Original Articles Archive
Condemning Swedish Bombing: Like Nazism, Islamofascism too must be confronted, says MCC: Unlike most of the Muslims organizations abroad that are either sectarian or ethnocentric, largely authoritarian, and influenced by a fear of modernity, Muslim Canadian Congress is a grassroots organization founded by Tarek Fatah, it provides a voice to Muslims
MQM, Zulfiqar Mirza and urban chatterers of the middle class: Related article: Another pseudo-liberal muck-raking of the PPP: So what’s new? – by Qudsia Siddiqui Often, middle class urban chatterers express concern about the PPP’s future because in their view the PPP is, in the main, a party of
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
Beyond nation states: Union of South and Central Asia (USCA) – by Shiraz Paracha: The death and destruction in name of nation state has taught the West to discard the narrow concept of nation state, however, in some parts of the world, the West is encouraging separatist movements and ethnic groups which aspire
A question for Pakistanis in favour of “reconciliation” with the Afghan Taliban: In recent months, as Western despair over the Afghanistan war has increased, there has been a chorus of voices suggesting reconciliation of the Taliban leadership is the only path to end the Afghan war. It is quite natural that
Hindu contribution to the marsiya – by Intizar Husain: Related articles: Hussaini Brahmins: Karbala and how Lahore was involved – by Majid Sheikh LUBP Archive on Karbala Non-Muslims’ homage to Imam Hussain ibn e Ali (AS) – by Ali Salman Alvi In selecting this post, we at the
TAPI Gas Pipeline Project : Well done Peoples’ Government – by M Usama Kabbir: It is these Economic ties that will strengthen diplomatic relations between the hostile countries of South Asia. The more common Economic Grounds we find as the Afghan-Transit Trade and the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline and TAPI Gas Pipeline, no outsider
Chief Justice Ijaz Chaudhry: The new monkey in Lahore: It seems that one stupid man (now retired CJ Khwaja Sharif) at the helm of affairs at the Lahore High Court has been replaced by another equally incompetent, narrow minded and politically corrupt Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry. The
Online factories of suicide bombers: An establishment’s production: It is a known fact that as long as we have sectarian madrassahs, websites and literature of extremist Deobandis and Ahl-e-Hadith (Wahhabis) in Pakistan, it will not be possible to eradicate the menace of jihadi and sectarian terrorism
Media under threat in Pakistan – A contrarian view to LUBP – By Shaukat M. Zafar: The common people have the right to know the working of their government. People intend to be aware of the happenings around them and it is because of media that the people keep aware of what is happening around
Wikileaks and Pakistani Media – by Naveed Ali: Related articles: A glaring example of how ISI dictates Pakistani newspapers: The case of a missing WikiLeak cable Zafar Hilaly’s ‘hate India’ op-ed in service of his masters in the ISI Mohsin Baig’s Online-International News Network: A news ‘agency’
Shia physician charged with blasphemy in Hyderabad Sindh: Extremist Deobandis (supported by extremist Barelvis) have charged a famous physician Dr Noushad Ali Valliani (M.B.B.S, R.M.P, P.M.D.C) of blasphemy for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad. He has been arrested for throwing a Medical Representative’s visiting card into dustbin.
Lady Zainab bint Ali: Victory of truth over oppression: Related articles: Ameer-ul-Mominin Ali: “The First Fighter against Islamism” – by Shaheryar Ali Horr – by Dr Ali Shariati Allama Iqbal and Ahlul-Bayt Imam Hussain, Karbala and Khilafat – by Maulana Muhammad Ishaq Female leaders in Islam have been
PM’s wife’s dupatta and Haji Javed Chauhdry – by Ali Raja: Jonathan Swift was a political philosopher, a critic, a poet and a revolutionist. One of the wisest men of his times. A man who holds the honour of overthrowing the Tory Government of Great Britain. A man who holds
Now that is what you call a “top-spin”! Jang and The News at it again – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: According to a top headline in 11th December’s Jang and The News, public’s trust in government has plummeted as Rs. 60 billion withdrawn from Defense Saving Schemes. Now, we all know about the credentials of Jang and The News
An interview of Benazir Bhutto in November 2001: This is a transcription of an interview given by Benazir Bhutto to Vir Sanghvi on a trip to India in 2001. We are publishing this interview because of the remarkably candid statements made by Benazir Bhutto regarding the military’s
Julian Assange’s WikiLeaks VS Mir Shakil ur Rahman’s Mickeyleaks: Related article: A glaring example of how ISI dictates Pakistani newspapers: The case of a missing WikiLeak cable Let Us Build Pakistan rightly claims that ‘Jang group’ is inherently biased against democratic politics, is continuously propagating misconceptions about Pakistan
General Tariq Majid’s son-in-law kidnapped by extremist Deobandis: Note: Thanks to pejamistri for highlighting this news item. According to him: “The following news could have made headlines if it were not the internal rift between the military mafia. It is important to note that Chemical Tariq was
Mohsin Baig’s Online-International News Network: A news ‘agency’ you can trust!: Related article: Story of a spy agency’s news agency – by Aamer Ahmed Khan A glaring example of how ISI dictates Pakistani newspapers: The case of a missing WikiLeak cable News agency fails to confirm source of WikiLeaks disclosure
ISI admits kidnapping 11 inmates from jail, SC judges say ‘thank you’!: I don’t have time and energy to translate this wonderful conversation which yesterday took place in Pakistan’s Supreme Court. Many honourable judges of the Supreme Court (CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry and Justice Ramday in particular) were seen showering thanks and
U.S. aggression against North Korea and China – by Shiraz Paracha: The United States and its faithful allies within NATO would demand invoking the Article 5 of NATO’s charter if China had conducted joint military exercises with Cuba or Venezuela in the international waters near the U.S coast. But the
Justice Khawaja Sharif and the Devil in Guatemala: There are two news items today which are apparently unlinked. But are they really unlinked? خواجہ شریف ریٹائر ہو گئے چیف جسٹس لاہور ہائی کورٹ جسٹس خواجہ محمد شریف اپنے عہدے کی معیاد مکمل ہونے پر ریٹائر ہوگئے۔ہائی کورٹ
Wikileaks prove that Dr Shahid Masood’s analysis was so right!: اک کہانی سنو سویرے سویرے نذیر ناجی وکی لیکس میں 2008ء اور 2009ء کے حوالے سے فوجی بغاوت کی جو خبریں‘ تجزیئے‘ حتیٰ کہ جنرل کیانی کا نام لے کر کھلی دعوتیں کہ وہ آگے بڑھ کر اقتدار پر
The only way forward- by Imran Qadir Butt: I certainly believe that if Pakistanis start taking unbiased and realistic approach towards any political or social issue they will start making good decisions which in turns leads to the road of bright and successful future.
Extremist Deobandi terrorist massacres 20 Shia and Sunni Muslims in Kohat: As usual, the ISI and JI dominated Pakistani media is distorting the fact. The Kohat attack today was clearly sectarian, aimed at a bus carrying passengers, most of them Shia but also some moderate Sunnis, who were travelling to
Army and Country – by George Fulton: At first glance, the WikiLeaks revelations about the Pakistani army aren’t exactly, er, revelatory. So General Kayani and the intelligence agencies call the shots in Pakistan. Nothing new there, you may be thinking. Everyone knows that. Any foreigner arriving
ISI refuses to explain its role in drone attacks!: Related article: General Kayani allowed US special forces to secretly operate in Pakistan In a visible expression of disrespect and distrust of politicians, the ISI has refused to brief the Pakistan Parliament’s standing committee on defense about their role
Shia-phobia of Saudi Arabia and the institutional genocide of Shia Muslims in Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan: Ever wondered why the Wahhabi-Deobandi inspired terrorist organizations such as Al Qaeda, Taliban, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Sipah-e-Sahaba are blood thirsty for Shia Muslims? Ever wondered why hundreds of Shias are killed like flies each year by the Wahhabi or/and Deobandi
WikiLeaks in my prospective – by Ahsan Abbas Shah: وکی لیکس کی حقیقت اور نظریہ حق و باطل یہ دنیا اس وقت ایک گلوبل ولیج کا منظر پیش کر رہی ہے ایک ایسا ولیج جس کے لوگ ایک ساتھ سوچتے ہیں ایک ساتھ چلتے ہیں ایک ساتھ محسوس
NLC: Yet another evidence of Pakistan army’s financial corruption – by Rauf Klasra: Related articles: Corrupt politicians and our saviours in army Zardari’s corruption and our saviours in Pakistan Army In defense of Nawaz Sharif: Are our politicians corrupt? Is Pakistan Army a sacred cow? PML-N’s fact sheet on corrupion of our
LUBP Interview with Kamran Shafi: Related article: LUBP Exclusive: A critical interview with Nadeem F. Paracha LUBP is pleased to publish an exclusive interview with Kamran Shafi, one of the boldest voices in Pakistani media particularly because of his courage to write against the
Progressive Pakistani bloggers in support of Julian Assange: I endorse the following petition by the Reader Supported News (RSN) and express my dissatisfaction with the timing and the veracity of charges levelled against Julian Assange. On behalf of progressive, anti-establishment Pakistani bloggers, I am writing this post as
Tariq Ali’s “Pushtun nationalists” kill tribal elders: At least 50 Pushtuns butchered by extremist Deobandis in Mohmand agency: Related articles: The Taliban is NOT an expression of Pushtun Nationalism – By Qudsia Siddiqi Pakistan’s left towards rights- Tariq Ali praises Taliban and Hezbollah MOHMAND AGENCY: At least 40 people were killed and 70 others wounded when a
The car race tragedy in Malik Riaz Hussain’s Bahria Empire: Related article: The mysterious connection between Malik Riaz of Bahria Town and jihadi terrorists: A call from Hunza – by Abdul Nishapuri Five killed as racing car crashes into spectators in Islamabad * Driver of racing car loses control,
Deobandi and Barelvi mullahs’ long march to kill a mother of five: by Javed Sheikh Unfortunately some misinterpretations have been planted so deep in Muslim societies in the name of Islamic sharia that even if the Holy Prophet (PBUH) returns to the Earth to declare such rules and traditions as void
Nawaiwaqt is a pet of Nawaz Sharif – by Muhammad Amjad Rashid: Today the hawker apologized to me while handing over a copy of daily Nawa-i-waqt to me and said: “Sorry! Today there is no Jang, no Express and no Aaj Kal, so please accept this good newspaper this Sunday”. There
Nawa-i-Waqt is promoting religious extremism – by Muhammad Amjad Rashid: Related article: Extremist Deobandi mullah offers a reward for anyone who kills Aasia Bibi: Nawaiwaqt joins the jihad Nawaiwaqt is a pet of Nawaz Sharif – by Muhammad Amjad Rashid In daily Nawa-i-Waqt, on the left above corner of
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has the power, but not the courage to curb illegal activities of the ISI – by Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan: Some key points from Dr AQ Khan’s article: 1. Pakistani courts have formal constitutional and legal powers but they lack courage to curb illegal activities of the ISI. 2. The political and illegal use of the ISI was institutionalized
Two plus Two: While as many documents of Wikileaks keep pouring in, each document sparking many debates, opinions, arguments and such around the whole world. Same is also true for Pakistan. However, in Pakistan, generally speaking, the leaks have also so far