Monthly Archive:: November 2009
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
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 terrorist attacks in Pakistan,
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
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
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 participation. By gracing the
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
Gilgit Baltistan Election Victory: An Analysis: گلگت بلتستان کے انتخابات پی پی پی وفا قِ پاکستان کی سب سے مضبو ط علا مت ہے۔ ۔ ۔۔۔۔ میا ں منیر ہا نس حالیہ انتخابات نے پی پی پی کی مقبو لیت پر مہرِ تصدیق ثبت کر
Gilgit Baltistan Election Victory: An Analysis: گلگت بلتستان کے انتخابات پی پی پی وفا قِ پاکستان کی سب سے مضبو ط علا مت ہے۔ ۔ ۔۔۔۔ میا ں منیر ہا نس حالیہ انتخابات نے پی پی پی کی مقبو لیت پر مہرِ تصدیق ثبت کر
The ‘It-is-not-us’ syndrome – By Hajrah Mumtaz: A couple of months ago, I wrote a column in praise of certain Pakistani pop stars and bands, arguing that there are a fair number of songs that display political consciousness and a related sense of responsibility. I referred
The ‘It-is-not-us’ syndrome – By Hajrah Mumtaz: A couple of months ago, I wrote a column in praise of certain Pakistani pop stars and bands, arguing that there are a fair number of songs that display political consciousness and a related sense of responsibility. I referred
Zardari at a crossroads – An analysis by Mahmood Sham: Perhaps, the members of the central executive committee of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) do not realise that this meeting is taking place at an extremely decisive juncture of the Zardari era. The apolitical forces have made up their
Zardari at a crossroads – An analysis by Mahmood Sham: Perhaps, the members of the central executive committee of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) do not realise that this meeting is taking place at an extremely decisive juncture of
An appeal to the Chief Justice of Pakistan: By Sarah Khan An appeal to the Chief Justice of Pakistan Apply Article 6 of the Constitution on Dr Shahid Masood, Shaheen Sehbai, Ansar Abbasi, their other accomplices, and owners of Geo TV/ Jang Group.According to the constitution of
An appeal to the Chief Justice of Pakistan: By Sarah Khan An appeal to the Chief Justice of Pakistan Apply Article 6 of the Constitution on Dr Shahid Masood, Shaheen Sehbai, Ansar Abbasi, their other accomplices, and owners of Geo TV/ Jang Group. According to the constitution
Gilgit Baltistan Victory – An Eye Opener: Post by :Jarri Mirza Guest Column by Usama Bhutto The Gilgit Baltisan victory comes out to be an eye opener for the pro Taliban Anti democratic Media Persons and Journalists. Pakistan Peoples Party has won an over whelming vote
Gilgit Baltistan Victory – An Eye Opener: Post by: Farhad JarralGuest post by Usama Bhutto The Gilgit Baltisan victory comes out to be an eye opener for the pro Taliban Anti democratic Media Persons and Journalists. Pakistan Peoples Party has won an over whelming vote in
Who is next in Ahmed Quarishi and Zaid Hamid’s traitors list ?: By: Jarri MirzaContribution by guest blogger : Humza Ikram First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a communist;Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was
Who is next in Ahmed Quarishi and Zaid Hamid’s traitors list ?: By: Jarri Mirza Contribution by guest blogger : Humza Ikram First they came for the communists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a communist;Then they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I
PPP hints at coalition govt in Gilgit-Baltistan: Sunday, 15 Nov, 2009 (Dawn)‘(MQM and JUI-F) are already in coalition with PPP in centre, so we look forward to join hands with them’: PPP leader. Above: Syed Mehdi Shah, President PPP Gilgit-Baltistan, greets PM Gilani during campaigning ahead