Category: Pakistan
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Stop kissing Hands and Touching feet
Good lawyers are often judged by their stance when they run out of truth as well as legal arguments at the same time. Many tend to fall back on theatrics, histrionics, distortion and even poetry as supplements to beef up the deficiency in the main menu. Barrister Aitzaz however touched new heights of judicial decadence…
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Karachi goes to Hell, while PML-N plays the role of an Ice Cream Opposition in Load Shedding Strike
Its sad Karachi goes through its third paralyzing strike this week. The blame games between MQM & ANP continue to be played by all the parties involved and the only visible outcome is to oversee the killing of more people of the “other” party – In the meanwhile today Altaf Hussain from London issued a…
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1972 Expulsion Letter for Mr. Asif Ali Zardari from Cadet College Petaro
In 1972 Asif Ali Zadari (also known as Asif Ali Baluch) was expelled from Cadet College Petaro on the grounds of misconduct, his claim to have graduated with a Matric degree in 1972 goes unfounded on the basis of the order issued by the Principal of the college who has categorically expelled Mr. Asif Ali Baluch from the…
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Documenting Samjhota Express
For quite sometime the political grapevine has been brewing with the news that there might be a covert pact between Zardari and Nawaz Sharif to soften their political punches upon each other so as to mildly join forces leading upto the elections and also in the process counter the political rise of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. The…
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The One Rupee Project
Can you imagine that if each one of us can donate Rs. 1 each time we do groceries, with enough one rupees collected we can potentially sponsor the education of one child The One Rupee Project is NOT a political party, but a NON-PROFIT movement and a silent revolution to make every Pakistani citizen self-sustainable…
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Mob Beating Thieves in Karachi
I’m seriously saddened to see the mob mentality of people in Karachi beating these crooks &/or snatchers on Shaheed-e-Millat road, but what can you do to bring this mob under control in total lawlessness with no confidence in the state police to take these crooks to task The way this mob was progressing it had…
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The Debackle that Sucked the Marrow of Life
A look into the sordid state of Health Care Delivery Systems in Pakistan; Deaths from the so-called “P.I.C Syndrome”; How it has shaken our trust in the pills we buy and the leaders we “TRY” ! On Dec 15, 2011, 56-year old Abdul Ghaffur (AG) reported to Mayo Hospital Lahore with bleeding from his nose.…
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Maya Khan & Thori Si Bewafai: Putting things in perspective – Citizen Activism
We are all much aware of the recent Maya Khan ordeal, the appalling and shocking display of chutzpah, airing of unnerving footage, the massive reaction of the general public, media and freelance writers, the outcome of such strong reaction, the termination of Maya Khan, the Production Team, etc. A timely public apology was made by…
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Citizens’ response to Zafar Siddiqi, CEO Samaa TV on Maya Khan Issue
In continuation with the lobbying efforts of the civil society to curtail journalistic Vigilantism as witnessed in the Maya Khan issue, a number of people have sent a follow up letter to Mr. Zafar Siddiqi, President CNBC Pakistan & CEO Samaa TV, in response to his earlier response to the group (below) Dear Mr. Siddiqi,…
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MUSIC VIDEO: Waiting for the End
An amazing Video by Faraz Ahmed Yar Khan Dont just support the Change – Be the Change
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Maya Khan Aunty Brigade – Stay out of our parks
Subah Saveera with Maya Khan on Samaa TV actually chases people sitting in a park and asks them why are they sitting there. Firstly I believe it is NOT illegal for two people to sit [date] in a park, and secondly it was shocking to see the host and other women running and chasing after…
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Shamsul Anwar, Hoax? Whodunnit – My Analysis
As you all may have heard about 3 days back Pakistan was abuzz with the abduction of a 14 yr old girl Madinah Anwar, well as the story played out it turns out that it might have been a con job by the father. Details can be read in the Express Tribune Article “Conman Shamsul…
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HELP Shamsul Anwar save the life of his 14-year old girl kidnapped by Terrorists
UPDATE 4: Read the latest update Shamsul Anwar, Hoax? Whodunnit – My Analysis UPDATE 3: Great News – SHO Westridge CONFIRMS Madina Anwar has been recovered safely – WOW thank you everyone for this great news, a genuine shot out to everyone who played their part, we have together literally made a difference UPDATE…
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Solidarity Day 2012 – Aman Ittehad Rallies in 140 locations across Pakistan
On 1st January 2012 Aman Ittehad will organize public rallies in 140 locations across Pakistan to mark Solidarity Day 2012. Thousands of citizens in villages, towns and cities will join the rallies. They will call upon all state institutions to play their due role within the parameters defined by the Constitution of Pakistan. They will…
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PTI National Unity Jalsa 25th Dec Instructions & Route Maps
Elaborate security arrangements are being made, to ensure a peaceful event, with a massive crowd expected, we together need to ensure discipline amongst ourselves Come early as the Jalsa is expected to start at 2pm Security check points will be to ensure safety of everyone, please corporate with the police and our volunteers Please pack WARM clothes as Karachi is experiencing a…