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  • HRCP Statement “Civil society for change at the top, fairplay and citizens rights”

    Just received this press statement from Human Rights Commission of Pakistan on discussion about the present political situation in Pakistan and condemned the wide spread arrests being made of all opposition leaders HRCP Pakistan: Activists of civil society organizations and concerned citizens, including representatives of the four provinces, met at HRCP office in Lahore to…

  • American boots in Pakistan will push miscreants into Pakistani homes

    Guest Blog Post by Moin Ansari Moin Ansari’s Blog The push theory pushes drug dealers and insurgents out of an area. This action does not eliminate the the insurgents or destroy the insurgency. It simply moves and “pushes the insurgents to a different area, usually into civilian quarters. The US and NATO have been successful…

  • Citizens Group Calls for a Non-Partisan President

    The Citizens Group on Electoral Process met on January 4 under the umbrella of PILDAT and after the meeting they have agreed to these basic points, the minutes of the entire meeting are attached below which was attended an impressive list of some 20 respected members of civil society. I hope this ongoing pressure can…

  • Documentary on Emergency in Pakistan

    Interactive Resource Center as a PACFREL member developed a documentary on Emergency in Pakistan. The documentary provides glimpses of the crisis and highlighted movement of various segments of the society against emergency including lawyers, judiciary, media, political parities and civil society. Link: IRC

  • Chaudhry’s selling their assets – in Preparations ….?

    AAJ TV reports that the Chaudhry brothers, the movers and shakers of PML-Q since the past five years and a political ally of Pervaiz Musharraf are selling their assets in Pakistan and transferring their accumulated wealth to foreign lands. AAJ has received this privy information from sources very close to the Chaudhry Shujaat and Chaudhry…

  • Family Rivalries Surface to tear at Benazir’s Legacy

    As predicated by this scribe in a post on Jan 1st the only way ruling elite can ensure a weakened PPP is to slowly chip away and exploit the jealousies and rivalries of the Bhutto clan, this could be the start of such propaganda, I personally see three potential breakaway’s from this post-Benazir era, Mumtaz…

  • Another Video Released showing the Assassination

    Another mobile video has just been released and it shows Benazir being shot down before the actual bomb blast, I continue to feel depressed with the sensation that Pakistan has lost a great leader, political differences maybe but no one could ever wish for such at thing. These reports that continue to come forward are…

  • STRATFOR: Bhutto and the U.S.-Jihadist Endgame

    An article appearing in STRATFOR [Strategic Forecasting Inc.] about Pakistan, its definitely worth reading, but mind you its from the perspective of a Non-Pakistani, its time that WE stand up for what we believe is right for Pakistan, not what they hope is good for us. Is that too much to ask….. Pakistan, Bhutto and…

  • From President Musharraf to President Zardari

    For many the headline itself is a scary thought, but I assure you its not unimaginable… Looking at the address by ‘Sir’ Musharraf to his humble servants today at 8pm was nothing even close to the ‘breaking news‘ we all expected but the more ‘shocking news’ was immediately following, the Press Conference by ‘Sir’ Zardari…

  • 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…