Monthly Archive:: September 2012
The Jinnah’s Pakistan, embroiled in mayhem -by Saria Benazir: “There is no power on earth that can undo Pakistan”…, the founder’s words reverberate in my brain on the country’s Defence Day. I am engrossed in the paroxysm of decidedly treasured reminiscences of September 6, 1965, when Pakistanis from
Amjad Islam Amjad’s column on Shia genocide by Takfiri terrorists in Pakistan: Source: Daily Express
HRW Statement: Shia killings by extremist groups allied with the military escalate in Pakistan: Highlights of the HRW statement – Pakistan Government and Security Forces have failed to protect Shia Muslim minority. – In 2012, at least 320 members of the Shia population have been killed in targeted attacks. Over 100 have been
When will Dr. Paul Bhatti use Shahbaz Bhatti Memorial Trust Funds? – by Agnes F Massey: Last week I circulated about Conference of Geneva Convention & Rimshah Masih which is the burning topic of the day for the whole world. It is a good news for our suffering community that Allama Tahir Ashrafi, Chairman Ullma
Carnage of Shia Muslims in Pakistan: With thousands of Shia Muslims killed over the past few years in Pakistan and over 400 murdered in recent months, the killings have practically amounted to genocide, raising more-than-sectarian alarm bells not only in Pakistan but also across the
There were good days and there are good people: Because personal experiences count and these personal stories help reveal the fabric of society it is worthwhile to share my story of being a child whose childhood was free of prejudices and who was grown in Shias, Sunnis,
The economics of hate – by Mehreen Zahra-Malik: Predictably, it began much before little Rimsha was accused of the incomprehensible – much before torn little pieces of religious paraphernalia were bandied about and their desecration decried. Venal mullahs, jilted neighbours, greedy influentials – the usual cast
Senator’s Abidi’s bold stance against Takfiri terrorism spoiled by anti-Ahmadi comment: Related Post: The Polemics of Apostasy in Pakistan Appearing on Waseem Badami’s 11th Hour (September 4th, 2012), Faisal Raza Abidi harmed his own cause with his Takfir against Ahmadi muslims. In an otherwise excellent show, Senator Abidi hurt his
Being a Shia in Pakistan: A personal experience – by Ale Natiq: Related post: میں جعفر حسین ہوں اور میں شیعہ نہیں ہوں https://lubpak.com/archives/331862 Pakistan is home to a large Shia community, second only to Iran but if you are born in the community, you sure have landed in the wrong
BLA, LeJ and Taliban have blended their violent operations in Balochistan – by Fahd Hussain: Raisani should resign. And that’s a start. He goes by the title of the Chief Minister of Balochistan. But in reality, there is no Chief Minister in Balochistan. In fact, there is no one really incharge in Balochistan. It’s
Sarak Ka Sach: Interviews with Shia Muslims in Karachi – by Abid Beli: Abid Beli of 24/7 Online TV conducted interviews with ordinary Shia Muslims outside a Shiite mosque and Imambargah in Karachi, Pakistan. The interviews demonstrate that Shia Muslims do not consider Sunni Muslims as non-Muslims (Kafir) or lesser Muslims, and
Arsalan Iftikhar’s (probable) supplication for his Chief Justice daddy – by Riaz Malik Hujjaji: LUBP pay aati hai dua bun kay tamana meri Zindagi Abbu ki soorat ho Khudaya meri Dosto aao karo tum bhi dua sub mil kar Chaudhry aur Arsalan ki bahali hojaiy Dear Ghairatmand and those liberal fascist “scum” who
Finally, the Khan speaks out on Shia genocide – by Shyema Sajja: Last week, I had written about the recent Shia killings– wondering aloud how such an issue could be overlooked by the politicians and judiciary who instead chose to focus on matters so trivial that it was appalling to see the
Baloch nationalists and Takfiri Deobandis jointly mourn the death of a Baloch LeJ-ASWJ terrorist: We condemn the expression of support by some Baloch nationalists to Baloch LeJ-ASWJ terrorists. The evidence of links between Baloch nationalists and Baloch LeJ-ASWJ terrorists is very disturbing. Overlapping membership of BRP and LeJ-ASWJ The very fact that a
Would Jinnah, a Shia, also have to leave the country he founded? -by Abdul Majeed: August 15 marked the completion of 65 years since our country came into existence. Yes, it was August 15 and not August 14, however, we officially celebrate our independence day on the 14th. The Pakistan we see today is
ay khuda mere abbu salamat rahen – by Nazir Naji and Asma Jahangir: Related post: LUBP Special: Documentary evidence of payments made to Pakistan’s Chief Justice’s son Arsalan Iftikhar Leading human rights lawyer and former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, Asma Jahangir on Monday (3 Sep 2012) said that the
Hate content in Punjab, Sindh school curricula -by Mansoor Malik: The primary and secondary schools curricula (being taught to children in public and private schools in Punjab and Sindh) is replete with content that can fan hatred, prejudices, torture, extremism and religious intolerance in society. The curricula ‘hate material’
Takht Lahore and Saraiki Waseb – by Zulfiqar Ali: The Commission about formation of new provinces within Punjab reinvigorated the debate. Just few months ago PML (N) initiated and Punjab assembly unanimously passed the resolution asking for creation of south Punjab and rehabilitation of Bahawalpur as province. PML
Catch-44: Takfiri Deobandi Wahhabi intolerance and Shia genocide in Pakistan – by Mujahid Kamal Mir: Pakistan’s 65-year history of missed opportunities seized by other rapidly developing nations like Korea, Turkey, etc, tainted by military coups, political infighting and a form of crony capitalism that has stifled its economy were enough of the destablisers, and
Would Jinnah have lived as a Shia? – by Faiza Mirza: j Source: Dawn Twenty-nine years ago a boy was born in the city of Karachi. His excited parents just like many before and after them, faced the common question: What should we name him? A name which would do
A comment on Hamid Mir and Safdar Mehmood’s backhanded condemnation of Shia genocide: روزنامہ جنگ کے شکریہ کے ساتھ حامد میر کا یہ مضمون شایع کر رہے ہیں – ہم مضمون کے بنیادی متن سے متفق ہیں البتہ اس چیز سے اختلاف کرتے ہیں کہ کوئی سنی، شیعہ ، احمدی ، مسیحی
Tahir Ashrafi: A false prophet of peace: Usual suspects are once again glorifying yet another false prophet of peace. This time it is Maulana Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, a Deobandi cleric with close links wit Takfiri Deobandi extremists. Maulana Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi was one of the first
Imran Khan calls on CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry to take suo moto action on Shia genocide: Pakistani opposition politician Imran Khan has called on Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry to take suo motu notice of Shia killings in the country, Press TV reports. Khan, who leads Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Movement for Justice or PTI),
Extremism and Solution – by Ali Taj: What is the bigger sin? Dancing (or watching dance) in a private party within one’s four walls – or beheading someone? This is a question asked by a christian friend after reading this news: Taliban behead 17 caught dancing
Imran Khan on Gilgit Baltistan too little too late – by Ali Taj: This morning a got a call from a very dear friend and PTI office bearer. He was excited that Imran Khan had visited Gilgit Baltistan and issued a strong statement against Lashkar e Jhangvi activities in Gilgil Baltistan. PTI CHAIRMAN
HDP’s diabolical game in Quetta – by Raza Changezi: On 2nd September (Sunday) four Pashtun boys were held by Shia-Hazara boys when they tried to desecrate an Alam that had been fixed on a mountain top in Quetta behind the densely Shia-Hazara population of Marriabad. The boys were
Sunni and Shia are two different nations: We demand Hussainistan for Pakistan’s 30 million Shia Muslims: Related posts: Resistance to #ShiaGenocide in Pakistan is a human right, in fact a moral duty! Two-nation theory 2.0: It is Sunni vs Shia this time around – by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid (Pakistan Today) After yet another massacre in
پلواشاہ کو کون پوچھے گا؟: جہاں بڑے بڑے حادثے ایسے گزر جاتے ہوں کہ جیسے کچھ نہیں ہوا وہاں پلوا شاہ کو کون پوچھے گا؟ خبر کے مطابق بیس سالہ پلوا شاہ سکھر شہر میں ایک گزرتی بارات سے ہونے والی فائرنگ کی
HRCP study: Over 300 Shias killed by Takfiri terrorists in Pakistan during Jan-Aug 2012: According to an HRCP study, over 300 Shias have been killed by Takfiri Deobandi-Wahhabi terrorists on sectarian grounds across the country this year alone, with Quetta, Karachi, Gilgit-Baltistan and Parachinar the worst affected by the menace. “A total of
“Pakistan Army, ISI must shut up shop if they can’t protect people”: Altaf Hussain’s bold stance on Shia genocide: Minorities under attack: Altaf lines up police, agencies, clerics, judges, army and… fires By Saba Imtiaz Karachi: In an impassioned speech that included critiques of clerics and the judiciary, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain asked the Pakistan
List of 9 people responsible for Shia genocide in Pakistan: In the last few decades, more than 20,000 Shia Muslims of diverse ethnic backgrounds have been killed in almost all parts and areas of Pakistan. In this brief post, I offer my personal assessment of (Pakistani) individuals culpable for
Takfirism, not sectarianism, is right construct to describe and fight Shia genocide in Pakistan: Related posts: LUBP Archive on Takfiri Deobandis Takfirism is an ideology which permits killing everybody who disagrees with Takfiris. In this post, I explain that Takfirism or Takfiri terrorism is a better word than sectarianism (or sectarian violence) to
The real story about CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry – by Peja Mistri: The story is very simple though. IMC a criminal by nature Iftikhar Muhammad Chauhdary (IMC) proved to be a thief and criminal minded person. My late father used to say that never judge a person if he steals a