Category: Politics

  • Musharraf Addresses Nation – Nothing Special !!

    General Pervaiz Musharraf just finished his address to the nation but sadly its the same old dictatorship full of himself, in all honesty nothing has changed, Benazir Bhutto is out of the equation and the elections delayed by 40 days but its the same corrupt election commission, the same greedy President dearly clenching onto his…

  • ECP announces Feb 18 as new polling date

    After three days of keeping the entire nation in suspense the Election Commission of Pakistan finally announced 18th Feb as the new polling date, accounting to a 40 day delay in the entire polling process. The new date should technically not be a problem for PPP, but now in an hour or so Sir Pervaiz…

  • Daughters of Asma Jehangir Assaulted

    A statement has just be issued by the Asian Human Rights Commission calling attention to the assault on the daughters of Asma Jehangir, the leading Human Rights Activist in Pakistan where she alleges that her daughters assaulted and illegally held for several hours along with their friends by armed persons of the Pakistan Muslim League…

  • RSF Rates Pakistan as Dangerous Country for Press in 2007

    Reporters without Borders has just issued a report titled Press Freedom in 2007 in which they categorically pinpoint Pakistan as one of the most deadly countries in the world for journalists. The report goes on to identify the number of people killed in the world where 47 were in Iraq, 8 in Somalia and six…

  • Aitzaz Ahsan still a threat to the Government

    I share with you a statement sent to us by Mrs. Ahsan who shares her frustration that her husband has yet again been placed under house arrest for another month starting this New Year. My hat goes off in salute to all those judges and lawyers who made this great sacrifice for the sake of…

  • Ahmed Quershi Challenged to a Live Debate

    An open political debate challenge has been issued to Mr. Ahmed Qureshi who has been a prolific writer pushing pro-Musharraf views. The email was send on behalf of the Emergency Moderator and they await a response within 72 hours. Ahmed Qureshi has been writing quite activity on his website Ahmed Qureshi with an extensive mailing…

  • Report: ISI was diverting US aid to Rig the Elections

    This news report to many does not come as a surprise, as many independent observers including this scribe have been screaming all along that these elections are no where near the notion of being free and fair – these elections were being carefully heavily rigged and the results planned in the favor of the ruling…

  • Musharraf to Address Nation Tomorrow with Polling Date amidst SMS Rumors

    It now seems the Pervez Musharraf will take center stage to address his humble servants tomorrow evening for a presidential address to the nation at 8pm Pakistan Standard Time. His speech is expected to be about the new election date which the election commission of Pakistan cannot confirm. A number of SMS chains making their…

  • The Flag’s Complaint : a Poetic Pledge!

    Guest Post by Syed Ali Abbas Zaidi In this poem, the flag of Pakistan summons the common Pakistani citizen and expresses its grief on the countrywide mourning of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, moreover it levels some complaints and reminiscences old times! 17 crore people asleep and someone cried wake up from apathy, Bhutto died! Sea of…

  • Candle Light Vigil by WAF at Bilawal House

    Womens Action Forum organizes a Candle Light Vigil at Bilawal House in memory of Benazir Bhutto Credit: Abro Flikr Photostream

  • A Possible Solution to the Mess in Pakistan

    It comes as no surprise that there is tremendous pressure on the Election Commission to hold the elections on time but the ruling elite know such a decision is doomsday for each one of them. Today yet again the spokesman for the Election Commission of Pakistan said that holding parliamentary elections as scheduled on January…

  • Nobody Could Dare Think of Breaking The Country

    Her Last Dying Words to her Supporters at the Liaqat Bagh Rally Liaqat Bagh Rally – December 27th, 2007 Credit: Abro Flikr Photostream

  • Doctors Told to Shut Up

    In an investigative report appearing in Washington Post it seems there was an elaborate plan to cover up the evidence relating to the Assassination of Benazir Bhutto. The Washington Post have expressed their concern to say that the Pakistani authorities have pressured the medical personnel who tried to save Benazir Bhutto’s life to remain silent…

  • Benazir Bhutto’s Medical Report as issued by Govt of Pakistan

    Attached here are the medical reports from Rawalpindi General Hospital following the death of Benazir Bhutto. The report was provided by Athar Minallah, a board member of the hospital, who e-mailed reporters Bhutto’s medical record, signed by the seven surgeons who treated her.

  • Review of the Political Situation at the Dawn of a New Year

    With Sunday’s decision by the Pakistan People’s Party to contest the elections, it instantly threw the PML-Q and the ruling elite into a frenzy, the PML-Q had predicted this move and a day before had announced a complete stoppage of their election camping taking the excuse of deteriorating unrest in the country following the assassination…