If Altaf Hussain is assassinated? – by Shiraz Paracha: The MQM leader Altaf Hussain may need police protection as one of his owns may attempt to assassinate him. Following the explosive disclosures about the deeds and criminal activities of Hussain and his associates, the MQM leader has become
رمضان کریم: ہم اس نسل سے تعلق رکھتے ہیں جس نے نہ صرف بڑے بڑے انقلاب آتے دیکھے ہیں بلکہ بڑے بڑے انقلاب جاتے بھی دیکھے ہیں، دنیا کو بدلتے دیکھا ہے. مواصلات کا انقلاب، سائنس کی حیران کن پیش
Who will speak out for kalash tribe of Pakistan? – by Pakistani Meem: Who will speak out for kalash tribe of Pakistan? Are we going to allow this rich culture to disappear from our northern frontiers? Are we going to wipe these kafirs from Pakistan’s religious diversity too? online petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/secretary-general-of-united-nations-help-preserve-kalash-a-tribe-in-pakistan-for-united-nations-protected-site Pakistan
Misuse of Blasphemy laws: Muslims have used blasphemy laws to tend to personal enmities against fellow Muslims and Non Muslims, Salmaan Taseer was killed for only asking the law to be reviewed (not even repealed). Prior to 1986(when this law was made)
Double Bind (Part 1) – by Waseem Altaf: While addressing 123rd PMA Long Course at Kakul, Abbotabad, on 23rd April 2011, General Kayani, the COAS informed that the backbone of terrorists had been broken. One thousand meters away in a fort-like structure, master terrorist Osama Bin Laden
Riba in The Contemporary Context – by A.Z.: PREAMBLE The concept of “usury” termed as ‘Riba” by the Quran has a long historical life, throughout most of which it has been understood to refer to the practice of charging financial interest above the legal or socially
ہجرت: افسانہ پیلو راگ میں فراق کی غزل گائے جانے کی آواز اس گلی کے اندر موجود ایک مکان کے چوبارے سے آرہی تھی جب اس نے گلی کا آدھا راستہ طے کرڈالا تھا-اسی وقت اچانک گلی کے نکڑ سے
In foreign hands – by Baloch Faryad and Nauroz Marri: It is not uncommon to come across an amalgam of politicians, analysts and journalists on national media posing and answering such vexing questions as what is happening in Balochistan and who is fueling the current unrest in Balochistan. Before
LUBP condemns harassment of Aamir Hussaini by Islamist fanatics: Two days ago, Takfiri terrorist tried to harass renowned Pakistani author and activist Aamir Hussaini. They resorted to aerial firing outside his residence, chanted Allah-o-Akbar and then fled away from the scene. Aamir Hussaini is well known in Pakistan’s
This is not a Test – by Saroop Ijaz: The writer is a lawyer and partner at Ijaz and Ijaz Co in Lahore saroop.ijaz@tribune.com.pk The prime minister said that the most recent carnage in Hazara Town is a “test case”. This is better than nothing. However, it makes
بیچارہ چاند – از وسیم الطاف: سعودی عرب میں آج سلفی چاند دیکھنے کی کوشش کی جاۓ گی – اس سلسلے میں مرد حضرات اپنی شہادتیں نزدیکی عدالت میں جمع کرائیں گے – معلوم نہیں اس معاملے میں خواتین کی شہادت ہوتی بھی ہے کہ
Saudi Arabia Pleased With Morsi’s Fall – by Madawi Al Rasheed: Hours after the Muslim Brotherhood president of Egypt, Mohammed Morsi, was deposed, the Saudi regime hurried to congratulate newly appointed interim president Adly Mansour. The Saudis must have felt comfortable with the quick downfall of a political Islamist
Respect of Sahabas a reason to kill Muslims: Kharijites?: Editors note: The following discussion took place on Facebook. Most comments are sarcastic. It underscores that the people using the respect of Sahabas as a reason to kill Shia Muslims, have no credible argument. Today the want respect for those
The terror syndicate – by Babbar Sattar: Legal eye PML-N stalwarts declared immediately after the election that the ruling party’s top three priorities would be the economy, the economy and the economy. One hopes that two things are clear to thinking minds within the party
Messy Madhouse – by Shiraz Paracha: The level of manipulation is astonishing in Pakistan. Information and even knowledge is not based on plane facts or stated in a simple way. No scientific or logical explanation of events, things, actions or reaction is given. Most messages,