Original Articles Archive
Tribute to Shahbaz Bhatti – by Naveed Ali: Related articles: Shahbaz Bhatti assassinated: Thank you, Deep State! LUBP Archive on Shahbaz Bhatti It is a day which one wishes it never came. A wish that if time can go back and mistakes can be corrected, if bloodshed
Shahbaz Bhatti assassinated: Thank you, Deep State!: Related: LUBP Archive on Shahbaz Bhatti Federal Minister for minority affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti has been killed in the I-8/3 area of Islamabad by two unidentified gunmen who shot at him and fled the scene on a car. After Benazir
Let’s Corner The Government Again, Says MQM – By D. Asghar: Related articles: Altaf Hussain’s revolution archive As expected the confrontational politics is back in vogue, in our mother land. The divorce of PPP and PML-N in Punjab is not a good sign. Each of them trading accusation and counter
Mir Ibrahim Rahman manhandles PTV lawyer inside Supreme Court: Relevant Reading: PTV CBA writes to Supreme Court Money Talks: Jang group to beg American support LUBP Archive on Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman If one wonders why all this hoo-haa by Geo Super on the airing of World Cup matches is
PPP, PSF Gilgit-Baltistan Chapter strongly condemn JUI’s statement – by Naeem Khan: In recent All Parties Kashmir Conference, Maulana Fazlur Rehman of the JUI said that according to his party’s policy, Gilgit–Baltistan is an integral part of Kashmir. The participants of the so called All parties Kashmir Conference have no right to
Lovers tiff, impending divorce or trial separation? – by Omar Ali: On the 27th of January, while driving through Mozang (an extremely crowded section of Lahore city) in a rented Honda Civic, American citizen Raymond Davis shot two men who were riding a motorcycle. Soon afterwards, another vehicle that was
Sharif brothers are patronizing corrupt politics: Related articles: Ansar Abbasi appreciates Nawaz Sharif’s decision to part ways from PPP Rauf Klasra’s article on PML-N’s opportunistic politics PPP gains confidence, PML-N loses nerves March in March – by Ahsan Abbas Shah The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz headed
Speechless, Priceless: CJ’s Car: A picture is worth more than thousand words as well as “millions” of people who think the judges and especially the Chief Justice of Pakistan are austere and want to do something for the nation. We want to thank Adv. Naseem
Dilemmas of Pride and Pain: Sectarian Conflict and Conflict Transformation in Pakistan: This study is about Shia-Sunni Conflict and the postconflict restoration of peace in Pakistan. It sets case studies of two “contested cities” – Jhang and Gilgit – within a wider national and international framework, examining the historical roots of
Now Non Muslims using blasphemy law against Non Muslims: Yet another case of alleged blasphemy has been reported from Pakistan, taking place in Faisalabad (Punjab), this one rather unique. Instead of a Muslim-at-Christian case, this time a Christian woman has used the blasphemy law sword to cut at
ISI leaks to their media team: “Running short of Patsies; need more Raymond Davises” – by Azaad Mir: Related article: On the so called ISI-CIA rift on the Raymond Davis issue It seems that Aabpara and its media division (Geo, ARY, AAj etc) have realized that breaking the news of Raymond Davis being a CIA operative can
Filling in the Dots: Why PILDAT is reviving Kalabagh debate – by Aziz Narejo: Kalabagh Dam is a very bad idea indeed. If ONLY for the reason that 3 out of 4 federating units of this blessed country have rejected it. I am familiar enough with the Mardan-Nowshera-Charsadda area well enough to know that when
Rehman Malik: The Civilian Face of Pakistan’s Military Establishment – by Imtiaz Baloch: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik, the civilian face of the country’s powerful military establishment is a continuation of the former dictator General Pervez Musharraf’s policies in Balochistan. He is the one who sanctioned and devised the policies of empowering
Endless political conspiracies against the PPP – by Riaz Ali Toori: Pakistan’s 64 years of political history has witnessed many upheavals. Sometimes it was overshadowed by military dictators and sometimes it experienced autocracy. None of these systems were part of our base nor were they suggested by the founder of
On the so called ISI-CIA rift on the Raymond Davis issue: Related articles: General Kayani allowed US special forces to secretly operate in Pakistan WikiLeaks unmasks who are our real puppet-masters? On Declan Walsh’s latest scoop: ‘Raymond Davis is a CIA spy’ LUBP Archive on Raymond Davis The Raymond Davis
Punjab Government must stop Sipah-e- Sahaba’s sectarian jalsa in Jhang: The Punjab government mus stop the banned militant outfit Sipah-e-Sahaba from the pro-blasphemy law Jalsa in small town of Jhang which has significant Christain, Shia and Bralevi population. In recent past Bralevi, Shia, Deobandi and Ahl-e-Hadith ulema has jointly
Rauf Klasra’s article on PML-N’s opportunistic politics: Here’s an excellent article by Rauf Klasra published in the ‘Daily Express’, that provides critical review on Pakistan Muslim league’s recent political move in Punjab, it’s chief boss Mian Nawaz Sharif’s opportunistic politics and undemocratic style of leadership. Mr.
Where is Pakistan’s revolution?: The world is changing, as we see people in many of Middle eastern countries assemble to demand their rights from the repressive regimes that have held its grips on their nations for past many decades. People in those countries
To the admirers of Muhamad bin Qasim – by Danial Lakhnavi: Editor’s Note: The following article, “To the admirers of Muhamad bin Qasim” by Danial Lakhnavi takes a satirical look at the hyper-nationalist narrative of our urban chattering class. A significant part of this narrative involves eulogizing murderers and rapists
Geo TV gets censored…by Geo TV: Najam Sethi’s show and the out of bound topics – by Maula Bux Thadani: Related articles: LUBP Archive on Najam Sethi GEO TV often paints itself as the underdog, the scrapper that is crusading against the “all-powerful” President and Prime Minister. Even if this image is laughable in the light of the billions of
Mubashar Lucman exposing Sharif Family: This is a must see for all those who believe that Mian Nawaz Sharif, Khadim-e-Aala Shahbaz Sharif and their family’s lifestyle, wealth and current status through possible corruption. Hussain Nawaz Sharif’s three companies, Que Holdings Limited, Quint Paddington Ltd
Investigating corruption – By Zohra Yusuf, Express Tribune: Editor’s Note: In the following article for Express Tribune, Zohra Yusuf deconstructs media bias towards corruption. The selective and unsubstantiated lynching of some politicians has not made our society any better; rather it has made us far more hypocritical
Shia Crescent in the Middle East is a good news for Islam, democracy and the West: Related articles: Shia-phobia of Saudi Arabia and the institutional genocide of Shia Muslims in Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future – by Vali Nasr Definition The Shia Crescent is a
From Charter of Democracy to Charter of Idiocy – by D. Asghar: The tell tale signs are not comforting. We are back again to the same old rhetorical and very historical political confrontation. The same old PPP and PML-N acting like two naïve school children and the war of words is
The Shia genocide in Bahrain shows Islam’s replacement by Wahhabism – by Omar Khattab: Related articles: LUBP Archive on Bahrain Saudi Arabia’s army enters Bahrain to crush pro-democracy protesters Wahhabism: The heart of darkness By Omar Khattab It is not the first time that the Shias of Bahrain have been subjected to untold
Raymond Davis case: Incitement to hatred with Talat Hussain: Related article: Raymond Davis case: How Pakistan’s right-wing media resulted in Shumaila’s death If you were to turn on your television at this very moment and browse through the channels for barely a minute, what would you see? You
Daniel Craig under threat from Raymond Davis: Current James Bond, 007, Daniel Craig is under immense threat from superman, super spy, triplicate agent, Raymond Davis as the producers of the very popular series, the Broccoli Family and EON Productions are contemplating the current blonde Bond with
On Declan Walsh’s latest scoop: ‘Raymond Davis is a CIA spy’: Related articles: LUBP archive on Declan Walsh On the so called ISI-CIA rift on the Raymond Davis issue Foreign journalists in Pakistan: Embedded in the narratives of military establishment Yesterday, Declan Walsh published two stories in the Guardian (20
An open letter to President Obama: People of Bahrain need your help: Related articles: LUBP Archive on Bahrain An open letter to President Obama: If there is any country where the USA can install democracy without a single bullet fired, it is Bahrain Dear Mr. President, In one of your recent
Pakistan-US relations: Even against the odds – A money manager’s view: The aim of this post is to highlight the possible financial impact of the matter of Raymond Davis’ immunity and the worsening of relations between the USA and Pakistan. A leading Investment Bank of Pakistan, InvestCap has come up
Najam Sethi’s shameful role in undermining Benazir Bhutto’s democratic government: Najam Sethi is an interesting character of Pakistani media who has carefully and opportunistically attempted to construct his image as a liberal journalist while not compromising his links with the real stakeholders in Pakistan, i.e., GHQ. Sethi is known
Rauf Klasra on Shah Mahmood Qureshi: Rauf Klasra belongs to Southern Punjab from Bhakkar and knows very well the character of leaders coming from the belt. PM Gilani and former FM Qureshi belong to the same belt, however, their power comes from their positions as
Prospects of Democracy in Pakistan – by Naveed Ali: It is strange how the word ‘revolution’ is used by everyone interested in politics or involved in politics, no matter what their ideological inclination is. Everyone simply wants a revolution; perhaps what they mean by revolution is their own
“Protesters have no clear demands”: Fake Civil Society of Bahrain: Related articles: Why are Pakistan’s urban chatterers neglecting the Bahrain uprising? U.S. follows two paths on unrest in Iran and Bahrain – by Mark Landler and David E. Sanger Editor’s note: Recent events in Bahrain (and elsewhere) suggest that
Student politics in Pakistan: A history, lament and celebration – by Nadeem F. Paracha: Part-1: First steps In 1947 the only established student organization in the newly created country of Pakistan was the Muslim Students Federation (MSF), the student wing of the ruling Muslim League. MSF had been formed to assist the Muslim
Clarity in the Raymond Davis Incident – by Rusty Walker: On the face of it, the Raymond Allen Davis incident would appear to be a simple homicide investigation of a double murder, or double shooting, by an American clandestine operative in Pakistan. There would be additional investigation into two
PSF activists support Mumtaz Qadri? Poor reporting by the Daily Times: A plea to Shaheed Taseer’s family – by Shahid Khakwani: It was shocking to read about Peoples Student Federation (PSF), the student wing of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) presenting flowers to Mumtaz Qadri, the assassin of Shaheed Salmaan Taseer in Daily Times owned by Shaheed Governor (now being run