Original Articles Archive
When dreams of hope come true – by H.A. Khan: Two days back one of my friends had shared an advertisement video of the new programme titled, Chhote Ustad, starting from 24th July on Star Plus. I saw that ad and as a die-hard music lover, it was an
‘Gift of Life’: An important step for the lives of millions of Pakistanis – by Hafsa Khawaja: Just a few days ago, a landmark bill was signed at the ‘Gift of Life’ certificate signing ceremony, organized by the health ministry in collaboration with the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) and the Human Organ Transplantation Association. Many
Questions to Dr. Farrukh Saleem – “Welfare State”: Dr. Farrukh Saleem has elucidated some very crucial points that he found out about while on a flight back from Canada to Pakistan. His discussion with a former resident of Mardan and now a permanent resident of Mississauga in
Unite from Parachinar to Karachi – by Riaz Toori: Source: The Express Tribune Scenic Parachinar belies an undeclared human rights free zone where they have no legal protection. Years ago, when in my hometown Parachinar and in other tribal areas, malicious actions were initiated by inhuman terrorists against
Mian Iftikhar’s son killed by gunmen – LUBP’s condolences: It is sad to read about Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa’s Information Minister, Mian Iftikhar’s son, Mian Rashid who has been gunned down near Nowshera. According to Express Tribune: The incident occurred in Pabbi area near Nowshehra district where Mian Rashid left
Another Leghari shaking the system? – by Amjad Rashid: Editor’s Note: Personally I don’t agree with some of the ‘facts’ presented in this article. The LUBP has in principle supported Dr. Javed Leghari’s position on fake degree scandal. Dr Laghari is the same man who was appointed by
Reconstitution of CCI: Last year President Asif Ali Zardari reconstituted the Council of Common Interests (CCI) on the advice of Prime Minister, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani under Article 153 of the Constitution. The President named Prime Minister Gilani as Chairman of the
The Dilemma of Education- by Sidra Zia Butt: “Degree degree hoti hai, chahe asli hu ya jaali!” Pakistan has got a lot of problems. But these are our favorite: ‘double-sawari’ and motorbikes, Basant – to be or not to be, one hour later or one hour ago, Meals
The matchless courage of Rana Maqbool – by Hakim Hazik: Source: Justice Denied PK Justice Iftikhar of the Lahore High Court has struck a blow for democracy. He has granted a bail before arrest to the selfless civil servant and policeman par excellence, Rana Maqbool Ahmed, formerly of Sind
Pakistan, not Islam, is in danger – by B. R. Gowani: Every time a non-Muslim or a Muslim is killed on charges of insulting Islam, Qur’an, or Muhammad, the hands of those Muslims, who are involved in these heinous acts, are strengthened; because the Deobandi (Sunni) fanatics want the non-Muslims
General Kayani’s extension as army chief: A bad decision: Related post: Good riddance, General Pasha! Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani today (22 July 2010) extended the term of the country’s army chief General Ashfaq Kayani for three more years in a move to ensure continuity in the
PM Gilani and CM Sharif, can you provide protection to this lady?: Related article: If I am missing – by Saeeda Diep Peace activist accuses intel agencies of harassment Staff Report LAHORE: Peace activist Saeeda Diep, founder of the Institute for Peace and Secular Studies, claimed on Wednesday that intelligence agencies
PPP emerging in Information Technology (IT): Pakistan Peoples’ Party is known to date to be a party of the masses and indeed the peoples’. Though it is a cumbersome task to be in constant contact with all of the 18 crore Pakistanis but the supporters
Religious tolerance in Islam: an excellent lecture by Maulana Muhammad Ishaq: For a brief introduction of Maulana Muhammad Ishaq, refer to the following post: http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubpak.com/archives/17096 Link to Maulana’s book: Wahdat-e-Ummat – Maulana Ishaq- part 1 Wahdat-e-Ummat – Maulana Ishaq part 2 The LUBP is pleased to post a daring, critical, honest
In defence of Shahbaz Bhatti: Aalmi Majil-e-Tahfuz-e-Khatm-e-Nabuwat (AMTKN) is demanding sacking of federal minority minister Shahbaz Bhatti after his critical comments against the blasphemy law. He made this comment after killing of two Christian brothers in Faisalabad . Previously, Shahbaz bhatti received threat for pursuing
‘1,101 Baloch missing since 1992’ – report of the Baloch Unity Conference in Karachi: Around 1,101 Baloch have gone missing since 1992, a leader of the Baloch Unity Conference (BUC) Majeed Baloch said at a seminar on the Case of Missing Persons of Balochistan held at the Karachi Press Club on Tuesday. “This
Where is the Gojra report? – by Laila Ebadi: Pakistan has a history of compiling reports on controversial issues and then deciding not to make them public. An example is the Hamood ur Rehman Commission report which took 26 years to see the light of day. Another such
“Minerals : The Key To A New Pakistan?”- by Hafsa Khawaja: “Recently, it surfaced that significant deposits of natural gas reserves in the heart of Kohat city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were discovered by the state-run Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL). As published in Dawn News: ”According to a
Observations: Hillary’s Interview and SC Rumblings – by Jinnah Bhutto: Around eleven o clock this morning I turned on TV and started watching yesterday’s replay of Pakistani journalist taken to task by a lone woman from US, Hillary Clinton, US secretary of state. I had the stomach to watch
Greatest flag-bearer of simplicity: PML-N’s Senator Ishaq Dar’s son to wed in costliest hotel of Dubai: Former Finance Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, who proclaims and pleads simplicity, is going to organize the wedding of his son Mujtaba Dar in the most expensive hotel of Dubai on July 25.
BNP leader Liaqat Mengal shot dead. Culprit? ISI or Baloch separatists?: KALAT: Liaqat Mengal, a senior BNP Leader and former District President was shot dead in Kalat on Tuesday. Police sources said three unidentified armed bike riders attacked him when he was on his way to Kalat city. Mengal died
Views on news – by Sindhyar Talpur: This is an essay not on the News itself, but presentation of news and the power of media. The question I’d like to put up is whether our electronic media showing responsibility? On 19th July 2010 Pakistan and Afghanistan
Sexual Assault- by Faraz Jarral: In the present period of time sexual abuse in country is increased by 9.4% according to the sources. With extreme pain and anguish, I express my outrage and resentment over state of affairs where women and girls are being
The Fund for Peace – Rejoinder to Information Ministry: While we as Pakistanis are aggrieved with the position Pakistan achieved in the Failed States Index, as a matter of ethics and fair play, we are posting the response to Information Ministry by Dr. Pauline Baker, President of The
In Pakistan’s Punjab, an unconvincing terror crackdown – by Omar Waraich: Bowing to intense public pressure, Pakistan’s largest province has finally moved against some local militant groups. The Punjab government, which had until now preferred to look away, last week ordered a crackdown after a series of vicious terrorist attacks
Sipah-e-Sahaba terrorists kill two blasphemy accused Christians in Faisalabad: Adapted from Pakistan Christian Post Children of General Zia-ul-Haq, i.e., terrorists of the Sipah-e-Sahaba, under the patronage of Pakistan’s ISI and Shahbaz Sharif’s government in the Punjab province, are back in action once again. Today (19 July 2010), Muslim
The Survivalist of North Waziristan: Hafiz Gul Bahadur Biography and Analysis – by Charlie Szrom: Source: Critical Threats Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters use Waziristan to prepare for and launch attacks against American forces in Afghanistan and Western targets abroad. Since early June, the Pakistani military has been conducting a campaign to kill Waziristan’s preeminent
Foul play or sheer timing? The curious case of the HEC Chairman’s brother: Here is a compilation of various news reports and analyses which raise doubts about the sudden (and unusual) process of anti-corruption started against Farooq Leghari, younger brother of Javed Leghari, chairman of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC). Overall it
Why Pakistan Needs a Debt Relief from the World?: The International Monetary Fund’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Pakistan was released in the first week of July. The underlying message of the PRSP was the acknowledgment of the fact that Pakistan has paid an immense price for
Wake up Shabaz Sharif! Christians fearful and fleeing Punjab -by Junaid Qaiser: Violence against minorities is on the increase-and religious minority groups in Pakistan remain vulnerable due to the continued misuse and abuse of blasphemy laws. According to the, Annual Report on Religious Minorities in Pakistan, presented by the Justice and
Lordship CJ’s selective honesty ? – by Jinnah Bhutto: There are few things which cannot be compromised based on our religious teachings. Firstly, if you ever find out that your Imam in the mosque is corrupt (likes to have a drink once in a while, when mood is good
Silencing the Moderate Voice: with thanks: THEBALOCHHAL By Rashed Rahman The assassination of the moderate nationalist, secretary general of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), Habib Jalib Baloch, in broad daylight in Quetta reflects what may be an emerging pattern in the conflict-ridden, largest
Media freedoms versus responsibility (holy cow syndrome): Published today in The News Much has been said about media accountability and the dire need of a regulation framework for Pakistan’s new power centre. Pakistani media has earned its freedom and independence after a long, often bloody, struggle
Killing of Shias: FIR should be registered against Saudi embassy and the ISI: By Omar Khattab On 17 July a convoy of Shias was attacked by the Taliban who used rockets and automatic weapons and cut down killing 18 including women and children. The most significant part of the attack is not
Pakistan’s media blacks out the killing of 18 Shia Muslims in Kurram Agency: By Omar Khattab On 17 July a convoy of Shias left Peshawar for their hometown Parachinar. On the way near Charkhel, they were attacked by the Taliban. The Taliban used rockets and automatic weapons killing 18 including women and
– پاکستان نہ کھپے سے کھپے تک – by Amir Nasiruddin Sayani: وہ 27 دکمبر کا دن، محترمہ کا تاریخی خطاب، وہ عظیم الفاظ، “ملک کو آپ بچائیں گے ، میں بچآنگی ،اسی لئے میں اس تاریخی لیاقت باغ میں آہی ہوں.“ لکین دیکھتے ہی دیکھتے ایک پل میں سب
The unethical mindset- by Sardar Nadir Farooq Ali: There is to my mind absolutely no need to comment on the merits and demerits of the now infamous resolution passed by the Punjab assembly against the media imposing restrictions on the media’s fundamental right of freedom of expression