Fanaticism: From Peshawar to Paris – Murtaza Haider: If their agenda is to put a wedge between Muslims and the rest, the Jihadists are doing a pretty fine job. The attack in Paris that killed 12 journalists and police at the office of the newspaper Charlie Hebdo
Say hello to iJihad – Murtaza Haider: Not to be outdone by the rest in the Internet age, the Jihadists have readily embraced modern communication technologies. From their recruitment videos on YouTube to timely tweets of their vicious attacks on civilians, the Jihadists are
گرمی میں چائے، سردی میں برف – عمار کاظمی: چند روز پہلے سنا تھا کہ پاکستان کی اسٹیبلشمنٹ، ایران، ترکی اور چین کے ساتھ مل کر [سعودی عرب کے بغیر] نیا اتحاد بنانے جا رہی ہے۔ اگر یہ درست ہے تو قومی اسمبلی کی تقاریر اسی طرف اشارہ
Going KSA – Marvi Sirmed: There are several apprehensions and arguments about whether or not Pakistan should send its troops to support Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its offensive against Yemen. According to the prevalent narrative, Saudi Arabia, a brotherly Muslim country having long-term
Saudi-Israeli anti-Iran nexus – Pervez Hoodbhoy: A WAR-TORN world heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday night after success was declared at the Iran nuclear talks in Lausanne, Switzerland. Months of tortuous negotiations have ended for now, while a fuller agreement is to be finalised
پاکستان، یمن اور چار اپریل کی وہ رات – شعیب میر: جس رات دو بجکر بارہ منٹ پراس وقت کی فوجی حکومت، عدلیہ، مذہبی پیشواؤں، سیاسی مخالفین، میڈیا اور مقتدر پنجابی اشرا فیہ نے مل کر وہ کام سرانجام دیا، جس میں بقول سرکا ری مؤرخ پاکستان کے تمام مسائل
What’s wrong with the world of Islam? – Ayaz Amir: Look at the mess Muslim states are making of their affairs. From Tunisia to Yemen, Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan, the whole world of Islam is in turmoil. Pakistan has its own share of troubles, a unique republic with
حوثیوں کا پاکستانیوں کے ساتھ سلوک کیسا ہے ؟: حوثیوں کا پاکستانیوں کے ساتھ سلوک کیسا ہے ؟ کیا حوثیوں اور داعش میں کوئی مماثلت ہے جیسا کہ بعض سعودی زرخرید صحافی و دانشور تاثر دینے کی کوشش کر رہے ہیں ؟ سعودی حکومت نے یمن پر
ISIS Declares War on Mohammad’s Covenant – Azeem Ibrahim: Back when ISIS was still expanding into the multi-ethnic and religiously diverse northern Iraq, not just Yazidis but also the country’s 1 million Christians were some of their main targets. They were asked to either convert or leave,
Holy places and unholy alliances – Jalees Hazir: Much has been said about the security of our holy places in Makkah and Madina as a reason for Pakistan to join the Saudi-led war of aggression against Yemen. In the present context, these concerns are misleading and are
Middle East conundrum – Zahid Hussain: IT has never been easy to navigate the labyrinth of the Middle East’s ever-changing politics, but it is becoming even more challenging with the growing confusion over shifting alliances. The Saudi-led military action in Yemen and agreement among
How deep-rooted are jihadists in Canada? – Murtaza Haider: We have dreaded this, but knew it may happen one day. An armed assailant attacked the Canadian Parliament and other sites in Ottawa, Canada’s capital. Killing one soldier; and injuring at least three others. The attacker, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, 32,
Lynched in Pakistan – Murtaza Haider: The lynching of a Christian couple in Kot Radha Kishan near Lahore has shocked Pakistanis and the rest of the world. The despicable act is shocking indeed, yet hardly surprising in Pakistan where, like several other Muslim countries, mob