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Police profiling: ‘Are you an extremist?’
Jan 19th
Law enforcement agencies begin profiling exercise that seeks to elucidate officials’ religious and political leanings.
Blasphemy law cannot be changed: Musharraf
Jan 19th
LONDON: Former President Pervez Musharraf has said that Pakistans blasphemy laws could not be changed, but that the man who killed Punjab Province Governor Salman Taseer over his opposition to them must be punished.
Musharraf, who is planning to ret…
Reviewing security: Proposal seeks US guards for president
Jan 19th
Govt considering foreign guards for dignitaries in wake of Taseer’s murder.
US seeks end to discriminatory applications for blasphemy
Jan 19th
WASHINGTON: The United States is not asking Pakistan to change or repeal the blasphemy law but is encouraging the government to prevent possible discriminations and potentials for abuse, says Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy and Human Rights Michael H. Posner. “We are reluctant to prescribe changes and alternatives,” said Mr Posner when asked what [...]
Keep Politics Out Of Pak Economy: Islamabad Tonight 18 Jan 2011
Jan 19th
Keep Politics Out Of Pakistan's Economy in order to stop its free fall, says Humayun Akhtar Khan (PML-Humkhayal) as well as Arif Habib (Businessman). Also, broaden tax base by slapping tax across the board. Other Guests: Ahsan Iqbal (PMl-N) & Hina …
Memorial for Taseer held as doctors fear for security
Jan 19th
Activists say the blasphemy law should be amended.
Ajoka’s theatrical tribute to Taseer
Jan 18th
Ajoka brought two play productions to stage to project the rising intolerance of society.
Radical roots: Hate dot net
Jan 18th
Radicalisation is now just a mouse-click away… but you may be surprised by who’s clicking.
Judge says no to arrest warrants for clerics
Jan 18th
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) judge in Rawalpindi on Monday refused to issue warrants for the arrest of two clerics whose fiery speeches reportedly provoked the Elite Force official to assassinate Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, police said. The investigators in the governor’s assassination case submitted an application to the ATC Judge Malik Mohammad [...]
Hate crime: DCOs ordered to stop wall chalking in favour of Qadri
Jan 18th
Sunni Action Committee accused of inciting religious hatred by putting up posters of Taseer’s assassin.
