News & Blogs from Pakistan
Archive for August, 2009
South Asia Region Climate Change Conference: An Environmental Appeal!
Aug 31st
In an increasingly globalised world and economy, regional blocs and alliances have become a usefu…
Radio Appearance: John Batchelor Show
Aug 31st
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On Saturday night, I appeared on the John Batchelor Show (WABC Radio, New York, 770AM) to discuss the status of the Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan following the killing of Baitullah Mehsud.
Audio of the interview is available below:
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Dawood Public School Controversy: Prespective of a Student
Aug 30th
[Editor's Note: Following the post on the Controversy of Sex Education By Dawood Public School, w...
The Controversy Of Sex Education By Dawood Public School Karachi
Aug 28th
After the case of Al-Umer Foundation School and the demise of Yaqeen Educational Foundation in Ka…
Why is Jamaat-e-Islami against sex education?
Aug 28th
At what age should children be taught about sex in Pakistan? Remember that this is a country wher…
Hakimullah Mehsud Confirms Baitullah’s Death
Aug 25th
Hakimullah Mehsud has told BBC Urdu that Baitullah Mehsud died two days ago. The BBC also spoke with Wali-ur-Rehman Mehsud, who denied claims of rifts in the TTP. The report also states that Wali-ur-Rehman has been made TTP commander in the Mehsud areas of Waziristan. So, we have a power sharing arrangement in which Hakimullah [...]
Weekend at Baitullah’s
Aug 25th
Check out my blog at ForeignPolicy.com’s Af-Pak Channel on the ‘selection’ of Hakimullah Mehsud as Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan chief and the organization’s internal divisions.
Why I Blog at Chowrangi!
Aug 16th
When people visit a blog, they want something that is interesting, something different. If it doe…
Distance from which Black Magic is done does not make a difference
Aug 13th
Black magic done from 2 meters away will have the same effect as black magic done from a distance…
Understanding protection from Black Magic
Aug 13th
There are a lot of people who follow protection methods and yet they get affected. Then they wond…
