Monthly Archive:: September 2010
Tonga Parties Enjoy Imaginations, by Amjad Rashid: Before the partition of sub-continent, there is a famous incidence told by a writer of that time which is probably written by A. Hameed.There was very brutal and violent incidence occurred in Amritsar, the city of eastern Punjab at
UN Holds High Level Meeting on Pakistan, Few New Contributions: A high-level meeting on Pakistan’s flood crisis held at the United Nations yielded only a few new contributions to a $2 billion humanitarian appeal. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hosted the meeting Sunday evening ahead of the U.N.’s annual gathering
Interview: Parliamentary Vote Displayed ‘Positive Signs For Afghanistan’s Democracy’: Mustafa Sarwar of RFE/RL’s Radio Free Afghanistan spoke today with Jed Ober, chief of staff of U.S.-based Democracy International, which sent a team of observers to monitor Afghanistan’s second parliamentary elections on September 18. Democracy International focuses on democracy
Dr. Rakhshinda Perveen’s book A Tax Break For Economic Freedom is now available online: The Case of Divorced Mothers, Divorced, Disabled and Never Married (above 40 years) Pakistani Women – a Civic Entrepreneur’s Perspectives is now available. Read Book Online Dr. Rakhshinda Perveen, the founder of creativeangerbyrakhshi has over 17 years of diverse
Congratulations to those who are desperate for a Revolution- by Ali Raja: If we roam around the English Language, very easily shall we be able to highlight and mark out the “Darling Terms” of English Language. Darling term to me is a term which pleasantly flavours the taste buds of certain
In The Name Of National Sovereignty – by Raza Habib Raja: One of the most hyped up slogans on the media and the rightwing nationalist circles is of “National Sovereignty”. This slogan is so powerful that Pakistani leadership particularly that of PPP is always on the defensive. According to this
The alleged Plot to kill Justice Sharif: A wishful thinking of Ansar Abassi (part 1) – by Fawad Manzoor: Related articles: Part 2 Here it goes again. When I read the name of Ansar Abbasi in the papers immediately my mind runs to the story books we used to read when we were kids. Famous character in those
EU deal is a landmark by S Rehman: Source: The News, September 19, 2010 If some people are of the opinion that the success in breaking the protective cocoon of European Union has come by itself or without any consistent struggle, they are mistaken and unaware of
Imran Farooq’s Murder: Altaf may not return to lead the ‘revolution’ – by Shiraz Paracha: The murder of Imran Farooq in London has provided the MQM boss Altaf Hussain a perfect excuse to say no to calls for his return to Pakistan and lead the ‘revolution’. He may not come back due to security
Viewpoint: Media access and freedom of expression in Pakistan – by Dr. Qiaser Abbas: Weekly viewpointonline in his 18th issue has focused on Media in Pakistan. In a series of very isnightful articles they have highlighted various aspects of Pakistani media, their corporate goals, representing state narratives, the self complimentary, self appreciative style,
Q and F merge to form APML: Pir Pagara, chief of the Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) said all generals of the Pak Army are patriots, adding the Army would not force into the scene at anyone’s behest; instead, it would come on time. Talking to media
UN issues largest-ever disaster appeal at over $2 billion for flood victims: The United Nations and its partners today launched their largest-ever natural disaster appeal, seeking more than $2 billion for millions of Pakistani flood victims devastated by nearly two months of massive inundations in what Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the
Afghan vote deemed successful, despite Taliban attacks: Kabul – Afghan government officials said Saturday that parliamentary elections were ‘successful,’ despite Taliban attacks aimed at disrupting the vote. ‘I want to congratulate all Afghans on the completion of successful parliamentary elections,’ Fazel Ahmad Manawi, chief of the
Janam Ashtami Celebration in Lahore: In rare show of inter-faith solidarity, Hindu community of Lahore postponed the birth celebration of Lord krishna because of attack at Karbala Gamey Shah attack on Youm-Ali procession . Tribune LAHROE: The Janam Ashtami (the birthday of Lord Krishna) was
ایڈ نہیں ٹریڈ – بینظیر حکومت کا بینظیر ویژن – by Ahsan Abbas Shah: ایڈ نہیں ٹریڈ — بینظیر حکومت کا بینظیر ویژن یورپی یونین نے پاکستان کو بد ترین سیلاب کے اثرات سے نکالنے اور سیاسی استحکام کے لئے پُر کشش تجارتی مراعات دینے،پاکستانی مصنوعات کی یورپی منڈیوں تک رسائی کو
The Price of EU Trade Concessions: So many people complained when Zardari continued his trip to EU despite the flooding. There are valid arguments that he could have brought some relief by being with the people in their time of suffering, but even that would
US lawmakers express love and solidarity; is America a friend or foe of Pakistan?: The resolution supports the use of funds by Washington to help relief efforts and “urges the United States administration and the international community, including private citizens and foreign governments, to continue providing assistance” to Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari
EU agrees to grant Pakistan trade breaks: Great Britain and Germany were pushing the 27-nation summit to offer Pakistan trade advantages to help the country battle flood devastation. European Union countries agreed on Thursday to grant trade concessions to Pakistan to help it overcome the impact
MQM leader Imran Farooq assassinated in London: Senior MQM leader Dr. Imran Farooq has been stabbed to death in Mill Hills locality in London. Dr Farooq, 50, was repeatedly stabbed in the head and neck during the assault in Edgware, north London. The killer uses a
My comments to Azizi (Hasb e Hal) @ Dunya TV after Mushrraf’s telethon -by Faheem Aamer: My dear friends at screen, I appreciate your concern for three so called political parties’ hypocrisy. Yet I would like to draw your attention towards a fact that its not the hypocrisy of one political party or three political
PFUJ asked the democratic set up to ensure its writ on media owners!: According to the PFUJ, these facts expose the true face of media owners from their conduct. These are permanent features and agenda of the media industry and media tycoon were building their empires on the blood of working journalists,
Let’s Suspend the Politics of Hate, by Farahnaz Ispahani: Compounding the unspeakable personal tragedy that has befallen Pakistan, with one fifth of our country under water in the greatest floods in our history that have put almost five million people out of their homes, there are those within
As they say, “Sabr ka phal meetha hota hay” – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: One and half months back, David Cameron said something which as a patriotic Pakistani, I would not have liked to hear. While replying to a question during his visit to India, he warned Pakistan that it should not be
President resolves to ‘further strengthen democracy in Pakistan’: President Asif Ali Zardari hoped that the observance of the International Democracy Day would lend strength to the pro-democracy forces throughout the world and discourage potential dictators from curbing the aspirations of the people through political adventurism. President Asif
David Cameron to push EU to ease Pakistan trade terms: British Prime Minister wants to give Pakistan ‘enhanced access’ to EU markets, but is likely to find opposition from more protectionist countries David Cameron is pressing the European Union to agree a new regime of trade concessions to Pakistan to alleviate the
Pakistan needs civilian rule, says US envoy: The US has dismissed suggestions that the Pakistani military could form a viable alternative to the civilian government, widely criticized for its handling of the country’s flood crises. Special envoy Richard Holbrooke praised civilian politicians and said the US would support
Umar Cheema saga: other view point – by Fawad Manzoor: Just like the topic says it is the other view point and I have the right to express that too just like the people who are out there to defend and pay homage to Umar Cheema and Jang group.
International Democracy Day – Points for Pakistanis to Ponder: In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe September 15th annually as the “International Day of Democracy” and invited all member states and organizations to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public
International Day of Democracy: “Let us recognize that democratic governance is a yearning shared and voiced by people the world over. Democracy is a goal in its own right, and an indispensable means for achieving development for all humankind.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Message
Beauty and the Beast: The Pakistani version – By Shiraz Paracha: Twenty three years ago, we were sitting in a PIA Fokker aircraft at Peshawar airport waiting to fly to Dera Ismail Khan. Among the 40 passengers of the plane also was a very special couple. Almost every one of
Imran Khan ki Pukaar Remains Silent for Many – By Rafeel Wasi: The recent floods are the biggest in the history of Pakistan, and have left more than 1600 people dead and thousands desolate and moth-eaten without a single penny left in their pocket. This has led to an intense call
Late Dr Wazir Agha: Obituaries to Renowned Urdu critic: Dailytimes: Life and times of Dr Wazir Agha – Urdu’s most noted critic By Dr Amjad Parvez It pains me to add the word ‘late’ to Dr Wazir Agha’s name, whom I found to be a great intellectual, a
General Parvez Mushraf’s live telethon: media campaign for dictator: The prime-time General Parvez Musharaf live telethon, broadcast by private television channel[Duniya News]on September 12, was an unprecedented media attack on the democratic space. In Pakistani context the questions of responsibility and pro-democratic views are very important and critical,
Global Media Watchdog says 52 Journalists Killed This Year: Journalists around the world risk their lives for reporting and the world’s oldest global media watchdog says 52 journalists lost their lives while on duty in the first eight months of this year. During the opening ceremony of the
What can Federal Ministers gain by killing Khawaja Sharif?- by Ali Asad: Ansar Abbasi has again come out with an innovative theory. According to his story attributed to a purported report of Special Branch of Punjab police, some federal Ministers are planning to kill Mr. Khawaja Sharif. He has not disclosed
We look forward to the follow up story to the plot to kill Justice Sharif- by Chaudry Ahmad Khan and Ahmad Iqbalabadi: Even “yellow journalists” would be insulted to be in the same category as the Jang Group. A media group that has always promoted the interests of dictators, bigots and fascists has been at the forefront in maligning the current
Fear and apprehension among Christians: There is fear and apprehension among Christians in Pakistan as the country celebrates the end of the Muslim observance of Ramadan.News of Holly Quran Burning Day in the U.S. by a Pentecostal priest in Florida has led to tension,
Pakistan Floods Putting Thousands of Pregnant Women at Risk – by Ira Mellman: The floods that inundated many parts of Pakistan have left many of the most vulnerable parts of the population at great risk. They are the unborn, the newly born and their mothers. The numbers are staggering. Of the 18
Viewpoint Interview: “Left supporting Taliban is short-sighted”, Nawal El Saadawi: Award-winning Egyptian writer and feminist Nawal El Saadawi hardly deserves an introduction. Author of over forty books—-translated to over 30 languages—-she has inspired women all over the world but particularly in Muslim world with her writings as well as
US will never be at war with Islam: Obama: United States president Barack Obama has told a deeply polarised America that Islam is not the enemy as ceremonies took place to mark an unusually tense, ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Moving remembrance ceremonies were held to honour