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Orwellian shades in Pakistan

Ahab Minhas · Mar 2, 2012

Shades of 'doublethink' can now be seen among Pakistan's citizenry. Even ‘educated’ people would understate the genocide against East Pakistanis and ignore the ongoing atrocities in Balochistan Criticism of the establishment of Pakistan is now often seen as a …

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Nights of the knights

Waseem Altaf · Mar 1, 2012

General A.A K Niazi had amorous relations with Ms Saeeda Bukhari of Gulberg Lahore who used to run a brothel house by the name of Sinorita Home. She also worked as a tout for Tiger Niazi for receiving money and getting things done when he was GOC and later Cor …

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Revolution

John Reiman · Mar 1, 2012

Given indefinite time, and learning from its own experiences in the crisis, the workers would find the strategy and tactics to seize power The world today is entering a period of revolution. We see it in Northern Africa, in the continuous uprisings of workers …

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The Abrahamic legacy

Jamshed Iqbal · Feb 18, 2012

Everyone wants to do things of earthshaking importance. So, religions come in to provide the do-big delusion on demand. Following the demand-and-supply mechanism, in purely mercantile fashion, literalist religiosity flourishes to produce nothing but kidnapping …

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Sipah Salar manual of enhanced interrogation

Hakim Hazik · Feb 13, 2012

My clients would like to remind the court that they support the rule of law in Pakistan. It was with their support and indulgence that my honourable lords were able to seat themselves on the mahogany benches of this august marble edifice. It is not beyond the …

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Media and 'vulgarity’

Aizaz Baqir · Feb 10, 2012

Why Veena Malik and Mansoor Ijaz get the most attention ? The answer to this is just simple: the societies that are kept entertained are more manageable in spite of hunger, poverty, and lawlessness The question of moral policing by media Maya Khan-style, has j …

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The language of 'love'

Dr. Tariq Rahman · Feb 9, 2012

Medieval literature in Muslim cultural languages—Arabic, Persian and Turkish-had an erotic content. It was formulaic in the sense that beauty, both female and boyish, was described in certain fixed, conventional terms. Sexual desire was also described as the n …

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Why is Gen. Musharraf visiting UAE?

Dr. M. Husain Sadar · Feb 5, 2012

Previously Pakistani leaders who have gone to pay homage to the “custodians of Islam’s holiest places” did not want the people at home to know the real purpose of such visits. But the General has broken with this noble tradition by declaring his real intention …

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Zia banned them on PTV, Radio Pakistan

Adnan Farooq · Feb 5, 2012

In 1988, when democracy was restored in the country, ironically remnants of the Zia dictatorship began to demand due coverage for the opposition on state-controlled electronic media: the Pakistan Television (PTV) and radio Pakistan. A National Assembly member …

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For Whom the Bell Tolls: Letter to Brother Abdullah

Hakim Hazik · Feb 2, 2012

I am wearing sack cloth and mourning for sister BB and brother AZ. Shahbaz Sahib is wearing khaki and singing national anthem. This is not a victory Your Majesty. Shahbaz Sahib does not understand Jalalatul Mulk, No man is island, entire unto itself. Every man …

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Bhutto-Army collaboration

Harry Pasha · Feb 2, 2012

Gen. Yahiya Khan along with some senior military generals visited Bhutto in his hometown, Larkana. After these Larkana meetings, Bhutto took a belligerent stand against Sheikh Mujib The All India Radio, Urdu Service, in its news bulletin at 07:00AM announced t …

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‘White’ authority in Pakistani media

Mazhar Arif · Feb 2, 2012

One finds similarity between US and Pakistani media as there are also people from particular ethnic and linguistic groups hold important positions. Out of top 100 columnists and anchors, more than 50 are from Punjab whereas 25 to 30 are Urdu speaking. Among th …

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Imran Khan, reality and delusion

Syed Ehtisham · Feb 1, 2012

PTI manifesto concedes that population is growing at a fast pace, but the figure of 2.2% annually is erroneous. It is actually 3.6%. Even if by a miracle poverty was alleviated and education spread, how would Imran Khan circumvent the Islamic injunction agains …

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Khan’s political innings

Atif Salahuddin · Feb 1, 2012

Addition of the notorious former Intelligence Bureau Chief and PPP legislator Masood Sharif Khattak can only strengthen claims of PTI becoming close to the establishment Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have spent many years in Pakistan’s poli …

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Soft coup against Zardari and beyond

Waseem Altaf · Feb 1, 2012

Nothing can be substantiated; however, one thing is for sure. The President did not feel secure in his own country and has departed to the Middle East On 1 st of December 2011, the Supreme Court of Pakistan had ordered the ex-Ambassador Hussain Haqqani (placed …

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Coup against secularism

Nayyer Khan · Feb 1, 2012

Mujeeb was disliked by the establishment not only on account of his being an Ultra-Nationalist; but also a Secularist and a Socialist. PPP’s founding document contained a reference to Jihad against India. Tikka Khan said: “…..Kill all the traitors… raze Dacca …

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NATO torpedoes democracy

Rashid Orakzai · Feb 1, 2012

The entire episode has contributed to lionize Generals Kayani & Pasha while rendering political leadership discredited in the eyes of Pakistani public Much has been said about the NATO’s strike of our two Army Posts in Mohmand Agency, killing 24 and causing Pa …

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Syed Walter Husain Mitty Pao

Hakim Hazik · Jan 31, 2012

I must state clearly that I have the utmost respect for the iconic professional lawyer, attorney at law, Mr Mohammad Akram Shaikh who has mastered the art of e-mail messaging via BlackBerry, as he mastered the art of producing copious foam at his highly qualif …

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Sex and the City & other stories

Waseem Altaf · Jan 31, 2012

The girls initially performed traditional dances which soon transmuted into erotic shuffling and strip tease while Bacaradi and Cabarnet Sauvignon- an imported red wine from Italy were being served. Sharmeen Khan is a popular TV anchor and hosts a morning show …

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Pakistan’s economic crisis

Dr. Meekal A Ahmed · Jan 29, 2012

The economic losses incurred on account of terrorism, by all accounts, pale in comparison to what the country has received in terms of aid. Thus, since 2008, with only a brief period of respite, the economy has been buffeted by an unprecedented succession of a …

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