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A Deal Well Done

By: Mohammad Shoaib Ishaq, Uploaded: 22nd May 2012

A Deal Well Done My eyes could not believe that we the third world dishonored and disgraced country were the center of discussion in the current Chicago summit. Almost 50 countries are relying and depending on our decision.  Our yes or no will decide the future of the WOT in the coming days. Although, what we can only say...


Why don’t “they” leave then

By: Fawad Khan, Uploaded: 19th May 2012

Why don’t “they” leave then Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited United Kingdom a week ago and the Pakistani authorities claimed the tour to be a successful one. The claim was made probably because the UK government showed a positive content in enhancing trade up to £2.5 billion and offering £1.4 billion for education. Besides these monetary incentives, the UK Prime...


Low Morality & Double Standards

By: Zuhaeb Nazir, Uploaded: 19th May 2012

Low Morality & Double Standards Huge grunts and roars for a formal apology over the Salala camp incident seem rubbish and bogus as 4 NATO containers made their way in to Afghanistan, past the Pakistani border on Saturday.  This movement past the “Durrand Line” may be considered as a resumption of the NATO supplies, though the Pakistani authorities claim it...


Is this enough to question India’s 26/11 investigation’s credibility?

By: Tabish Qayyum, Uploaded: 10th May 2012

Is this enough to question India’s 26/11 investigation’s credibility? Make no mistake, this was an Indian-attempt to further malign Pakistan gone-wrong, thanks to vigilant sections of the Pakistani media. Days after US confirmed offering 10 million dollars for ‘court-admissible evidence’ against Hafiz Saeed, Indian intelligence agencies and media – buzzing after Hillary Clinton’s visit in which she tried to chide Pakistan and was told...


American Lawyer demands Hijab in Courtroom

By: Farrukh Shabbir, Uploaded: 8th May 2012

American Lawyer demands Hijab in Courtroom In a rather eye-opening display of respect for her client, the American government-paid defense attorney, Cheryl Bormann, was seen wearing a black Islamic Hijab and a full body Burqah due to her client’s religious beliefs. Ms. Bormann is the  counsel of one of the five men held responsible for planning the 9/11 attacks on the...


Twitter has spoken: #ShutupClinton

By: Fawad Khan, Uploaded: 8th May 2012

Twitter has spoken: #ShutupClinton After the American secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, hinted that Al-Qaeda leader, Amyn-al-Zawahiri might be hiding somewhere in Pakistan. Twitter, in an unexpected rage, was flooded with tweets opposing Hillary Clinton’s statements followed by the hashtag #ShutupClinton. The trend reached number one in Pakistan and at the end of the day, many other countries including USA....


Cordon off?

By: Wajid Malik, Uploaded: 29th April 2012

Cordon off? The vibrant media in Pakistan is heading toward an unknown path which is giving birth to quacks and non-professionals, obviously exceptions are always there. In attempt to break the news first, TV channels are crossing all the limits of morality and decency and then proudly announce that we are the first to bring this news...


I’m a liberal fun-damentalist!

By: Nayab Fareeh, Uploaded: 27th April 2012

I’m a liberal fun-damentalist! Extremism in any shape or form is wrong, be it religious or secular. Unfortunately, most of the critics tend to focus only on the extreme part of Islam and the people exploiting it for their own interest. They either do not know or deliberately hide the fact that Islam as a liberating religion; something that...


A Probable Solution

By: Mohammad Shoaib Ishaq, Uploaded: 27th April 2012

A Probable Solution Karachi – the city of lights, a place where many dwell in their imaginations and dreams. The beauty of this city has always been in its diversified cultural and ethnic colors. This city has offered to all more than its own potential and capacity. It has been more than 60 years and still people from...


Long-awaiting fans greet Film star Shabnam in Pakistan

By: Javeria Nasir, Uploaded: 27th April 2012

Long-awaiting fans greet Film star Shabnam in Pakistan KARACHI: The visiting famous film star of yesteryears Shabnam welcomed by her fans as she came to Pakistan after about a decade with her music director and composer husband Robin Ghosh. The symbolic icon of Pakistani cinema during the era of 1960s till 1980s arrived Pakistan four days ago with her husband and music composer Robin Ghosh, who were...


127 Life Stories

By: Muhammad Abdullah, Uploaded: 22nd April 2012

127 Life Stories Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. None of the characters in this piece are real. Just stories. Made up stories hoping to help you realize something. He was 19. Only 19. Not even third of the way through average life expectancy. On his way to Islamabad to give his visa interview at the Canadian...


Who is responsible for the Bhoja Aircraft crash?

By: Zuhaeb Nazir, Uploaded: 21st April 2012

Who is responsible for the Bhoja Aircraft crash? Friday saw yet another miserable incident that will haunt the Pakistani history for years to come. An Islamabad-bound Bhoja airline flight B4-213, carrying 127 passengers, crashed in the Hussainabad area of Rawalpindi. Many questions have been raised since the Bhoja aircraft B4-213 crashed in Rawalpindi on Friday. Questions regarding the aircraft’s life, the incompetency of...


Within Excuses, Crashes and Common sense, who are you fooling?

By: Sarah Sohail, Uploaded: 21st April 2012

Within Excuses, Crashes and Common sense, who are you fooling? I have been travelling very frequently by air in Karachi and as we speak, I would like to extend my thoughts and questions on the tragedy or the accident that happened last night. I am writing this to get to the possible excuses that I have been coming across dissecting some of the social media...


The Seed of Animosity

By: Wajid Malik, Uploaded: 17th April 2012

The Seed of Animosity The president of Pakistan is supreme commander of Pakistan and is ultimate sign of unity in state. He is the president of all provinces and federal administer areas which comes within the territory of Pakistan. However, fortunately or unfortunately, the office bearer of this respectable post is also a co-chairman of the ruling political party,...


O mighty Siachen!

By: Asad Ur Rehman, Uploaded: 17th April 2012

O mighty Siachen! You may be mighty enough for the whole world to get terrified from you but not more than the determination, commitment and patience of the Pakistani soldiers staying on you. You may be mighty enough for the world’s sophisticated machinery, technology but not more than the roar of Pakistani lions. For more than 28 years...


Beneath the Ice, the last ‘Salam’

By: Tabish Qayyum, Uploaded: 10th April 2012

Beneath the Ice, the last ‘Salam’ It’s been few days, already. No sign of survivors, No indication of life, not a single body, not a single voice. Hundreds of soldier’s frantically search for their lost fighters buried deep down in worlds highest battle ground ever heard in the history of Mankind. The worst enemy, weather continues to threaten what could be...


IS PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY STILL A QUESTION?‏

By: Faisal Mehmood, Uploaded: 26th March 2012

IS PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY STILL A QUESTION?‏ Immunity from prosecution is provided to elected leaders, head of states and other officials either for life or during their time in office, in many legal and constitutional systems. This may only be connected to matters directly related to office, or it may be for any prosecution. This immunity drive its origin from English common...


Democracy or Dacoity?

By: Wajid Malik, Uploaded: 10th March 2012

Democracy or Dacoity? At present our beloved country is facing enormous problems and is going through the toughest stage of its social, economic and democratic development. The memogate, NRO etc has provoked unease and has started a war of ego between different departments of the state. However, every leader and department is rigorously voicing for the democracy, whatever...


A much needed invention for Pakistani talk shows

By: Farrukh Shabbir, Uploaded: 2nd March 2012

A much needed invention for Pakistani talk shows Japanese scientists have unknowingly come to Pakistani viewers’ and listeners’ rescue by inventing a new device that silences “loud” people or mutes people who talk incessantly. Called the SpeechJammer, this device is a prototype based on a psychological phenomena which says; that it is virtually impossible to speak when your own words are being played back to...


Fingers crossed for “Saving Face”, Pakistan’s first Oscar nomination

By: Farrukh Shabbir, Uploaded: 25th February 2012

Fingers crossed for “Saving Face”, Pakistan’s first Oscar nomination Tomorrow, the 26th of February; can be a dream come true for some, for many others, it would be one of the proudest moments this year, as a Pakistani documentary will receive judgment by the hands of most watched and acclaimed award ceremony in the world, The Oscars. The documentary titled “Saving Face” is directed by the...


Cunning moves of a friendly enemy

By: Wajid Malik, Uploaded: 23rd February 2012

Cunning moves of a friendly enemy Cunning Moves of Friendly Enemy” Since May 2011 when American President introduced Abbottabad to the whole world, since then, attempts were made to drag this peace loving town to associate with the evil.  Abbottabad a garrison town, four thousand feet above the sea level is famous for its natural beauty and pleasant weather.  The event...


The summit of inanity we know as Pakistan

By: Farrukh Shabbir, Uploaded: 21st February 2012

The summit of inanity we know as Pakistan The past year, we have witnessed an immense shift of political distinction towards Imran Khan and his party. To some, this prominent migration of “lotas” and supporters towards PTI and IK just seems shady, to others, it’s the opportunity Pakistan might never get again. I have seen people who I’ve personally known to be smart, intellectual and...


Bright light, at the end of the tunnel

By: Sahar Syed, Uploaded: 14th February 2012

Bright light, at the end of the tunnel The negative criticism about Imran khan’s party is going in vain. The height of disappointment from the current government is too high. We are ready to grab any opportunity that comes by. Yes we will follow Imran Khan like blind love. We have lived under looters. We have tried Generals. We have believed liars. We...


Karachi: What should I be worried about?

By: Farrukh Shabbir, Uploaded: 12th February 2012

Karachi: What should I be worried about? Every day waking up in the morning, my first thoughts aren’t as peaceful and calming as they should be; instead I start by enlisting things that I should be worried about. For example if I want to take a shower, would there be enough water for that? Or on my way to office will I...


Good Boy Pakistan; Good Boy!

By: Farrukh Shabbir, Uploaded: 10th February 2012

Good Boy Pakistan; Good Boy! The day was Saturday. Date; 26th November 2011. Right after the midnight hour, Twenty four Pakistani soldiers resume their normal duty and keep guard of their respective check posts separated by at least one kilometer; near the Afghan border not knowing what fate holds for them in the next hours. Meanwhile, two NATO Apache helicopters...


“Islam but Muslims in Pakistan”

By: Nadeem Ahmed, Uploaded: 7th February 2012

“Islam but Muslims in Pakistan” My name is Nadeem Ahmad. When I was 18 years old, I often used to wake up in the morning listening to the recitation of Quranic verses on my father’s Radio. He used to hear (but not listen to) the verses and their translation and never practiced the message which the Quran conveys. He fought...


 


 



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