Original Articles Archive
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam: Heretic or a Scapegoat – by A Khokhar: For any humble citizen of Pakistan, religion may not be the criteria of one’s nationality, as Islam, a peace loving religion, teaches that ‘there is no compulsion in religion’ [2;256] and there should not occur any clash in understanding
His masters’ voice: Hamid Mir, Taliban and the ISI – by Shiraz Paracha: LUBP Exclusive Veteran Pakistani journalist Shiraz Paracha has very kindly written the following note in appreciation of LUBP. Over his long experience as a professional journalist, Mr Paracha has contributed hundreds of news reports, analytical articles and opinion pieces
A critical analysis of Adil Gilani’s National Corruption Perception Survey 2010 – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: After my initial response to the report that was published in various newspapers (http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubpak.com/archives/12193), I downloaded the National Corruption Perception Survey 2010 by the Transparency International-Pakistan (TIP). The report is biased without an iota of doubt. Some of the
The return of the Doctrine of Necessity! – by Saad Mansoor: After the democratically elected parliament that represents the wishes of people of Pakistan passed the eighteenth amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan unanimously. It was hoped that it would bring peace, stability and normalcy in the functioning of this Federation
News & Views : By Khalid Wasti خبریں اور تبصرے: ( بحوالہ روزنامہ جنگ ) ××× سسٹم خود کشی پر آمادہ ہے – ( جسٹس خلیل الرحمان رمدے) حالا نکہ ہم اسے پھانسی لگانا چاہتے ہیں ××× خواہش ہے جمہوری نظام کو نقصان نہ پہنچے – (جسٹس افتخار چوہدری)
Is Dr. Shahid Masood ready for “Rule of Law”?: From this report in Dawn it seems that it has come to the notice of the Public Accounts committee (headed by Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan) that when Dr. Shahid Masood tendered his resignation from PTV, he did not provide
Independent Media and Role of Bloggers: On 25th May 2010 Muhammad Malik in his program targetted LUBP because we had published the audio tape of Hamid Mir while talking to Punjabi Taliban. Muhammad Maalik urged PM Gillani to take action against the blog which has
Prejudice unlimited – by Abdul Nishapuri: I know our semi-literate elitist urban class writers and bloggers (with a very few notable exceptions) are least bothered about this topic (except when they are forced to because of a populist wave). However, consistent with our vision of an
18th amendment hearing in SC: Reasons to be recorded later… by pejamistri: Source: Pakistan and Future It was not the prettiest day at Supreme Court yesterday and it was not today either. As I wrote yesterday that for me the most important reason for CJ to opt out from the bench
100 Ahmadi lives vs 10 Muslim lives – by Dr Khawaja Muhammad Awais Khalil: I am not surprised on the reaction which our semi-literate urban middle class and their religo-political representatives have shown on the sad incident of Israeli attack on the Turkish Flotilla. Somehow I was expecting that reaction because it suits
Funny – Demand for Nawaz Sharif’s Polygraph test: Barrister Iqbal Jafri has demanded that Mian Nawaz Sharif’s polygraph test be taken, only then will he withdraw his petition against the Sher-e-Punjab. This news appeared in Qaumi Akhbar, Karachi on June 2, 2010. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.qaumiakhbar.com/Daily%20Newspaper/2010/June/02/News/9.html I can imagine the
Ahmadis enjoy equal rights as Pakistani citizens; here is an irrefutable evidence: “You are free; you are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place or worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste
Sovereignty Belongs to Maulana Maududi – by Hakim Hazik: By: Hakim Hazik God does not normally communicate with politicians these days. There are people who claim to be directly in communication with God. They are more likely to be found in long stay psychiatry facilities. If they are
Shia Taliban of ISO: “You mourn Gaza but lack moral courage to protest against Ahmadi massacre in Lahore.”: Police use water cannons to disperse protesters of the ISO as they try to reach the US consulate in Karachi during a demonstration against Israel. Source People in Karachi and Lahore yesterday witnessed noisy rallies by the Imamia Students
Why is PML-N Government in Punjab ignoring CID report on terror groups?: In today’s Dawn, it has been reported that Government of Punjab is ignoring reports of Crime Investigation Department (CID) to take actions against banned sectarian and Jihadi organizations which have found their way into Punjab. This forum and other
Syed Talat Hussain exposes Israeli terrorist attack on Gaza Foltilla: Syed, Talat Hussain, a leading Pakistani journalist who was captured during an Israeli naval attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla alleged Wednesday that Israeli soldiers were shooting people in cold blood. Talat Hussain, one of the 124 people arriving
Adil Gilani and his Transparency International Pakistan must be transparent about their political agenda – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: I try to focus on what is published in Jang as it is the most widely read newspaper while its news is also relayed through Geo News. In essence, Jang and Geo News are opinion formers in the country.
News & Views (Daily “Jang”) :By Khalid Wasti: خبریں اور تبصرے (بحوالہ روزنامہ ”جنگ”) × دہشت گردی پر قابو پانے کے لیئے پنجاب حکومت کی بھر پور مدد کریں گے -(وزیر اعظم گیلانی) – پنجاب حکومت کی بھر پور مخالفت کے باوجود – × ڈاکٹر باسط کے
News & Views (Daily “Jang”) :By Khalid Wasti: (بحوالہ روزنامہ ” جنگ”) = وزیر اعظم نے اعلی بیوروکریسی کی ترقی کے لیئے مسودہ تیار کرالیا – (ایک خبر) سپریم کورٹ نے اسے مسترد کرنے کے لیئے بڑا بینچ تشکیل دے دیا – = قوم نفاذ قانون میں
Chairman Imran Khan’s statement on attacks on “places of worship” in Lahore: Stumbled upon the following statements by the PTI’s chairman Imran Khan on attacks on “places of worship” in Lahore. Provided below are two versions of Imran Khan’s statement; the first one is from the PTI’s official website (insaf.pk) and
Deal with the owner – by Khalid Wasti: “If a dog bites, you don’t bite it back; deal with the owner.” بُرے کی ماں کو مارو تھوڑا سا وقت نکالئیے اپنے لیئے اپنی آنے والی نسلوں کے لیئے اپنے ملک کے لیئے خود سے سوال کیجیئے ،
Where is my military coup? – by S Gulbadan: I wrote this for the Express Tribune’s sunday magazine and they published a much shorter (“mutilated”, according to the editor dude) version. General sahab, I have been a silent admirer of you and your methods for a long time
Pakistan’s nuclear assets are not at risk – by Khalid Wasti: پاکستان کے ایٹمی اثاثے خطرے میں نہیں ہیں ×××× ————- پاکستان خطرے میں ہے – جھوٹ ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔ فوج کی بالا دستی قائم رکھنے کے لیئے ، ملک کے ساٹھ فیصد سے زائد بجٹ کو اپنے تصرف میں لینے کے
Why can’t Pakistan convict any terrorists? Part I – by Rabia Shakoor and Eqbal Alavi: Let’s consider the acquittals in high profile terrorism cases in May 2010 alone: On May 30, Maulana Abdul Aziz of Lal Masjid was acquitted in the Children’s Library case. On May 25, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeals filed
From judgment on PCO to case against 18th Amendment – by pejamistri: Last year I was excited about Supreme Court hearing the case against the PCO of November 3rd , and I wrote “Can they cleanse the mess” , it is unfortunate that today I have to write about Supreme Court
Terrorists attack Lahore’s Jinnah Hospital: It must be CIA, Mossad, RAW, Black Water, Khad, anyone but our dear Taliban: At least twelve people have been killed and 10 injured as suspected militants launched a brazen attack on Jinnah Hospital in Lahore late Monday night. Terrorists entered hospital premises in camouflage of police uniform. Five of the dead are
Is the Koran a constitution? – by Dr. Abbas Zaidi: One of our dearest friends, writer and intellectual Dr. Abbas Zaidi has on the LUBP team’s request, exclusively written this well argued piece for our readers. I on behalf of LUBP am grateful to him for sharing his efforts with us, and
Why the PPP should not quit the coalition in Punjab – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: I am a strong believer that political parties should get ample opportunities to run governments than just sitting on the opposition benches. When it comes to the likes of PPP, which inarguably is the largest political party of Pakistan,
Judicial dictators reject objections of federation on the 18th Amendment case: Today the larger bench of Supreme Court rejected federal government’s objections on the 18th amendment case, and issued show cause notices to the lawyer of the federation Dr. Abdul Basit and Advocate on Record. The objections of federation were
Pakistani journalist Syed Talat Hussain missing after Israeli attack on Gaza aid convoy: The fate of four Pakistanis was uncertain after a Gaza-bound aid flotilla they were travelling on was attacked by the Israeli Navy, an incident that has claimed the lives of 10 foreigners. Notable people onboard Dror Feiler — Swedish-Israeli
State terrorism by Israel: At least 20 aid workers killed: Trying to bring in food, medicine and all kinds of much needed aid to war torn Gaza and its stranded people – the Flotilla was ambushed by the barbarians of Israel’s military; they carried out another despicable massacre, killing
Ay khadim-e-aala Punjab, day zara jawab – by Ahsan Abbas Shah: Here is an analysis in Urdu on the Ahmadi massacre in Lahore by the Punjabi Taliban and the culpable role of PML-N’s government in Punjab.
PML-N Senator Sajid Mir addresses Khatm-e-Nabuwat conference in Sargodha – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: Consider this scenario: officially more than 100 people were killed in attacks on Ahmedi mosques in Lahore on Friday, May 28, 2010. Unofficially, Ahmedis say that more than 150 are dead. The media very quickly started calling the mosques
There is nothing righteous in terror – by Agha Haider Raza: What happened in Lahore is truly one of the saddest and heart-wrenching incidents I have ever experienced as a Pakistani. When places of worship no longer carry the sanctity they deserve, the stark divide in religious ideology is made
Ahmadi ‘kafirs’ recite darood sharif while the ‘constitutionally lawful Muslims’ massacre them: Here is a scene from inside the Ahmadi mosque, Lahore while it was under attack by the terrorists of Punjabi Taliban / Sipah-e-Sahaba (28 May 2010): This video was recorded by Arsalan who was trapped along with other fellow
Hamid Mir’s reply to Marvi Sirmed’s open letter: From: hamid mir (email add removed) Date: May 31, 2010 12:43:08 AM GMT+06:00 To: Marvi Sirmed Cc: pakistanpress Subject: Re: An Open Letter to Hamid Mir from a Common Citizen
Hamid Mir and high moral ground – by Khalid Wasti: حامد میر اور ہائی مارل گراؤنڈ حامد میر کے پنجابی طالبان سے رابطے ریکارڈ پر آ چکے ہیں – حامد میر پنجابی طالبان کے ایک رہنما کو بتاتا ہے کہ خالد خواجہ سی آئی اے کا ایجینٹ ہے اور
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An open letter to Hamid Mir from a common citizen – by Marvi Sirmed: Islamabad May 17, 2010 Dear Mr. Hamid Mir, Much has been said and written about your audio tape since last two days. I have also read your rebuttal, below email and another one that got “leaked” – as is