Govt of Punjab has “Dangerous Liaisons” with Banned outfit LeJ
PITY the nation where the blood of innocents comes cheap and murderers live under state patronage …. Govt of Punjab harbors LeJ leaders and supports them with a monthly stipend under the pretext of an electoral adjustment … Pity the nation that ignores this state sponsored alliance of terrorism on its people – DAWN: Dangerous [...]
Pakistan at the helm of Terrorism Index
Thank you PPP, PML, MQM, ANP, JUI-F for your disastrous 5 years of governance – via Facebook
The Vice Guide to Karachi
Pakistan Terrorism Accountability Act in US Congress – to fine Pakistan $2.2 Billion
US Congress presented the Pakistan Terrorism Accountability Bill 2012 – which aims to block all aid to Pakistan – it is as per the new US rhetoric asking Pakistan to “do more” in terms of the War on Terror – It actually means to push the Pakistani Government & the Military to allow for more [...]
Maajid Nawaz: A Global Culture to Fight Extremism
Maajid Nawaz of Khudi Pakistan delivers a TEDTalk to TEDGlobal 2011
Who is The Terrorist?
She crouches in a corner of her humble abode Fear writ large in her light brown eyes In her heart she cries out to the world, “How much more will we be terrorized?” There has to be something about the term ‘Terrorism’ which makes it the most misused term in recent history in my opinion. [...]
Anti-Americansim: Time to Make it Unfashionable
When I first learned that the suspect in an incident to set off a bomb in Times Square was Pakistani, my reaction was somewhat jaded. Most of us Pakistanis living here in the United States have become accustomed to the unflattering amount of attention given to our country of birth. Perhaps as a sign of [...]
Understanding Terrorism
I was deeply troubled by the recent suicide bombings of the innocents in the Kohat refugee camps. I was not surprised by the reaction of the Pakistan military and continuous shelling in response. I know I was not alone in this. The entire nation felt the pain of these refugees who were the victims of [...]
Intolerance in The Name of Religion
After Lahore blast, people will give you different reasons for the blasts; they will say that it is Pakistan and America’s fault; America and Pakistan trained these people earlier to fight against Soviets, and now they have turned against both; they will say these people have nothing to do with Islam, and Islam is a [...]
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s Trial
Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is on trial this last week in New York on charges of her attempting to kill an FBI officer in Afghanistan. It interesting to note that none of the assault charges are seemingly holding up against her, the M-4 rifle which she allegedly used to fire four shots at the officers has [...]
Mesmerization of Pakistani Politics
Guest blog by Agha Haider Raza Politics in Pakistan mesmerize me. Not only does one enjoy the daily dose of rhetoric that is spewed from the mouths of our beloved politicians, but the one track mind of those in and out of government baffles the mind. Politics in Pakistan, much like the political parties themselves [...]
He who is Not a Sinner should Cast the First Stone
By: Amjad Malik, MA, LLM I have been vehemently advocating the need to erect a system of accountability by invoking a new commission and an Act of Parliament to curb mal practice, plundering and looting whilst one is holding a public office. This new Commission can truly ensure compliance with the Clauses of Article 62 [...]
Laidback Show Episode 8 – Imanae Malik
Cross posted from The Laidback Show | Show notes after the jump
Jaag Meray Talib-e-Ilm, Students Protest Against Terrorism
Jaag Meray Talib-e-Ilm a group of students from various universities in Karachi gathered at Karachi Press Club on Saturday 24th October to protest against the Terrorism being vaged against the school students across the country. Fasial Kapadia and I, as concerned citizens decided to join the protest and record short interviews for our Laidback Show [...]
Murree Peace Statement: Aman Ittehad
Aman Ittehad: insaf, adm tashadud aur barabari ki jiddojehad Representatives of 35 organizations from across Pakistan belonging to trade unions, media, youth organizations, minority groups, NGOs, academia, business, and the legal profession, gathered in Murree from 9 to 11 October to deliberate over the current situation in the country and to discuss pathways to peace. [...]
