Category: Pakistan
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2013 Elections, not Senate, the real prize by Zahid Ibrahim
Zahid Ibrahim strategically analyzes the political manipulations in the run up to the 2012 Senate elections – a definite MUST READ for anyone trying to decipher the Senate elections mystery … The major loser in the March 2012 Senate elections will be PML-Q, which will face a near wipeout. The big winner will be the…
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TED introduces 10 new podcasts on iTunes
Subscribing to one of the specially curated podcast channels means you will receive a weekly talk recommended by the TED team in the category of your choice: Art, Business, Education, Health, Kids + Family, Music, News + Politics, Science + Medicine, Society + Culture and Technology. Definitely a must have selection for any avid podcast…
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US considered Cyber Attacking Libya & Pakistan
The New York Times is reporting that the United States nearly chose to use “cyber weaponry” just before the American-led strikes against Libya in March by hacking into the Libyan government’s air defense control systems. While the exact techniques remain classified, the goal would have been to break through the firewalls of the Libyan government’s…
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TTP must give up arms before talks says Rehman "Dakait" Malik
In other news "Dr" Rehman Dakait has said that TTP must give up their "arms" before talks ….. He had told reporters “The minimum agenda is that they give up arms and come forward and then there will be talks. But if they think they will keep Kalashnikovs in their hands and also hold talks,…
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Sermons Alone wont work – Babar Sattar talks about the ruling on Karachi Violence
Babar Sattar drills holes into the Supreme Court ruling on the Karachi violence – it is high on rhetoric, light on (relevant) substance. The Karachi suo motu case has affixed responsibility for the violence, death and destruction in the city on the federal and provincial governments, political parties and individuals perpetrating crimes. And while it…
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A Daughter’s Touching Plea – Release MV Albedo and its Crew from Somalian pirates
Nareman Jawaid, the daughter of the capt of MV Albedo appeals for help in the release of her father who has been a captive for over 11 months ➝ LINK
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Somalia Pirates Captured Pakistani Crew who remain missing even after 11 months – MV Albedo
Somali pirates are demanding over $5 million for the release of the MV Albedo which was hijacked about eleven months ago, the crew of the ship consists of 23 individuals including 7 Pakistanis, 7 Sri Lankans, 5 Bangladeshis, 2 Indians and an Iranian are also among the hostages. Capitan of the ship Javed Saleem belongs…
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Out of Bounds – Pakistan Floods 2011
Faisal Kapadia and I have started a new show at 24/7 Online TV called Out of Bounds. On the first show, we discuss the 2011 floods in Pakistan
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I want to Brag a Minute about Pakistan
Don’t get me wrong, I’m generally not that type who boasts but when I thought about it, what is the one thing which I can show off about? It is my very own mother country PAKISTAN. It’s the country where I was born, brought up and now living my life. I have explored most of…
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PkRelief Update
A blog post by Faisal Kapadia posted on SARelief.com summarizing the ongoing flood relief projects this week. One can donate to SARelief by following through with this link and you may also stay updated of the accounts here Relief initiatives completed this week (29th Sept) Abdul Sattar Ishaqani and Nishat Wellfare Organization combined with our support organized…
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We, The Citizens appeal to CJP for becoming a party to Karachi’s Law & Order Suo Moto Case
In our ongoing effort by the Movement for Deweaponization [MFD] in Pakistan the core group of citizens leading the effort have officially applied to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for becoming a party to the Suo Moto case regarding the Law and Order situation in Karachi. Its ironic the proceedings are underway, but there is…
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Citizens appeal to CJ for complete De-Weapomisation of Karachi
Considering the deteriorating situation in Pakistan, a group of citizens Movement for De-Weaponisation have started an effort to lobby for ways to help de-weaponize Karachi and also Pakistan, it is undoubtedly a long and portracted effort, but it is our core belief that the initiative must be taken to help cleanse Karachi of its stockpiles…
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BlogBeat: Mission Badin
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[Pictures] Protest Against the Killing in Karachi
Pictures from the protest by the civil society which was held to condemn the rampant killings in Karachi. [nggallery id=96]
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Flood Relief 2011 – Mission: Badin
The recent rains have caused tremendous damage in Badin and Baluchistan. The NDMA estimates more than 200,000 people displaced as 100 villages have been swept with water from a 200 foot wide gap in the salinity drain there. As of an hour ago the army has started a huge operation in Badin and are trying…