Apr
06
2008
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It is astounding how we mortals often take our own selves more seriously than what we are. A clear example is the struggle going on within Pakistan. Perhaps it is because [...]
Tags: Books, Democracy, Politics
Mar
20
2008
showOdiogoReadNowButton (”118068″, “The Great Mandate Robbery - Machinations of Musharraf Regime”, “268″, 290, 55);
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As soon as the popular verdict was known the incumbent government’s moles with the aid of some foreign diplomats moved with a clear view to sabotage the popular choices. The first attempt made was to cajole and coax [...]
Tags: Corruption, Defense, Democracy, Dictatorship, Justice, Mandate, Neo-Conservatism, Pakistan, Politics, USA, War on Terror
Mar
18
2008
showOdiogoReadNowButton (”118068″, “The Roots of Anti-Islamism”, “258″, 290, 55);
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REPLACE WITH COLLAPSIBLE ELEMENT HERE…
On March 16, 2001 several youths allegedly attacked two Muslims who were standing outside their mosque in Sparks. One Muslim had his arm broken. The other was more seriously injured and was in a critical condition in hospital after [...]
Tags: 9/11, Anti-Islamism, Hate, Media, Neo-Conservatism, Perceptions, Politics, Reconciliation, Tolerance
Mar
13
2008
showOdiogoReadNowButton (”118068″, “Friday column on the restoration of judiciary: Whither radical agenda?”, “251″, 290, 55);
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Only recently the US Ambassador to Pakistan was quoted by the national press, pressing Shahbaz Sharif to give up his radical position on the restoration of judges. This report, regardless of its veracity, sums up the essence [...]
Tags: Corruption, Dictatorship, Judiciary, Justice, Politics
Mar
11
2008
showOdiogoReadNowButton (”118068″, “Who is afraid of Asif Ali Zardari?”, “249″, 290, 55);
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Over last two days Makhdoom Amin Fahim, has shed all pretense and come out blackmailing the party exactly on the lines of the notoriously dubbed Operation Goodnight Plan. He is repeatedly reminding us that he is the President of the [...]
Tags: Asif Ali Zardari, Benazir Bhutto, Democracy, People's Party, Politics
Mar
11
2008
showOdiogoReadNowButton (”118068″, “Musharraf’s game plan: Is Pakistan preparing war with India?”, “247″, 290, 55);
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Pakistanis might be weary of Pervez Musharraf, yet many a foreigners are not. Yesterday, a Turk general, what knowledge does a Turk general have I ask you, claimed that Pakistan would Talibanize if Musharraf goes. I have [...]
Tags: Defense, Human Rights, India, Jingoism, Pakistan, Politics