Original Articles Archive
Malik Jarrar Hussain’s assassination: The double whammy of being a Shia and a human rights activist – by Shazia Najmi: Last week when the Human Rights Watch report pointed out Pakistan Army’s complicity in the assassination campaigns against the Shias, the Baloch political activists, and religious minorities such as the Ahmadis, the Christians, and the Hindus, it was apparent
پاکستان میں سول سوسائٹی اورآن لائن بلاگرز نشانے پر – از احمد رشید: نوٹ: ہم کچھ اضافہ اور ترمیم کے ساتھ بی بی سی اردو پر شائع ہونے والا جناب احمد رشید کا مضمون پوسٹ کر رہے ہیں ترمیم میں اس بات کی وضاحت کی گئی ہے کہ پاکستان میں شیعہ نسل
Pakistani #FakeLiberals must stop racism against the Baloch people – by Ada Khakwani: Editors Note: This sort of abuse is common place on the Pakistani Television networks. The editors profess to be “liberal” or “Muslim”, in both cases they are being abusive to their own core principles. These deplorable attitudes have to stop and
Pakistan pre-election survey puts PPP at top, ahead of right-wing parties – by Ada Khakwani: Note: Despite numerous terrorist attacks and vicious propaganda by affiliates and apologists of Takfiri Deobandi militants (Taliban, ASWJ, JI, DPC etc) and conspiracies by pro-establishment fake liberals, Pakistan Peoples Party remains the only hope of majority of progressive and
The Shia dilemma: Exploitation by Iran and Genocide by Saudia – by Nadeem Rizvi M.D.: It is sad and extremely disturbing to hear news of Shia genocide in Pakistan without skipping a day. Genocide by Takfiri elements being patronized by so called rouge elements of Pakistan army, right wing politicians, intelligence agencies and Saudia
Open Letter to Readers of LUBP: As our readers are aware, Abdul Nishapuri, the founder-editor in chief of LUBP has now resigned and this position was taken up by Ali Taj. The new editorial team has completely taken over the editorial responsibilities and is in
Coexistence with India: A view from Pakistan: Note: In a recent article published in daily Dawn, Mubarak Haider helps us in understanding the enemy within; and why and how Pakistani establishment has fed this monster for decades. The article published in Dawn is cross-posted below, which
#ShiaGenocide: A profile of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi’s co-founder Akram Lahori: Author: Samina Faruqi Muhammad Ajmal (Deobandi) alias Akram Lahori is reportedly the present Saalar-i-Aala (‘Commander-in-Chief’) of the banned terrorist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi LeJ, and is directing LeJ’s terrorist activities from a prison where he is enjoying access to mobile phone,
Hide them all then – by A Z: This post is with reference to the following article published on Al Arabiya TV web site: “Burkas for babies”: Saudi cleric’s new fatwa causes controversy http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2013/02/03/264031.html A friend sent me a link to the article which has kicked off
Takfiri Deobandis united against sectarian violence? – by Haseeb Ahmed: Qari Usman Deobandi condemned sectarian terrorism in the country. Ironically sitting next to him was Aurangzeb Farooqi Deobandi, head of ASWJ-LeJ terrorists in Karachi. How can those Deobandi clerics who refuse to condemn suicide bombing and other attacks on
From another world to ours – by A Z: Not long ago I was involved in a debate pertaining to the culling of sled-dogs in North Vancouver. I, like many others, was of the opinion that the media must not exhibit the gory images of the dogs culled,
The Bureaucrat – by Waseen Altaf: Imran Rasheed qualified the CSS and was 38th on the final merit list. He later got allocated to the Customs Group, though his first choice was DMG. The Common Training Program at Walton Lahore was sheer fun, but the
Sharia Law – A Moribund Body of Jurisprudence – by A Z: Editors note: The views expressed in this article are of the independent contributor, LUBP does not endorse them. LUBP does not condemn all Islamic laws to be evil. We believe in freedom of expression and open discussion. Here is
Muslim World – Forever Inimical to Women – by A Z: Editors note: The views expressed in this article are of the independent contributor, LUBP does not endorse them. LUBP does not condemn all Islamic laws to be evil. We believe in freedom of expression and open discussion. This item
تکفیری دیوبندی دہشت گرد توہین رسالت، توہین اہلبیت اور توہین صحابہ کے مرتکب ہیں: Aamir Saeed of Peshawar and other activists and apologists of Takfiri Deobandi terrorists of ASWJ-LeJ have committed blasphemy against Allah, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Ahle Bait (a.s.) and Sahaba (r.a.). جناب مدیر لیٹ اس بلڈ پاکستان میرا نام محمد شہاب
What is two nation theory and why it is important – by Khurshid Khan: Editor’s note : The following post is a Guest post and does not reflect the views of the Editorial Board. It has been published to highlight that LUBP welcomes different points of view. In the main, LUBP stand for
Hafiz Saeed Wahhabi obfuscates Saudi Arabia’s role in spreading terrorism -by Saeed Ahmed: In this video clip (taken from Mubasher Lucman’s Khara Sach – ARY TV), Hafiz Saeed’s hypocrisy is revealed as he refuses to condemn them on various different counts. While Mubasher Luqman predictably asks him easy questions, both he and
Junaid Jamshed: A sick mind – by Shazia Nawaz: جنید جمشید کا پاگل پن مجھے تو سواے ترس کے جنید جمشید پر کچھ بھی نہیں آتا. نہ ہی غصّہ آتا ہے اور نہ ہی امپریس ہوتی ہوں. جس نے بھی جنید جمشید کا انٹرویو دیکھا، اس کو ایک
Are Shias Kafir? Maulana Tahir Ashrafi misquoted by Najam Sethi’s The Friday Times: In a recent article (“Moderate Deobandis”) published in The Friday Times (edited by Najam Sethi and Raza Rumi), Maulana Tahir Ashrafi was presented as a moderate Sunni Deobandi cleric while the following atrocious remark was also attributed to him.
Ahmad Noorani and Sadanand Dhume’s bold stance on #ShiaGenocide in Pakistan – by Samina Faruqi: Jang Group’s journalist Mr. Ahmad Noorani has clearly condemned Shia Muslim genocide and killings of Sunni Muslims by Takfiri militants of banned Deobandi outfit Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan aka Lashkare-e-Jhangvi (currently operating as Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat ASWJ). On Twitter, in
World Shia Forum lauds HRW’s report on #ShiaGenocide in Pakistan, condemns harassment tactics by security establishment: Coverage of Shia genocide in Human Rights Watch 2013 report on Pakistan Religious minorities continued to face insecurity and persecution as the government failed to provide protection to those threatened or to hold extremists accountable. Islamist militant groups continued
Evidence of systematic harassment of anti-establishment bloggers by fake liberal promoters of Takfiri Deobandi terrorists: Currently there is a criminal campaign on Twitter and facebook by a few pro-establishment fake-liberals (who are hiding in liberals’ ranks but remain aligned to establishment mouthpieces and radical clerics) to systematically harass and silence ALL pro-rights social media
Until the Master calls it the night: Friend on chat from Karachi: ” i just got back from a place where a couple of women .. mom and daughter got out of the car to buy some meds.. their papa and
Ten reasons why India, Pakistan are on the same page – by Merlin Flower: I am not, just so we are clear, making a case for friendship based on similarities. I believe, great friendships can thrive in spite of glaring differences. Agree? Just, ten. But then, I never was, nor is, good with
Cyniacal About PTI’s Change – by Mirza Moiz Baig: The word change is probably the most over used word in our country. From politicians and journalists to imported Maulvis, there would hardly be a person who shies away from their use of this word. The person who tops
My visit to an Edhi jail – by Shazia Nawaz: Last year when I visited Pakistan, I visited one of the Balquis Edhi centers located in Lahore. I had a few things to give away to charity, and what other charity could be better than Edhi charity? People trust
مولانا طاہر اشرفی کی ایل یو بی پی بلاگ کے لئے خاص تحریر: پاکستان علما کونسل کے صدر حافظ طاہر محمود اشرفی صاحب نے ایل یو بی پی بلاگ کو ایک خط ارسال کیا ہے جو ہم من و عن شائع کر رہے ہیں مولانا اشرفی دیوبندی مسلک کے ایک کلیدی رہنما
دیوبندی و وہابی عقیدے کے لوگ پرتشدد کارروائیاں کرتے ہیں، شاہد غوری: THE FOLLOWERS OF DEOBANDI AND WAHHABI FAITH COMMIT TERRORIST ACTS The central leader of Pakistan Sunni Thereek (PST) Mohammed Shahid Ghauri interviewed with Islam times. He stated that, the banned organization of Sipah Sahaba (ASS or SSP) started operating initially as
Nawaz Sharif’s meeting with Deobandi leader of banned terrorist group Siph-e-Sahaba: محمد احمد لدھیانوی کی مسلم لیگ ن کے سربراہ سے ملاقات ملکی، سیاسی اور امن و امان کی صورت حال پر تبادلۂ خیال Apparently Nawaz Sharif has agreed to forge a political alliance with Takfiri Deobandi militants of banned
#ShiaGenocide: Moderator of Al Qaeda affiliated Takfiri Deobandi hate site is supported by pro-establishment #FakeLiberals: Related post: تکفیری دیوبندی دہشت گرد توہین رسالت، توہین اہلبیت اور توہین صحابہ کے مرتکب ہیں Source: This open letter is edited and adapted from an article written by Sana Saleem published in daily Dawn. Dear Mr. Rehman
My heroine, Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari: the best daughter a mother could have! – by Saria Benazir: On the eve of January 25, 2013, I am obligated to inscribe a sensation, which is intense enough to grip every speck of my existence; yet remain truncated. It is the chronicle of a survivor – the oceanic of
A pro-establishment fake liberal, Ali Chishti, blames Shias for murder of moderate Sunnis in Karachi: Update: Only within 24 hours of Ali Chishti’s incitement to violence against Shias, at least 25 Shias were killed by Takfiri Deobandi militants of Sipah Sahaba (ASWJ-LeJ) in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A senior Deobandi cleric from a high profile
Endless paranoia or systematic harassment of critical voices on Twitter?: Related posts: LUBP owes me an apology – by Ravez Junejo On LUBP’s apology to Najam Sethi club: Why can’t we respect free speech even if we disagree? – by Salma Jafar Currently there is a sinister campaign on
Anti-terrorism doctrine: too little, too late? — by Dr Mohammad Taqi: While there is a lot of hullaballoo about course correction and search for an anti-terrorism doctrine, in actuality what is being sought is a shortcut Since General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani made his Yaum-e-Shuhada (Martyrs’ Day) speech on April 30,
Remembering Dr. Abdus Salam -by H. A. Khan: Editors note: We received the following information from social network and would like to publish this. The information is about a documentary project on the great Pakistani muslim scientist, the late Professor Abdus Salam. We encourage all our readers
A poem on Rehman Malik’s utterings about low cost of human life – by Zulfiqar Ali: LIKE THIS If anyone asks you, How the prefect satisfaction, Of all our minorities’ wanting Will look? Lift you gun. And say, ‘Like this’ When someone mentions the gracefulness, Of education, Show him Malala. Climb upon the
Denying the genocide will not help – by A.Z.: In separate articles we have discussed how the killing of Shias in Pakistan fulfils the preconditions of genocide. Some people have argued that while it meets all the technical requirements of genocide, not ‘enough’ people have yet been killed
Molana Tahir Ashrafi, Beena Sarwar and Ali Abbas Taj: Chief amongst those who engage in Takfir are the militant groups like ASWJ/LeJ and the Taliban – both of whom are composed almost entirely of Deobandi Sunni muslims. However, Takfir as a reductionist worldview even compels these groups to
Tahir Ashrafi: PPP’s another murderous gift to the Shias – by Najmi Dandu: Once again ‘People’s government’ (Awami hakumat) has sent shivers down the spines of the Shias of Pakistan. Who is Tahir Ashrafi? You need not know who is. No one in the world needs to know who is. If a
The slip of Annaji – by Merlin Flower: How fast the messiahs fall down. The holy man Asaram Bapu said on the Delhi gang-rape victim, “She should have called them brothers, fallen at their feet and pleaded for mercy [i].” His platitudes as unsurprising as a hawkish President jaunting