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What it means to be a Liberal Muslim ?
Feb 14th
Liberal and Progressive Muslims have been advocating the reinterpretation of Islam and its message. They claim to be different from traditional Muslims for they believe in reformation of religion using Ijtehad; with an emphasis on use of reason and intellect. They believe in interpreting the sources of religion on a metaphoric basis and not literal. The core difference is on the interpretation of application of core Islamic values and laws.Â
There is no consensus between liberal, progressive and reformist Muslims on their views but they all agree on reinterpretation of the …
The flood havoc
Jan 8th
In a recent talk show on a local TV channel, Senator Haji Adeel of the ANP while commenting on the precarious flood situation in KP stated that if dam
The Plan to Topple Pakistan Military & Chinese direct Economic incursion into Gulf & Africa
Jul 28th
This is not about Musharraf anymore. This is about clipping the wings of a strong Pakistani military, denying space for China in Pakistan, squashing the ISI, stirring ethnic unrest, and neutralizing Pakistan’s nuclear program. The first shot in this plan was fired in Pakistan’s Balochistan province in 2004. The last bullet will be toppling Musharraf, [...]
Time to get Afghanistan right
Jul 21st
NEW YORK: After seven and a half years of international engagement, Afghanistan is at a very important turning point. The country faces a daunting set of challenges: a ruthless insurgency, comprised of militant groups with different capabilities and objectives; the government still struggles with corruption and delivery of basic services; the country produces 90% of [...]
War on Terrorism in Pakistan’s National Interest
Jun 23rd
Written by: Afreen Baig War on Terrorism (WoT) did not start with the advent of 9/11, rather it started in 1980’s when Russia was defeated in Afghanistan, and the USA pulled out abandoning the hundreds of thousands of equipped and trained guerillas. Those guerillas and militants integrated in small pockets in various regions of Afghanistan [...]
Foreign Polls and Surveys: Reality, Deception and Hidden Agenda
Jun 17th
Written By: Afreen Baig  Recently, it had become sort of a fashion, to give reference to Foreign Polls and Surveys while speculating on the future of Pakistan and the popularity levels of our leaders. Later it was Pakistan’s election process and its consequences. The Media religiously quote these Polls & Surveys to pursue their [...]
Mumbai Mystery: American Designs on Pakistan and India
May 1st
We removed the lid on the American designs on Pakistan and India. Equally disturbing is the reality that Central Asia, China and Russia are also in the crosshairs of the United States. What we have found is sheer in scope, mind-boggling and frightening. Bifurcate Pakistan.
