Original Articles Archive
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
Ignore this ISI dork!: Ikhtiar Hussain I think the people at LUBP have gone overboard condemning Sheikh Rasheed for calling upon the Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhy to “Kill the Bastard,” i.e., President Zarrdari.. As if Chaudhry Iftikhar, the bootlicker of the generals, has
Is Islam the problem behind the issues concerning Pakistan? – by Raman Seghal: Yes. How and Why – I discuss it below : The main reason of Human civilization evolving to its present form is the ability of humans to question. This questioning gives rise to reasoning which leads to formation of
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
Fortunately, the Sunni Hazara brothers are safe in Quetta – by Mehdi Changezi: Related post: List of non-Hazara Shia Muslims killed by ASWJ-Taliban in Balochistan – by Marya Mushtaq I am thankful to LUBP for publishing my previous letter exposing the infamous ISI tout Hussain Ali Yasa (a friend of Hazara Democratic
Taliban’s attack on PAF base Kamra: Pity the nation whose security is in the hands of Dangerous Duffers: Suspected Islamist militants belonging Jihadi Deobandi groups, i.e., Taiban, ASWJ-LeJ, affiliated with the Al Qaeda, attacked a major Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base, Kamra, where some of the country’s nuclear weapons are thought to be stored in the early
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
Managing disasters require scientific approach – by Qudrat Ullah: Historically speaking, government sector in Pakistan lacks any coherent and people-friendly approach to counter disasters and natural calamities and due to this, disaster management mainly revolved around dealing with flash-floods in the past with main focus on rescue and
Dr. A.Q. Khan should stay away from hate speech against Ahmadis: On 14 August 2012, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan said the following words on Geo TV (part of Jang Media Group) which can be legitimately described as hate speech against Ahmadiyya Muslims, Pakistan’s most persecuted minority sect. Sitting on a
Sheikh Rashid’s speech must not go unnoticed by judiciary – by Syed Adeel Abbas: Pakistan is at war! There are several interrelated armed conflicts underway in Pakistan. According to conservative estimates about 35,600 Pakistanis have been killed after 9/11 and more than 40,000 have been injured during that period by the various parties
Sheikh Rashid, an Imran Khan ally, urges Pakistan’s Chief Justice to kill President Zardari: In a joint political rally by Imran Khan’s PTI and Sheikh Rashid’s Awami Muslim League in garrison town of Rawalpindin, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed called upon the Chief Justice of Pakistan to “kill the bast***d before he kills you”. He is alleged
This All Began in 1947: The Jihadist Operations of Pakistani State: Related post: This too was Pakistan (1947-71): A response to Nadeem Paracha’s “Also Pakistan” General Zia-ul-Haq and to a lesser extent Zulfikar Ali Bhutto are often blamed for using or cultivating non-State actors (Jihadi proxies) to promote Pakistan’s (or
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
Happy Independence Day Collection – by Ali Taj: A SOMEWHAT IRONIC COMMENT ON FACEBOOK: Pakistan will remain a moth eaten country in perpetual conflict if its Constitution ,Muslim terrorists supported by Khaki’s and Education System is not revamped to keep up with the times. The country needs
Imran Khan and Sheikh Rashid must not apologize to liberal fascists – by Riaz Malik Hajjaji: Many a times when I read statements by Hazrat Imran Khan and other holy leaders of the PTI, it reassures me that PTI will restore the national sport of hockey to its former glory, Jazakallah! Our skills to deflect
Asif Sinan’s unique interpretation of national anthem: Asif Sinan’s unique interpretation of Pakistan’s National Anthem. Performed in purely eastern classical style but on a modern instrument, this version of the anthem is haunting, melodic and reinforces our feeling of love and patriotism for this beautiful country
Independence Day Poem نذر فیض – by Zulifqar Ali: نذر فیض نہ داغ داغ اجالہ، نہ شب گزیدہ سحر نہ دل پسند مگر، اب تو وہ سحر بھی نھیں شب گزیدہ سھی، بھت سا نور تھا اس میں تھی داغ داغ مگر، تھی تو اک سحر پھر بھی
The darkness of independence – by H.A Khan: In Pakistan if there is a history of Bourgeoisie of 65 years then there is also one more history of the oppressed masses and working class of their fight against the brutal capitalist system and its allies with
Saudi Arabia forcing Wahhabi faith on Hajis and exporting fundamentalism – by Ali Taj: The Sunni cleric is complaining about the Saudi regime distributing hateful literature to radicalize people at Hajj. The so called religious gifts for Hajjis are books in Urdu, Bangla, Hindi, Malay, Indonesian and other languages, promote the intolerant and
God is a weapon—they worship death – A poem by Habib Sulemani: God is a weapon—they worship death – A poem by Habib Sulemani Satan and other evil characters’ve come out of the Holly Scriptures to rule my land as ruthless tyrants! They crush flowers under their boots, deface beauty, hate
RIP Shamshir-ul-Hyderi: Legendary Sindhi poet and intellectual Shamshir-ul-Hyderi, 80, passed away in Karachi on 10 August 2012. He was a famous scholar, drama writer and broadcaster of Pakistan. He served for ten years as secretary of Sindhi Literary Board for ten
#ReleaseKazmi – Hamid Saeed Kazmi, Pakistan’s only political prisoner: There’s currently only one political prisoner in Pakistan, i.e., PPP’s own MNA and former minister for religious affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi. Unlike several other agency-brand Maulanas, he was directly elected from Multan on PPP’s ticket. Allama Kazmi is under
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
Mullahs and Development – by Mustafa Kamal: The mullahs are once again at odd with Civil Society Organizations and NGOs in Pakistan. Recently in Kohistan, the clergies have repeatedly threatened the NGOs to wrap up their activities or face dire consequences. Two theories are predominant in
United States: The Power of Hypocrisy – by Saad Ahmed Javed: Marshal Joseph Stalin is said to have claimed, “Stalin is Soviet Power”. If he hadn’t been the ruler of such a powerful state then no doubt his fate would be worse than that of Saddam or Qaddafi because, without
Kindness of Supreme Court – by Realistic Voice: On 25th of July, the Supreme Court of Pakistan gave a whooping relaxation of fifteen days to suggest an equitable proposal on Swiss Letter Case. Against its four years of previous record, the honorable Supreme Court not only gave Government
Shaukat Khanum report’s reliability – by Zulfiqar Ali: Related Article: Imran Khan’s Real (ty) “Investments” – Zulfiqar Ali First of all the financial reports provided by SKMT on web cannot be called actual audit reports. They do not carry any signatures, as actual reports should have. Here
Fittay Moonh Tera Iftikhar Chaudhray – by Ahsan Shah: Iftikhar Chaudhry PCO Sworn Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan Constitution Avenue Islamabad Dear Mr. Chaudhry Big Shame on You All praises to Allah Almighty who tested the courage and patience of the brave Pakistani Nation, twice with “One Eyed
#IftikharPCO must resign!: In a blistering press conference, Senator Faisal Raza Abidi highlighted the hypocrisy of Pakistan’s Chief Justice. Some of the points raised 1. Documentary evidence of “Dr.” Arsalan Iftikhar using Chief Justice House for his business. While Daddy’s Court is going
Is a judicial dictatorship in the offing? – Noah Bukhari: The yet another unanimous decision of the Supreme Court against the contempt of court bill passed by both the houses of the legislature has been disappointing . The democratic constitutionalists in Pakistan are bewildered as to who will be
Corrupt Imran Khan -by Sikandar Mehdi: After stunning defeat by Gilani Jr. to the united candidate of Nawaz, Imran Khan, establsiment, Sipah e Sahaba & Judiciary things were very quiet. People were talking of patch up between Imarn & Nawaz for the sake of defeating
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
After misrepresenting politics, Jang Group turns to sports! – Arbab Zaheer: The headline says it all: “Liaquat Ali bhee bahar; Tamghay kee umeedain dum tornay lageen”. The sub headline is even funnier “Pakistani athletes aik aik kar kay bahar ho rahay hayn, Ethiopia jaisay mulk nay bhee tamgha jeet liya!”
پانی ، حر حرکیات اور نوشتہ دیوار: یہ رگڑ بھی بڑی بری چیز ہے، جہاں بھی دو وجود ٹکراتے ہیں رگڑ کا ہونا لازمی ہے، رگڑ کے رگڑے سے کوئی نہیں بچ پاتا اور اگر کوئی بچنا چاہے تو ایسا ممکن ہی نہیں ہے، کیونکہ سائنس