Original Articles Archive
Muhammad Din Taseer’s address to his son’s murderer – by Naseer Ahmed: A comment by PejaMistri کبھی کبھی اکیلے بیٹھے چپ چاپ سوچتا ہوں اگر سلمان تاثیر حضور پاک صلى الله عليه وسلم کے زمانے میں ہوتے اور کسی بد زبان تند خو بد اندیش منافق مسلمان کی کمزور یہودی یا
Liberal fascists support drone strikes against Hazrat Abu Yazid and Hazrat Baitullah Mehsud – by Riaz Malik Hajjaji: Related post: Protest against silence on drone attacks! – by Riaz Malik Dear all, Please unite urgently against this petition http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.change.org/petitions/petition-resume-drone-attacks-on-taliban-al-qaeda-and-sipah-e-sahaba. This is a blasphemy to the sacred memory of Al Qaeda and TTP Shaheeds like Hazrat Baitullah and
Tax -by Nazir Qaiser: اردو اور پنجابی کے معروف منفرد تیکھے لہجے اور بلند آہنگ شاعر اور ادیب نذیر قیصر روزنامہ مشرق کیلئے روزانہ قطعہ لِکھ رہے ہیں۔ ہم آج کا قطعہ قارئین کی خِدمت میں کراس پوسٹ کر رہے ہیں سارے ٹیکس
It is okay if Taliban kill our soldiers? A comment on the slaughter of 15 FC personnel in Waziristan: Related post: A month since Taliban executed 15 Pakistani soldiers, yet no outrage. Now watch the executions; perhaps… Editor’s note: In the following article published in Daily Times, Farhat Taj highlights a case of selective morality and hypocrisy recently
Muslims in Britain – by Naseer Ahmed: If western democracies really intend to engage their Muslim populations in meaningful and fruitful activities they need to combat the negative image of Muslims “as aliens to” western societies. This perception is wrong that Muslims due to their religion
Najam Sethi, CIA agents and professional journalists: There are some points of merit in Mr. Najam Sethi’s editorial for The Friday Times (TFT, 6-12 Jan 2012). While there are some crucial omissions, one must give Mr. Sethi credit for stating a few bold things. The problem
Nadeem Afzal Gondal speaks in Pakistan’s parliament against target killing of Shia Muslims: Related posts: LUBP Archive on Nadeem Afzal Gondal Chan A few months ago, I wrote a post on the distinction between Pakistan’s lifestyle liberals and political liberals. Of late, I have been asked by some friends on Twitter and
A stark contrast in words and actions – by Shabber Abbas: On 31 December 2011, as the rest of the world was anxiously awaiting the midnight bell to toll, to celebrate with magnificent multi-million dollar elaborately orchestrated fireworks and other musical and cultural programs manifesting peace, harmony, and tranquility, the
Pakistan’s Nazi Judiciary vs Babar Awan: We condemn the Pakistan army-backed Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and his tribe in the Supreme Court on their ongoing attacks on the elected government and its various ministers and officials. Supreme Court is currently hearing a reference filed by
Psych Ops: The Role of the Media in Taseer’s murder – by Abdul Basit: The following tweet by a Pakistan’s leading lawyer and rights champion provides the basis for understanding the dynamics of Pakistan and how the PPP has been and is at the wrong end of this trifecta. @Asma_Jahangir: Pakistan kaa masala
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto – The allegory begins! -by Saria Benazir: Bhuttoism is an ideology, which surges like blood in our bodies. The slogans of “Jeay Bhutto” send frissons to the enemies of democracy. Nevertheless, when one unfastens the brutal myth of the far-fetched Bhutto heroism; one ends up kaput,
What in the Lord’s name: update: There has been alterations and additions made to accommodate few other articles on the same issue The Supreme Court has stated that under the Article 184-3, they have jurisdiction to hear the petition on alleged memo, because fundamental rights
The blasphemers of darkness: “If you wish to be a ghazi, Take up your sword : Before killing the Kafir, You must slaughter the swindler.”Those were the times of turmoil and religious intolerance in Punjab when Bulleh shah emerged as a major voice
Al Jazeera documentary on Balochistan: Pakistan’s other war: The ongoing conflict in Pakistan’s largest in terms of area but smallest in terms of population province of Balochistan is often called Pakistan’s “dirty war”. In the following Al Jazeera documentary ethnic Baloch politicians and leaders share their vision
An unorthodox tribute to Salmaan Taseer: Related post: They used a hanka to murder Salmaan Taseer I consider it a befitting tribute to Salmaan Taseer to say a few bold, controversial things on his first death anniversary, which others may be reluctant to say. 1.
روحانی جمہوریت: ہمارے ممدوح ڈاکٹر بلا بڑے پائے کے دانشور ہیں اور جو کہتے اور لکھتے ہیں ایسا ہوتا ہے کہ دل جھومنے لگتا ہے اور روح کانپنے لگتی ہے، وہ اس لیے کہ دل تو بچہ ہے جی مگر
Salman Taseer: Resilience that gave us hope -by Zeeba Hashmi: There is nothing unusual about pain; there is nothing different about fear. But courage to overcome fear and pain defines it uniquely for us. Today is a day marked by 26 bullets that ripped the life out the most
They used a haka to murder Salmaan Taseer: Do you know about the ‘haka’ or ‘hanka’ technique used in colonial India to hunt tigers? That’s exactly how the Punjab Governor and PPP’s central leader Salmaan Taseer was killed by the right wing and pseudo-liberal proxies and affiliates
Yazid’s children: Islami Jamiat Talaba’s attack on Shia students at Punjab University: According to news reports, extremist Deobandi-Wahhabi affiliates of Jamaat-e-Islami’s student wing Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) on Thursday 22 December 2011 attacked Shia students of the Punjab University with bamboo sticks and stones and opened the indiscriminate firing to sabotage a
Is military the least corrupt institution in Pakistan? A comment on Adil Gilani’s TIP report: Related posts: LUBP archive on Adil Gilani LUBP archive on Transparency International Pakistan LUBP archive on corrupt generals Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has included the military for the first time in a survey that shows the defence being amongst
Why is Asma Jahangir repentant? – by Farman Nawaz: Although confession is not a tradition in Pakistan but since restoration of judiciary few very prominent and impartial leaders of the lawyers’ movement have openly criticized the same judiciary which got freedom because of their sincere efforts. Some journalists
Merge FATA into KP : ANP jirga: Editor Note : President Asif Ali Zardari, while speaking to the people at Garhi Khuda Bux, informed the nation that 80 percent of his party’s manifesto had been implemented. It is important to mention here PPP 2008 election manifesto was
Asma Jahangir’s exclusive interview on Supreme Court’s army-inspired decision on memogate: Memogate: Asma Jahangir ki nazar mein (Interview by Matiullah Jan, Dawn News) Leading Pakistani lawyer Asma Jahangir today quit as counsel for former envoy to the US, Husain Haqqani, in legal proceedings related to the memo scandal, saying she
Mullah Mohammad Fazl, responsible for Shia Hazara genocide in Afghanistan, about to be released by Obama administration: Adding to the miseries of Hazara Shias, who are already living under the severe kind of persecution and violence in Pakistani provincial capital Quetta at the hands of radical Shia haters i.e. likes of Malik Ishaq who had been
Partial Law: A musical tribute to CJP Iftikhar Chaudhry – by Arshad Bhatti: Partial Law is a part of Arshad Bhatti’s forthcoming album that blends folk and faith under the banner of ‘Alternate Beats: voices of passion & protest’. The present song asks the judiciary to refrain from lopsided and partial (in)justice
Shame on PPP govt for rewarding Lal Masjid terrorists: Jamia Hafsa allotted 40 times larger land than the original site: Related post: The mysterious connection between Malik Riaz of Bahria Town and jihadi terrorists: A call from Hunza We express our deepest displeasure on the federal government’s decision to reward the pro-Taliban, pro-Sipah-e-Sahaba religious extremists of Islamabad’s Lal Masjid
A reminder to Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi: Related post: Why Imran Khan should be worried about PTI’s Vice President Shahid Qazi’s resignation According to his fans, Imran Khan is Pakistan’s cleanest politician and the only hope of many (particularly for the newly discovered PTI lota group).
Jang Group must stop harassing Ali Dayan Hasan of Human Rights Watch: Related posts: HRW is concerned about the fear of judicial over-reach in Pakistan: Interview with Ali Dayan Hasan AHRC appeal: DG ISI Gen Shuja Pasha must be prosecuted for hatching conspiracy against democracy Critical readers of Pakistan’s politics are
Kab ho gi paida phir aik aur Benazir – by Shoaib Mir: Kab ho gi paida phir aik aur Benazir: A Tribute to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto (1953 – 2007) Note: I wrote the following tribute last year in memory of Benazir Bhutto. I am posting it again this year for my
30 December 2011 is a dark day for Pakistan’s judiciary: Asma Jahangir: Friday 30th December, 2011 will be remembered as one of the blackest days in Pakistan’s political history and also the blackest day of judiciary when the army-backed Supreme Court declared Nawaz Sharif’s petition on the memo controversy maintainable and
Bilawal Bhutto: Tera aik ishara, hazir hai lahu hamara – by Saria Benazir: December 27, 2007 – the day, when the entire Pakistani population was left orphan and in obscurity, the journey of Shaheed Mohtarmah Benazir Bhutto’s perpetuity began. She was not buried under mud – she was laid in a divan
Reflections on the Supreme Court’s judgement on the memogate inquiry -by Zubair Torwali: I had been a staunch supporter of the CJ during the lawyers’ and civil society’s movement. I even designed a flag for a Pakistan Justice Party and that flag was on my house for almost a year. I supported
Army-backed Judicial Coup underway: Supreme Court overrides Parliament and declares that Memogate is maintainable: Related post: Kayani and Iftikhar Chaudhry agree on Judicial Martial Law in January 2012 “It is indeed the darkest day in the history of Supreme Court of Pakistan, not because it is the worst decision ever (we have seen
Protesting the Appointment of Babar Awan as VP of PPP – by Assad Khan: BABAR AWAN DOESN’T HAVE MY SUPPORT So it would seem today that the party decided to, in all honesty, dig a very shallow grave for itself. Appointing Babar Awan Vice President of the party is not only an insult
When Benazir Bhutto died, Pakistan lost its prodigal daughter – By Natasha Fatah: Editor: We are pleased to cross post this heart felt tribute to Benazir Bhutto by Pakistani-Canadian journalist, Natasha Fatah. This was first published on the CBC news site. The day Benazir Bhutto was killed, is a day I will never
Benazir – The rationale of my continuation – by Saria Benazir: “I know death comes. I’ve seen too much death, young death”. Benazir Bhutto is no less than an idol of worship to me – the name engraved on my compassion and psyche from my evolution and the very rationale
In defense of my Baloch brothers -by Ahsan Mehmet: To GHQ: Shame on you GHQ. In the name of ‘National Interest’ you have always acted as an imperialist force. Right from the day of partition your vultures are devouring our resources. The Bengalis resisted your colonialism and in
Some Unforgiven Crimes of Asif Ali Zardari -by Raja M Asad Abbas: While Watching different News Channels I was Wondering that what is that fact that has made Asif Ali Zardari to be one of the Most Criticized Person In Pakistan I was Wondering the Fact that why He is being
On Benazir’s 4th death anniversary, President Zardari hits out at Teen Jeem’s conspiracies against democracy: It was one of the largest shows of political strength in Pakistan’s political history after Benazir Bhutto’s arrival from exile in September 2007 (when about a million PPP workers and supporters had gathered to receive their leader at Karachi