News & Blogs from Pakistan
Archive for April, 2010
Pervez Musharraf speaks exclusively to NDTV’s Barkha Dutt
Apr 15th
9 October 2010 London: Speaking exclusively to NDTV’s Group Editor Barkha Dutt, former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has  said that there is great public support in Pakistan for groups like the Laskhar-e-Toiba, but these groups were not raised during his tenure. Barkha Dutt: General Musharraf, one thing, I think, that your fiercest critics will grant [...]
A reason to smile
Apr 13th
In Pakistan, we often make the mistake of thinking that the phenomenon of women breaking stereotypes and conquering uncharted terrain is a recent one. However, a conversation with a path-breaking woman such as Nigar Nazar serves as a reminder that the …
Coup And Counter-Coup, Revolution!
Apr 13th
[I must thank my dear "friend" Lisa Gates for reminding me that it was the anniversary (eighth) of the attempted coup against Hugo Chavez. Here is an article by Eva Golinger, another much older "friend" of Lisa's] COUP AND COUNTER-COUP, REVOLUTION! VENEZUELA COMMEMORATED THE EIGHTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUP D’ETAT BACKED BY WASHINGTON THAT [...]
Gilani Raises His Stature By Murdering 124 Civilians
Apr 13th
[Graphic to be added later...you know what kind...] That those 124 killed the other day were not militants was clear from the army’s own description of them as “suspected militants“. That a major slaughter was was in the offing was clear because Gillani was to meet Obama (see “note” at the link). That those killed [...]
Our Army Compared to Our Enemies
Apr 13th
Let’s just compare who did the more killing? Those who are supposed to or those who are supposed to prevent it? Following are the figures for just the past week (U.S. Drone strikes are not included as it was unusually calm on the drone end this week): Date: Pakistanis Killed By Pak Forces Israeli Forces [...]
Whats in a name?
Apr 12th
Considering the current situation in Hazara Division amidst the backdrop of the 18th amendment, it is that time of the month again when the Pakistani blogosphere and the media alike sit down in their Iqbal-esque poses and try to come up with ground bre…
Pakistan-India Love Match Captivates South Asians Across the Border
Apr 12th
Pakistan’s Shoiab Malik and Indian Sania Mirza finally got married after a long…
Unnecessary Inclusion of Cheerleaders in IPL
Apr 12th
With the IPL 3 in progress, we get to see the same bizarre inclusion of cheerleaders that we saw …
Miserable performances of Indian Cricketers and Irate Fans
Apr 10th
Indian cricketers’ obsession with endorsements even at the cost of the team is something everyone…
Additional Notes on Samar Minallah, Swat Video, And NGOs
Apr 9th
Just wanted to add a few things to: No Surprise: Samar ‘Albright’ Minallah Unrepentent 1. A Puppy I Once Knew: The Samar Minallah Swat spanking video must me seen as what it is: A pure propaganda piece, as she has herself just admitted. It also reminds me something very similar that was done in America/Europe [...]
