Blood knows no religion – by H.A. Khan: Yesterday when I entered my room after a walk and switched on the TV to watch news, it was so tragic and sad to watch two most heinous attacks against the innocent people belonging to a minority sect in
No more – by Chauhdry Ahmad Khan: Pakistan is reeling from the murder of 70 of its own citizens-massacred due to their faith by the self-appointed guardians of faith. Anyone with a shred of conscience left in Pakistan should declare themselves as Ahmadi – “I am
Cricket at the Supreme Courthouse! – by Saad Mansoor: Source: Green Goat’s Hide What happened in the Supreme Court of Pakistan on the 24th and 25th May 2010 was some brilliant politics by President Zardari, which despite my avid support of PPP I had never expected of him.
In support of the LUBP – by Muhammad Amjad Rashid: LET US BUILD PAKISTAN, THE DEFENDER OF TRUTH It is the clear intention of anti-democratic forces to demolish democratic parties in Pakistan, especially the largest democratic force in Pakistan, i.e., Pakistan People’s Party. These anti-democratic forces have great resources
The death of a political worker: Image source: Dawn From The News: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MNA and National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior Chairman Abdul Qadir Patel announced his resignation from both posts on Saturday to protest the murder of his coordinator, Eidi Amin
Crimes of Rehman Malik – by Humza Ikram: Crimes of Rehman Malik CRIME 1 He allegedly tried to erase the phrase “We can’t do anything to stop suicide bomber” which was extensively used by previous interior minister i.e. former interior minister Faisal Saleh Hayat, Aftab Sherpao and Lt
PPP-MQM relations – Ali K Chishti: Source Daily Times The crisis in Sindh is, no doubt, a very complex one. Historically, the Mohajirs have throughout kept themselves apart from the native Sindh populace — politically, socially and culturally. The powerful feudals of the PPP had
At last, insaf for Rehman Malik – by Khalid Wasti: انصاف ہوتا نظر آگیا ہے کسے وکیل کریں کس سے منصفی چاہیں ============================= رحمان ملک کو ہتھکڑی لگوانی تھی – رحمان ملک پر پانچ تولے سونا چرانے اور ایک کار رشوت میں لینے کا الزام لگایا گیا – اعلی
In defence of Dr Babar Awan – by Muhammad Amjad Rashid: History shows that although there were traitors in a large number, there were also some loyal people present although they were in small numbers. There are certain examples in the history which prove that loyalty comes in blood. Those
Mustafa Khar ki zamanat zabt – by Khalid Wasti: فاعتبرو یا اولی الابصار مصطفے کھر کی ضمانت ضبط =================== سابقہ شیر پنجاب“ غلام مصطفے کی ضمنی الیکشن میں ضمانت ضبط ہوجانا پاکستان کی سیاسی تاریخ کا بہت بڑا واقعہ ہے – انسان جب خود اپنے آپ کو دھوکہ
The true heir – by Amjad Rashid: Asian nations always keep some of their traditions alive. One (evidently patriarchal) tradition is that the true heir is the “son” of the father. There is no heir of mother in Asian societies. Also, a daughter does not have
PPP’s Core Committee and Jang Group’s concern – by Ahmed Iqbalabadi: In The News and Jang of Sunday, May 2, 2010, Tariq Butt has presented a report captioned “Zardari holds power through Core Committee” available on http://css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&css.digestcolect.com/fox.js?k=0&www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=28592. The report talks about a Core Committee being formulated of the closest aides
Javed Hashmi vs Amin Fahim – by Muhammad Amjad Rashid: It is a common thought in Pakistan that both the big political parties of Pakistan have not done good with their 2nd tier leadership who were running the parties during the Musharraf’s reign when the top leadership of both
Favorable Judgment of LHC to a fake degree holder: The Lahore High Court Judgment on Ajmal Asif is such a blatant example of discrimination by judges. On same account Nazir Jutt ( former MNA and election candidate from NA-167 ) was disqualified only because he was PPP ticket
Democracy versus ‘the establishment’ in Pakistan: The shadow of the Establishment At independence, Pakistan inherited an over-developed colonial state structure, a relatively weak political class, and a fragmented society from the British. Rather than sparing efforts for nation-building, the colonial state structure, designed to maintain
Who if not Baitullah? By Amir Mir: The United Nations Inquiry Commission report into Bhutto’s murder has put Musharraf regime in the dock The three-member United Nations Inquiry Commission has almost absolved the slain Ameer of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Commander Baitullah Mehsud of the Bhutto murder
A hard-hitting report – by Asma Jahangir: Source: Dawn THE UN inquiry report on Benazir Bhutto’s assassination may not be an eye-opener but it does put the record straight and fixes responsibility for the tragedy. Responses to the report have been mixed. Some have been dismissive
Faisal Raza Abidi vs Masood Sharif Khattak: I don’t want to comment on the ‘public’ confrontation between Senator Faisal Raza Abidi and Masood Sharif Khattak. Provided below is their respective article / position which is self-explanatory. Masood making false claims: Abidi Thursday, April 22, 2010 ISLAMABAD:
President Zardari’s Constitutional Reforms – by Anas Muhammad: Monday April 19, 2010 – President Zardari made history by signing the landmark constitutional reforms amendment bill into law. Zardari – after taking office 18 months ago – pledged to reform the constitution. He promised that all the anomalies that were
Bhuttos’ Rendezvous With Death: Shahnawaz, Benazir, Murtaza, Sanam, Nusrat and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in northern Pakistan I Have A Rendezvous With Death — by Alan Seeger I have a rendezvous with Death At some disputed barricade, When Spring comes back with rustling shade
Pakistani democracy delivers — by Wajid Shamsul Hasan: Why Pakistan needs strong institutions is amply demonstrated in recent events of monumental importance. However, these events did not get enough attention either because of indifference from analysts or their lack of comprehension about these issues. It is a