Shia Genocide & Persecution Archive
Why is Iran silent on the plight of Pakistan’s Shiite Muslims? – by Alex Vatanka: Source: Adapted and edited from Current Trends in Islamist Ideology, Volume 13 (June 2012) The Guardian of Pakistan’s Shia The town of Parachinar, located in a far-flung corner of western Pakistan, is fondly called by some Iranian Shiites “Little
Similarities between Khaliq Hazara and Ahmed Ludhianvi – by Raza Ali: It was pleasing to see Mohammad Malick do a brave program on Shia genocide on 22nd August. The program again highlighted, apart from Sipah-e-Sahaba’s role in Shia killings, the complicity of Hazara Democratic Party (HDP) in the ongoing killings
An open letter to Amnesty International from concerned citizens of Pakistan – by Zainab Binte Ali: To, Polly Truscott Amnesty International’s South Asia Director. I am Pakiza Zahra, daughter of a victim of Shia genocide. My father, Shaheed Mehmood Ali Dost Hazara, had returned from Australia to Quetta. Early morning of 13-2-2010, Shaheed Mehmood Ali
Breaking: Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (Balochistan) publishes beheading video of two Shia Muslims: Source: Adapted and edited from Long War Journal (Bill Roggio) The al Qaeda-linked Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) has released a gruesome video on jihadist internet forums that shows the beheading of two Shiite Muslims abducted form Quetta a few weeks ago.
Shia Killings and Baloch Nationalists: A response to Ali Ahsan: In a recent piece on LUBP, a sports enthusiast who has picked up the pen to write on Balochistan. Believing in hearsay and individual accounts on the happenings in Balochistan, he advices Baloch comrades to keep an eye on
Baloch comrades must not ignore anti-Shia terrorists making inroads in Baloch nation – by Ali Ahsan: Related Articles: Don’t take human rights lessons from Iran and Saudi Arabia – by Qudsia Siddiqui ISI-sponsored Baloch Jundullah-LeJ terrorists kill Shia judge, guard, driver in Quetta Shia Killings and Baloch Nationalists: A response to Ali Ahsan Baloch friends
Open season on Shiite Muslims in Pakistan – by Dr Mohammad Taqi: Pakistan continues its tragic journey down the xenophobic abyss. As this country gets over a blood-soaked Eid, let me recall a 44-word short story by Saadat Hasan Manto. He wrote: “Ripping the belly cleanly, the knife moved in a
Mohammad Malick’s daring coverage of Shia genocide in Pakistan: In his recent episode of Dunya @ 8 (on 22 Aug 2012), Mohammad Malick presented a very balanced and objective programme on Shia genocide taking place in Pakistan at the hands of the Taliban and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (also operating as
Sunni Shia unity and the role of MQM – by Ali Taj: World Shia Forum commends Altaf Bhai and the MQM for making a bold statement about Shia Genocide. This statement while heartening is not enough. It is time for all political forces to make a united front and embark on
Don’t kill Quaid-e-Azam: MQM chief Altaf Hussain’s commendable statement on Shia genocide: Editor’s note: LUBP appreciates Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain’s unambiguous condemnation of Shia genocide in Pakistan at the hands of Taliban and ASWJ-SSP. We also appreciate the fact that in departure from false propaganda by the Ziaist
Storify: Shia genocide in Pakistan – by Voice of Qaim: In last few months and years, numerous attacks on Pakistan’s Shia Muslims have been carried out in various areas of Pakistan, from the Northern Areas (Gilgit-Baltistan) to Balochistan and from Karachi to Parachinar. Shias and other religious minority communities
Are Muslims safe in Pakistan and Gilgit Baltistan? -by Dr Shabir Choudhry: UK 21 August 2012. Despite what is happening to Muslims in Pakistan, many people still regard Islamic Republic of Pakistan as a ‘Fort of Islam’. When this ‘Fort of Islam’ was established in 1947 after division of the British
Raza Rumi’s commendable article on Shia genocide: Editor’s note: LUBP has in the past criticized Mr. Raza Rumi’s previous articles and statements in which Shia genocide at the hands of State-sponsored Jihadi-sectarian Deobandi militants was, perhaps inadvertently, reported as Sunni-Shia sectarian or Hazara specific ethnic violence.
A very sad Eid Mubarak: 28 innocent massacred (Shias), graves desecrated (Ahmadis), daughter charged with blasphemy (Christian), abduction & forced conversion (Hindu). Eid Mubarak Pakistan. (Abdul Nishapuri – via Twitter) Eid written in blood This Ramazan, like many before it, has been gory. The
Your sister is helpless! Eid festivities and the Shia community – by S.Batool: Gone are the days when Quetta’s air was fresh and pure, when everyone could breathe in freely. The times back when for the month of Ramadan everyone was waiting desperately .Windows left open for butterflies to fly in, kids
Stop killing my Shiite Muslim brothers in my name: A Sunni Muslim’s plea – by Kashif Nawaz: I wonder what is the difference between me and my Shiite brothers which makes me sacred and my blood worthy and their blood worthless for some people? Don’t we belong to the same human race for which the Holy
Eyewitness account of Babusar Pass massacre of Shiite Muslims: Here’s an eyewitness account of a miraculous survivor of the Babusar Pass massacre of Shia Musims. Imtiaz, 22, says there were around 30 to 40 gunmen who attacked the buses on their way from Rawalpindi to Gilgit Baltistan near
Aur Islam zinda ho gaya -by Omair Mahmood: “بابا! قمیص اٹھاؤ” کلاشنکوف بردار شخص نے حکم دیا۔ بوڑھے شخص نے کانپتے ہاتھوں قمیص اٹھائی۔ وہاں ابھری پسلیاں تھیں، بھوک تھی، لیکن زنجیر زنی کے نشان نہ تھے۔ “ٹھیک ہے بابا، تم کلیئر ہو” کلاشنکوف بردار شخص آگے
AHRC’s statement on Babusar massacre: Once again, men in military uniforms kill Shia Muslims in Pakistan: PAKISTAN: Once again, men in military uniforms kill Shia Muslims Saturday, 18 August 2012, Press Release: Asian Human Rights Commission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-165-2012 PAKISTAN: Men in uniforms of the armed forces went on a rampage of sectarian violence
It’s all about power: Al-Quds Day a celebration of hatred and racism – by Michael Coren: Related post: Why Al-Quds rallies by Pakistani Shias are anything but productive – by Fatima Rajput Beyond the hatred, the racism and the anger, there’s a certain irony surrounding Al-Quds Day (Youm-Al-Quds), commemorated this weekend internationally (Iran, Pakistan, Lebanon
Zardari performs hajj and umras around anti-Shia Islamofascists at OIC meeting in Makkah: Ikhtiar Hussain Related posts: Comparing Imran Khan’s and President Zardari’s statements on Shia massacre at Babusar Pass President Zardari must break his silence on Shia genocide In Makkah, President Zardari set new records of his love and verbal opulence
Shia massacre in Gilgit: Fear, anger grip city – by Qaswar Abbas (India Today): Gilgit, August 17, 2012 Source: India Today – http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/massacre-in-gilgit-shia/1/213478.html The tyres of the Landcruiser squealed wildly as Gul Khan slammed the brake pedal. My head crashed against the dash board. “Sir, get out of car,” my driver, Khan, 41,
Comparing Imran Khan’s and President Zardari’s statements on Shia massacre at Babusar Pass: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has on Thursday (16 August 2012) strongly condemned the tragic killing of Shia Muslims at Babusar Pass. PTI Chairman Imran Khan said this is a matter of great concern and the people of this region (Gilgit
Of deaths, regrets, and apathy – by Aliya R. Changezi: The distinctly familiar dusty wind struck my face as soon as I stepped into the city where I was born. The dry mountains stood silent and blockaded; one could sense the dismay blended with shame and inadequacy. The warm
Nomination of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry for Guinness Book of Records: Dear Mr Iftikhar Chaudhry On the auspicious day of 14 August, I feel pleasure to congratulate you on your unbeatable successes in multiple fields. First of all that the 922 “Mujahideen” you have made free through your “Free” Judiciary
Letter from a from a friend in Pakistan – by Ali Taj: These 22 people, some were going home for eid with gifts for their kids and families were taken off three buses, identified and slaughtered. The place is somewhere near Lalusar, after Naran, KPK, en route to GB. I think
Shia Killing and Public Apathy – by Sohaib Ahmed: The Urdu version of this article was published on Al Ufaq on August 17th 2012. We are currently going through the holy month of Ramadan and Muslims all around the world are especially engaged in Prayers and worship. In
Urgently needed: A camera for Express Tribune to cover Shia genocide in Gilgit Baltistan: Recently a few friends have objected to LUBP’s criticism of Express Tribune’s (ET) alleged bias against Shia Muslims. Our fellow bloggers at Pakistan Blogzine (PB) have previously highlighted how an op-ed published on ET blatantly insulted Shia Muslims and
Is Shia genocide in Pakistan an outcome of Saudi-Iran proxy war?: Editor’s Note: The following debate took place on a facebook forum that highlights the nature and reasons of Shia genocide in Pakistan. The conversation was initiated by a repetition of oft-repeated theories that are deeply insensitive to the victims in
Express Tribune’s Shia-phobia: Misreports massacre of 30 Shias of Gilgit-Baltistan as Sunni massacre: Related posts: Urgently needed: A camera for Express Tribune to cover Shia genocide in Gilgit Baltistan Shia genocide continues unabated: Passenger buses in Naran attacked, scores dead Express Tribune (ET) has a consistent pattern of insulting Shia Muslims, ridiculing
Shia genocide continues unabated: Passenger buses in Naran attacked, 25 dead: A Pakistani man comforts a mourner, following the killing of Shia Muslims, at a hospital in Ghari Hbibullah in the northwestern district of Mansehra on August 16, 2012. Related Post #ExpressTribuneShiaPhobia – Misreports massacre of 30 Shias in Gilgit
Only 50 percent Sunnis in Pakistan accept Shias as Muslims – Pew Survey: We are cross-posting an important article by Dr. Murtaza Haider in which he offers an overview of the Pew Survey data on “The World’s Muslims: Unity and Diversity” which was published less than a week ago (on 9 August
Senator Abidi builds the nation’s case against Islamofascist Chief Justice: Dear readers, In a continuing series of interviews, the most recent of which was last night’s (August 13th, 2012) interview with right-wing idealogue and Chief Justice supporer, Muhammad Malick, Senator Faisal Raza Abidi continued to build his case
Zardari’s complicity and hypocrisy will bring him the fate of his hypocritical, heartless father-in-law: Ikhtiar Hussain When in my previous article (https://lubpak.com/archives/132247) I called Zaradari “Yazidi,” every liberal blogger of note went mad denouncing me for saying so. I would not have cared despite the countless abusive e-mails that I got. I live
Interior Minister Rehman Malik’s bold and courageous speech – by Syed Ahsan Abbas Rizvi: In his last speech in Senate, Interior Minister Rehman Malik told the Upper House that 14 organizations are operating in Balochistan and both friends and enemies of Pakistan were financing and encouraging them for uprising. He subtly provided the
The consequences of Inertia – Zainab binte Ali: Of all the horrid, hideous notes of woe, Sadder than owl-songs or the midnight blast, Is that portentous phrase, “I told you so.” Don Juan (1819-1824). Let’s see an example of such well-heeled Fabian counselor and scholar whom Hazrat Ali
SOCMM12 and the ban on shiakilling.com – by Karrar Hussain: The two-day Pak-India Social Media Mela (SOCMM12) was held in Karachi on July 13-14, hosted by the US Consulate General in collaboration with a non-governmental organization‚ Peace Niche. As to what were the requisites for the participation is something
Sipah-e-Sahaba thanks Hamid Mir for peddling Saudi-Salafi propaganda on Syria: Hamid Mir has circulated a video recently released by Saudi-Salafi propagandists (most probably affiliated to the Al Qaeda militants in Syria) which presents a very partial and sectarian picture of the situation in Syria. This act of his is
Muslims of Burma and lesser Muslims of Pakistan – by Nusrat Javed: In the following op-ed in Urdu daily Express, veteran columnist Nusrat Javed shames those (Imran Khan, Munawar Hasan, Nawaz Sharif, Hafiz Saeed, Ahmed Ludhianvi, Hakeemullah Mehsud etc) who are issuing statements and/or organizing protests in support of Muslims of
Are we caving in? -by Dr Amjad Cheema: Having gotten up early in the morning after a tiresome struggle with the hourly load shedding of electricity at night I planned the day during which I had to buy a Pakistan International Airlines’ ticket for my wife. I