Hushiaar Baash: A poem on democracy, the Bangladesh model and the jihadi-army alliance in Pakistan: Hushiaar Baash Ay meray khud-kush jihadi baa-hunar hushiaar baashAy paristaar-e-Gul-o-Mullah-Umar hushiaar baash Daikhnay ko aaj kal jamhooriat ka raaj hayMilitary-Mullah alliance se magar hushiaar baash Ghair jamhoori safain phir ho rahi hain mujtamaFoji iste’maar se baar-e-digar hushiaar baash Hir

The Bangladesh model and the lessons for Pakistan:   Military Mullah Alliance’s new hope: The Bangladesh model in Pakistan? (Abbas Ather, Express, 1 January 2009, Common Lesson from the Bangladesh Model) … Comments: The Bangladesh model and the lessons for Pakistan By Marcvs_Tacitvs_Cicero. 1. That the Army

Debate on religion and state in Pakistan: Religion and State? Daily Times, January 21, 2006 SECOND OPINION: Who is listening to the ‘new debate’?— Khaled Ahmed’s TV Review This is the Muslim predicament. The new millennium has not seen the Muslims moving closer to the modern

Mujrai Khalq Main In Aankhon Ne Kia Kia Dekha: Muharram 1430 A.H. A tribute to Imam-e-Aali Muqaam Imam Hussain (A.S.) Salam-e-AakhirBy Shafqat Amant Ali

Mujrai Khalq Main In Aankhon Ne Kia Kia Dekha: Muharram 1430 A.H. A tribute to Imam-e-Aali Muqaam Imam Hussain (A.S.) Salam-e-AakhirBy Shafqat Amant Ali

The Taliban atrocities against innocent people in Pakistan and the Israeli massacre of innocent Palestinians. What is the difference?: What do ordinary Pakistanis think? Ghost of TK says: The number of Dead in Buner reaches 41. 2 squadrons of F-16 killed 2001 suicide bomber killed 41 Our condemnations of Israeli actions do ring a bit hollow when we

Taliban vs Israel: What do ordinary Pakistanis think? Ghost of TK says: The number of Dead in Buner reaches 41. 2 squadrons of F-16 killed 2001 suicide bomber killed 41 Our condemnations of Israeli actions do ring a bit hollow when we

The reality of Kargil, the prophets of history and the prophets of our time – By Khurshid Nadeem:

The reality of Kargil, the prophets of history and the prophets of our time – By Khurshid Nadeem:

Plight of women in Swat: Where are all the international and national human rights organisations and women rights groups?: Plight of women in Swat By Khurshid Khan THE current situation in Swat is such that any sign of peace in the valley has been washed away. The people are living through the most miserable phase of its history.

Bhutto family and Pakistan – by Asadullah Ghalib:

Bhutto family and Pakistan – by Asadullah Ghalib: By Asadullah Ghalib

Talk of belling the cat: What is the agenda of Shaheen Sehbai?: Talk of belling the catTuesday, December 30, 2008By Anjum Niaz The writer is a freelance journalist with over twenty years of experience in national and international reporting Shaheen Sehbai’s surgical strike on President Zardari in this newspaper on Dec

The end of the Kashmir jihad: Elections in Kashmir… By Aakar Patel: The end of the Kashmir jihadTuesday, December 30, 2008By Aakar Patel On Jan 12, 2002, President Pervez Musharraf banned Laskhar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad. He promised that “no organisation would be allowed to carry out terrorism on the pretext of Kashmir.”

Objectifying the Pakhtun: The false fantasy of “Operation Lion Heart”; the Taliban and the dubious role of Pakistan Army….: Objectifying the PakhtunWednesday, December 31, 2008Farhat Taj Some people on the editorial pages of The News have have fantasies in which they objectify the Pakhtun. It is as if the Pakhtuns do not human needs, constraints and concerns but

Objectifying the Pakhtun: The false fantasy of "Operation Lion Heart"; the Taliban and the dubious role of Pakistan Army….: Objectifying the PakhtunWednesday, December 31, 2008Farhat Taj Some people on the editorial pages of The News have have fantasies in which they objectify the Pakhtun. It is as if the Pakhtuns do not human needs, constraints and concerns but

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

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

Rehman Malik shows he has a heart of gold. DG FIA Tariq Pervez retires gracefully.: DG FIA Tariq Pervez retires gracefullyMalik shows he has a heart of gold Tuesday, December 30, 2008 (The News) By Tariq Butt ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Tariq Pervez, refused to get extension and

What is happening in Swat? A local Swati explains the whole story: By Afzal Khan:December 30th, 2008 I belong to Swat and have closely observed the present militant uprising in Swat two years back. The solution to present situation in Swat is very simple. It just needs sincerity from the government