Conspiracy Theorists Archive
The myth of Ghazwa-tul-Hind – by Ale Natiq: Ghazwa-tul-Hind: Pakistani flag hoisted at Red Fort, Delhi, India. This image was created and circulated by the Brasstacks.biz (ISI mouth-piece Zaid Hamid’s organization) team. Religion has quite frequently been used as an excuse for military motives. Talking specifically about
A critical analysis of Aafia Siddiqui’s case – by Anas Abbas: First published on: AA Counter Terror Aafia Siddiqui was finally convicted on 4rd February 2010 for trying to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan. She is now expected to face a maximum of 60 years in prison. Below is a
Pakistan Army facing ‘friendly fire’ by the Taliban – by Farhat Taj: Dangerous abyss of perception The Pakistan Army is engaged in ‘friendly fire’ with the jihadi gangs in which the civilians, poor soldiers of the security forces, especially FC soldiers, policemen and foot soldiers of the Taliban are killed. This,
On Maria B’s “Wake up Zaidistan” and PTV – by Red Ink: PTV is no shining example of stellar journalism. Its no BBC, heck its no where near even an American network. While legally speaking it is supposed to be a public channel, PTV has often functioned as little more than
President Zardari’s Lahore tour and the PML-N’s resentment – by Farhad Jarral: Recent tour of President Zardari in lahore was a master blaster and it has created a huge anger in N-league. We see many of N-leaguers on TV barking against the President because he is in Lahore and Lahore is
Anti-Americanism – by Talat Masood: Monday, December 14, 2009 Anti-Americanism continues to rise unabated in Pakistan. It is not confined to fringe elements alone but is spreading in the mainstream. A few recently retired military officers and politicians have gone as far as accusing
Terrorism vs Talk on the Street – by Bahadar Ali Khan: “Did you hear that?” “What?” “40 people have been murdered today in Rawalpindi at a time when they were offering Jumma prayers, including senior ranking military official and 16 children” “Oh yeah. I Know that” “Who can do such
The awkward question – By Samad Khurram: “When I heard Taliban voices, I told myself: this was it,” exclaimed a young officer in white shalwar-qameez as he addressed a rally in support of the Pakistani troops. He adjusted his walking aid to
Paranoia, perversion, and hypocrisy of Pakistan’s middle class – by Nadeem Paracha: Nauseous mumblings Nadeem F. Paracha Sunday, 22 Nov, 2009 RECENTLY I was fortunate enough to be a part of an excellent ten-minute news video prepared by the New York Times’ reporter, Adam Ellick. Tastefully called ‘Tuning out the Taliban,’
The real conspirators – By Ahsan Iqbal: Article suggested by Syed Ali Raza: Although the author may not align himself with the political views of “Let us build Pakistan”, he offers a valuable perspective on present deferring and escapist tendencies in our society. The real conspirators
From Zion Hamid to Wali Azmat to Insaaf-e-Khan: The Pakistani extras of conspiracy theory: Extra! Extra! By Nadeem F. Paracha 19 November 2009 Islamabad, November 18: Famous anti-India TV personality, Zion Hamid, was caught yesterday watching Shakuntali, a popular Indian TV soap
The Zionist prism of Zaid Hamid and Ahmed Quraishi: It’s the stupidity, stupid Thursday, November 19, 2009Zafar Khalid Farooq Whilst it is common to hear, or read, the unenlightened ramblings of various ‘experts’ in the media these days, it’s strange to find examples of anti-intellectualism in a bookshop.
The ‘It-is-not-us’ syndrome – By Hajrah Mumtaz: A couple of months ago, I wrote a column in praise of certain Pakistani pop stars and bands, arguing that there are a fair number of songs that display political consciousness and a related sense of responsibility. I referred
Shahid Masoods and Hamid Mirs of Israel: شاہد مسعود اور حامد مير جيسے اسرائل ميں پھی موجود ہيں؟ ’سازشی نظریات‘ شاہزیب جیلانی بی بی سی، یروشلم اسرائیل میں کچھ دن گزارنے کے بعد یہاں کی اور کوئی بات سمجھ آئی ہو نہ ہو ایک بات واضع
Pakistani media’s somersaults on air – By Nadeem Paracha: Somersaults on air Posted by Nadeem F. Paracha (Dawn Blog) Talking to DawnNews, veteran journalist Agha Murtaza Poya called America, India, and Israel an ‘axis of evil out to destroy Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.’ There is absolutely nothing new
Governor Ghani: Pakistan doesn’t have any friend in the world except Allah !: *Governor NWFP has said World Powers want Pakistan’s division & if the world is ‘playing boxing with us’ then we don’t have any choice but to fight with them and answer them in same manner !
Conspiracy. Will anyone tell me who these terrorists are? – by Munir Attaullah: Conspiracy! —Munir Attaullah It is clear that everyone, inside and outside Pakistan, particularly RAW, is conspiring against us. But what is so disheartening is that, in spite of such certain knowledge, our destiny is to be victims The simpleton
Ansar Abbasi: Indian agents to be wiped out from Swat: Ansar Abbasi’s following op-ed needs a critical examination. Who are the Indian agents in Swat? Those who blew up girls and boys schools? Those who broadcast sectarian and violent sermons on FM Radio? Those who behead innocent men and
Asinine and anodyne in ’09?: The industry of conspiracy theory in Pakistan: Asinine and anodyne in ’09?Wednesday, December 31, 2008Mosharraf Zaidi The writer is an independent political economist One measure of character is the ability to take responsibility for one’s own fate and actions. No matter how many detractors and enemies
Get rid of false patriotism. India needs voices such as Arundhati Roy and Pakistan needs voices such as Pervez Hoodbhoy.: Patriotism misunderstoodLegal eye Saturday, December 27, 2008 (The News)Babar Sattar The terrorists have succeeded in realizing their objectives in Mumbai. Not just in carrying out the carnage that claimed innocent Indian lives, but also in provoking chest-thumping hysteria within
Provide security to Ansar Abbasi: Although we disagree with the biased and pro-Taliban reporting of Mr. Ansar Abbasi, having come to know that Mr. Abbasi has received threats by some vested interests, we support Mr. Shaheen Sahbai’s following appeal to the Government of Pakistan
Reality, deception and hidden agenda of opinion polls in Pakistan: Here are two articles (by Afreen Baig and Abbas Athar) on this topic critiquing the validity as well as the hidden agenda of political surveys and polls published in Pakistani and international media. Foreign Polls and Surveys: Reality, Deception
Everyone at fault, except us. Why is it that everything that goes against us becomes a conspiracy?: Everyone at fault, except usIn the national interest Monday, December 15, 2008by Kamal Siddiqi The writer is editor reporting, The News One can only wonder at the collective amnesia that Pakistanis suffer, and how the various quarters are quick
International conspiracies against Pakistan – an eye opener for conspiracy theorists: Capital suggestionConspiracies against us Sunday, November 23, 2008by Dr Farrukh Saleem It’s a Jewish conspiracy. Medinat Yisra’el or the State of Israel has appointed Yuli Tamir, a PhD from the Oxford University, as their minister of education. Just look
Mullah Military Alliance conspiring to bring the Bangladesh model of democracy to Pakistan: Mullah Military Alliance (Imran Khan, Qazi Hussain Ahmad, JUI, and ISI) are conspiring to bring the Bangladesh model of democracy in Pakistan – By Abbas Ather Nawaz Sharif and Zardari and their
What is the USA? (Ansar Abbasi = Dalair Singh must read this column by Nazir Naji): Ansar Abbasi (Dalair Singh) and all other pseduo-intellectuals, media faces of Taliban, champions of yellow journalism, and drawing room politicians, who would like Pakistan to confront the USA and the
The election of Obama and the future of US-Muslim relations – an interesting debate between a right-wing Pakistani and a left-wing Pakistani: we_are_nuts Says:November 6th, 2008 It is amazing that nut jobs remain nut jobs be it from the East or the West. The problem with Pakistan as i have been professing on this site since pre-Zardaro era is not USA/West/Israel/India
‘RAW’ Totay: The supporters of Sipah-e-Sahaba & Taliban remember Lal Masjid and shed crocodile tears: In this op-ed, Asadullah Ghalib spanks “RAW Totay” (conspiracy theorists such as Javed Chaudhry, Hamid Mir, Kashif Abbasi, Ansar Abbasi, Orya Maqbool Jan, Irfan Siddiqi): The conspiracy theory parrots. Shame on the supporters of extremist of Lal Masjid, Sipah-e-Sahaba
The anti-PPP forces, ISI, the right wing and the pro-Taliban elements in Pakistan – by Ayaz Amir: Is there anything more to see? Friday, October 24, 2008 By by Ayaz Amir Of all our leaders thrown up by the vicissitudes of events, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto alone had the talent and drive to reverse these trends and
Pakistani nation: Get rid of the martyr syndrome. The militants, being very powerful, are pursuing an independent agenda. An analysis by Talat Masood: Fighting for the future —Talat Masood Pakistan is a pivotal country which can be a source of great strength to the region and the world. Equally it can be the most dangerous country. It is for us to decide
Militants in the tribal areas of the NWFP have established firm networking (with jihadi groups) in southern Punjab: An unknown terrorist outfit calling itself Fidayeen-e Islam has telephoned the Dubai-based Al Arabiya TV office in Islamabad to claim responsibility for the attack on the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad on Saturday. The phone call was made from within
Democracy haters / enemies of Pakistan want to create a split between PPP and Pakistan Army: The PPP and the Army The ruling PPP and the Pakistan Army seem to be in sync even as the Americans seem to be speaking with many tongues over policy in the war against terrorism. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza