist Wahhabi terrorist, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has all of a sudden become quite active in national politics in Pakistan. Lately he has been seen meeting various leaders of Pakistan Muslim (Terrorists) League (PML)
Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Strategy: Separating Friends from Enemies – by Dr Ayesha Siddiqa: 2011 Center for Strategic and International Studies. The Washington Quarterly • WINTER 2011, 34:1 pp. 149-162. DOI: 10.1080/0163660X.2011.538362 Ayesha Siddiqa is the first Pakistan scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the author of Military Inc.:
Kiran’s foetus is malformed, the pregnant Christian girl who was raped: Related Article: Rape and murder of Christian girls The foetus suffers from a severe form of hydrocephalus; no higher or lower limbs are present. It is destined for certain death due to miscarriage, or, should it come to light,
Muhammad Khan Sasoli, yet another victim of the messy war between Pakistan military and Baloch nationalists: Khuzdar (Balochistan Point): December 15, The President of Khuzdar press club and senior journalist belonging to daily Zamna Quetta, Royal TV, news agency INP, Dawnnews Tv ,Muhammad khan Sasoli gunned down today. Muhammad khan Sasoli was on his way
In condemnation of Asif Zardari, Salman Taseer and Babar Awan – by Tariq Butt of Jang Group: Related articles: LUBP Archive on Tariq Butt Apparently the following column in today’s Jang newspaper (15 Dec 2010) is written by Tariq Butt (a member of the Ansar Abbasi led Jamaat-e-Islami wing of the Jang Group), however, the column
Extremist Deobandis’ attack on Ghazi Baba shrine in Peshawar: Attack on shrine in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa kills three PESHAWAR: Gunmen attacked the Ghazi Baba shrine overnight in Budhber, on the outskirts of Peshawar, and killed three caretakers. “At least five militants attacked the shrine and opened indiscriminate fire, killing three
WikiLeaks, journalists and that elusive public interest -by Jonathan Holmes: Related articles: Progressive Pakistani bloggers in support of Julian Assange Don’t shoot the messenger for revealing uncomfortable truths – by Julian Assange Assange: charges are part of campaign to close down WikiLeaks, he vows to fight extradition Julian Assange’s
Let us meet in cyber space! – By Babar Ayaz: Six months from now, business between Indian and Pakistani IT companies should be initialized and progressing and “money should be flowing both ways”. Such was the positive wish of the Indian IT delegation leader, Dr Ganesh Natarajan, at a
‘Generals can be served notices.’ Really? When?: جرنیلوں کو بھی نوٹسز جاری کیے جائیں گے شہزاد ملک بی بی سی اردو ڈاٹ کام، اسلام آباد عدالت نے بینچ کی تشکیل پر اُٹھائے جانے والے اعتراضات کو مسترد کردیا سپریم کورٹ کے جج جسٹس جواد ایس خواجہ
Wikileaks cables: US worry over UK homegrown extremism: According to the BBC, US concerns that the UK was struggling to cope with homegrown extremism have been revealed in new Wikileaks cables. One cable said the British government made “little progress” in engaging with the UK’s Muslim community
Pakistan, not a lost case: An example of sectarian harmony and tolerance – by Amna Imam: The following article suggests that religious fanatics (belonging to Deobandi, Ahl-e-Hadith, Shia and Barelvi sects) are a tiny minority in Pakistan. The dominant majority of Muslims and non-Muslims of Pakistan are a peace loving, tolerant nation. Unfortunately, our enemies
Richard Holbrooke, U.S. Special Envoy To Pakistan/Afghanistan, dies at 69: Deeply saddened by the passing of Richard Holbrooke, a true giant of foreign policy who has made America stronger, safer and more respected. Barack Obama US, President President Asif Ali Zardari called Holbrooke an “extremely hard-working man who can
International Minorities Alliance demands prosecution of Maluna Yousaf Quresh and Editor Nawa-i-Waqt: Related News Stories: AHCR campaigns to prosecute Maulana Yousaf Qureshi “No one will let her live. The mullahs are saying they will kill her when she comes out.” And Chief Justice Justice Khwaja Sharif of the Lahore High Court barred
‘President wants blasphemy law reviewed’: Related Articles: Now the whole world demands: repeal Pakistan’s blasphemy law Asia Bibi likely to be pardoned by President Asif Ali Zardari Shia physician charged with blasphemy in Hyderabad Sindh The impact of blasphemy laws on human rights KARACHI:
Nationalist, sectarian and militant networks are killing teachers in Balochistan – HRW Report: Related articles: In defence of Punjabis: Stop target killing of Punjabi settlers in Balochistan Target killing of Professor Nazima Talib Mehdi: Shame on BLA terrorists. Where are your Baloch traditions? Nationalist, sectarian and militant networks are killing teachers, damaging
Orya Maqbool Jan and his Taliban apologist perspective on democracy – by Shoaib Adil: Mr Shoaib Adil belongs to the school of progressive writers. He is Editor in Chief of the “Nia Zamana”, a liberal pro-democracy journal. In his current article (originally published in the ‘Daily Aajkal’), he criticizes Orya Maqbool Jan, a
Saudi Arabia: Fueling religious persecution and Takfiri extremism – by Nina Shea: Source December 7, 2010 Last Sunday, a December 2009 cable that was cited by the New York Times but has not yet been posted by Wikileaks says that Saudi donors remain the chief financiers of Sunni militant groups such
Blasphemy cases: False accusers escape punishment: Related Article: Shia physician charged with blasphemy in Hyderabad Sindh The impact of blasphemy laws on human rights LAHORE: A number of blasphemy cases continue to be registered against innocent people out of personal vendetta, yet routinely no action
WikiLeaks cyber war: pro-Assange Anonymous v US nationalists: Assange lawyers say US preparing charges WikiLeaks release ‘deplorable’: Obama WikiLeaks: gathering secrets in the new age WikiLeaks loyalists form new leak site FULL WIKILEAKS COVERAGE The controversy surrounding WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has started a heated cyber war
Pakistan’s Institutionalized Discrimination Against Religious Minorities -by Rebecca Buckwalter Poza: In June 2009, a Christian woman, Asia Bibi, brought water to Muslim women working in a field with her. They rejected the water because a non-Muslim had touched it, and an argument ensued. In the aftermath of what should have
Pakistan “not willing ” to obliterate terrorist havens on its soil: US intelligence report: Related article: Online factories of suicide bombers: An ISI production Amrullah Saleh, who led Afghanistan’s spy agency from 2004 until earlier this year, told a Washington conference Thursday that the key to defeating the Taliban is cutting off its
WikiLeaks: A conspiracy against Pakistan and Muslim ummah – by Saleem Safi: Related articles: Progressive Pakistani bloggers in support of Julian Assange Julian Assange’s WikiLeaks VS Mir Shakil ur Rahman’s Mickeyleaks سازش، سازش اور سازش جرگہ…سلیم صافی سازش، سازش اور سازش۔ کان پک گئے اس لفظ کو سنتے سنتے۔ اپنی حماقتوں
Keeping secrets WikiSafe -by Scott Shane: WASHINGTON — Can the government still keep a secret? In an age of WikiLeaks, flash drives and instant Web postings, leaks have begun to seem unstoppable. That may be just a first impression. Sobered government officials are scrambling to
Story of a spy agency’s news agency – by Aamer Ahmed Khan: Related articles: Mohsin Baig’s Online-International News Network: A news ‘agency’ you can trust! A glaring example of how ISI dictates Pakistani newspapers: The case of a missing WikiLeak cable Can’t they just be spies? The fake WikiLeaks story that
Terrorists win if Julian Assange and WikiLeaks are silenced, supporters plan protests worldwide: Related articles: Progressive Pakistani bloggers in support of Julian Assange Don’t shoot the messenger for revealing uncomfortable truths – by Julian Assange Assange: charges are part of campaign to close down WikiLeaks, he vows to fight extradition Julian Assange’s
The liars collective: Pakistani media in service of the ISI – by Nadeem F. Paracha: Related article: A glaring example of how ISI dictates Pakistani newspapers: The case of a missing WikiLeak cable The liars collective If you think people like Zaid Hamid, Aamir Liaquat and Atiqa Odho are kind of silly with their
Laws that insult reason and justice -by Peter Jacob: The point that our religious parties seem to ignore is that the fault lies within the content and intent of the blasphemy laws themselves. The assumptions and the very scheme of these laws are manifested to be at cross-purposes