Monthly Archive:: August 2012
Judicial fast-track for the luckless PPP – by Ayaz Amir: Curiouser and curiouser… the more one sees of the ongoing drama the more room for amazement: a judicial fast-track for the luckless PPP, a Pakistan Railways slow-track for everyone else. Judging by the evidence, summoning an elected prime minister,
#ReleaseKazmi – Hamid Saeed Kazmi, Pakistan’s only political prisoner: There’s currently only one political prisoner in Pakistan, i.e., PPP’s own MNA and former minister for religious affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi. Unlike several other agency-brand Maulanas, he was directly elected from Multan on PPP’s ticket. Allama Kazmi is under
Zardari’s complicity and hypocrisy will bring him the fate of his hypocritical, heartless father-in-law: Ikhtiar Hussain When in my previous article (https://lubpak.com/archives/132247) I called Zaradari “Yazidi,” every liberal blogger of note went mad denouncing me for saying so. I would not have cared despite the countless abusive e-mails that I got. I live
Breaking the Arab News: Al Arabiya and Al Jazeera have lowered their journalistic standards in their coverage of Syria – by Sultan Al Qassemi: While civil war rages on the Syrian battlefield between regime loyalists and myriad rebel factions, another battle is taking place in the media world. Al Arabiya and Al Jazeera, the two Gulf-based channels that dominate the Arabic news business, have moved
An example of anti-LUBP vitriol- “LUBP & Etribune help in Qadyani propaganda”: Editor’s note: We are cross-posting this post as an example of criticism levelled at LUBP by Pakistan’s right-wing leaning upper-middle class. This hate article against LUBP is separate from and in addition to the propaganda against LUBP by “noted
Mullahs and Development – by Mustafa Kamal: The mullahs are once again at odd with Civil Society Organizations and NGOs in Pakistan. Recently in Kohistan, the clergies have repeatedly threatened the NGOs to wrap up their activities or face dire consequences. Two theories are predominant in
A tale of Iftikhar Chaudhry, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif – by Kumail Ahmed: Iftikhar Chaudhry has brought democracy into a cul-de-sac, through his unconstitutional persistence forcing the Prime Minister to write a letter to the Swiss authorities. Why is he silent on the Shaukat Khanum issue? I believe this silence isn’t unintentional; rather, it’s a simple manifestation of
The Game continues after checkmate – by Shama Junejo: “Mama! That is checkmate.” My young daughter giggled and said it to me when in a very controversial and humiliating press conference Senator Faisal Raza Abidi showed the documents that the address of F&A Enterprises was Chief Justice House.
Malik Ishaq living large in Sherry Rehman’s new Pakistan – by Dr. Taqi: At a panel discussion during the Aspen Security Forum last week, the Pakistani envoy to the United States, Ms Sherry Rehman traded barbs with two key figures of the US administration on Pak-Afghan policy. President Barack Obama’s special adviser
PML-N, Judiciary, ISI and LeJ gang-up in Punjab; 100 Shias arrested: Malik Ishaq, the head of al-Qaeda affiliate notorious terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Jhangvi visited Chiniot, Punjab, on 7th August (Tuesday) and ranted against Shias from the Siddiq Akbar Mosque while his terrorist supporters (belonging to Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sipah-e-Sahaba also known as ASWJ)
United States: The Power of Hypocrisy – by Saad Ahmed Javed: Marshal Joseph Stalin is said to have claimed, “Stalin is Soviet Power”. If he hadn’t been the ruler of such a powerful state then no doubt his fate would be worse than that of Saddam or Qaddafi because, without
Iftikhar Chaudhry: The Chief of Injustice – by Kumail Ahmed: Cross-posted from Kumail Ahmed’s blog Iftikhar Chaudhry has distorted the very concept of democracy by ousting a prime minister from his office. This is similar to what armed forces do when they bring in a coup. If an intellectually
Kindness of Supreme Court – by Realistic Voice: On 25th of July, the Supreme Court of Pakistan gave a whooping relaxation of fifteen days to suggest an equitable proposal on Swiss Letter Case. Against its four years of previous record, the honorable Supreme Court not only gave Government
Shaukat Khanum report’s reliability – by Zulfiqar Ali: Related Article: Imran Khan’s Real (ty) “Investments” – Zulfiqar Ali First of all the financial reports provided by SKMT on web cannot be called actual audit reports. They do not carry any signatures, as actual reports should have. Here
Fittay Moonh Tera Iftikhar Chaudhray – by Ahsan Shah: Iftikhar Chaudhry PCO Sworn Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan Constitution Avenue Islamabad Dear Mr. Chaudhry Big Shame on You All praises to Allah Almighty who tested the courage and patience of the brave Pakistani Nation, twice with “One Eyed
#IftikharPCO must resign!: In a blistering press conference, Senator Faisal Raza Abidi highlighted the hypocrisy of Pakistan’s Chief Justice. Some of the points raised 1. Documentary evidence of “Dr.” Arsalan Iftikhar using Chief Justice House for his business. While Daddy’s Court is going
Is a judicial dictatorship in the offing? – Noah Bukhari: The yet another unanimous decision of the Supreme Court against the contempt of court bill passed by both the houses of the legislature has been disappointing . The democratic constitutionalists in Pakistan are bewildered as to who will be
Corrupt Imran Khan -by Sikandar Mehdi: After stunning defeat by Gilani Jr. to the united candidate of Nawaz, Imran Khan, establsiment, Sipah e Sahaba & Judiciary things were very quiet. People were talking of patch up between Imarn & Nawaz for the sake of defeating
Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s bold and courageous speech – by Syed Ahsan Abbas Rizvi: In his last speech in Senate, Interior Minister Rehman Malik told the Upper House that 14 organizations are operating in Balochistan and both friends and enemies of Pakistan were financing and encouraging them for uprising. He subtly provided the
After misrepresenting politics, Jang Group turns to sports! – Arbab Zaheer: The headline says it all: “Liaquat Ali bhee bahar; Tamghay kee umeedain dum tornay lageen”. The sub headline is even funnier “Pakistani athletes aik aik kar kay bahar ho rahay hayn, Ethiopia jaisay mulk nay bhee tamgha jeet liya!”
پانی ، حر حرکیات اور نوشتہ دیوار: یہ رگڑ بھی بڑی بری چیز ہے، جہاں بھی دو وجود ٹکراتے ہیں رگڑ کا ہونا لازمی ہے، رگڑ کے رگڑے سے کوئی نہیں بچ پاتا اور اگر کوئی بچنا چاہے تو ایسا ممکن ہی نہیں ہے، کیونکہ سائنس
Imran Khan’s Real (ty) “Investments” – Zulfiqar Ali: Editor’s Note: LUBP highlighted these financial irregularities over a year ago Imran Khan’s financial credibility? – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi (10th May, 2011) followed by Some questions about Imran Khan’s PTI NA-USA LLC – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi (13th May, 2011). “The purpose
Welcome to the circus -by Hajrah Mumtaz: IN terms of entertainment value, this country’s media industry must surely hold its own against the best and the brightest. Barely a day goes by without Pakistan being given reason to gape, yet again, at what our galaxy of
جو بے نوا ہیں، وہ ہی نداۓ عالم ہیں: نام کمانا بھی ایک فن ہے، کچھ لوگ اپنی محنت سے نام کماتے ہیں، کچھ لوگ دوسروں کی محنت سے . آج کی کاروباری دنیا میں کچھ دو اور کچھ لو یا کچھ بیچو اور کچھ حاصل کرو کا
The Bhutto’s Son : He did not choose this life, it chose him… – by Saria Benazir: “Zinda Hai Bibi, Zinda Hai” – the Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, I know was seen weeping in the National Assembly to these catchphrases. Who could have endured for this country more than him, who grew overnight on the ominous December
Shame on Kashif Abbasi for rubbing salt into wounds of victims of Shia Genocide – by Seema Saeed: Yesterday’s Kashif Abbasi’s Off the Record with Faisal Raza Abdi was quite a traumatic experience for me. Kashif’s wife has very recently been caught staging a controversial show against our very beloved Chief Justice of Pakistan, this was his
The consequences of Inertia – Zainab binte Ali: Of all the horrid, hideous notes of woe, Sadder than owl-songs or the midnight blast, Is that portentous phrase, “I told you so.” Don Juan (1819-1824). Let’s see an example of such well-heeled Fabian counselor and scholar whom Hazrat Ali
Making Democracy Work – by Mustafa Kamal: The citizens of third world countries lurk between despair and hope. Their shattered hopes have made them more indifferent to the state affairs. In 21st century, when the developed world is benefitting from the tested wisdom of democracy, people
Please Raise your voice in support of Nausheen Qambarani – By Naseem Chaudhry: Editor’s Note: The following bulletin has been forwarded to us via our friends and supporters on social media. We urge Pakistan’s media and alternative/social media activists and human rights groups to highlight this issue on an urgent basis. We
Pakistan’s Crony Supreme Court obstructs corruption investigations against Chief Justice’s Son: In yet another controversial decision smacking of extreme bias, prejudice and cronyism, the Supreme Court stopped the National Accoutability Bureau (NAB) from investigating massive corruption charges against Arsalan Iftikhar, the son of the Chief Justice. With a pathetic track record