Category: UK
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10 Lessons Pakistan can learn from the Northern Ireland Conflict
Comparing 10 holistic lessons learned from the Northern Ireland conflict to war going on in Pakistan – We simply need to reclaim the Peace in Pakistan – it has to be a combination of good cop – bad Cop approach, meaning Peace Talks combined with threatening use of strategic force, no matter how we do…
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London Bridge – Falling Down?
The first two weeks of August have been a troublesome period for those in the Great Britain; who have seen a riot in Tottenham escalate to widespread unrest across the city and beyond within 72 hours: plundering, attacks on security forces, the burning of houses, vehicles, and residential buildings. We, the Pakistanis, are more accustomed…
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From Arab Spring to European Autumn
by Engr. Sharique Naeem This year witnessed mass protests by Muslims in the Arab world, against despotic dictators. For years the voices of people had been suppressed by oppressive tyrants. However, with a stunning display of bravery the Muslims took to streets to protest against the regime. The people came out in their thousands, the…
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The Honeytrap for Julian Assange
The Daily Mail studies the sexual assault charges in Sweden which have landed Julian Assange in a worldwide hunt after his startling revelations against the American hegemony. The story is of two women who met up with Julian in August had mutual sex and two days later turn on him charging him with sexual assault.…
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You Need Balls to Cheat
Zulqarnain Haider, a Pakistan cricketer refused to sell his motherland to the highest bidder — was this an act of patriotism or for the fear of being caught? Either way, we must support such people. By disgracing Zulqarnain we have set a precedence to say that Pakistanis will ridicule anyone who tries to be honest…
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Conspiracy theories: Mystery Murder or a blatant Assassination of Dr Imran Farooq
Guest Blog by Barrister Amjad Malik The killing of a Pakistani politician and an ex parliamentarian Dr. Imran Farooq, a former convenor of the MQM on 16 Sept 2010 at a busy area of Mill Hill London. Dr. Farooq, 50, was a leading member of Pakistan’s Muttahida Qaumi Movement party and fled to the UK in…
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MQM Leader Imran Farooq Assassinated in London
Reports are coming in that Dr. Imran Farooq an MQM leader based in London may have been knifed to death while coming out of his house in London. My personal differences with the MQM aside this is totally not acceptable, I offer my condolences to the MQM supporters and their families on this loss. He…
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Zardari Shoe Bombed
Yesterday probably ranked one of the most happiest moments in Pakistans history when late at night the airwaves were abuzz to have heard the news that someone had the guts to throw a shoe upon Asif Ali Zardari while he was speaking at a function in Birmingham UK. It seemed the impromptu action of the…
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Zardari’s Birmingham Bash
President Zardari graced Birmingham with his presence today as the Presidential tour of Europe reached its final destination. The President was slated to address the overall Pakistani community but in truth it was a PPP bash for PPP workers only. The Birmingham bash did not pass off without incident and included a substantial public demonstration…
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British Foriegn Secretary to answer Pak/UK Questions on Twitter
Today at 10:30pm (Pakistan Time) British Foreign Secretary William J Hague on his trip to Pakistan is going to come on twitter [@WilliamJHague] to answer questions. I believe this is a great initiative by the UK govt to engage with the general public on a one-on-one basis, I fully support the effort. You are welcome…
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Suburbanize at our own peril
The East London borough of Barking and Dagenham is witnessing a frenzy of election campaigning. At stake is the rise of the BNP, the British Nationalist Party. In an area synonymous with immigrants, including many from Pakistan, the rise of a fascist party whose manifesto includes the promise to repatriate non-white immigrants; one would easily…
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Sahil Saeed’s Recovery – Spotlight should now Focus on Local Kidnapping Victims
Along with most people, I was glad to hear that young Sahil Saaed had been safely recovered. What a relief! Finally some good news to lift our spirits! However, in the aftermath of Sahil’s rescue more questions are being raised. For one his kidnapping has shed light to the awful spectre of child kidnappings that…
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Bilawal Bhutto missing from Leadership Conference
This short three minute video is enough to update you at how the “democratic parties” in Pakistan are run, the future leaders have no inclination to be a part of the leadership development process and are gifted with the golden spoon and waltz in from the top and are expected to rule an entire nation…
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12 Cartons of Zardari’s Swiss Case Evidence goes missing
Things are definitely heating up for Asif Ali Zardari, with the NRO effectively being contested by a full bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, it seems panic has started to prevail in the Presidency and disaster managemnt has begun. A few days back Geo Tv was tipped off on a developing story in Switzerland…