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  • Revivalist said:

    @Zia
    In fact we don’t do this and don’t believe in this. Read Quran and hadith and you would come to know what punishment does Islam prescribed for a person who curses Allah and his massager (saw). If some one would curse our beloved prophet (Saw) we must teach him a lesson after which no one would even dare to think about it. He was not an ordinary man, He (saw) was a massager of Allah and we love him more then our self.
    As for as slavery is concern so isn’t there slavery exist today. In Islam a slave has got right upon the master and a master is obliged to feed his slave and to look after him but the interesting thing in today’s slavery is that the master is taking and looting his slave instead of providing to the slave. Today the world is suffering from neo-slavery where they enslave the whole nations. So please do think before opening your mouth against Islam.

    Regards

  • Revivalist said:

    @TK

    Bro first of ASALAM O ALIKUM to you as well. The fact is that you guys have never come across people who can argue with you offensively rather you have always discussed with apologetic Muslims who wants to make you happy and Islam subservient to the current secular system.
    HT is the growing force in the international arena and the secular world is disturbed and depressed what to do with the growing awareness about khilafah and political Islam, now they have resort to false propaganda and an evil campaign to reform Islam the way they did with Christianity. They have given free license to vilify Islam under the guise of FREE SPEECH. But For them the best people are those who call themselves Muslims but do not refer there life affairs to Islam and there are many in this forum. Please refer to a report published by Rand Corporation by the name of CIVIL DEMOCRACTIC ISLAM and find your self in that report.

    We agree with each other because we base our arguments on Quran and Sunnah, we agree unless someone comes up with stronger evidence from the mentioned sources.

    I never called you Quraish or my self Muhammad (Naozubillah) rather I said that you guys often behave like the Quraish of Makka and give you a relevant example in that regard.

    Bro Why don’t you come up with some solid reasons of negating khilafah and proving democracy as a best system instead of baseless and shallow propaganda. It’s easy calling other people ugly while hiding behind the mask.

    Regards

  • Revivalist said:

    @Optimist
    Bro You have proved your ignorance, arrogance and hypocrisy again and again so ASALAM-O-ALIKUM to you.

    Regards

  • Revivalist said:

    @econcused

    Bro please read the section 7” METHOD OF APPOINTING A KHALEEFAH TODAY”

    It mainly talks about two scenarios 1- which is the current scenario and many political parties are working for the revival of the khilafah. The 2nd is the scenario is where the khilafah state will exist, and when the Caliph will depose because of any reason, how would the Muslim elect another caliph?

    The current scenario is where political parties are working for the change, which will come through political and intellectual struggle by working in society to make a strong public opinion in favor of khilafah and at the same time working in all Influential communities as well as people of authority, as our prophet (saw) did in Makkah where he (saw) ultimately convinced two tribal leader and the first Islamic state got established in Medina. It simply means that HT is active in all sections of society and it also trying to convince Ahle-Nusrah (people of power) to transfer authority and when we will be successful in achieving that we will announce that state a khilafah state and will then start unifying all other Muslim land with that khilafah state to become one state and one Ummah

    When there would exist a khilafah state and one khilafah will depose because of any reason the process of electing a caliph is mentioned in detail in scenario No-2, So for that refer back to the article. .
    As for as the point you made that the moment you bring in voting for selection, its democracy. It means bro you don’t know what is democracy. Election is just a small portion or part of democracy which is there in khilafah as well. Democracy is a ruling system which believes in people’s sovereignty and majority being the authority in simple words. As the two Latin worlds means People’s RULE. And you know that it was invented way before the prophet (saw). Our prophet (saw) brought a new system of governance with new principles which was then followed by the noble companions of the prophet (Saw) and we believe it was abolished on 3rd march 1924.

    Now please don’t say that there are many things invented before our prophet (saw) so should we abandon that as well. Bro there is a difference between things and concepts. I hope you understand what I mean.

    Regards

  • mbokhari said:

    Yippeee. The Khali LIfafah bot is here.

    Stand down Khali Lifafa MUTANT turtle !!!
    I repeat. Stand Down!

    Drop the Baklava pastry. Face the wall. Put your socks in your mouth and stop babbling.

    STOP WASTING PRECIOUS OXYGEN. (think about it.)

  • hamaradeen said:

    @mbokhari
    anything else you have to say or just the usual

  • mbokhari said:

    For Shame !!!

    India is after all an emerging power- if fall in the dollar and rise in the rupee’s value is the criteria than it is only a furlong away from replacing USA as the global power. It is psyche of Pakistan leadership from the days of Skindar Mirza to prefer to be a client state rather than an independent sovereign country- India is a growing power and a neighbor also why not to be its client state rather than that of USA

    Flabbergasted- is too heavy a word to describe the current state of mind of the Kashmir leadership. It is dumbfounded. It is bewildered over the warmth shown by the Pakistan political leaderships towards pro-India leaders of the state

  • mbokhari said:

    @hamaradeen

    Just the usual, hon.

    Oh, and I’d like fries with that. Thanks, ur a doll !!!

  • mbokhari said:

    @hamaradeen

    Zinggg !!! haha:)

  • zaheer said:

    @Zia

    Dear brother, you have raised few points. I am not sure what your beleifs are and what your religion is but i am curious about knowing it, if you would like to share.

    I would like to quote few of your words.

    “Christianity and Islam evolved out of Judaism or Old Testament.
    One does not have to be religious to believe in the Creator.”

    Well, this is a complex statement. It is true that Judaism came prior to Christianity and Islam and Islam came after Christianity. Well, religion from God was always one and message was same but with passage of time came different Prophets and Divine guidance. So in Islam there are many things which were in previous religions too as all were from same the GOD. However, it should be understood clearly that Islam is an independent and complete DEEN(way of life), I don’t understand what you mean from “evolving”, if you mean that Islam also does contain commandments sent earlier then it is true; Quraan and Sunnah have it but there are also additional things too as Islam is for whole mankind and for ever; one however can’t clearly distinguish between new rules and old ones due to many factors which i don’t mention here. But if from evolving you mean that Islam was just created by human beings from old books or religions then you are totally wrong!!! Stay clear.

    “I could give you plenty of contradictions from Quran i just don’t want to hurt
    your feelings and get a fatwa against me.”

    what do you mean here? do you mean that you can give contradictions in Quraan against its own verses/rules or do you mean something else? please make it clear. Thanks.

  • mbokhari said:

    @zaheer

    Let me clarify:

    Evolution of Islam from Judaism and Christianity is a fact that is obvious to IMPARTIAL observers. If you are partial to Islam, you will say what you just said. If you are partial to Christianity or Judaism, you will see all the others are false religions.

    To a Martian visiting earth, the ideas and practices of Islam would appear to have evolved out of the other two older religions. What you stated is true only if you BELIEVE in them. (I do.)

    So, he is right if you take faith out and keep only reason, logic and science.

  • zaheer said:

    @ Zia

    “Also is Sexually Oppressed would like 4 wives and lot of Hoori.”

    Do you have any objection to having four wives by a Muslim and do you have any problem with Hoori? I would like to know your kind reasons for that. Here, i must make it clear that i follow Allah and Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H) and not MULLAHS or anyone else, a Muslim objects to wrongdoings of all no matter what status of preson in question might be. However, in the name of MULLAHISM etc, one can’t be allowed to defame Islam, all Scholars of Islam and all Muslims!!!

    “I heard Israr Ahmed say that Taliban had the Islamic state but they made a few mistakes.”

    Here again, you seem to playing card of Taliban, hate, propagand etc. to defame a Scholar of Islam. No human being is totally bad or totally good and Taliban are also human beings, they made mistakes its true but which nation is free of mistakes, btw? Here again i am not fan or follower of Taliban or any other, i follow Allah and Prophet Muhammad(P.B.U.H), so don’t try to use same card against me also. Try to be realistic brother. I know you would use this point more to pressurise others but no problem, come.

    Would be nice to hear your kind objections.

    Have a nice day.
    Best regards.

  • zaheer said:

    @mbokhari

    how can he be so sure using reason, logic and science that Islam is just Evolution? Has he studied all the religions deeply or has he drawn his conclusions based only upon few of his own parameters. I do respect all religions and faiths of others, all have right to choose what they find as truth but at the same time i do have same right and i respect my right of faith too. I just liked to know his intentions and objective of making few statements. We should share our point of view also. Aagain, everyone is free to have any faith and religion since faith and religion can’t be forced!!! No hard feelings.

  • Revivalist said:

    @MBOkhari

    Asalamo Alikum, those who know little about Quran can understand that where does Allah (swt) instruct us to say salaam and to whom.

    Regards

  • mbokhari said:

    “everyone is free to have any faith and religion since faith and religion can’t be forced!!!”

    Really? Oh Thank you thank you thank you. I feel so free and relieved now. Let me quote Bokonon (may Allah be pleased with him)
    ———-

    God made mud.
    God got lonesome.
    So God said to some of the mud, “Sit up!”
    “See all I’ve made,” said God, “the hills, the sea, the sky, the stars.”
    And I was some of the mud that got to sit up and look around.
    Lucky me, lucky mud.
    I, mud, sat up and saw what a nice job God had done.
    Nice going, God.
    Nobody but you could have done it, God! I certainly couldn’t have.
    I feel very unimportant compared to You.
    The only way I can feel the least bit important is to think of all the mud that didn’t even get to sit up and look around.
    I got so much, and most mud got so little.
    Thank you for the honor!
    Now mud lies down again and goes to sleep.
    What memories for mud to have!
    What interesting other kinds of sitting-up mud I met!
    I loved everything I saw!
    Good night.
    I will go to heaven now.
    I can hardly wait…

    Amen.
    ————–

    Point is: Take a deep breath, go easy on the Halva and let your mind expaaaand. Stop the dawaganda! Say no to stoneage mutant khilafa turtles! Barf in the Khali LIfafah!

  • mbokhari said:

    Shoaib Akhtar banned for 5 years…Yeaahhh!!!
    He cannot play for Pakistan or in Pakistan for 5 years.

    Now, time for Nasim Ashraf to face the gallows!!

  • Optimist said:

    Another week has started with Arrogance and ignorance of Mullahs.

    you have made your points. We don’t want you Khali Lifafah.

    Go buzz off. Now let us consider serious issues.

  • urazzaq12 said:

    bullshit, mqm terrorists are gonna be added in the gov, and they even will get 2 ministries…

    :@:@:@

  • urazzaq12 said:

    And I think its time even for nasim ashraf to go!

    that stupid guy has ruined Pakistan cricket…

  • nota said:

    @urazzaq12
    Abhi to ibtada-e-…. :)

  • hamaradeen said:

    I think PCB should start giving a bit of respect to their players. Indians ne apno sar pe charhaya howa hai.

  • nota said:

    So you know where UN stands on Human Rights:
    Ansar Burni elected unopposed to UNHR Council’s Advisory Committee

  • nota said:

    Well here is the interesting part about the above that I forgot to mention: As opposed to what Burni would have you believe, this is not an “election” that “candidate” Barni won. 2008 was Pakistan’s turn and Mush appointed him as the Pakistan’s “paleet” representative. See how Burni is playing it in the last link above. What a p@thetic tvrd!!!

  • econfused said:

    The Chief Clown Ahmed Qureshi now works for GEO English

  • nota said:

    @econfused
    You do mean this Ahmed Quraishi, right? Are you serious? GEO sure is aiming high, NOT! Well we knew Ahmed would be out of a job at PTV with the new govt coming in. Just surprised GEO has sunk so low!!!

  • econfused said:

    @nota

    Exactly, I did not believe my eyes. BTW do you know any other Chief Clown

  • jamil said:

    Mark my word guys, if you read history JANG Group has always supported establishment. They only supported Judicial Crisis because every one in pakistan knows Mush is on the wrong side, so they had to follow policy of the rest of the media.
    Fauji’s will again use Jang Group and I can even bet on that.
    One of biggest threat to this new government will be from Jang Group(Jang, News, Geo) etc.

  • nota said:

    @econfused
    “BTW do you know any other Chief Clown

    No I don’t. Apologies! :)

  • urazzaq12 said:

    This ahmed qureshi is such a jerk!

    All his articles are against the ppl present in this government….and hes so pro-establishment….

  • zia m said:

    @Zaheer
    I was raised in Ahl-Hadith family growing up Maulan Maudoodi and Qutb were my heroes.I used to be an average muslim hated anybody who did not agree with my religion like Shia,Brelvi or Ahamady.
    Later started reading about other religions and tried to understand the histoey and origin of religion with an open mind.
    Based on little science that i knew,found out the planet Earth is 4 billion years old and homo sapiens are a mere 200.000 years.
    It is hard for me to fathom the solar system let alone our galaxy or the universe.
    The story of Genesis that is the basus of all 3 major religions seemed rather amusing to me (God created earth in 6 days each day is 1000 year
    =6000 years)
    I believe religions evolved over a period of time like the different languages.Arabic evolved from Hebrew and Aramaic.
    I believe in Almighty Creator you can call Him what you like God or Allah.
    Actualy Allah is pre islamic for Arabs.
    I believe all men are created equal.I respect others point of view and always have an open mind .
    I do not think that God transformed some Christians and Jews into apes and pigs.I don’t think God made us in His image or we are His khalifa that would be an insult to the Almighty.It would be very arrogant for
    man to claim he talked to Almighty face to face(like Moses did).
    Like somebody said it is not a religious forum i don’t want to take too much space if you have any questions or want to discuss it further i can give you my e mail.
    Peace

  • Optimist said:

    @ Zia m

    I have also read Maulana Maudoodi and Qutab who was sentenced to death for killing Anwar Sada’t. I have also read many people, including Dr Israr etc.

    God also opened my eyes when I read books that were not specific to Deobandi or Wahabi sect. I think if we force Mullahs to read other things, their eyes will be opened.

    We should make it compulsory for Madrassahs that they will teach literature, poetry and history. Meaninglessness of Khali Lifafa will be quite obvious to the students of history.

  • Optimist said:

    And let’s bury this Khali Lifafa debate and go back to our real issues.

    Independence of judiciary & other issues facing Pakistani society.

  • Optimist said:

    Pakistan’s Dar Faces Cabinet Test to Tackle Inflation

    By Khalid Qayum and Farhan Sharif

    March 31 (Bloomberg) — Pakistan’s newly appointed finance minister Ishaq Dar will take over management of an economy constrained by the highest inflation in almost three years and slowing economic growth.

    http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080&sid=a2ch9Na3caLI&refer=asia

  • TK said:

    @nota et al. : Geo has sunk low indeed! That guy’s a douche! First sign? (No comments on his site). He knows he’ll be murdered by comments against his inane shit.

    “Salute” to moshe from a link on his site:

    http://www.geocities.com/nayyarafaq/pakistan-first.htm

    Please excuse me, I have to go and throw up now!

  • TK said:

    So, Q and MQM found new ‘lovers’ whats a kutta to do?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QNu3hF4gII

  • mbokhari said:

    Wow. This guy has a major crush on our Machchar.

    @Optimist Zia

    Went through pretty much the same awakening as you folks did. Except my moment of Eureka came after reading Bertrand Russell, Paine, de Tocqueville and Mark Steyn. I have gone full circle from being a close minded “Nawa-e-Waqtia” to complete freethinking atheist humanism to where I am now, my own personal waypoint: Muslim Humanism.

    Helpless children should not be indoctrinated in ANY religion. Only ethics and ikhlaqiyat should be taught with philosophy, history, music and the arts. After all, we have seen the fruits of a 20 yrs of Madrassa culture: ignorant self-detonating morons, child-raping, wife-burning Mullahs and general murder and mayhem. Tell me A SINGLE GOOD THING that has come out of the Madrassa revolution? Has crime gone down? Corruption? What has your Namaazain done for you or the Ummah when your hearts remain impure and even grow blacker? When your minds are steel traps unwilling to see how the world has changed.

    But then again, who am I talking to. Khali Lifafa Mutants.

  • pejamistri said:

    If I can guess correctly , then it seems that GEO will be the major tool of establishment in coming days to destablise the government, it will be as bad as watching PTV in last 8 years. Kamran Khan and several others will make a lot of money in the coming days from the establishment.
    Here is the new game plan of the establishment in upcoming days.
    1. Improve the image of army by using GEO and Jang/The News , show as if army is totally aloof from all the political activities. There will be a systematic propaganda in this regard.
    2. Malign all the political leaders including opposition and government leaders. Again Jang/The News will be on the front for this purpose.
    3. From the month of April , we are going to see a wave of violence in different parts of the country especially in Karachi and interior Sind, this will not be suicide attacks instead ethnic issues.
    4. Few weeks back I painted a scenario where OBL is going to be found in Pakistan by CIA, and apparently that is going to happen pretty soon.
    5. Somehow I can not get rid of the idea of India being involved in this game of establishment. It seems that some tensions are going emerge pretty soon with India , perhaps Pakistan Army is going to do some pranks on indian border pretty soon. There will be Sarbjeet Singh execution next month and then some activities on the border it seems to me that there might be another Kargil pretty soon.
    6. Stock exchange and economy is going to crash in the second week of April , not only that there will be a big textile/summer crisis in this summer.
    7. Passimist in me says that we are going to see some really violent revenge from establishment. Everything is heading in that direction. I am sure GEO will not sell itself cheap , and since they have sold themselves , establishment is not going to waste that money for nothing they must be upto something.

  • pejamistri said:

    Disclaimer:
    All of the above predictions/analysis are just based on analysis and are not based on any source or insider information. :)

  • 27122007 said:

    @admin
    will u upload capital talk?

  • Saqib said:

    @pejamistri: “I am sure GEO will not sell itself cheap”

    Are you sure about a FUTURE sell out? Hasn’t it already happened?

    I understand your pessimism though I don’t think/hope it will be that bad. Another factor could be played by GEO MQM TV. Some time back we saw an attempt to divert the public from the real issues by the (unnecessary) release of the Indian spy. That story backfired when Pakistan in exchange received a dead body from India. Recently Shoaib Akhtar got 5 years ban for something he should have had 1-5 matches ban for -if any (I am not a Shoaib fan). It can seem ridiculous to think of Shoaib in this regard, but I think the GHQ/establishment will bring such kind of stories with a regular interval to divert attention from the judges issue. Your indication about a border “heavy weight” clash with India cannot be ruled out either. “Heavy weight” in the sense of diversion. A planned exchange of fire in Kashmir maybe the worst threat to the democratic forces. At the same time I am convinced that these diverting tactics will NOT be a success for Mush and his lieutenants. People have become so aware of the real problems we are facing that all their dirty moves will be in vain, inshallah!

    /Saqib

  • Amir Hameed said:

    @Saqib
    I believe that if the parliment moves quickly on the judges issue, IF it sincerely wants to restore them, and this is a big IF, then judges can be restored quickly. The problem is that people like Farooq Naik has been put in key positions who had already stated that this would have to be done with a 2/3rd majority.

    If mainstream media like GEO is now starting to take side with MQM, establishment, etc., them who will unearth the truth and bring it to the attnetion of the masses?

  • Optimist said:

    MQM’s Corruption

    200 BILLION Rupees worth government property distributed with Sector incharge of MQM. That property is sold and a long legal battle is required to take that back (because of new innocent owners).

    Now we know why Altaf is worries about ‘Sard Mehri’ despite of his ‘Khair Sigali’ gestures in ‘NATIONAL INTERESTS’

    http://jang.com.pk/jang/apr2008-daily/02-04-2008/main.htm

  • aka4c said:

    Do you think the right choices were made in the formation of the federal cabinet?
    Honesty and Sincerity aside, do you thing the Ministers will be able to do justice with their respective portfolios considering that some of them already have highly demanding jobs?

    Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the new commerce minister is the Chairman and CEO of Airblue and running an airline is not an easy task.

  • Revivalist said:

    @optimist
    So when is Pakistan government starting to revive his cinema or should we allow Indian movies in our cinema halls? should there be ban on Shoaib Aklhtar or not? These are the serious issues you want to discuss, right. I never forced anybody to comment on khilafah but as I said secular-democrat can not resist, whenever they would see or hear a discussion going on about khilafah they will certainly jump in and would start there false, Baseless and empty propaganda in order to create a misconception about Islam and khilafah.

    For the prophet of Allah (swt) the matter of implementing Islam was a matter of ‘LIFE AND DEATH’ and that’s why when the pagans of Quraish offered him to come and be the leader of Darun-Nadwa he (saw) refused and said “IF YOU PUT SUN IN MY RIGHT HAND AND MOON IN MY LEFT I WOULD NOT STOP WORKIGN FOR THE EMPLEMENTATION OF ISLAM, UNLESS I ACHIEVE IT OR MY HEAD BECOMES DETACHED FROM MY SHOULDERS” so it must be a matter of life and death for all the Muslims. But unfortunately some of our Muslim bro believe more in the west and there scholars and philosopher then Quran and the teaching of our beloved Prophet (saw).

    Regards

  • Revivalist said:

    “LEADERSHIP IN ISLAM”

    Abu Bakr (ra) inaugural speech clearly demonstrates how Islam and the Muslims are to view leadership.

    “O’ people, I swear by Allah that I never desired the leadership either by day or by night, nor did I have an inclination towards it…In fact a big task has been assigned to me which is beyond my power to fulfil except with the help of the Almighty Allah. Now undoubtedly I have been elected by you as Ameer although I am not better than you. Support me if I am right; correct me if I am wrong. Obey me as long as I obey Allah; obey me not when I disobey Him and His Prophet.

    “Responsibility & Governance”

    Islam has made responsibility and ruling over the masses as a heavy burden, accountable to Allah (swt).

    Rasool Allah (saw) said, ‘’Whoever assumes a position of leadership over the Muslims and then hides away from the needs of the needy and the poor, Allah swt will veil himself from that person on the Day of Judgement and not help him when he needs him most on Day of Judgement ‘’

    Needs & Interests of the Citizens Islam clearly defined that it is the right of every citizen to have the basic rights of food, clothing and shelter provided and catered for. Rasool Allah (saw) stated, ‘’The son of Adam has no better right than that he would have a house to dwell, a piece of cloth to cover his nakedness and a piece of bread and water.

    Regards

  • pakismine said:

    Geo news is airing meray mutabiq’s promo but doesn’t tell about any schedule for the program. hopefully shahid masood will be back. What do you say guys?

  • nota said:

    Pakistan’s neo-colonial rule
    The people of Balochistan are demanding an end to Pakistani military operations and the restoration of self-rule

  • pejamistri said:

    It is good to see PTV , giving sermon about personality of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Shaheed. I hope mad dictator watches it , he used to love watching PTV all the time. I think he must be watching GEO right now if “Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath” is showing there :)

  • pejamistri said:

    If things keep going like this , I think PPP/PML(N) should keep the mad dictator as president for 5 years. Move him to presidential palace in Islamabad, put PTV in his room and take away 58(2)-B and all other descritionary powers from him. :)

  • geog47 said:

    Pakistan quits Swiss case against Bhutto’s widower

    http://www.reuters.com/article/gc04/idUSL0111938120080401

    In other words, there is no denying the fact that a crime (rather crimes) have been committed. And to tell the truth, the amnesty was absolutely not for the good of the country. It was part of several Mush’s dirty plans to secure his power by amking deals with almost anyone who could sustain him in power. Deal with BB were part of the larger plans pushed by the US and UK. Pakistan and Pakistanis had absolutely nothing to do with it. Their good was not intended or part of the prioroties at all. Saying that forgiving crimes of Benazir and Zardari was in the good of the country is not correct at all. Zardari is a criminal, who sucked the blood of this nation and he will remain so. Mush is the one who allowed him to digest this blood and Zardari and his family is now free to enjoy the looted wealth. On the other head, people are starving, committing suicideds due to poverty, lack of employment, etc – people whose good is paraded to be the reason for granting amnesty to criminals.

  • geog47 said:

    children raped at Abu Ghraib, Pentagon has videos

    http://www.boingboing.net/2004/07/15/hersh-children-raped.html

    Mission accomplished. A nation liberated. Its president lynched. Its kids raped. Their moms turned to prostitutes. Their fathers tortured. Cities showered with white phosphorus. Mission accomplished. Democracy established.

  • geog47 said:

    Army Chief in Pakistan Wins Honor From U.S.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/02/washington/02policy.html?_r=1&ref=asia&oref=slogin

    Given the track record of American elected and appointed officials lying, cheating and deceiving, one can safely say that neither is this a coincidence nor is it for anything other than currying favor with the new slave on the bloc.

  • zaheer said:

    @mbokhari
    Well done brother, you have won, i will try my best to expand my mind and try to be as open minded as you are since GOD would ask me: why did you not try to be like mbokhari as he was the most wise, open minded, right, liberal, intelligent and modern person on earth? !! right?
    Let me make it clear to you that for me first comes Islam and then other things and i will be as much modern as Allah wants me to be and not as much as so called open minded and liberals want me, i however listen to all and take their words with open mind. Let me make it also clear to you that Islam leads to the most modern, comfortable, successful life on earth and gaurantees success in herefater too. It is fault of our understanding that we limit, ignore and underestimate Islam. Sorry i am not at all fan of Bokonon or likes of him, you have right to do so as you are a free person. It however does not mean that people in West are stupids, i have been in West for 5 years and i know they are quite nice and intelligent people but i don’t find any reason to take their writings/philosophies above Quraan or Sunnah. I am not saying it like an emotional Muslim rather Islam proved its supriority over all other knowledges, it so far withstood all challenges from science, logic, philosophy etc. Again it is fault of us (Muslims) who could not properly follow Islam, sorry you can exclude yourself here as you are the perfect example i feel. You agree or not, it is your right.
    I have few grave disagreements to HT, their goal is legitimate but i disagree to their methodology etc. I also have grave disagreemnts to mr. Usam and Co.
    If i will like Halwa, i will definitely eat without being worried what other people think about me at least i will not care your words(sorry for that, you also have right not to care of my words rather you should not), i am so thankful to you however for your kind advice in regard of Halwa, a great idea indeed. Yes, i definitely will try to expand my mind, right sir? OHHH GOD expand my mind since it is ordrer of mbokhari.
    Keep your spirits high and be happy. yes, do comment.
    Best regards…

  • zaheer said:

    @zia m

    Dear borther, i could understan to a good extent your background and philosophies. I respect your right of taking your choice but with due respect i do disagree to your philosophy and way!

    I personally had some bad experiences in context of religion and i took my own way but my way is quite different to yours. I never felt any doubt about Islam however nor i am expecting any but i had bad experiences by followers, which is natural thing since human beings are different to each other and limited. I don’t believe in sects rather feel satisfied with Islam and only Islam (i.e. Quraan and Sunnah). I don’t claim that i am the right and the perfect one but so far i am satisfied by the help and blessings of Allah almighty, and i pray to HIM that he always helps me. I am however quite open to positive changes as man always needs to learn more. It would be nice to have some discussion with you. Feel free to share your email, you can do it through admin if don’t want to make it public.
    Be happy.
    Best regards,

  • pejamistri said:

    Breaking news:
    DG MI transaferred .. i.e Bahawalpur mein Khudday line laga dia. Please note DG MI Nadeem Taj is one of the most important person in mad dictator’s team.

  • TK said:

    @geog74: dude, I’ve never read your comments regarding all the corrupt jurnails, bureaucrats and officials who have actually been looting this country? I’m with you on wadera’s (incestually related to the army btw) and other business people (in politics) looting the wealth, but why don’t you EVER make an effort to be just about your criticisms?

    Why is it that you people are always after the politicians (who are vicitimized by the military/bureaucratic apparatus most of the times) but never ever utter a PEEP against the military.

    You just posted one anti political and one pro military piece.. A little perspective and balance please? Do you even know how much of the national wealth has been wasted by the Army and the rest siphoned off to foreign accounts?

    this is what I hate about Islamists.. always there to ruin their nations unwittingly.

  • gv said:

    @rev

    Jinaab Revivalist, adaab arz.

    First of all apologies for bothering you since i had said that i wouldn’t. But if you have a minute read the following article. (not asking you to believe it) but just read it carefully (its only 4 pages) and let me know what you think.

    http://www.cfpf.org.uk/articles/religion/br/br_god.html

    All the best,

    g.

  • TK said:

    Where’s that DOUCHE! Kashmeer Singh Burney?

    http://dailywaqt.com/020408/Images/p7-30.gif

    A pakistani woman languising in an Indian prison, but Kashmeer Shing Burni is busy blowing Indians who helped him get elected to the UNO “human rights” seat for his services in freeing their Spies.

    What a joke!

  • TK said:

    Shauka Chore and his “Qabza Group No. 1″ pilfered 60 Billions and wanted to pilfer 200 (they had targets!) in total.

    http://dailywaqt.com/020408/Images/bp-16.gif

    “Lekin zardari nay ghoRay rakhay thay;…. kiay zulm kiaaa thaa.. GHOOOORRRRAAAYYY!!!.. yaa alha in politicians say kab jaaan chuRaahi gaa? Aray kayaani kahaaN hai tooooooo… abay mard ban..aur pakistan ko bachaaaaaa…ya allah is Zardari aour Nawaz sharif LUTAAARAY ko kiyoo nahi pakartaa… pak fauj ko salam.. pakistan first! grrrrrrrrefgrrrrrrrgrrrrrrr “

  • Muhammad Hanif Gul said:

    To the Optimists and like minded: Please have mercy on the Muslims. You have always supported dictatorships in the name of ‘Khilafah’. And to call the Ottomans autocrats ‘Khalifah’ and present that form of government as equivalent or superior to democracy is simply obnoxious. It is due to this backward mindset that the muslims all over the world are suffering. Democracy has its shortcomings but it is by far the best of all the forms of governments envisaged and practiced by human beings. I agree with a friend above that ‘Medrassahs’ must be forced to teach other liberal sciences and arts so that thay should be able to come out of their tunnel vision. The well beings of Muslims lies in secularism and democracy whether we like it or not is immaterial.
    Watching geo tv and reading jang is nightmare. They have taken bribe from establishment and are on a mission to bail out Musharaf and the Army and the MQM. They dont talk about the real issues like the performance of Musharaf regime. They give endless coverage to less important issues like ban on shoaib and telephonic address of psychopath. They will never argue about the audit of the american money given to the generals in the last seven years. They will talk about the corruptions of politicians and burueaucrats but not the military. Jang group is extremely dishonest, I must say and they are doing everything to destablize Pakistan by supporting army. Nawai WAqt is not far behind by projecting the message of obscurantist elements of the society. But, hopefully, we’ll get these forces of exploitation and conspiracies exposed before public.

  • TK said:

    According to some student leaders (ISF UofP) a certain “Bhatta Khore” group of so called “Islamic” students are threatening other students who are joining their opponent parties.

    subhaanalaah. .kia baat hai.. qulu linnaase hasana? oh no! just threaten them.. it is submission brothers.. submission to any tom dick harry who becomes pure and pavittre just by joining IJT

    http://express.com.pk/images/NP_LHE/20080402/Sub_Images/1100380006-2.gif

  • Rashid said:

    Don’t expect whole lot of change…

    ” Gen. Kyani also informed Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani about the ongoing operation in tribal areas.

    Co-chairman Pakistan People’s Party Asif Zardari, Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Mian Nawaz Sharif, Asfandyar Wali of Awami National Party (ANP) and JUI’s Maulana Fazl-ur-Rahman, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar, Advisor of Interior Rahman Malik, PML-N Chief Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan envoy in Washington Mehmood Ali Durrani and the minister for Frontir Regions Najmuddin Khan were also present in the meeting. ”

    In what capacity were the leader of political parties given briefing by COAS along with the PM of Pakistan. Nawaz and Zardari are not even MNA, they dont hold any public office or work for government in any capacity. Why are they being treated as Super-Prime Minister.

    It seems like the new PM will have his string pulled by Zardari and Nawaz. And this seems scary to me.

  • pejamistri said:

    @Rashid
    The people have given mendate to the two leaders you mentioned. NS is not part of the parliament because he was not allowed to contest elections by the dictator , AZ is a senator. Both of them are the leaders of the parties which are mandated by the people of Pakistan to rule the country. YRG was nominated by PPP under the leadership of AZ and with the understanding of NS , don’t confuse YRG with Shaukat Aziz who was nominated by the dictator. They have all the rights to pull the strings of the new PM , and in fact if they don’t pull his strings , he may be like Farooq Laghari :) .
    They took part in the briefing as the leaders of ruling coalition , they have every right to be aware of the security situation in Pakistan as they are the ones who will be making the policies to run the country.

  • poola said:

    slogan of 90: “Altaf-Zardari bhai bhai”

    I don’t know what the hell this Mr. 10% is going to do.

    He is taking everyone on board…………………….. everyone will be in govt. particularly killers, corrupt ones.

    where does position as control stands?

  • Optimist said:

    Government has asked for details on loans that were written off during Q league.

    Apparently there is a record breaking 1.25 TRILLION rupees which were eaten by Mush?Q league supporters.

  • urazzaq12 said:

    @ poola

    Yeah, zardari did enough to ruin Pakistan by including fazlu in gov, now even if mqm is included in the coalition, I dont know what will happen…

    And mqm has gone mad, just because zardari is going to them, they are so desperate to get into govt…

  • nota said:

    Oops!
    Pehla Test

  • TK said:

    @Rashid: I tend to agree with your sentiment on the AZ/NS being present issue.. I don’t like the idea of non-elected people being given information about national security issues. But everyone is treating them as the “real” split-pm’s which is sad really.. I don’t have problem with NS or AZ being there when they are part of the power structure, but right now, this is just bending the rules..

    hope they will try to get elected at least so we don’t have this issue. The only thing I can think of is that everyone knows that the PM will have to brief both of them, and it is better they hear it from the horse’s mouth.

    I like the fact that the military structures are following the rules to some extent and not involving El Prezidente in these briefings.. He should be made ceremonial as soon as possible.

  • TK said:

    @pejamistri: sorry, gotta disagree with you bro. They are de-facto “Split-PM” but technically they DO NOT have the right to interefere in the sovereignty of the parliament.

    In proper democratic institutions, the parties choose their leaders through conventions who then become PM’s if/when the party wins. Right now we have a situation that AZ has dubious mandate within the party itself (though he’s been acting admirably but we’re talking about empowering institutions and diminishing the role of personalities.. easier said than done.. agree!)

    So, I think given the ground realities, it is probably better to include these two, but they Do Not have the mandate of the people to be in such high level meetings. But the fact is that the PM will have to brief them on this .. and to be honest, I don’t like this idea of YRG having to ask permission from AZ/NS combo every time there is a need to make a decision.. This situation will not be qualitatively different from the moshe & Shauka Chore relationship.

    YRG represents the sovereignty of the Pakistani Nation, and NO ONE, even NS or AZ should be considered above the institution of the Prime Minister. Even the “president” himeself is not above him. AZ and NS being there without being granted the role of “special advisors” and therefore consititutional cover at least, is just in-appropriate when we talk of Restoring the Supremacy of the Institution that is the National Assembly of the Representatives of the Sovereign People of Pakistan. (that was a mouthful!.. hehe)

  • Rashid said:

    @Peja

    Thanks for clearing that. Now I know that the policies will be made in Zardari House and Nawaz Murree Resort. Not in any government office. We can close down whole bunch of ministries and save some money :)

    As for the mandate, my theory is that, people were tired and pissed off from last government. So the mandate is not for AZ and NS( they already had their turns) rather it was ANTI-Mush/PML-Q. Unfortunately, people don’t have a whole lot of choices. Remember the NS, PPP, NS, PPP governments. People weren’t giving mandate to PPP/NS rather they just felt so disappointed that they vote anti-government..whoever that maybe.

    And can we move on please. Why is it that every criticism is compared to Musharraf. I know that Musharraf is a dictator and the last 8 years were horrible, however, we should not set the bar so low for the new government.

  • Malek said:

    @TK
    unfortunately Kiani went to see Mush Qutta soon after the briefing to PM
    http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=42408

  • TK said:

    @Malek: Technically Mushie should have been in that meeting too. The president is the head of the armed forces (I don’t know if it is post Zia only or did the 73 constitution allow that as well?) In any case.. PPP should get off their a$$ and get Moshe out or clip his wings pronto!

    Don’t fvkkin drag this sh!t on forever and ever. I think NS and AZ should be given the status of Special advisors to the PM if they want to sit in these meetings. This idea of getting non-elected people with people who have actually taken an oath and who technically represent the will of the peopl, just rubs me the wrong way.

    And also, this gives all the nay sayers something to crow about.

  • TK said:

    Also don’t get me wrong people, I am just a fool that way. We should criticize those we support as well.. let us keep a check and a keen eye on our beloved ‘democratic forces’.

  • geog47 said:

    Pakistan government has failed the first test. All corrupt and criminals are back in the positions of power, starting with the advisor to the prime minister.

    http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/Article.aspx?newsID=1100379587&Date=20080401&Issue=NP_LHE

  • geog47 said:

    The masters have made sure their slave Musharraf stays where he is

    http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/Apr-2008/1/index6.php

  • Malek said:

    @Rashid Peja TK

    i think we need to note that the issue here is quite different/complicated i.e ‘the ongoing operation in tribal areas…on the behest of US/Mush’

    to deal with such an issue one will need people power behind them (and people have voted for NS and AZ as heir to BB) so it is important for NS and AZ to attend this meeting to understand the issue ‘first hand’

    however i agree issues must be left to PM/Cabinet but there are few issues like restoration of judiciary, ‘getting rid’ of Mush and operation in tribal areas where direct involvement of NS and AZ will be valuable to comply with the mandate of people

  • geog47 said:

    5 Maj-Gens asked to quit civilian posts

    http://www.dawn.com/2008/04/01/top11.htm

    The question is: What were these major generals doing in the civilian departments in the first place? This is the kind of invisible occupation of the country by its own armed forces. This occupation will previal despite the symbilic withdrawal of a few officers. see here http://dictatorshipwatch.com/occupation_prevails.pdf

  • Malek said:

    @TK

    bro sorry but i have to disagree with your comment that ‘Technically Mushie should have been in that meeting too’

    Technically, Mushi the ‘Suar ka bacha’ should not be in that meeting but actually behind bars where ordinary hawaldars should be giving him ‘treatment’ with special chittars….. before being taken to ‘phansi ka phanda’ in connection with violation of Article 6….

    i am sure you have thought much worse than this for the Jackal General….but thats all i could come up with for now….rushing to finish work and get home!!

  • TK said:

    @Malek: I agree with your reasoning. .and that is what I tried to get at in my response to @Rashid as well, but I think we need to give some status to these two gentlemen until they get elected, administer an oath to them and then by all means include them in these talks..

    If that incompetent Rehman Malik can become special advisor, then why not these two. An elected PM with a vote of confidence is one of the main pillars of our democracy. This meeting shows flaws in the way our ‘democratic’ system is set up and many things that are wrong with the way parties do their business un-democratically.

    This reminds me of Javed Hashmi…

  • geog47 said:

    PM vows to end extremism with political tactics

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=42442

  • TK said:

    @geog47: I disagree with the choice of words, not “All corrupts and criminals” are back.

    Is Khwaja Saad RafiQue a criminal? Kh. Asif a criminal? Is YRG a criminal? Is Fehmida Mi..

    So your broad brush statement is incorrect. Yes, there are problems in the setup, but that doesn’t mean it is worse than the Kleptocracy set up by Moshe Kutyaan.

    oh, and get your stones ready boys, but do remember what Jesus said that one time.

  • geog47 said:

    Zardari arrives at Nine Zero

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=42444

  • TK said:

    @Maled: dude I agree with you.. my response to u is in moderation (even on the moshe part) .. I mean “the president”.. and I don’t for a second think of him as a legitimate prez.. and that’s why I said they need to get rid of him or clip his wings post haste!

    cheers!

  • TK said:

    do’h!!!!! ‘Malek” sorry I ruind ur nick

  • Saqib said:

    @TK: “Also don’t get me wrong people, I am just a fool that way. We should criticize those we support as well.. let us keep a check and a keen eye on our beloved ‘democratic forces’.”

    This is the way to go:-) Let’s have issue based opinions and not opinions based on affiliation to a certain politicial party!!

    /Saqib

  • Rashid said:

    Fateha season in Pakistan. Everyone offering Fateha for everyone.

    AZ doing Fateha for Abba Ji. NS doing Fateha for BB
    AZ offering Fateha for MQM ‘Shuhada’. MQM offering Fateha for Benazir.
    Next will be Naseerullah Babar offering Fateha for MQM workers and MQM offering Fateha for Hakeem Saeeed.

    I wish someone asks these people to say Fateha aloud. Really interested to know what they actually say when offering Fateha.

  • pejamistri said:

    @TK
    I can agree with you theoritically, and agree practically on the point of criticising the politicians specially the ones in government.
    But I always feel that somehow our people start asking the politicians to be angels, we start expecting everything to be utopian as soon as a deomcratic government comes. Just look at the role of Sonia Gandhi in India , she has been calling shots all along , has been part of some very important meetings and is revered as the real leader , despite Manmohan Singh being the PM.
    So let us not expect them to be angels and follow every iota of the rule. There is always a difference between felony and misdemeanor.

  • pejamistri said:

    Seems there is some sinister game being played by the establishment, PTV is giving some real hype to the “AZ at Nine Zero”. At the moment PTV is still under controls of establishment. And to me it seems that establishment is expecting to get something out of this meeting. Let’s see what comes out, my fingers are crossed.

  • Saqib said:

    I am afraid that many of our politicians haven’t learned much or rather are NOT willing to learn from past blunders. For me it seems like the many of the PPPP politicians are playing a waiting game. They want to cushion the effects of democracy, which they interestingly themselves have been a part of, but that is nothing new for them. Politicians from various parties including PPPP have been showing a “MIRAGE of DEMOCRACY” to the Pakistani nation for ages. How can we expect these old horses to change themselves? Isn’t it us who are committing blunders by believing them. Shouldn’t they have been exchanged with new faces i.e. a new lot of politicians?

    AZ is at nine-ZERO point……..For what? Is it something which will benefit Pakistan? No, way this is a step in the wrong direction. We are getting a more clear picture of what AZ is planning to do. He is playing foul at a time where every sincere politician MUST show ZERO tolerance towards Gangsters, murderers, dictators, bhatta khor etc.

    I suppose the plan is to corrupt the media especially GEO MQM TV by collaborating with both Mush and MQM. Before GEO MQM TV started the Mush-MQM campaign we had ARY indulged in MQM propaganda. ARY has kept the level of MQM propaganda at the same level, but GEO has increased it to even a much higher level than ARY propaganda. The print media has always been vulnerable to shady business.

    What is acting as a check block on the corrupt politicians road? The lawyers movement has developed in to a real fight where we on one hand have the opportunistic politicians waiting for weaknesses in the lawyers ranks and on the other side we are witnessing a unique movement in the history of Pakistan which is declining to die. The lawyers and the APDM have been fighting their case for a year, which beyond everyone’s expectations, and we will inshallah witness their victory in the near future. The politicians has got a fair time span to show results otherwise the will be facing the wrath of the lawyers and APDM. I am eagerly waiting for the time when these democracy fighters will let the turn coats feel the heat, but off course I hope the politicians will get their acts together and perform according to the wishes of the Pakistani people!

    /Saqib

  • pejamistri said:

    Amazing if AZ has to hear the sermon of Altaf Bhai, I think that should be enough to break all the talks between PPP and MQM. BTW don’t miss this helarious show right now on GEO, another unparalleled performance of Altaf Chooran wala :)

  • Ahmed Bhai said:

    Actually AH is now feeling isolation and so his actions! AZ, the way he talked along with NS, can not do any thing in favor of establishment.

    We need to realize that NS and AZ or PPPs stance is different on various matters so not every action should be seen as pro or anti establishment.

    the test case is indeed CJ restoration. Theoretically speaking assume NS in AZ position, how he would have moved?

  • geog47 said:

    Qadeer waiting for detention end

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=42450

    BAGAIRAT NATION, LANAT ON ALL PAKIS… DHOOB KE MARAJAO

  • pejamistri said:

    hahaha .. AZ is standing hearing the altaf chooran wala :) …. that is perhaps even a bigger torture that he would have received in the jail. :)

  • pejamistri said:

    Asif bhai ab aap ki khidmat mein :)

  • Ahmed Bhai said:

    geog47:

    AQ Khans’ greatness is beyond Mush, politicians or any one else. It is not uncommon to see such great people suffer from misery in the history of Pakistan.

    I am hopeful to see him free again

  • pejamistri said:

    :) :) :) ……… this is helarios :) …. one of the biggest comedy show in the absence of Wasi Zafar and Sher Afgan

  • asfand1 said:

    Altaf is croaking via telephone from London and after every croak Sattar nodes his head in affirmation. These Karachi guys seem to have ample free time, almost every second day they gather at nine-zero to hear Altaf’s croaking.

  • Saqib said:

    Altaf Hussain is sounding just as ridiculous as one could expect. The cult worshippers has gathered……:-(

    /Saqib

  • asfand1 said:

    Today these goons of MQM are praising Bhutto family and tomorrow they will insult them in worst words, I know the nature of these thugs of MM.

  • Saqib said:

    @asfand1

    And what about the PPPP folks who are praising the killers? Will they not be insulting theme tomorrow?

    /Saqib

  • Saqib said:

    PTV Global, GEO TV and ARY showing the tragedy of Pakistan live.

    /Saqib

  • asfand1 said:

    The overwhelming majority of PPP workers are against any kind of dialogues with MQM. No PPP worker will every praise the hate mongers like Altaf.

  • Saqib said:

    @asfand1
    I sincerely hope you are right, but why the hell does AZ want to be a part of this ridiculous show? What does this show to the nation? That everything is for sale?

    /Saqib

  • Malek said:

    @saqib
    very well said
    ‘PTV Global, GEO TV and ARY showing the tragedy of Pakistan live’

    this really summarises the comedy show. it seems even a bigger event than making of Pakistan

    Allah hamain bachai…..

  • econfused said:

    @pejamistri

    You are wasting your energies. This public is so much used to be promises made by dictators, and now the end result is no patience. Democracy is not a silver bullet to cure all ills in one day.

    People have every right to question politicians, media, generals or anybody, but after some reasonable time. All these mush lovers, mqm supportes and some DEMOCRATS want result in a day.

    Things will change if democratic systems stay on its tracks.

  • Saqib said:

    @econfused
    “Things will change if democratic systems stay on its tracks.”

    Would you say that the democratic system is on track now? or on the way to be on tracks?

    /Saqib

  • econfused said:

    @saqib

    It is not on track now, I have serious doubts with some of the faces in PPP. It is on the way to be on tracks. I do not give ANY CREDIT to political parties for putting the country on democratic track. In my view a NO from CJ on March 9th, 2007 to dictator has started this.

    CJ might have said no just to save his job, but at the moment I have no reason to believe that it was just his job. I have great respect for CJ and Lawyers movement and media. It has essentially given a new start to this nation.

  • Saqib said:

    @econfued

    Just like you, I find it hard to believe that CJP has been trying to save his job. If that had been the case he would have taken any good offer to resign. I am sure he must have received some handsome offers since it could bail out the dictator from being squashed.

    In my opinion we need to strengthen the lawyers movement and APDM to ensure that the politicians feels the heat. I am afraid that this is the only way out and I am also afraid that major media channels have sold their soul……we shouldn’t expect too much from that front either. Luckily we still have a handful of sincere anchors who has the courage to confront any dictator or corrupt politician.

    In my opinion we should keep the promise to let the politicians sort out the problems, but in case they don’t every Pakistani should stand alert to support the lawyers/APDM movement.

    /Saqib

  • savage said:

    I didn’t not know should I laugh at this occasion or cry? I laugh when I hear these comedian, but my heart really cries for those people who gave their lives on 12th may, I couldn’t take images off my minds of those dying men.
    I still wonder when these leaders would start respecting lives of their own workes and I have same questions to the worker, when would they learn.

    Rest Oscar should go to Karach Darama Queen.

  • geog47 said:

    Zardari case: Pakistan shamelessly pulls out

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7326142.stm

    When Zardari is pardoned and he is elevated to teh positon of a king in Pakistan, not a single person is supposed to remain behind bars for the charges of corruption. Everyone deserve to be pardoned and freed.

  • geog47 said:

    AQ Khan hopes new govt will free him

    http://www.dictatorshipwatch.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4627&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

    Musharraf’s terror network getting chipped. Brig. Ejaz Shah gone. Today Maj. Gen. Nadeem Ejaz moved.(Close relative of Queen Sehba). Both gave affidavits in Chief Justice reference.What is in store for Tariq Aziz and Gen (ret) Kidwai? A. Q. Khan made a statement the other day (see Nation). The drawings that Musharraf says he was shown (supposedly given to Iran) were fake. A.Q. Khan is totally innocent. Why do not they hold an inquiry as to how a retired Brig. Niaz became a big supplier to Kahuta Labs? What is the real story? The house arrest of A.Q.Khan without legal procedure is a “rendition”.

  • TK said:

    @pejamistri: Your point is well taken! I think we’re on the same page bro. liked the “felony vs. misdemeanor” bit :) a good description of the situation.

  • aka said:

    Do you think that the right choices were made in the formation of the federal cabinet?
    Honesty and Sincerity aside, do you thing the Ministers will be able to do justice with their respective portfolios considering that some of them already have highly demanding jobs?

    Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the new commerce minister is the Chairman and CEO of Airblue and running an airline is not an easy task.

  • zia m said:

    @Zaheer

    One has to have an open mind to seek the truth,once we box ourselves in certain dogmas we get trapped.We need to question every thing we read in ancient writings and be open to arguments.

    @admin
    It is ok with me if you can provide Zaheer ny e mail if you don’t mind.
    Thanks

  • zia m said:

    Dr Shahid Masood is going to be back on soon according to Geo.

  • Optimist said:

    @ zia m

    I might annoy some people, I don’t think I have missed him!! His only credentials are that he says what people want to hear and he is anti-establishment. We need more than that.

    I started disliking him after his ‘Maut Ka Manzar’ type DVDs where he promoted Dr Israr who told us that final war had happened in Iraq in 1991 and Dajjal is about to come (Israr had no idea that another war was soon to come!). There was music copied from Hollywood films to create fear and feeling of sadness before every verse of Quran on Qiyamat.

  • TK said:

    Zardari Arrives at 90:

    http://www.vidpk.com/view_video.php?vid=10673

    Zardari speech (saRa hua she’r by Dr. FarooQ Sattaar) : (9min)

    “jiye Altaf” — Asif Ali Zardari

    http://www.vidpk.com/view_video.php?vid=10684

    Altaf Hussain’s iSpeech:(24min)

    http://www.vidpk.com/view_video.php?vid=10683

  • TK said:

    na’ara Altaf bhi hua
    na’ara Zardari bhi,
    na’ara Benazir bhi,
    na’ara Bilawal bhi,

    But NO… and I repeat NO “Pakistan Zindabad”

  • Asif said:

    Seminar: Clash of Civilization or Clash of Interests (Imran Khan and Dr Mahtir Mohammad)

    compare Talat:

    http://www.insaf.pk/Forum/tabid/53/forumid/12/tpage/1/view/topic/postid/26086/Default.aspx#26086

  • zia m said:

    @Optimist

    Thanks,i started following Pak politics recently after the judiciary debacle
    am not aware of the motives of these characters.

  • Optimist said:

    @ TK

    Make it

    Naa Rahee Altaf
    (Ameen!)

    @ zia m

    He is liked by most of our visitors. I don’t have any problem with him. It is just someone brought his DVDs on Qiyamat (he was with ARY at that time) and there are some other things I find unprofessional (like when he went to Lebanon during Israel War, he was more interested in telling that tourists come here for ‘Ayaashi’ – i find this word very unprofessional).

    My friends tell me some interesting things about him but I cannot repeat them on a public website.

  • TK said:

    I don’t know much about this Dr. but he is shady and he has tagged all his google videos with key words like Science and Documentary etc..

    Because of this idiot (or his fans) I have to alter my searches because he shows up if you search for science or documentary.. very annoying.. and his DVD’s are just 21st century version of “Maut ka manzar – marnay kay ba’ad kia hoga.” with hollywood music.. WTF??? music haramm hai, hollywood immoral hai, lekin music unhi yahoodiyooNka use karna hai.. aur voh bhi ayaat-quraani aur ahaadith say pehlay… what a joke!

  • zia m said:

    I can’t believe the coverage media gave to this event at 90 they interupted all their schuled programs even Bolta Pakistan and Live with Talat.Media must be scared of mqm terror.

  • zia m said:

    meant scheduled

  • mbokhari said:

    Glory to Gwadar?

    “The call of first-ever merchant ship Panamax class bulk carrier ‘POS Glory’ at deep-sea Gwadar Port in mysterious circumstances last month has raised many eyebrows.
    [...] industry sources by TheNation have revealed likelihood of a deliberate attempt to bring POS Glory, 75,000DWT to cover up some major unlawful activity relating to country’s so-called first deep-sea port.”

  • econfused said:

    @riddle 792

    So whats bothering you. That you did not get chance to shake hand?

  • mbokhari said:

    Musharraf’s capacity to bear indignities

    Aziz-ud-Din Ahmad

    President Musharraf’s capacity to bear indignities, provided he is allowed to retain his office, seems to be unlimited. Used to playing with lapdogs Musharraf will have to live with pit bulls.

  • mbokhari said:

    Ansar Barfi Singh.

    NAMASTE

  • mbokhari said:

    Express News Columnist: People have 2 Watt “Internal Current linking them to Allah”

    Thanks be to Allah Almighty. Now I know what the Matrix was trying to do to Neo. Apparently our “internal current” reaches all the way EVEN beyond the Universe and several feet after that is the “Arsh” of Allah.

    Can you figure this out? WTF is this guy talking about. People have 2 Watt “internal current”? What the fuqq is this guy’s education and why is he writing an op-ed in a National Daily?

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: Welcome to the bizzarro world of “Islamic (Fetish) Science”.

  • mbokhari said:

    @TK

    I declare the Islamic Circuit Law. Screw Norton and Thevenin. They had nothin on this guy. This is what he said:

    “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiyoon” means from “Allah we come and to Him we return”. This means the “Internal Current” must flow from the divine throne above to the bottomless below, declares Dr. Matloob Hussain.

    I. Am. Speechless.

  • Revivalist said:

    @gv
    Bro as you referred me a site link I have read it and find it confusing because he did not talk about the real reasons and intellectual bases and augments upon which one proves the existence of the creator. So simply it was not atoll impressive at least for me. Now I am going to refer you some links and I hope you will not ignore it and will read it with open heart and mind. If you are in Canada you can attend the following presentation and can come up with your questions. The links which I have given here will not only clarify the concept of God to you and to all who will read it rather it will clarify the misconception about Quran and many other aspects of Islam.

    http://hamzatzortzis.blogspot.com/2008/02/my-next-international-event-13th-march.html
    Does God Exist?
    Does God Exist? by Hamza Andreas Tzortzis
    March 13, 2008 at 2pm
    Canada, York University

    http://www.yorkmsa.ca/

    The question “Does God Exist?” holds more importance than most of us realise. This lecture provides scientific and rational proofs for the existence of God. The speaker will discuss the implications of the existence of God on our daily life and practices. Finally, he will show the audience that Islam answers the most important question on a rational and spiritual level. With also a question and answer session at the end.
    Hamza Andreas Tzortzis is a freelance writer, author, public speaker and activist. He is particularly interested in issues related to Islam and the linguistic inimitability of the Qur’an. He writes about issues related to belief, politics, spirituality, ideology and more.

    http://hamzatzortzis.blogspot.com/search/label/Creator
    http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/mark_vernon/2007/11/god_is_back.html
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zezBOtU2WGY

    Regards

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari:

    “Who are you, who are so WISE in the ways of science?”

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=PQkm4NNJXXA

  • TK said:

    Teenage

    Mewww Tent

    Lifaaaafaaah

    TURTULLZ!!

  • mbokhari said:

    OMFG !!!!

    Thus spake the Turtle:

    “If you are in Canada you can attend the following presentation and can come up with your questions.

    Does God Exist?
    Does God Exist? by Hamza Andreas Tzortzis
    March 13, 2008 at 2pm
    Canada, York University”

    Today is April 3rd, 2008.

    My dear chronologically impaired Stoneage Mutant Khilafa turtles:

    You are infact 14 centuries late. Please adjust your sundials.

  • mbokhari said:

    Or perhaps, the power of Baklava has enabled the Lifafah Turtles to travel back in time???

    A fearsome prospect, to be sure.

    Turtle Power !!!

  • mbokhari said:

    @TK:

    Good one. Now I see how the earth can be flat. (We have not heard a denial from the Khali lifafah turtles ‘;-) Reminded me of that scene (actually a lot of scenes) from the Life of Brian where the Messiah drops his sandal and his gourd. His flock immediately divides into two sects: Follow the Gourd!. No, follow the sandal!. Infidel! Kill the heretic!!!…..haha..good times…gotta watch it again.

  • mbokhari said:

    The improved and abridged Dead Khali Lifafa Sketch:

    (The original.)

    The cast: mbokhari, Recylist

    mbokhari: ‘Ello, I wish to support democracy.
    Recylist: We’re closin’ for Jumma prayers.
    mbokhari: Never mind that, my lad. I wish to complain about this retarted message you posted.
    Recylist: Oh yes, the, uh, the Khilafah. What’s,uh…What’s wrong with it?
    mbokhari: I’ll tell you what’s wrong with it, my lad. It’s dead, that’s what’s wrong with it!
    Recylist: No, no, ‘e’s uh,…it’s resting.
    mbokhari: Look, matey, I know a dead system of government when I see one, and I’m looking at one right now.
    Recylist: No no it’s not dead, it’s, it’s restin’! Remarkable system, the Khilafah, innit, eh? Beautiful Council of Ulema!
    mbokhari: The Ulema don’t enter into it. It’s stone dead.
    Recylist: Nononono, no, no! It’s resting!
    mbokhari: All right then, I’ll ask pkpolitics posters! ‘Ello, Mister member of the Ummah I’ve got a lovely fresh Khali LIfafah for you if you wake up…

    (Recyclist changes id and posts as another member)

    Recylist: There, the Ummah moved!
    mbokhari: No, it didn’t, that was you posting as someone else!
    Recylist: I never!!
    mbokhari: Yes, you did!
    Recylist: I never, never did anything…
    mbokhari: Um…now look…now look, mate, I’ve definitely ‘ad enough of this. That system of government is definitely deceased, and when we dumped it not 14 centuries ago, you assured me that its total lack of movement was due to it bein’ tired and shagged out following a prolonged Jewish conspiracy.

    Recylist: Well, it’s…it’s, ah…probably pining for the Mahdi.
    mbokhari: PININ’ for the MAHDI?!?!?!? What kind of talk is that?,
    Recylist: The Khilafah is just waiting for Muslims to wake up! Remarkable system of government, innit, squire? Lovely draft constitution! See our website

    mbokhari: Look, I took the liberty of examining that website and I discovered that you guys are amusing little pests. Please get an appointment with a head doctor immediately.

    (pause)

    Recylist: Well, o’course the Ummah is only waking up now. You can’t stop talking about the Khilafah. We will conquer Pluto. We will take over Togo and Fiji. We will kill all the Mormons. The Khilafah is coming!!!! VOOM! Feeweeweewee!

    mbokhari: “VOOM”?!? Mate, this system wouldn’t “voom” if you put four million volts through it! It’s bleedin’ demised!

    Recylist: No no! It’s pining! It’s waiting for the Muslims to wake up.
    mbokhari: It’s not pinin’! It’s passed on! This system is no more! It has ceased to be! It’s expired and gone to meet ‘is maker! It’s a stiff!

    Bereft of life, It rests in peace! If you hadn’t spamming this website It’d be pushing up the daisies! It’s rational reasons are now ‘history! ‘It’s off the twig! It’s kicked the bucket, It’s shuffled off It’s mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin’ choir invisibile!! THIS. IS. AN. EX-KHILAFAH !!

    Recylist: Well. I will pray for you. (O Allah, destroy the infidels and those Muslims, infidels really, who laugh at us. Oh, how they laugh at us !!!)

  • hamaradeen said:

    get a life.

  • mbokhari said:

    PAF gets delivery of Saab AWACS for USD 1 Billion.

    India will get 3 AWACS from Israel by end-2008

    India’s indigenous AWACS will be ready by 2011

  • nota said:

    This is not a joke
    US Spent $81 Billion for a Submarine to Fight Al-Qaeda’s Non-Existent Navy
    Thank you, Joe Lieberman!!!

  • geog47 said:

    Saving of souls is a dangerous profession. (Remember Chile in 1970s).

    http://thenews.jang.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13751

    Two top Americans came to save the soul of Nawaz Sharif. The list of targets published on DW is still a valid list. Nawaz, Aitzaz, Iftikhar should take extra precautions for their safety.

  • geog47 said:

    Dr. Attaur Rehman should be tried.

    http://thenews.jang.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13753

    According to the cabinet secretary, Prof Dr Attaur Rehman has also been removed from the office of adviser to the prime minister. Dr Atta, however, would continue as chairman of the Higher Education Commission. His fate would be decided by the new prime minister. Not only the “jarri booti” chemist should be removed from the Higher Education Commission but should be tried for squandering public money (much of it loans). There was a case against him but Mush intervened.

    The greatest damage to Pakistan after Mush has been done by the “quack”. Details here soon!

  • geog47 said:

    Pakistan Beware, They Are Cornering China

    http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article19631.htm

  • geog47 said:

    Oxford prodigy now a call girl

    http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Oxford_prodigy_now_a_call_girl/articleshow/2915688.cms

    There are many cases like this in Islamabad. Musharraf’s enlightened moderation. Remember the CAT House.

  • zia m said:

    @mbokhari

    You are too funny remind me of The Letters from Earth by M.Twain.
    Thanks for the laughs.

  • poola said:

    @geog47

    NRO doesn’t apply to scientists if they makes mistakes or it is only for politicians and killers to save their billions of dollars.

    I wouldn’t vote for trying Dr. Atta after Dr. A.Q. Khan whatsoever.

    A lot of miracles are happening in our country:

    NS AZ bhai bhai
    AZ Altaf Kalia bhai bhai
    Shah M. Qureshi – foreign ministry
    Rehman Malik – interior minster
    No news yet about judiciary.

    First we think to try those you were behind
    12th May
    3rd November
    Baluchistan and Fata operation
    NRO beneficiaries

    if all above is done then scientists should be tried for mishandling of money.

  • TK said:

    Oh! I see! Ahmed Querishi of “Furmaan Realpolitik” fame is gurgling about something again.

    That “Realpolitik Bukkake” must not have been enough, For continued fascist fun, he has moved to GEO now.

  • econfused said:

    @TK

    I posted the other day that Chief Clown now moved to GEO ENGLISH

    No offense to anybody, but anybody providing links to AQ are also clowns :)

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: hahahah! that was brilliant! “The Dead Khilafah Sketch” … instant classic!

    You know I imagined you talking in John Cleese’s voice? hahahaha … (I’m starting to feel bad for the lifafah bearers bro… yeh khullaa tizzaad naheeN hai? lol..)

    p.s. They better not take over Fiji.. or I’ll have to stop being a good boy and start kickin’ some mutha fa king a$$!

  • Riddle 792 said:

    @econfused

    NO i am more than happy to see u on the other side….since u r accustom to these….

  • savage said:

    Javed Hashmi said, “if parliament protects Parvez Musafir’s 3rd November emergency, then it will die itself”. This statement raises too many questions in mind. Fazlu in alliance, Q league support in vote of confidence, 90 visit, mix statements on judges restoration….
    All these things are making me very uncomfortable.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2008/04/080403_hashmi_lawyers_zs.shtml

  • Rashid said:

    All this Qaumi Mufahammat between political parties is creeping me. First these people claim they are offering un-conditional support on principles in national interest. Then they fight over ministries. Not just any, they fight over the ‘profitable’ ministries.

    If MQM wants to support PPP, good. But then why do they need Ministries, same applies to other coalition partners.

    What’s this nonsense formula of 1 minister for every 6 seats. There should be a law that limits number of ministers. Govt should not be allowed to use ministries as a political carrot.

    PML-Q ka kia qasoor, on ko bhee maaf kar daen aur cabinet mae onka bhee jaiz hissa daen.

    Lets have a democracy with no opposition party :)

    Unfortunately, it seems the cabinet ( after second and third expansion) will have about same ministers as the last government.

  • Rashid said:

    Govt has decided to disclose all records of bank loans from year 2002-2008.

    Why not 1992 – 2008 ?

  • econfused said:

    @Rashid

    88 thru 2002 was already covered by NAB :) and NRO

  • 27122007 said:

    @Rashid
    source?????????????????

  • geog47 said:

    Haqqani appointed ambassador to US

    http://www.brecorder.com/index.php?id=718496&currPageNo=1&query=&search=&term=&supDate=

    Here are the first signs of how the new government is toing the same line as that of General Musharraf regime. Haqqani’s loyalty to the necons and zionists is unquestionable. His appointment and role is not surprising at all. What is surprising is how the new regime started toeing the neocons line withing weeks of taking power. Stay tuned for more to come. To understand Haqqani, please see: Brandwashing , Zionists have already made a successful inroad into the decision making circles of the new government, Howling Hala, hopeful Haqqani, talking tribals! , Islamic terrorism: a sinister construct of Muslim moderates and their neo-con allies .

    Only fools would be deceived with the “brave” and “bold” statement from the new administration and political leaders in Islamabad. What they do is totally different than what they say. That brings us back to the same conclusion that Pakistan’s days are numbers, no matter how hard truth it may be for us to swallow. Musharraf alone can’t bring Pakistan to the brink of disaster. There are so many others that we cannot even imagine. Mush is just one of the last facilitating factors.

  • geog47 said:

    Musharraf may face impeachment: Pak Speaker

    http://www.ibnlive.com/news/musharraf-may-face-impeachment-pak-speaker/62584-2.html?xml

    Mush must call for an air support from US for his remaining mission for the warlords in Washington while sitting as a civilian “president” in the army house.

  • geog47 said:

    Musharraf’s capacity to bear indignities [for his masters]

    http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/Apr-2008/3/columns4.php

    If Mush were a normal human being he will never have put up with such insults. He would have long left the position he is illegally occupying with some respect. However, as the most obedient slave of his masters, he has no power to exercise his free will. He has to stay untill his masters want him to be there. His handlers don’t care if he gets booked, charged and hanged for treason in the mean while.

  • ninetykman said:

    People dont get your hopes too high. All this MUFAHAMAT with MQM is part of a sazish to side line NS.

    Bolta Pakistan is revealing some news about it.

    Yesterdays AA interview @ bolta was replayed again today. AA said that a new bill is being prepared in the President house by AG Malik Q.

    This bill will get rid of all Judges including the the REAL CJ.

    AZ is returning favour to MUSH for NRO.

    The establishment is still very powerful.

  • ninetykman said:

    Admin please upload april 2nd Bolta Pakistan.

    Thanks.

  • savage said:

    @ninetykman
    AZ is digging his own grave, he thinks, it would as easy to get rid of NS as it was in case of Amin Fahim. I see lots of troubles ahead of us. Lawyers and civil society, please get ready for last run.

  • ninetykman said:

    Cant believe what I hearing on AAJ TV:

    PPP minister Ahmad Mukhtar is saying that we can use Musharraf to get Money from the West.
    This means that PPP will support Musharraf.

    WOW this is the intellect of PPP defence minister.

    What a shame.

  • ninetykman said:

    @ savage

    I agree with you 100 %. Its not over yet.

    And after listening to Defence Minister comments on AAJ TV about Musharraf.

    I am shocked. May I remind the Def. Minister that your party got votes against the policies of Musharraf.

  • Ahmed Bhai said:

    interestingly Hamid Mir and Nazir Naji – both are insiders – to mention entirely opposite future – list line in their column is worth reading

    ahmed mukhtar is as genius as ch, shujat.

  • ninetykman said:

    @ Ahmed Bhai

    And this clown is our defence minister

    Do you have link to their column.

  • forqotten_sindhi said:

    most PPP ministers are incompeletents.. Zardari will lick Altaf Churan Wala feet and legs, but Altaf terrorist will break sindh and kill sindhis.. Zardari will be decived extremely greatly

    Makhdoom Fahim should be having been prime minister.

  • forqotten_sindhi said:

    Breaking news: A bear may or may not sh!t in the woods!

  • Optimist said:

    Fake Sindhi MQM supporter is now insulting Zardari…

    Before he was telling us that NS is Punjabi and AZ is the best.

    We have another MQM supporter who writes his name as Ayub_lahori

    How easy it is to recognise Munafaqeen.

  • ninetykman said:

    @ Ahmed Bhai

    Just read Naji Column. May I remind mr. naji that Musharraf may be looking towards the “HATHI” aka US. But there is another power above the HATHI.

    Also this so called HATHI is being defeated in IRAQ and a few thousand poor but determined Afghans.

    So HATHI or no HATHI, Musharraf”s will be history.

  • Ahmed Bhai said:

    ninetykman:
    I am counting on when Mush is gone but these articles sometime disrupts. anyways lets continue pray his early exit.

    forqotten_sindhi: I wish if this assembly be allowed to runs for 5 years as I expect manifold maturity in peoples’ ability to vote next time provided media continues to exposing them!

    Optimist: what your think tank sees as solution to karachi with or without MQM?

  • ninetykman said:

    @ forqotten_sindhi

    What is AZ doing ?

    Looks like he will ditch NS, soon

  • Ahmed Bhai said:

    I see it otherwise and this is the reason why AZ brought YRG as PM. any defection is possible but this time AZ is not going to ditch NS and vice versa.

  • ninetykman said:

    @ Ahmed Bhai

    So you are saying that AZ and PPP will restore Judges including CJ.

  • ninetykman said:

    @ Ahmed Bhai

    But Aitizaz Ahsan has confirmed that a package is being by AG Malik Q to restore the Judges minus CJ.

  • mbokhari said:

    @zia m, TK

    Thanks zia. I was not aware of this work of Twain. Reading it now. TK, you in Fiji man? watch out for natives with napkins and forks ‘;-)

  • Amir Hameed said:

    There was a news yesterday that Zardari would compete for a NA seat in the by elections. What does it mean? I mean, once he becomes a member of NA, he will not sit as an ordinary MNA, would he?

  • Amir Hameed said:

    Another NAB case dropped under NRO:
    http://www.geo.tv/home/16290.htm

    I am very skeptical that the PPP will eventually favour restoration of judges because they are beneficiaries of this ordinance. Bravo to all these mutherfockers for sucking the blood of this nation and then getting away with it.

  • Asif said:

    I have come to know that even Salman Farooqi of Pakistan Steel Mills is cleared.

  • mbokhari said:

    What I don’t know is how will AZ resolve his degree issue? Maybe he will get an honorary doctorate from SZABIST…If he gets into the assembly with NS and judiciary is not restored, we will see some interesting times with AZ, the PM and NS as the opposition leader. That is, if the new assembly can survive 3 months.

  • Saqib said:

    Hmmmmmm…..Doctor Asif Ali Zardari (Bhutto)??????

    /Saqib

  • mbokhari said:

    @Saqib…It is certainly possible. This is the board of trustees of SZABIST

    Mr. Aftab Shahban Mirani
    Dr. A. Haye Saeed, TQA
    Dr. Naseer Shaikh
    Dr. Ashraf Abbasi
    Dr. Azra Pechuo (sister of AZ)
    Mr. Farooq Ahmed Khan Leghari (wtf??)
    Mr. Iftikhar Hussain Gillani
    Mr. Muzaffar Shujra
    Mr. Abdul Razzak Soomro
    Dr. Javaid R.Laghari, TI
    —–

    But most likely the election commission will accept it as a bachelor degree even if AZ presents his degree from Asif Zardari School of Business, Apartment No. 232, Afshan Block, Landhi.

  • Optimist said:

    @ TK

    you in Fiji? I thought you were joking when you mentioned it a few days ago.

    how is Fiji like? any comments about Fiji? Many Pakistanis there?

  • Saqib said:

    @mbokhari

    If it wasn’t a tragedy for Pakistan I would have laughed at what you wrote. People like AZ can’t understand things with manners. Latoon kai bhoot baton se nahin mante….It is getting more and more evident that these opportunists MUST feel the wrath of the nation. The lawyers, APDM and the awaam better prepare for the worst!

    /Saqib

  • mbokhari said:

    PPP and MQM animosity as a Tom & Jerry Cartoon — BBC Urdu

    I never liked this Wusatullah Khan character but this time it is pretty funny if you ask me.

  • Amir Hameed said:

    Daily Times reports: Asif ticks off Aitzaz
    http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=200844\story_4-4-2008_pg1_6

    Zardari is nothing more than a chameleon, just like his so-called “Shaheed” wife BB.

  • Zarak Khan said:

    :)

  • The Hope said:

    THE BIGGEST JOKE IN THE HISTORY OF PAKISTAN WOULD BE CALLING BENAZIR BHUTTO A “SHAHEED”. SHE LAID DOWN HER PRESTIGIOUS LIFE FOR DEMOCRACY IN PAKISTAN.

    I SAY WHY DON’T WE CALL MR. JINNAH A “SHAHEED” WHO HAD GRAVELY BEEN SUFFERING FROM TUBERCULOSIS PAST THREE YEARS PAKISTAN CAME INTO BEING. WITH SUCH AN ILLNESS, HE USED TO SIT UNDER THE LAMP ALL NIGHT LONG DOING HIS WORK. APART FROM HIS OUTDOOR LIFE HE USED TO WORK 14 HOURS DAILY…WHAT FOR? FOR WHOM? FOR HIMSELF….?? HE WAS SURE THAT HE WAS GOING TO DIE ONE OR THE OTHER DAY. FATIMA JINNAH USED TO FIGHT WITH HIM EVERY NIGHT TO TAKE SOME SLEEP, HIS PERSONAL DOCTOR WHO WAS ALSO HIS CLOSE FRIEND WOULD FORCE HIM TO FOLLOW MEDICATION BUT HE NEVER CARED FOR HIMSELF OR HIS ILLNESS. ALL HE CARED WAS PAKISTAN COMING INTO BEING AS AN INDEPENDENT STATE. HE DID CARE AND HE DID PROVE!! THESE BB SAHIBA LOOTS BILLIONS OF RUPEES, FLEES TO UNITED STATES, RETURNS A MONTH BEFORE ELECTION, DIES ACCIDENTALLY IN A BLAST AND BECOMES A SHAHEED FOR THE WHOLE NATION…I FEEL AGITATED AT THIS POINT!

  • TK said:

    I was just messing with you guys. I’m right here in ChiChuki MaliyaaN

  • Optimist said:

    I suppose that you are still messing with us!!

  • mbokhari said:

    @The Hope

    You agree that you will NOT do the following:

    - Create or use multiple ids
    - Use ALL CAPITAL LETTERS in comments
    - Post any racist or ethnic remark against anyone
    - Post comments that are out of context of the topic
    - Copy and paste same message on multiple pages
    - Use dirty language against other visitors of this site
    - Paste long content from newspapers or any copyrighted material

  • mbokhari said:

    Is PPP trying to protect Musharraf?

    By Ansar Abbasi

    ISLAMABAD: A PPP minister has been going around meeting some of the deposed judges in Islamabad’s Judges Enclave to seek assurances that once restored they would not re-open cases against President Musharraf, it is learnt.

  • The Hope said:

    @mbokhari
    I agree with that but have I violated any?

  • Optimist said:

    Rauf Clasra has reported that Ejaz ul Haq says that General Mehmood Durrani was behind the death of his father in 1988 (with the help of PP leaders).

    What a joker! He never said anything while this guy was ambassador in the USA and now he is talking like a sad loser

    http://jang.com.pk/jang/apr2008-daily/04-04-2008/main4.htm

    If his allegations are true, let me thank General Durrani. That is the only good deed he has done. He should be awarded a medal for serving democracy.

  • The Hope said:

    alright ALL CAPITAL LETTERS..my bad..got it

  • mbokhari said:

    Knives are out for the HEC head honcho Dr. Ata ur Rehman. And rightly so.

    “Within three weeks, he had made COMSTECH his fiefdom. On August 17, 1996, I told him that his appointment was morally wrong because he was a member of the search committee, that his actions so far had ruined whatever possibilities existed for COMSTECH. I then submitted my resignation, which he accepted within four minutes.”

  • TK said:

    Ejacul-Haq is just an agencies man… these guys are trying to make the “stupid paki’s” feel like PPP (who has capitulated btw!) idiots are “the clever ones”..

    They’re going to fail.

  • mbokhari said:

    @Optimist

    This Piaz-ul-Haq has many layers. The more you peel, more you will weep to see the real ugliness of human nature. If Piazul Haq were a little more desperate he would accuse even his own father Gen Zia of being behind his OWN death. He will auction his own mother just to be in the news….haha…what a wh0re…

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: bbbuut bbbuuut why aren’t we at JUPITER YET??? waaaaaaaa waaaa waaa! >:(

  • Optimist said:

    @ mbokhari

    Gen Zia, Raees ul Munfaqeen, was man of many crimes. He should be blamed for bringing such a useless son in this world…

    It was quite a conspiracy hatched together by Gen Zia and Shafiqa Zia!!!! What an achievement!!!

    In Punjabi they say it is better to give birth to ‘Chattoo Watta’, at least that would be useful for kitchen work….. hahaha

  • mbokhari said:

    A correction is in order…As TK so succintly put it, we should mention the Raees-ul-Munafiqeen as Gen Zana-ul-Fuq…The worst to happen to Pakistan since Bhutto. Actually, this is debatable.

    If I ever saw Piazul Fuq I would tell him in Punjabi, “Puttar, tera qasoor nai ae, aye ghalti tere maa pioo di hegi” They should have used protection. They didn’t and now we have an insult to decency giving interviews, wasting oxygen and burdening god’s green earth. He should take the azarband out of his shalwar, swing it over the pankha and around his neck and I don’t know, just, like, SWING BABY!!! YEAH!!!!

    I think admin should start two polls:

    1. 10 Greatest Pakistanis
    2. 10 Worst Pakistanis

    Needless to mention, there would be some overlap, as in the case of ZAB. What do you think?

  • nota said:

    Judges’ scrutiny by parliament panel after reinstatement
    The proposal is in conflict with the Murree declaration, signed by the People’s Party and the Pakistan Muslim League-N last month, that spoke about the judges’ reinstatement through a parliamentary resolution within 30 days of government formation at the centre.

    “Now the judges would be reinstated first in respect of the commitment made, but then the case of every judge, including the deposed and the incumbent, would be reviewed by a parliamentary committee to make a decision about their retention in the superior judiciary,” the source said.

    The President of Supreme Court Bar Association, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, has already warned political parties against giving their assent to a package “prepared by the presidency”.

    The package is the brainchild of Attorney General Malik Mohammad Qayyum, Aitzaz Ahsan has alleged.

    He said President Pervez Musharraf wanted to make Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry very controversial so that he could be removed after the scrutiny process.

    Any such attempt would open a Pandora’s Box, he said, adding that every judge would then become controversial and the entire judiciary would be thrown into turmoil.

    Former SCBA president Hamid Khan was also critical of the package, recalling that the Murree declaration only suggested en bloc reinstatement of all those judges who refused to take oath under the PCO. He suggested that the draft copy of any constitutional package should be circulated among bar councils and associations.

    About Justice Iftikhar, Hamid Khan alleged that conspiracies were being hatched to get rid of him. He, however, warned that any proposal that spoke of reinstating judges minus Justice Iftikhar would not be accepted by the legal fraternity.

  • nota said:

    Am I supposed to believe there is not a banking cartel already?
    Banks forming cartel to fleece depositors – probe completed

    (Other cartels mentioned in the story are fertilizer — Fauji Fertiliser and Fauji Bin Qasim, the cellular phone companies, stock market — KSE and LSE)

  • nota said:

    Thank you Sindh Tarraqi Passand (STP)!
    STP slams Asif’s visit to 90
    HYDERABAD, April 3: Sindh Tarraqi Passand (STP) chairman Dr Qadir Magsi has criticised PPP leaders for visiting the Muttahida Qaumi Movement headquarters on Wednesday night and said: ?Benazir Bhutto was physically murdered in Rawalpindi but her soul was murdered in Azizabad.?

    He was particularly hard on PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari for apologising to the MQM forgiving it on behalf of the people of Sindh and said that Sindhis had done nothing which required him to adopt such a stand.

    Addressing a press conference at the Tarraqi Passand House here on Thursday, Mr Magsi said the PPP co-chairman visited the MQM headquarters to discuss a power-sharing formula in Sindh.

    Besides launching a vitriolic attack on the MQM, the STP chairman accused Mr Zardari and the PPP leadership of trying to placate the MQM into joining the PPP-led coalition government.

    He said that people who had struggled against the removal of judges were told that excesses of the past eight years would be done away with.

    …He said that the APC’s document signed by the PPP and PML-N described the MQM as a terrorist organisation and said that no party would enter into an alliance with it for forming a coalition government.

  • Optimist said:

    Taliban punishes Pakistani couple by STONING THEM TO DEA TH

    http://www.express.com.pk/images/NP_LHE/20080403/Sub_Images/1100380639-2.gif

    Dea th to all Taliban
    Dea th to all Mullahs who are quiet, including Fazlu & Qazi

  • nota said:

    Caretaker minister terms PCO invalid
    LAHORE- Caretaker Provincial Minister for Law Mahmood A Sheikh, discarding necessity of two-thirds majority of the parliament for restoration of the judges, has said an executive order by the Prime Minister is enough for this purpose.
    “Those who propagate that Constitutional amendment is needed to annul the PCO and the state of emergency declared by an individual holding Presidential and Army Chief power on November 3, are labouring under a serious misgiving and lack of knowledge on the subject,” he said while giving briefing to the press here on Thursday….

  • nota said:

    (continuing the above)
    He maintained that SC validation of General Musharraf’s acts have no value unless they are approved by the Parliament otherwise they would evaporate in thin air. The Provincial Minister said the question was not getting parliamentary endorsement to amend the Constitution to restore the judges but that to get the acts carried out from November 3 to December 15 passed through the parliament.
    Therefore, through a simple majority resolution of the parliament was enough to disapprove the acts taken between the said dates and to bring the matter of restoration of the judges to a successful conclusion, he said. “Those who contend and claim that two-thirds of the parliament is required for the restoration of deposed judges fail to realise that in fact, two-thirds majority was required to validate the unconstitutional acts of Pervez Musharraf. So in this background the shoe is on the other foot.”

  • mbokhari said:

    Instead of studying the life of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) and maybe doing some productive research on his life, the Beard Brigade does this.

    Gives me an idea: We are facing a severe power shortage we could ask the Dutch to publish those cartoons every day. Then, attach little dynamos to the arms of these rageboys and as they pump their arms —> free energy.

    Obey Thermodynamics !!
    It’s the Law (3rd) !!!

  • nota said:

    Does anyone still have any doubts about PPP?

    From Jang
    - PPP trying to get assurances from deposed justices they will not reopen cases against Musharraf
    - BB had asked us to work with Mush as his policies are exemplary – Ch. Ahmed Mukhtar

    Put this beside the following:
    Asif ticks off Aitzaz
    Judges’ scrutiny by parliament panel after reinstatement

  • Adonis said:

    @ optimist

    Taliban are spreading death.

    Do you really have to follow their footsteps and demand death for others?

  • geog47 said:

    Why they are afraid of the Chief Justice?

    There were many cases in the supreme court about the prescription drug mafia. There were many foreign firms involved. They had been selling substandard drugs in Pakistan. The Justices would have looked into these cases. Some of the firms were American based. The President House did not want these cases touched.

    There were 14 billion dollar defense purchases in the Mush era and most were routed through Brig.(r) Niaz. Even if there was 10 % commission (normal) it would be 1.4 billion dollars. Some of it went to Musharraf. The Supreme Court could look into it.

    Hence they want to keep Justice Dogar. Also the want to keep the “sex tape” judges. They will never look at the 1.4 billion. They will not look into the cases of substandard drugs. All will live happily after election and forget the poor masses.

    Then 911 being inside job. How will they risk a Judge producing missing persons and unravel the 911 plot in which Musharraf was involved much before 911.

    Jesse Ventura, Gen(r) Hamid Gul , Italian President, Japanese MP, and many others have said that it was an inside job. That is why the forces against Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry are too many. Soon there will be lot of money spent to malign the Chief Justice.

    When will the Pakistani people understand? They are still talking of rock the boat. Are Pakistani people doomed to be ruled by the likes of Musharraf?

  • nota said:

    @geog47
    One request: Please give credit to the author. You have continuously been posting comments by Abid Ullah Jan from DictatorshipWatch as your own. That is not nice.

  • Saqib said:

    @Aussiee

    http://pkpolitics.com/2008/04/04/discuss-ten-greatest-worst-pakistanis/#comment-67926
    aussiee on April 4th, 2008 10:56 am
    ” tell me the immense contribution of Allma Iqbal towards the creation of pakistan.he was only the poet n finish.agar poetry ker ke pakistan banna tha to pakistan kabhi na bannta,usss ke liye maidan amal main nikalna hota hai jaise quaid azam nikle”

    It is quite unfair to say that Allama Iqbal was “just a poet”. Yes he was poet and philosopher and was a man of immense insight in Islam and had a vision about Pakistan. And is it also right that Allama Iqbal died before Pakistan was created, but nevertheless I consider him as a great Pakistani for his vision and sacrifices for Pakistan. He was the person who was instrumental in convincing Muhammad Ali Jinnah to join forces for the cause of a separate land for the Muslims.

    /Saqib

  • mbokhari said:

    If I am Assassinated – Z.A. Bhutto

    Can be accessed here.

  • econfused said:

    A view from India

    “Junta versus Janata”

    http://www.indianexpress.com/story/257744._.html

    “a modern nation needs democracy and so it needs its politicians, however clumsy, corrupt, effete and power-crazed they may be. Because a military dictator can also be all of these things. The difference is, the political leader draws his power from the democratic process, so he has a stake in preserving that system, howsoever cynical he may be. The general draws his power by throttling the democratic system and its institutions and you can see the results of that in Pakistan”

  • Amir Hameed said:

    @nota
    I never had any doubts about the dubious and double standards of PPP, its former leader, the Biatch BB and the new snake Zardari. They are the biggest beneficiaries of NRO, how could they allow anyone to stand between them and the blanket clemency that has been given to them in the name of focking NRO.

    We talk about how MQM has hijacked the people of Karachi but we do not talk about how the Bhutto family has always hijacked the mandate of the people of Pakistan. Look at how the most corrupt person in Pakistan is now so cleverly heading the largest political party of this country and for the PPP lovers, please spare me with your focking lectures on the so-called sacrifices of the Bhutto family and how nothing was ever proved against Zardari because even though there might have been false cases against the this snake in Pakistan but it was proved that he was the owner of the Surrey Palace. Also, I would like to ask how he has been able to affort an appartment in Manhatten, one of the most expensive places in the US and may be in the world?

  • nota said:

    @Amir Hameed
    “I would like to ask how he has been able to affort an appartment in Manhatten”

    He was winning a lot of bets from @kinnare. No, that can’t be — @kinnare never pays up.

    @mbokhari
    “If I am Assassinated – Z.A. Bhutto
    Can be accessed here.”

    A much better place is bhutto.org. There you can download “If I am Assassinated” among many other books by ZAB, including his collections of his speech.

  • nota said:

    An article detailing how banks work. EXTREMELY important to understand (though very few will bother though most are affected by it):
    The Banking ‘Crisis’ …It’s A Big Club and You Ain’t In It

  • nota said:

    Another MUST READ article:
    Our Learned Helplessness
    “…How is it that “fear got the best of us”, and why is it that a paralyzing fear descends upon us when we consider resisting? Why is it that thoughts of “them” coming for us and locking us away, overshadow our truest human desires for Freedom, Love, Truth?

    There is, in fact, a reason. It is called Learned Helplessness. One can find various websites on the respective experiments with dogs …”

  • TK said:

    Anyone interested in a TEE with this:

    21-5-2007 (the date)

    Stenciled pic of Wasi Zafar scratching his balls on national TV

    NEVAR FORGET! (the caption)

    ???

  • nota said:

    Interesting read if you have some spare time. How many of you think “State bank of Pakistan” is owned by the Government of Pakistan? Of course, you say! Well you are wrong! You think it works for the interest of your country? Dead Wrong again!!! Ever wonder why the the “Governor” of the State Bank of Pakistan always comes from something like the World Bank? Well here’s the example of America & it’s Federal Reserve. Even America doesn’t “own” it’s central bank — and you think you do?

    In the article it is interesting to note when the Federal Reserve gets considered a “government” entity (when it gets sued:”You cant sue us — We ae the Govt.”, “You cant tax us — we are the Govt” and when it becomes “private”.

    The Federal Reserve is a Private Financial Institution — Text of court ruling and analysis

  • TK said:

    @nota: The Fed isn’t a government entity, that much is true, but does that also imply that the State Bank of Pakistan (at least technically) is also a private entity (along the same lines as the US F.R.B ?)

    I can see how the economic policy is hostage to foreign interests (and not just that) but is there really a real equivalence between SBP and US-FRB ?

  • TK said:

    @nota: re: ‘learned helplessness’ .. interesting.. made me wonder if that isn’t the whole point of ‘society & civilization’ ??

    In pakistan we start repressing at an early age. The fear of authority is bred into children. They grow up as ready and willing sycophants.

    Just add water.

  • TK said:

    Optimist is right to point this out. WTF are Qazi and Fazlu at this prehistoric treatment of Women by the taliban????

  • mbokhari said:

    @nota

    From your banking article:

    “…You can symbolise the modus operandi as a fisherman (the elite Illuminati banking families) with his rod (control of the banking system, stock markets, governments, mainstream media and, most crucially, the ‘creation’ and distribution of ‘money’ or ‘credit’)….”

    Off the deep end dude….Far out !!!
    —————————

    Reminds me of this:

    “We all know about Luke Skywalker and his ragtag bunch of rebels, how they mounted a foolhardy attack on the most powerful, well-defended battle station ever built. Like many citizens of the Empire, I was fed this story when I was growing up. But as I watched the video, I began to realize that all was not as it seemed. But was the mighty Imperial government really too incompetent to prevent a handful of untrained nerf-herders from destroying one of their most prized assets? Or are they hiding something from us? Who was really behind the attack? Why did they want the Death Star destroyed? No matter what the answers, we have a problem.”

  • hamaradeen said:

    In an Islamic system their is no concept of 1/3rd reserved seats for women. Why didn’t MMA raise their voice on this issue? because most of the women sitting in the parliament were their relatives one way or the other.

    You wont find anywhere in the world having 1/3rd reserved seats for women, even in so called democratic countries.

  • TK said:

    Conspiracy Fridays:

    An article on “Crypto Jews” and the assertion that the ‘Young Turks” were actually them. (didn’t even know the term existed.. gotta love Scribd! haha)

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/2176239/Crypto-Jews-The-Young-Turks-Who-Were-They-2

    I’m sure Recyclist and hamaradeen will jump all over this one.. My conspiratorial mind also finds this rather interesting.

  • mbokhari said:

    The Last Moments of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

    “…It seemed like Bhutto Sahib’s eyes had exploded because of fear. His face turned yellow and dry. I cannot accurately describe the condition he was in at that time.

    Then he said, “At what time? Today?” I showed him 7 fingers of my hand just like a jump master tells the time before the jump. He said, “After 7 days?” I went near him and told him, “Sir, hours.” He said, “Tonight, after 7 hours?” I answered by nodding my head in affirmation…”

  • nota said:

    @mbokhari
    So are you saying there are no banking families? Or are you just rejecting the whole for the use of the word “illuminati”??

  • TK said:

    Also, this is just mind bogglingly unbelieveable

    http://www.scribd.com/doc/2171770/Crypto-Jews-Belmonte-Jews

    Is it possible for anyone to hide their faith for so long? for centuries? Is this just more anti-semitic propaganda by forces of evil and darkness against the pure and pavittre jews?

  • nota said:

    @mbokhari
    Would like your opinion on this as well (right from the website of WTO):
    WTO Announces Formalized Slavery Model for Africa
    “This is what free trade’s all about,” said Schmidt. “It’s about the freedom to buy and sell anything—even people.”

    Ooooo — they used the word slavery!! Too CT for you? :)

  • TK said:

    @hamaradeen: now all of a sudden the whole world is an example?

    Why NOT seats for women if they are not allowed to freely participate in the society???

    I do agree with you though that these Mullah’s are just as corrupt as the rest of the klepto-maniacs.. A point for you to ponder about as you spend your energies in the propagation of a system which is susceptible to these exact problems (and a lack of checks n balances)

  • TK said:

    @nota: dude, don’t tell me u don’t know who these guys are.. (the group behind the site u linked)

  • mbokhari said:

    @hamaradeen

    “In an Islamic system their is no concept of 1/3rd reserved seats for women.”

    —————————

    You are WRONG !!!

    In Islamic system there are NO seats.

    Only charpais. Seats are a bid’a, Makrooh !! Chokis are OK.

  • hamaradeen said:

    wow thats a new way of understanding Islam.

  • Optimist said:

    In Islam there is no concept of Homo Mullahs writing comments on pkpolitics.com

  • hamaradeen said:

    @TK: you are picking the wrong people who are representing Islam. These people use Islam as a tool. I think you and I totally understand the system which islam recommends is not what is portraited by MMA or taliban.

  • Optimist said:

    Why Qazi and Fazlu not speak on Homo Mullahs who abuse children (openly)

    In Bannu, a festival is held. It is called ‘Bazar-e-Husan’. Everyone Man brings their boy (called Pateesa for being soft).

    Boys are openly traded and bearded Mullahs exchange their boys. I was shocked and confirmed this with many people. I wanted to know there point of view about it being unislamic.

    On Pathan told me that it is not different from Mas8rbation. When I challenged him, he said doing it with girls is Haram. Allah has made us ‘Husan Parast’ and that is why we love boys. These paed0philes are not even gays. They just abuse kids.

    I asked them why it is Haram with girls. He said because girls are ‘Amanat’ of someone (i.e. their fathers/husbands/brothers) whereas boy is not ‘Amanat’ of anyone.

    I CHALLENGE ALL MULLAHS to prove me wrong. Go to Bannu and see the festival yourself. My sources are 100% right. I CHALLENGE ANY pathan who knows Bannu and surrounding areas to prove me wrong.

  • Optimist said:

    When I look at western gays, they seem respectable to me as compared to these paed0phile Mullahs. At least there is a consent between two grown up people.

    Whereas Mullahs openly abuse and trade kids (as young as 7) and no one has the courage even to discuss this as an issue.

    I urge all readers to ask our anchors, MMA leadership, and other political parties why they are quite on our kids being traded this way!!!

  • mbokhari said:

    About Learned Helplessness:

    —————————————–

    I am sorry but the article is a lot of hogwash. The writer means to imply that big business and other vested interests have conditioned us from infancy into submission. This flies in the face of reality. Culture and civilization can certainly do that. Not big business or a vast conspiracy. Unless they manage to CHANGE the culture. And the ability of big business to effectively change the culture is defeated by the self-corrective tendency of democracy and a free media.

    During the Vietnam War, the big business wanted the war to continue. During the cold war the Military industrial complex encouraged apocalyptic paranoia and red scare. But guess what? Counterculture. Sexual revolutions of 1960s, student protests of 1968, The Summer of 69, Woodstock and so on.

    Don’t tell me that was a conspiracy also.

    Single individuals can harness the power of the media and journalism to defeat big business. See Erin Brokovich. See Deep Throat. Countless examples.

    Human beings are not Pavlovian creatures. During WWII they said Japs were so ruthless because they were potty-trained very cruelly.

    And Islam teaches violence and murder? Eid Al-Adha and goat slaughters create subconscious desires for murder and bloodletting? Get real yar.

    Don’t be so paranoid ;’-)

  • Saqib said:

    @Optimist

    You know very well that a Muslim is not allowed to critisize another Muslim ;-)

    Mullahs are those who have chained the holy Qur’an.

    /Saqib

  • zia m said:

    Hamaradeen
    Don’t worry about seats misogyny is allowed in the system you want us to follow.

  • TK said:

    @Optimist: Didn’t know we had NAMBLA right in our backyard (NwfpManBoyLoveAssociation)

    But seriously, lonDay baazi is rampant in PukhtunKhwa, Balochistan, Afghnistan, Sindh, parts of Punjab.. (and the exact kind you mentioned)

    I didn’t know about this Bannu Fair.. but I’ve heard stories of the Truck Drivers keeping these boys with them for the trips (for sexual gratification)

    You will never hear Fazlu or Qazi talk about it because they will anger their constituencies and you know.. God’s Anger you can weasel your way around but taking on the angers of a bearded-homo “Islami va Shara’ai” Voter Scorned? I don’t think so!!!

    And you know, they might actually subscribe to that twisted logic u mentioned.

  • 27122007 said:

    @mbokhari
    thanks for sharing link.
    During the shave he had the following conversation with the Deputy Superintendent: “Deputy Sahib, where will you find a leader like me? But why would you need a leader like me in the first place? I am needed by the poor, not by the likes of you. I used to make speeches to mochis (cobblers) at Mochi Gate because I am a mochi myself. You people are taking away the leader of the poor from them. I am a revolutionary. I am a supporter of the poor. Yaar, if you had to kill me, why didn’t you kill me 2 years back? Why didn’t you respect me like the whole world does? I could have been kept in a rest house and could have been killed with dignity. Today, the Chairman of the Islamic Council, who was selected by Muslims all over the world, cannot even shave on his own. You are standing near me so that I don’t hurt myself with the blade. Yes, another thing, yaar… I have troubled you a lot… please forgive me. You have forced the other accused in this case to lie about me so that I can be hanged and they can go scot free” BHUTTO.

  • Malek said:

    @Haramdeen
    which planet are you on?

  • mbokhari said:

    @nota

    Buddy…That WTO site is a PARODY…

    Check this.

  • Malek said:

    Haramdeen

    can i smoke hasheesh…i can read anywhere that its haram?

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: I went to that same chapter meself… It seems Bhutto didn’t even believe till the last minute that these ba$tards could do this to a popular leader like him.

    I still have the New York Times that announced the death of Saddam By Hanging. Right underneath it is the picutre of Kissinger, Rummy, Gerry Ford, McFarlane and Scowcraft laughing at something.

    The juxtaposition of these two pictures is just surreal.

    The American Establishment likes to ritually hang those who dare to dis-obey it.

  • hamaradeen said:

    @Optimist: I have seen Mullah’s selling porn movies openly in Karachi. If someone knows of rainbow center in Karachi he must be knowing this. All these attributes we give to Mullahs is because of some bad fishes in the pond. If some people are doing soemthing wrong the whole community shud not be blamed for it.

    You shud have told him the story of Qaum – e – loot (i think it was qaum e loot) who got into these kind of things and Allah punished them.

    The point to note is these are illiterate people, and the people they follow and also corrupt and illegal. Why is that we never associate over self with Islam instead of leaving Islam in the hands of usually poor and corrupt people.

    How many times have we tried teaching our children Quran? The trend in our Pakistani society is some bearded guy (although we say so much against them) comes and teaches our children quran.

    We need to take deen and dunya together. I have seen parents helping their children study math english science. How many times have we picked up Quran and taught them?

  • mbokhari said:

    @hamaradeen

    OK. I will try to be a little less rude to you. Since you seem to be less obnoxious than the Recyclist.

    Maududi and friends thought that introducing religion into Politics will purify the later. What it ended up doing was profaning religion.

    Religion and politics don’t mix. If you were to mix one quart of vanilla ice cream with one ounce of dogsh!t, the result will taste more like the latter than the former.

    Exhibit: Fazlur Rehman, Qazi, Maulana Sandwich, Terrorist Mullahs in every Muslim country.

    Tell me ONE good, exemplary group that you hold out as a true beacon. (Not Hizb-ut-Trolls)

  • Optimist said:

    @ TK

    It is one of the biggest fair. Thousands of kids (99% are under 16) are exchanged there. I am writing about this after confirming it with at least 7 independent people.

    All those who have a bit of money in surrounding areas and don’t turn up at the fair, feel humiliated because their status (and manliness) is questioned. Those with the youngest and most beautiful boys are respected a lot and are admired. People from all over NWFP come but those who live in surrounding areas feel compelled because of social expectations. Those who don’t have a boy, often beg boys or get an (informal) escort to preserve their honour!!!

    Most of them argue in its favour and they believe in that ‘twisted logic’.

  • Optimist said:

    And they are all NAMAZI and often criticise me for not fasting in Ramadhan!!!!!!!!!!

  • mbokhari said:

    @Optimist, TK

    Haha…So true…The whole shebang…I got a million and one jokes about that. Remember, stereotypes are based on real facts.

    You know how they say if you drop a Rs 100 in Peshawar, don’t pick it up, you will get a 1000…Even the birds fly with a wing covering their backs…haha…and then they want to implement Qazi courts, bomb girls’ schools and video stores. First rate Munafiqs of Abu Jehel class.

    Yes, the Mullahs keeping mum on this is pathetic. Wanna know something even more pathetic?

    Some Mullah told me that the Earthquake was a result of homosexual marriages in NWFP. I asked him do homo Mullahs exist on Jupiter as well? Or 60 million years ago? He called me a Kafir.

  • 27122007 said:

    @nota on April 4th, 2008 2:40 pm
    HAVE U READ COMMENTS OF PRESIDENT wso privatised federal bank?????? from his comments i feel that it was privatised by force(some hidden hand). it was privatised in 1928 or before, sorry cant remeber exact year.
    i havent visited that link u shared, ill read it on saturday, and will post comments of president 2marow.

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: I dunno if all the slaughter on Id encourages people to be violent, but I think it does give people the capability to tolerate a certain level of violence. I think it keeps people close to the realities of life and death and killing in a weird way.. I can’t explain it properly.

  • mbokhari said:

    Pederasty in the Islamic World

    Great Islamic hero (namesake of our missile) Mahmud Ghaznavi was an open homosexual. His lover affair with Ayaz is established in all histories.

    This is what is written in Sheikh Sa’adi’s Bustan:

    “…Now Mahmúd was a pious and God-fearing man, and he wrestled with his love for Ayáz so that he did not diverge by so much as a single step from the Path of the Law and the Way of Chivalry. One night, however, at a carousal, when the wine had begun to affect him and love to stir within him, he looked at the curls of Ayáz, and saw, as it were, ambergris rolling over the face of the moon, hyacinths twisted about the visage of the sun, ringlet upon ringlet like a coat of mail; link upon link like a chain; in every ringlet a thousand hearts and under every lock a hundred thousand souls. Thereupon love plucked the reins of self-restraint from the hands of his endurance, and lover-like he drew him to himself…”

    Feel free to throw up.

  • mbokhari said:

    Allama Iqbal wrote many verses with the theme of the raging love affair between Mahmood and Ayaz:
    ————————————————————–
    Kabhi Aye Haqiqat-E-Muntazar, Nazar Aa Libaas-E-Majaaz Mein
    Ke Hazaaron Sajde Tadap Rahe Hain Meri Jabeen-E-Niyaaz Mein

    Na Vo Ishq Mein Rahiin Garmiyaan, Na Vo Husn Mein Rahiin Shokhiyaan
    Na Vo Gazanavii Mein Tadap Rahii, Na Vo Kham Hai Zulf-E-Aayaaz Mein

  • mbokhari said:

    @TK

    I was being sarcastic with the last sentence. I meant to say that it is obviously not true. Hunting is a sport, for example. Does not encourage high-school massacres.

  • Saqib said:

    I don’t what truth is, but what you are saying are quite serious allegations based on wikipedia??

    That is not fair!

    /Saqib

  • Optimist said:

    I don’t want to discuss or criticise Mahmud/Ayaz etc. You can read about love affairs of Maulana Rumi as well. He was first first Muslim celebrity gay.

    Personally I don’t like gays but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. Consent between two adults should only be judged by God (be they man/women/hijras etc).

    I was talking about p0dophiles in NWFP who abuse kids. Kids are presumed innocent both in Islam and worldly laws.

    Even Qom-e-Loot was destroyed because they wanted to Rap e Angels and any boy they could found. Love between two Adults is different (whether Haram or Halal in religious terms).

  • mbokhari said:

    @Saqib

    I had actually read this story in a hardcover copy of Bustan (or maybe Gulistan) and I had remembered seeing a translation of it on wikipedia. If you follow the reference, you will see the indicated source as Bustan. Don’t know if an online translation exists so you can confirm.

    But it is a cultural meme, a folklore, a fact. Its a motif of our whole oeuvre of poetry.

  • urazzaq12 said:

    Why isn’t the 3rd April “Off the Record” uploaded till now?

    It was a cool episode, I just missed the ending…

  • mbokhari said:

    @Saqib

    This story is also mentioned in Chahar Maqal (Four Discourses) of Nidhámí-i-‘Arúdí-i-Samarqandí; ch.27, annecdote xiv. Here is the actual translated article on the love affair between Mahmud and Ayaz from the book.

  • Optimist said:

    @ hamardeen

    If you look at the level of morality in Mullahs, you should be the first one to oppose Khilafah system.

    Jews are roughly 1% of Muslim population (including old, women, children, sick etc). Look at their progress. This means if only 1% of Muslims were competent (educated, technologically advanced) enough, we would have been at the top of the world.

    According to Ghulam Ishaq Khan, ALL 62 Muslim countries together don’t even produce 1% of research worldwide.

    Knife may be very useful in kitchen, it become very dangerous in a lunatic’s hands. Giving power of Islamic laws to the Mullahs is even more dangerous, especially when the difference among Muslims is soooo vast that we will have to declare EVERYONE A KAFIR and bloodshed will start. Look at these two videos of just an example:

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7PzxQi6wKNc&feature=related
    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1UFBCHO2l_c&feature=related

    If you have any sympathy with Muslims’ lives, you should be the first one to oppose Shariah law (at least for next 200 years till Muslims learn and educate themselves to understand what it is all about!!)

  • Omer Khan said:

    @Saqib: Ofcourse it is not fair. This is a classic case of building a strawman lolz. Anecdotal incidences, pointless rage, exaggerated tangents and lyrical allegories. Does’nt do a thing really to the ones accused, but rather does expose and brings to scope the bruised rationality who would delve into it. Why do we see this and feel sad beause we have seen it many times before: that muslims are terrorists, arabs are mysoginistic, jews are bad etc. etc.

  • Saqib said:

    @mbokhari

    I would still say that the allegations are very serious about a historical person. As I have mentioned I have no knowledge about it, but I would urge everybody to be dead sure about such allegations before they are put on a public website.

    You people know that yours and my views about the Mullahs are not different. I might be wrong but I am sensing some kind suspicious acts from your side regarding Islam. In my opinion we need to distinguish between what these ugly Mullahs generally do and what is actual Islam. We cannot associate Mullah action with Islam. In my view Islam is about humanity!

    Maybe you people can elaborate, or?

    /Saqib

  • Omer Khan said:

    @Saqib: there is also the problem of selectivity and bigotry lolz. As you cansee this is quickly degenerating into self created slander of sunni and shia etc…Some shias say the most horrible things about sunis and treat them in the worst possible ways, and some sunis do the same. But to pick and choose again only exposes the bruised psychology of thos eare blind and see only what they want to see.

    Yes it shows hostility towards Islam, or at the very least a fallacious mindset equally vile as that of some mullahs (regardless of the sect).

    It’s a viticrat game.

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: excellent quote! I am with Optimist in the sense that sexual relations between two adults are a different matter, but this lauNDay baazi that goes on with a wink and a nudge from the illiterate Mullah class is paedophilia pure and simple.

    I don’t find the quote revolting at all. I think there has been this ambiguity in Islam even about the “Ghilmaan” and the “gender” of the hooris.. I think hooris are ‘transformers’.. (Islamic Mythologies is almost Matrix like if one thinks too much about it).

    Re: that Id comment, I understood what you were say, I was just commenting on what I think may be the psychological impacts on those who see this and engage in killing of animals. I don’t think it fosters violent attitudes in general or makes people go on rampage.. but if I were to pick from group of men to go fight a battle, I would be more likely to pick those who had actually killed something in their lives.

    I personally have never been able to do it.. (I did kill a chicken once) though the pressure on Men in our society is quite high to do this act with their own hands for their share of the Qurbani. I think it is psychologically significant (and may activate when killing is required – from an evolutionary perspective it’s not such a bad thing). Christianity nurtures this by actually de-humanizing those who ‘have not been saved through Jeeeeeeezuzzz’ (another one of my half cooked theories vis-a-vis violence in these two meme pools)

  • Omer Khan said:

    Oh nice: so now suddenly this is degenrating into ethnic bigotry lolz, Some comments here are extremely bigoted. As if pedarasty only goes on in central asia or in NWFP. Infact I would make a case the more dense the population area , the more instances of child abuse one would find along with other social ills. ahem ahem. That would mean major cities in India would indeed show a higher instances of these. No reflection on hinduism though. But I would be appalled if all mullahs in Iran are pedophiles. lol nah-uh. Please look for some rational explanation for Ahmedinijad’s behavior.

  • mbokhari said:

    By the way, everyone, the site I mentioned is a great resource for Persian language material translated into English.

    If you are a little bit into history, poetry and philosophy, you will enjoy the collection. It has works of Emperors, Babar, Jahangir, Aurangzeb, Amir Khusraw, Firoz Shah Tughlaq, Sultan Tipu, Sa’adi, Rumi, Omar Khayyam, Fariduddin Attar, Hafiz Shirazi and yes, also, Sindbad.

    But sadly no al-Tabari.

    http://persian.packhum.org/

  • Omer Khan said:

    WorldWar ll Japs and Modi are closet muslims? Can any one confirm this Islamophobic gem from yours truly?

  • Optimist said:

    @hamardeen
    @Omer Khan
    @ Saqib

    I think everyone here passionately wants Muslims to be at the top of the world.

    Some of us think, it will be through imposing Sharia, while others think that we are behind because of autocracy allowed under (available) Sharia and we should avoid that.

    Both sides have their own arguments. All of them want Muslims to be better than any other nation.

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: That persian site rocks! thanks for posting the link to it!

    BTW, I think I know why recyclist and company don’t want to acknowledge Tabari.

    Two Words: *cough* “Exalted Birds” *cough*

  • mbokhari said:

    @Omer Khan

    You are the first one to bring Sunni Shia into it.

    @Saqib

    Perhaps you are emotionally traumatized by seeing your hero (mine also) for being who he was. The father figure, reduced to human level. Freud and his oedipus complex may have a thing or two to say about it. Perhaps you also write (r.a) after Jinnah and Iqbal?

    All these people were HUMANS. They had severe character flaws. We admire them for their good and admirable sides. This is history. This is fact. This is the same problem with the khali lifafa brigade.The idealize one period in history as the PERFFFFECT period and build on that. Severe logical phallacies are involved not to mention outright distortion of history.

    Ditch the Mutala-e-Pakistan. Read some real history. For starters, here’s a little factotum: Aurangzeb was a very pious religious ruler. Some call him a vali. Yet it is also a historical fact that he never forgot a single Namaaz or a single brother. (Koi bhai aur koi namaaz nahi chori)

    That’s why I have this visceral contempt for Khali Lifafa turtles. They lie. They are stupid. They want to rule others through their lies and stupidity.

    The greatest Ottoman Caliph, Suleiman the Magnificent ACTUALLY initiated a law where a succeeding Caliph was required BY LAW to kill all the remaining brothers to preven civil wars of succession. For this great law he is still called “Suleiman Qanuni” in the Muslim world. He in fact killed two of his own sons. Some Khilafah right there.

  • TK said:

    Okay, so Mahmud Banged Ayaaz.. won’t be the first time a Muslim ruler engaging in homosexual acts. .why is everyone getting so upset about it? Is it because Iqbal said a few verses about them and everyone thinks they were the epitome of a “model Muslim” ?

    Sexual excesses were just one aspect of Muslim court life.

  • Saqib said:

    @Optimist

    I don’t mind opposition as long as it doesn’t develop in inquisition.

    I just hope we can learn to debate in a sober way with arguments instead mud slinging, which I see lot of on this site.

    /Saqib

  • TK said:

    nothing like quoting uncle toms! WTF!

  • Omer Khan said:

    Dear Optimist: I hear what you are saying. Where you fail though is when you make hyperboles which are as useless in convincin anyone as someone saying that it is muslim culture to go and kill or western culture to colonize and commit genocides. I mean what do those statements even mean let alone the absurdity that reeks form it. On top of that I was very disappointed in you for objectifying NWFp or banu etc…. Certainly I have never heard of any such mela. It is as useless a thing to say as those who hate punjabis that punjabis are prone to sell their mothers and daughters and rape their women. Or that Balochis only know how to be treated like children. Utterly useless and merit less caricaturing. I hope you can see how damaging your comments are precisly because of meritless prejudice. And what is mullah? lol Any one with a beard? any one who is a muslim? any one demanding sharia? a muslims namtionalist? sunnis? shias? Islamic scholars? a muslims with a beard who preaches in the masjid? any one you hate? any one who calls qadiyanis kafir? I am totally in the dark about that. Hence I term all muslims as mullahs. The word is quite interchangeable.

    Ok so we have religious bigots among us. Very few are religious scholars, many are ordinary muslims, but don’t go out calling every one a mullah as if 1) it’s a bad word 2) that it signifies some religious freaks. I guess one could call qazi of JI a mullah, he claims to e one. Is he a pedophile? IS Ghamidi a pedophile. He is a mullah as well. If they are, pray tell how? If a child rape occured and neither qazi or ghamidi said anything against it, is it only their rsponsibility? Imran Khan is a muslim. Is he respponsible for it? IS Zardari? IS Iftikhar choudary the chief justice? Arn’t we all? And also if you have a problem with someone’s argument counter it with rationality and address it to that individual. Surely you are capable of that.

  • mbokhari said:

    @TK

    Forgot to mention another very very important author on that site. Abul Fazl, the Prime Minister of Akbar, one of his nav ratans who arote the seminal works A’een-e-Akbari and Akbar Namah (Akbar himself was illiterate).

    I have always loved the Akbar Namah for its intricate and delightful direct translation from Persian. Mirza Kamran comes to see Akbar. This is how Abul Fazl describes the occasion:

    “When M. K?mr?n beheld that true cypress of fortune’s rosarium in the Shahr-?r? garden he was, from the lucklessness of his fate, confused and astonished at the sight of that lustrous forehead whence streamed the glory of eternal dominion and success.”

    What a gem.

  • Saqib said:

    @mbokhari

    As I have mentioned before I have no special knowledge about Ghaznavi. That is why he is only a conqueror for me and not a hero. I only make my heroes after some research (normally I am not naive).

    I haven’t said you are wrong either. I just pointed out that one should not make such big allegations based on WIKIPEDIA, which in principle can be edited by anyone. What if a hindu wanted to paint a certain picture of him?

    I have to go now for some sports. Maybe we can discuss another time.

    /Saqib

  • Ahmed Bhai said:

    Optimist:
    what make you feel that every long beard person is Mullah? I can recall an incident when major northern leader (dostum perhaps?) was killed by Taliban for the same reason which you mentioned in banu.

    Its very easy to criticize a segment by taking the weakest elements of the group.

    mbokhari: don’t ruin the glorious islamic history

    “..We see that men’s political dealings with one another are based on wholly wrong ideals, and can only be saved by quite different ideals from continuing to be a source of suffering, devastation, and sin….

    ….Political ideals must be based upon ideals for the individual life.The aim of politics should be to make the lives of individuals as good as possible…

    ….The problem of politics is to adjust the relations of human beings in such a way that each severally may have as much of good in his existence as possible. And this problem requires that we should first consider what it is that we think good in the individual life…..”

    you better guess who said this

  • mbokhari said:

    @Omer Khan

    “WorldWar ll Japs and Modi are closet muslims? Can any one confirm this Islamophobic gem from yours truly?”

    First of all: “Yours truly” means from yourself. You are reading this post written by yours truly, mbokhari. Not yours truly Omer Khan. Grammar. Grammar. Grammar.

    Now.

    I mentioned WWII Japs in the context that Americans thought Japanese were ruthless because they had been toilet trained with much harshness. It was a hare brained theory. Laughable today. This post was in response to @nota’s post about “Learned Helplessness” and my disagreeing with him.

    Modi doesn’t come into it. Eat 7 badaams every night with a warm glass of milk. ;’-)

  • Amir Hameed said:

    I am of the opinion that there are certain aspects of human life that should be left for God to judge. We try and judge people based on our limited knowledge and wisdom.

    Some people believe that Dr. Israr is one of the greatest scholars of our times. I used to have a lot of respect for him until he spoke against Jamaima Khan, when she was getting married to Imran, in the context of she being a Jewish. I completely disagreed with him and he does not have my respect anymore.

    Similarly, some people and especially thr Mullahs believe that just because non-Muslims are “Kaffirs”, they will go to hell. If a non-Muslim has done good deeds all his/her life, why would God send that person to hell? If someone is born in a non-Muslim family, how could you expect from that person that he/she should study Islam and become Muslim?

  • Omer Khan said:

    And the funny thing is this bro: I personally don’t think Sharia is the panacea for the muslim world or even for Pakistan. It’s a damn good system even in its olden form. Perhaps even better than this vaudeville circus of leeches that this poor nation has borne. But still many muslims espuse to see it inacted. That’s anoble thouight. Now if I have reservations against those who want it, I would ask them to clarify things first which I am concerned about because I too am a msulim, and Pakistan is a muslim majority country, but I won’t be hostile to my countrymen who speak from the same natinlistic base and sentiment as I just because I am from a minority sect or have lived in the West and been educated in the western tradition. This hostility and attitude is more than reminicient of Islam haters and bigots.

    That’s why I am concerned, judging form the comments of some individuals here. It seems almost as if Islam is now the problem. Every society has its athiests and agnostics. On some level I am too. But good nees God, not like this. Not this way. Not with such hostility, bigotry and disdain for the aspirations of many of my countrymen.

  • Omer Khan said:

    Dear mbokhari: easy on the throttle paisan. Because if you would slow down, you would realize that not only do I know the meaning of yours truly, but also that I didnot write the following:

    ““WorldWar ll Japs and Modi are closet muslims? Can any one confirm this Islamophobic gem from yours truly?”

    to any of your posts. It was a satire directed to those who think that muslims are infallible and when they do act in aggression it is because of any aspect of any muslim culture. Perhaps this rephrase would alleviate any confusesion:

    “I submit that World War ill Japs and Modi are closet muslims? Can any one confirm this Islamophobic psychobabble gem from yours truly?”

    Yours truly, in the english language refers to the objective first person pronoun.

  • Omer Khan said:

    And commenting on selectivity in a note to the Western press: women in Afghanistan still wear burqas, women are attacked even more and not because they came out exposing their ankles but because they are women, sex trade along with opium has reached new heights, killings are on the rise, According to Time Feb 2008 only 30% Afghanistan is under effective control, warlords are hated, NATO is hated. Afghans in the current puppet circus sponsored by the US want Sharia, and the Sharia court in Afghanistan just condemned a man to death because he converted to xtianity. Where are the sanctions? the CBS documentary and the hoopla?

    Are you embarassed? Good. That’s what Islam-bigotry, arrogance combined with vehement ignorence and hyppocrisy get you. Red faces. Question is what’re you doin bout it? Noting ofcourse.

  • mbokhari said:

    @Omer Khan

    Noted amigo ‘;-)

    By the way, I agree with what you said about the definition of Mullah, i.e. Its just a slur. But what Optimist was trying to say was that these two phenomena, viz, a) Pederasty and child abuse, b) Vociferous demands to implement Sharia by chopping hands, stoning adulterers, bombing schools etc COME FROM THE SAME AREA.

    There has GOT to be some overlap. Some of the homies sodomizing little boys have got to be supporters of bombing schools in the name of Allah. This is the hypocrisy he was pointing toward.

    As they say, Do as I say, not as I do. ;’-)

  • TK said:

    @Omer Khan: Dude, I’m not sure how you are reading some people’s comments as an attack on Islam? There really isn’t a point in having discussions on articles of faith (for obvious reasons) but I think the reason people attack “Mullah” (The Type) is because of the corruption that this ‘class’ as introduced into Islam itself.

    At least that is my motivation for deriding these people. I don’t know how this is anti Islamic. And You know I don’t care if people accuse me of attacking Islam. And to sum us all up with the retards from FOX or CNN or from some extreme right wing american audience is patently unfair.

    Also, Optimist can certainly defend his comments and I don’t agree with some connections his arguments make, but I think in this case he was saying that this actually happens in Bannu.. I don’t know, Are you saying this doesn’t happen in Banu? Maybe you are right if you are from Banu and you could just say that and maybe educate us a bit on why exactly there are these false stories about a Bazar-e Husn etc there.. (first time I’m hearing about it btw).

    If it happens, then he is stating a fact. We can deduce from it whether or not it is objectifying Pukhtunkhwa and certainly everyone is free to form this opinion.

    Also, I don’t understand that on one hand you are defending sharia and claim you are a Muslim but on the other hand you said you are agnostic and athiestic to some extent.
    It may make some readers wonder exactly to what extent are you athiestic (and a Muslim) at the same time. Because basic requirement of being a Muslim is the two part Kalima Tauheed. And to me, athiesm and Kalima Tauheed are mutually exclusive.

    Interesting comment about the ‘vaudeville circus’ vs Sharia. Sharia may not look so bad compared to this farce of a democracy we are trying to boot up, but you know, Nazi Party and Hitler didn’t look so bad to the post Versailles Germans did they?

    Sorry, didn’t mean to bring the hitler refrence.. but pining for a new system without having a base for it is just paving the way for another farce. It will be an Islamic Farce as opposed to an imported farce. This thinking is at the root of my opposition to *cough* khilafa *cough*… It is not too hard to see how this could devolve into an unworkable mess (too much dependence on ‘iman’ of the participants etc.) .

    There was a reason the Prophet (s) said to write a document when two Muslims reached an agreement (I think it was about business transactions, but the principle is the same). One has to go by the rule-book (one can debate what that ought to be).

  • urazzaq12 said:

    @ Amir Hameed

    You badly need to get some knowledge of Islam…
    Read holy Quran with translation and Hadith.

    Indeed it is true, that non-Muslims who even did many good deeds, will end up in hell. Because a non-Muslim doesn’t have intentions of pleasing Allah(swt) with his deeds, but just to show off to people, or there are other motives involved.

    ‘Actions are judged on the basis of intentions.’

    Thats why they will get the reward for their deeds in this world, and will join other non-Muslims in hell, unless they repent and embrace Islam before death.

    This is based on the Hadith, in which the Prophet(pbuh) states: “Allah never disregards a good deed of a believer; he reward him for it in this world and in the Hereafter. As for a disbeliever, he is rewarded for the good deeds in this world so that when he is in the Afterlife, no more reward will be there for him.”.

    And Almighty Allah says: “ Whoso desireth the life of the world and its pomp, We shall repay them their deeds herein, and therein they will not be wronged. Those are they for whom is naught in the Hereafter save the Fire. (All) that they contrive here is vain and (all) that they are wont to do is fruitless.” (Hud: 15-16)

    And Allah will not punish those who didn’t got the message of Islam, but those who received the message and rejected it, will surely rot in hell eternally.
    Prophet Muhammad(pbuh) has conveyed the message of Allah(swt) and its our duty to pass it on, Read the last sermon of Prophet Muhammad(pbuh).

    I don’t think there is anyone in this world now to whom the message of Islam hasn’t reached, and now its up to them, that they embrace it or reject it.

    Scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets, and you lost respect for a Islamic scholar, because of a Jewish women, uh man you’re one heck of a practicing Muslim.

  • urazzaq12 said:

    Its a politics forum, and it will better if everyone tries to stick to it..

    And you can join sunniforum.com for religious discussions.

  • Omer Khan said:

    Dear mBokhari: by the same area I assume you mean NWFP or some parts of it atleast. I would say that the demand for sharia barring the present times came more vociferously from Punjab or some parts or residents in it and from Karachi or some parts/constituents of it. Like I said nohting wrong in that. We have demands for secularism too, as well as marxism and ofcourse the establishment’s preference for the present decayed hopelessly defunct status quo. It was in play decades ago, it is still in play. Perhaps that was Musharraf’s last revenge on the nation. My heart goes out to Aitezaz.

    What it seems to me is that you have issues with hand choppings and stoning to death. Well neither hands have been chopped nor adulters and prostitutes have been stoned in NWFP. That is only one part of Sharia and one can easily engage those with a dialogue to try to convince them that these punishmentd are barbaric by today’s standards. BUt really if people in NWFP want sharia they can vote for it. And who is to to deprive them of that right. Where I would have a scathing problem is if it is coerced by non-representative movement. What I do have a poblem with is destruction of private property by hooligans. Certainly that is not restricted to NWFP. INfact, the circus we saw in a few major cities in contemporary times was what made headlines the world over. Even some segments of our avant garde lawyers were not free of that emotion and vandalism.

    Again if you have problems with whatever aspects of Sharia regardless of whether because your are an atheist or a muslim who just sees it as a defunct jurisprudence should try to argue with fellow muslims as to why you think so. Not by thrashing muslims, their aspirations wholesale.

    Ok so stoning to death is barbaric and makes for a bad PR. But agains it is for the people to decide what they think is barbaric. How many women are stoned really? Even Taliban shot prostitutes in the head. Saudi has some cases, Iran has done it. But still figures are far below. Europeans consider the death penalty barbaric and no EU country can ever legislate it. Yet US leads the developed world in executions. Is it barbaric.? Maybe? How so? Agains AMericans don’t think so en masse. Any initiative at the ballot would be defeated. I think you know what I am trying to say here. It’s the tone, the approach, the discourse.

  • Omer Khan said:

    Dear @urazzaq: Bro, I hear what you say and I think you said from your reading and understanding. But the bottom line is: No one knows who will go to hell or heaven. Not even the Prophet knew what his fate would be.

  • Omer Khan said:

    Dear @TK: First offs, whatever happened to your nickname? were you banned for using multiple IDs?

    I am not from Banu, but I have never heard of it. Optimist has an anecdotal account of this Bazaar. There are also anecdotal accounts of these bazaars in the Gulf. There are vices in NWFp and central asia, nothing to do with mullahs or bearded people. ABsolutely same thing goes for Lahore, Multan and Makran. Like Amir Hameed said , if facts be told, Taliban racked down on this, their very prigin lies on cracking down on this.

    Lastly, I am a muslim. That should suffice. I can see why you are confused because of my sentence structure. WHat I meant was on some level I am a skeptic, meaning I do believe in the possibility that perhaps there is no god at all. I am open to it. I do not profess it. I am a believer in The God. In Allah.

    For the rest of your post, I don’t necessarily disagree with all of it and indeed inmy other replies you would find my stand.

  • Omer Khan said:

    @mbokhari: I am not the first to bring suni shia, I was referring to optimists posted link videos. Those links to me seemed implied innuendo, as certainly nowhere the person who made the video is a mullah and certainly it is not the sunnis alone who make these kind of videos.

  • mbokhari said:

    @Omer Khan

    “On some level I am a skeptic, meaning I do believe in the possibility that perhaps there is no god at all. I am open to it. I do not profess it. I am a believer in The God. In Allah.”
    —————-

    I can safely say that this is also my article of faith. Or rather status of faith.

    Its funny how much we agree with each other most of the time. It IS starting to get a bit boring ;-D….I really want some educated Mullah/Lifafah to show up so he gets a good round bashing ;’-)

  • Omer Khan said:

    Dear @mbokhari: Ironic, that I find more often than not your views, nota’s, Tk’s and optimists, Saqibs and mine w/n the same quadrant.

  • Ahmed Bhai said:

    mbokhari: what makes you so confident? what if another omer khan encounters :)

    BTW do you know what is metaphorical expression?

  • TK said:

    @Omer Khan: I changed my nick cuz everyone kept calling me TK .. took me a while to get the hint.. the old nick was too long for ppl to type.

    I see your point about it being anecdotal. I don’t know the connections of Mullah’s and pederasti.. I just don’t like the fact that we have abrogated the faith to those who really can’t be blamed much for acting/behaving the way they do becasue of the situations they’ve been in.

    Re: the videos, they were probably from the tapes sold to the same-sect members, but then were acquired with the sunni equivalent of the MEMRI institute and I think the opening credits on the video say it all and my take-away was keh “naadaan dost say danaa duShman behter hai”… to me that video illustrated that mullah-ism is a slippery slope in which calling others kafir is not that much of a leap (of faith?)

    And yeah, its not the sunnis only who do this.. it is all sects who engage in this kind of turf warfare with accusations of kufr flying at each other at the drop of a hat.

  • Omer Khan said:

    @Tk, here’s the thing, there are youtube videos in which muslims (hebollah and hamas) where they applaud sometimes vile stuf which comes out of kids mouths vis a vis jews. Not all Hamas or Hezbollah only some. There are videos by Islam haters where they do quite a witty “expose`” on Islam from these videos. Well I counter them by saying this is a small segment and in return show them much much more vile videos from their own faiths. I am not against any kind of expose`. Surely if it is w/o water it can be defeated through debate and argumentation.

    Now that “shia expose’” video somewhat fell ill on my sensibilities as I find some adherents of shia ritualistic practices kinda outta whack. Like the pentecostals. Benny Hinn being my fav comedian. So I don’t see those videos as a verdict on shiites. This is internecine suspicion and claim to puritanism. On a side note I would say Ironically, much as I am unknowledgable of salafiism in its entirety. It ‘s puritan monotheism very much appeals to my nature. Where it like any other philosophy fails to appeal is when it is imposed and the system is closed.

    What I would find unfortunate and dangerous is when any one presents these expose’s as a smoking gun for all the ills begotten in a finite geographical area or people and so forth. Some sunnis banked on it during the 80′s and indeed some shiites, Iranian lobby and bigots banked on this wave of anti “wahabiism” as some root cause for the socio-political implied antecedent and current affairs.
    I do consider that dangerous, because it ignores reason, and eventually boils down to creating hypotheical explanations in other words bigoted persecution. In that these groups or individuals act like special interest lobbys. Like in today’s world, it feeds ignorence of the Westerners, and stupid governments like that of the US tries to come up with “solutions”.

  • Amir Hameed said:

    Sherry Rehman writes: “Remembering the shaheeds”
    http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=104839

    These PPP folks need to come out of the a$$es of these so-called shaheeds and start delivering.

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: That language is just awesome! We truly have forgotten more than Europe could ever remember. I am a big fan of Ghalib’s letters, and though his language is not as flowery and ornate as that of someone from the Mughal court, it is still an absolute pleasure to just read that correspondence…

    check This letter of his out.

    “galiyaan khaa kay bay-mazah nah hua? ” hehehe

  • mbokhari said:

    @TK

    Dude..Thats awesome. You’d come by a good trove of pdf books eh?

    Your “gaaliyan kha ke…” reminds me of another superb ghalib couplet:

    “Us Bazm meiN mujhe nahiN baNti haya kiye
    Baitha raha mai garchay isharay hoa kiye”

    Haha…makes me think of Mush Baghairat….

  • TK said:

    @Omer Khan: Your point is well taken bro. I have exactly the same issues with these ‘out of context’ videos. Another one is the stereotypical “palestinian children celebrating the 911 tragedy” even though it was proven to be a false case, and even if it was true, since when has the rationalist west started taking the opinions of the palestinian street urchins (through no fault of the kids, granted) as politicall manna?

    I think I cut Optimist slack in the out of context dept. because I think he posted it to demostrate the general case, not to malign anyone specifically. Or at least that is how I understood from the accompanying context.

  • mbokhari said:

    I also find it very arresting and poignant that Ghalib was among the first generations of Mughals who were learning a new system of government and society through words like:

    ticket, registry, stamp, postpaid

    Remember he was old as dirt at the time when Delhi fell. I can’t imagine the kind of life experiences he had to go through. Imagine if you were in your 60s and your country is invaded by the Chinese and then you have to send letters through the Chinese posts and use chinese words like zhuoing, lihsam, muonga, chaaang….Ghalib had grace..

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: scary.. I was thinking of that she’r just the other day when someone posted the story about moshe taking all these idignities lying down like the bi0tch that he is.. just to stay in “power”.. I guess ‘in power’ now means use of the presidential motorcade and the odd jet here and there..

    gawd.. why don’t they despatch the firker already!

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: btw that ghalib thing is from a page I scanned myself. I’m just saving these books that I find on the net.. the tech books are all open source.. I’m still waiting for someone to post the Sindh Sagar book .. I got a lot of junk on the drive.. if you need any techie books, I might have them (no microsoft related stuff sorry)

    Personally I would make all the books on pakistani politics downloadable… the change in people’s attitudes right now is worth a lot more than any royalties lost.. but that’s just my opinion of course.

  • mbokhari said:

    Maybe you already know this but I have just discovered this wonderful and beautiful collection of Ghalib in Urdu script. The collection is hosted by Columbia University’s Urdu department and has full tashreeh of ash’aar in english…Amazing what OTHERS go through to preserve our Virsa.

    Here is the “Mujhe Nahin Banti Haya kiye” Ghazal.

  • pejamistri said:

    @TK,mbokhari,
    Since we are talking Ghalib, let me dedicate one to mushrraf

    dey dey woh jis qadar zillat , hum hansi mein talain gay
    baray ashna nikla , unka pasbaan apna

    woh = Asif Zardari
    pasbaan = Ahmed Mukhtar

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: Ghalib really got shafted by fate! And you are absolutely right, the kind of grace that he showed in the face of adversity is just phenominal. Sadly, his life coincided with the ascendancy of the english ruffians over the country…

    I never paid any attention to his life story, and I think that is another joke in our school system. Knowing about someone’s life and then reading their poetry.. you can really relate a lot more.. after reading about his life story (not in too much detail either) his poetry has become more profound (or perhaps it has something to do with aging .. you tend to find new meanings in the old books)

  • TK said:

    @pejamistri: hahah! that reminds me of that one she’r

    gada samajh kay voh chup thaa meri jo shaamat aa’iee
    uThaa aur uTh kay Qadam maiN nay paasbaaN kay liyay

    @mbokhari: not only they are preserving it, the dang thing is in 6 different format.

    Would it have killed the HEC losers to spend some money on computerizing our culture and heritage? oh nooooo! they had to buy a Van De Graf generator..

    It is really sad to see people at apna.org and columbia (many thanks to them) etc preserving our heritage and culture while our “research” is breaking new ground in discovering how man angels can reeeeaaalllly dance on the head of a pin.

  • mbokhari said:

    @Peja, TK

    I got one!!…I got one!!……What if Pervez Mugabe was a poet like Ghalib …….OK, here goes:

    (sometimes its a stretch…hehe)

    Gunchah-e naa-shiguftah ko duur se mat dikhaa kih yuuN
    bose ko puuchhtaa huuN maiN, muNh se mujhe bataa kih yuuN

    (Promise me you won’t impeach me. Don’t wink. Get guarantees from IMC)

    raat ke vaqt mai piye saath raqiib ko liye
    aayee vuh yaaN khudaa kare par nah kare khudaa kih yuuN

    (What does NS have that I don’t have? Negroponte you have broken my heart!!!)

    Gair se raat kyaa banii yih jo kahaa to dekhiye
    saamne aan baiThnaa aur yih dekhnaa kih yuuN

    (What did NS say? Is he going to impeach me? Please Boucher…)

    maiN ne kahaa kih bazm-e naaz chaahiye Ghair se tihii
    sun ke sitam-:zariif ne mujh ko uThaa diyaa kih yuuN

    (When I said democracy I meant ME, not fuqqing NS and AZ!!!! You b@stardos!!)

    mujh se kahaa jo yaar ne jaate haiN hosh kis tarah
    dekh ke merii be-khudii chalne lagii havaa kih yuuN

    (How does democracy look like, I asked. Pakistan replied: Feb 18th. Thats how.)
    —————-

    Did I mention this is one of my favorite ghazals….

  • mbokhari said:

    @TK

    GADHHA (donkey) samajh kay voh chup thaa meri jo shaamat aa’iee
    uThaa aur uTh kay Qadam maiN nay paasbaaN kay liyay

    Hehe..Haha…OMG…

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: ha! we used to make that ‘slight’ modification.. btw, the ‘bazme-e naz’ one could also be said about Q-league to Establishment/Mush/Kiyani heheh

  • commoner said:

    Tawajo parmaiye ga, Ghalib ki zameen main aik ghair siyasi aur ghair ikhlaki shair arz kiya hai (kisi nain):

    Bhains ki dum bay sabab nahin Ghalib
    Kuch to hay jis ki parda dari hay

    Shama e mehfil aagge barhate hoon…….

  • mbokhari said:

    @admin

    Bolta Pakistan?? I am having withdrawal symptoms ;’-)

  • 27122007 said:

    admin no capital talk?? april3

  • TK said:

    What in the FRIKK is wrong with Ansar Barfi Singh? He is in India (to thank them for uspporting his fake human rights nomination) crowing about Sarbjit singh.. did he bother to raise the issues of Pakistani prisoners? … oh wait! that don’t get u any frikking publicity or a seat in a b!tch-a$$ “human rights’ organization…

    http://www.ummatpublication.com/newsfiles/data/news-21.gif

  • Malek said:

    there seems to be some good news on the Nation. same was reported on Geo ticker as well
    http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/Apr-2008/5/index7.php

    another good news – Legislation for removal of President planned
    http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/Apr-2008/5/index2.php

  • admin pkpolitics said:

    BP and CT are coming shortly.

    Admin

  • mbokhari said:

    I wish a couple of those lads from Wana find their way to Burfi Singh. That would really be something sweet.

  • admin pkpolitics said:

    BP posted 4th April posted.

    Admin

  • mbokhari said:

    More poor

    SCRAP the dollar-a-day paradigm for assessing the poor, says our new Finance Minister. Now the poor are those who have to subsist on less than two dollars a day. He said that eight years ago (incidentally, when he was last Finance Minister) the proportion of poor in the country was 33.6 percent. It is a whopping 73.6 percent now.

  • commoner said:

    Nawaz Sharif agrees that if 582B is removed there would be no need to impeach Musharraf:

    http://www.jang.com.pk/jang/apr2008-daily/05-04-2008/col7.htm

  • Amir Hameed said:

    Rauf Klasra writes: “PPP co-chairman stuns allies”
    http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13941

  • Democracy said:

    why is shah mahmood going to china with musharraf? is he musharraf’s foreign minister? Seems like nothing will change and PPP has come to power to make sure that nothing changes.

  • kinnare said:

    @ Democracy, where did you heard that Shah Mahmood going to china with Musharraf?

  • TK said:

    @Amir Hameed: Thanks for ruining my weekend bro! That is really depressing….

    You know, I had said some time back that Zardari was going to surprise people, and I was being optimistic. This behaviour was not in the farthest corner of my mind.

    I still don’t understand why he had to do the Amin Fahim drama? Just to put NS and company off guard to get them to join the cabinet?

    Is he playing a triple game? Someone the other day said that he’s trying to be smart, perhaps too smart for his own good.

    And in a final note to PPP followers, this is what happens when you follow personalities (I think pretty much ALL parties are guilty of this) and not an internal democratic process.

    These people know they can make fools out of the poor followers who are giving their lives for them, and they just take.. (I mean ALL.. including PTI, MQM, JI — maybe not JI, PML-x etc have this basic problem. There is NO democracy within the ranks of all of our so called warriors for democracy and justice)

    I’m feeling really disappointed right now.

  • econfused said:

    @TK

    How come u missed the top news on

    http://thenews.jang.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13936

    thats even more depressing than Clasra

  • Amir Hameed said:

    @TK
    I am now waiting to see what unfolds once the Punjab assembly is formed. Zardari may not be able to get away with this for too long if what Klasra has written is true, that is, there are resentments within the party ranks about the PPP and MQM nexux.

    So, it seems that the formula that the US was pushing when BB was alive, that is, a coalition of PPP, MQM and PML-Q working with Moshe may materialize now. PPP did not participate in APC because they did not want MMA to be part of that but now Fazlu is part of the coalition. So, lets sit and watch, the drama is about to take another turn.

  • Optimist said:

    Pakistani film KHUDA KE LIYE is huge success in India on its first day. Being shown in more than 100 cinemas in 20 major cities, according to reports.

    http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200804041550.htm

    http://jang.com.pk/jang/apr2008-daily/05-04-2008/main4.htm

  • TK said:

    yaar I’m sick of these dramas… these people will lose the game trying to go after half the stuff…

    I agree with one thing Qazi said:

    Gurba kushtan rooz-e avval!

    And if they don’t kushtan this particular gurbah pronto, its going to turn around and perform amal-e-qaum-e- LOOT on all these self proclaimed smart alecks!

    Not only this, all these actions are giving strength to the agencies and bureaucrats who were not too sure about moshe being in power too long.

    They could have this pi$$ing match once they had consolidated the gains. If Zardari really goes through with this, it will just show he’s an okay tactician, but an abysmal strategist.

    Also, if he was going to pull this, why the Amin Fahim drama? That one doesn’t make sense to me.. absolutely no sense. He had the option of PMLQ and MQM from DAY ONE..

    why now? … what say you experts du pkpolitics?

  • Optimist said:

    @ TK

    Personally I think Zardari is 100 times more clever than we all think.

    He is gonna teach many lessons to Mush, NS, ANP, and even MQM. He is not there for the restoration of judiciary. He is there to teach everyone a lesson. Kawasjee was pointing to his ever present fake ‘smile’.

    I hope I am wrong about Zardari. I think he wants to teach everyone a lesson for mistreating him. It might not be good for country for next couple of years. My only hope is democracy. So many zardari will come and go. I think elections will be relatively fair in future and we will have more players to choose from.

    That is what democracy is all about. A long process. Any short cut by a general is dangerous for the federation. We will deal with politicians in elections but generals only believe in arms.

  • Amir Hameed said:

    IMO, because Amin Fahim was the senior most party leader and a very well respected individual both within and outside of the party, if AZ had tried to pull this trick back then, those who would not agree with him would have gathered around AH then and that could have weakened Zardari.

  • TK said:

    @Optimist: You know this has been my line of thinking as well.. but slowly but surely I think the “klasra scenario” seem to be emerging.

    Also, what I find weird is that Punjab Assembly session hasn’t been called, and no one from PML-N is making too much noise about it..

    What the he!! is going on?

    @Amir Hameed: I think this NineZero visit has given MAF a new lease on life. The party can’t take too many of these shocks, and this move may help the sindhi faction coalesce around MAF more now. I read in the same article that MAF has asked zardari to dissolve PPP-P .. not sure how that is connected to recent events.

  • Democrat Pakistani said:

    BATTLE PUNJAB

    Govt formation in punjab will be deciding factor .

    If there is further delay in government formation in punjab, then i can snse deep conspiracy.

  • TK said:

    haroon-ur-rashid’s take on the Off the Record program he was part of with Tariq Fatimi.

    http://express.com.pk/images/NP_LHE/20080404/Sub_Images/1100381358-2.gif

    I agree with him. I think NS will be the winner out of this, and this may separate the wheaties from the chaffies.

  • savage said:

    @mbokhari
    Atta-ul-Haq Qasmi put it in better way “President Musafir is a saleable commodity, that’s why people have rejected him”. http://www.jang.com.pk/jang/apr2008-daily/05-04-2008/col3.htm

  • Amir Hameed said:

    One thing that I have noticed is that MAF does not respect AZ at all and the way he had come out and talked to the media on the PM ship matters proves it. He would have never spoken the same way in the very same situation had BB been in place of AZ. What I am trying to say is that MAF may try to do create a forward bloc now that he sees a reason.

  • zia m said:

    This drama may continue till there is a change in White House JMO.

  • savage said:

    @`TK & Optimist ,
    You both have a valid point, remember initial assessment of all journalists who met him, they all were in opinion that AZ looked more mad than sad after BB’s death. I feel in this initial episode of revenge, judges would be his first victims. I wish time proves me wrong.

  • kinnare said:

    @amir Hameed, People had talk to BB in far worse way than Amen fahim did to Zardari. I had written very day when Zardari made announce that Amin Fahim was not going to be made PM. What Amin Fahim did was exactly what his Party wanted him to do.

    If NS keep his cool and do go and sit with establishment we will see demcracy in Pakistan this time around. Amen

  • TK said:

    @savage: yeah but you know the judges were also kinda victims of musharraf and the military junta.. at least now they have done ONE THING right by standing up and they got sacked the second time around by an illegal and unconstitutional act.

    That is the problem with any action that does not nullify all of the nov3 actions. Because anything less is essentially the de-facto acceptance of that mardood nazriyah-e-zaroorat .

    I am starting to feel slightly bad for all the harsh things I said about MAF when I thought they wanted someone who could do battle with the dark side!

    I want him to be mad, I want him to take revenge, but it shouldn’t be the judges and certainly not because they didn’t give him parole.. that is just small and petty thing to even say.

    I wonder if Negro-DeathDquad-Panty made him an offer he can’t refuse? Because, you know he is going to lose everything if he follows the americans. This MAY actually mean the dismemberment of the country.

    Maybe we’re getting all worked up on mere news reports.. we’ll have to wait and see for a couple more days…

  • savage said:

    @kinare
    “If NS keep his cool and do go and sit with establishment we will see demcracy in Pakistan this time around. Amen”

    And no bet this time!!!!!!

  • Democrat Pakistani said:

    @ Kinnare

    What is your point regarding NS siding with establishment.
    Please let us know precisely.
    NS has very little respect in jurnail and babu mafia, any way you might have some inside information

  • mu_chng@yahoo.com said:

    GEO Ch Ahmed Mukhtar

    At last there is a sane voice in PPP. This is the first step towards reconciliation followed by the talks with MQM.

    I think now McDoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and McDoom Yousuf Raza Gillani should also follow on this message.

    Long Live

  • TK said:

    @kinnare: It is not NS who everyone is worried sick about that they think would go “sit with the establishment”

    It was an ex-PM candidate who just said today that Musharraf is a “saleable” commodity.

    So, definitely, peopele shouldn’t be worried that NS would do something like that.. he hasn’t done anything so far from what I can see.

    Hopefuilly this is just a tempest in a teapot.. (crosses fingers and runs away…)

  • Democrat Pakistani said:

    KAMRAN Khan as usual defending DR nasim ashraf and one sided charge sheet against shoaib akhtar.
    What a jerk kamran khan.

  • savage said:

    @TK
    In my humble opinion AZ should be the one who should play carefully.
    PMLN, ANP didn’t reach in NA due to sympathy vote, while PPP vote bank was inflated because of BB’s death, so they might not get another chance in future since their fueling source, Bhutto’s are not their to bail them out if needed (at least in near future). So I think this is make or break time for PPP. Unfortunately they have started painting Bullseye on themselves, read today’s columns about new Ch. from Gujrat, (Can’t they produce something better???)

  • Democrat Pakistani said:

    Kamran khan showing pictures of akhtar with a girl.
    Nasim Ashraf has no guts to go in bolta pakistan , live with talat and capital talk.

    Kamran Khan proven link with establishment

  • Optimist said:

    @ mu_chng

    What else can we expect from Chooran Devi’s follower. Sometimes they beg India to forgive them and accept them back…

    Listen to him ‘Khuda ke liye Mohajiroon ko Ma’af KareiN aur Apne HaaN Pana Dein’

    http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gMSVYTgFIPA&feature=related

    I just pray that people like you wake up and punish Altaf for insulting people of Karachi!!

  • Amir Hameed said:

    @kinnare
    I find it almost impossible to believe that anyone could even dare talk to BB loudly. So, I do not buy this argument.

  • kinnare said:

    @TK , It first time in sixty years Punjab has produce some one who is against establishment. ANP,PPP and nationalist are worried if NS would be able resist this time establishment because last time he signed the deal and left Pakistan.

    What Mukthar ex canditate said was right Mush is sale commodity and PPP is going to useGen Mush to the fullest that is what politics is all about.

    According to Pakistan media BB signed and agreement with Gen Mush and Gen Mush rewarded BB with NRO but he rewarded BB with her death. PPP is the only party who can fight establishment. it has forfty years behind them

  • busybee said:

    This is the most pathetic and disgraceful act by intelligence agencies I can imagine of. You cannot think of any further humiliation…. Army should be sorry for this.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/miscellaneous/story/2008/04/080404_bhutto_anniversary_hassan.shtml

  • savage said:

    @busybee
    are you not asking for too much, sorry and our great army, I don’t think so, they have damaged Pakistan more then our enemies and without any regret.

    http://www.mukto-mona.com/Articles/kasem/surrender.jpg

    Great worrier AK Niazi’s Revolver.
    http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030701/nt1.jpg

  • geog47 said:

    Zardari issues ‘charge-sheet’

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13936

    In the clearest indication that the PPP may not stand by the Murree Declaration to restore the judges, the PPP leader told his central executive committee in Naudero that he was not interested in the restoration of personalities but wanted a judicial reforms package.

  • geog47 said:

    Judges reinstatement as promised: Nawaz

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13937

  • geog47 said:

    Musharraf not going to quit, says close aide

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13939

  • geog47 said:

    NAB cannot be abolished without Musharraf’s nod

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13940

  • geog47 said:

    PPP co-chairman stuns allies

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=13941

  • pejamistri said:

    I posted my thoughts on PPP stance on Judiciary here. http://pejamistri.wordpress.com/2008/04/05/why-should-i-trust-ppp/
    I wish I am right.

    Let’s assume the worst case scenario in which Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudary is not restored , PML(N) resigns from cabinet and sits in opposition , and MQM PML-Q become part of the government and Genereal (Retd.) Musharraf remains in the president house.

    What Asif Zardari is going to get in exchange? Difficult question to answer, isn’t it? Let me guess.

    1. American support? As mentioned in the last post , it is believed that US is against the restoration of CJ and wants Musharraf to continue as president. Hence if Asif Zardari obliges Americans PPP government will get similar support from US as General (Retd.) Musharraf has been getting since 2001. Sounds reasonable? NO , so why US does not want CJ to be restored ? As they say in Urdu (kia Chief Justice nay america kee bhains khooly hai), and why US will keep supporting Musharraf as they say in Urdu (kia Musharraf america kay phoophay da puttar hai). No US has no interest in Musharraf and for that matter CJ , Musharraf stays or not , US know they need now to deal with Kiyani and PPP , Musharraf is a history for them now. Remember Bush administration will not be there in 2009 , and no new administration wants the extra baggage from Bush.

    2. Smooth Government for next 5 years? With a deal with Musharraf (i.e. Establishment/Army) , PPP will have a smooth sailing government for next 5 years. Does it sound right? NO , Establishment has never been friendly to PPP , and let me say that Yousuf Raza Gailani as PM and shouting of Jeeay Bhutto slogans are not the actions that are establishment friendly.

    3. It is assumed that if PPP does not strike deal with Musharraf , he (Musharraf) will dismiss the government using 58-2(B), so PPP is trying to avoid any clash with Musharraf. Well this reason sounds much better than above ones. However in the constitution it is written that if the president dismisses the government using 58-2(B) he needs to send a reference to Supreme Court after the dissmissal and SC need to decide with in 30 days. Do you think CJ 13 other judges will decide in favor of General (Retd.) Musharraf? And does Musharraf/establishment have any courage to dismiss the government when they did not have the courage to do rigging in elections?

    So what is then the reasoning of actions by PPP which are causing confusion about her stance on judiciary. Let me discuss one by one.

    1. Why PPP proposed a committee to discuss the modalities for restoration of judges when it was already agreed in Murree Accord that they will be restore by the simple resolution. Well it is hard to second guess what the committee is going to do however it is obvious that PPP does have misgivings and reservations about a lot of judges who vicimised them during the last 12 years. PPP will definitely like to see how these judges respond to that and can they (Judges) give any assurances that PPP will not be victimised on the behest of establishment in the future?

    2. Why Asif Zardari is complaining about the judges? We must not forget that our judiciary changed only after 9th of March , even at the time of signing Charter of Democracy it was considered that judges are biased and playing in the hands of establishment. Now obviously there are a lot of complaints from PPP about the actions of those judges in the past , however that is clear that PPP has to restore those judges but it wants to make these judges realize that they vicimised PPP.

    3. Why there are signals about PPP having soft corner for the general. Like the statement of Ahmed Mukhtar. I would guess that all of this is absolutely wrong, in fact I believe that PPP is more adverse towards Musharraf and vice versa then Nawaz Sharif. Let me give only one example , the appointment of Yousaf Raza Gilani as PM is a bigger slap on the face Musharraf then PML(N) coming with black bands. I think PML(N) saved Musharraf from embarrasment by not appointing Javed Hashmi as the minister. I also think that all of these statements are actually the work of agencies. BTW this is the only work agencies are doing these days.

    4. Why PPP will bring MQM on board? Well simply PPP needs sometime in Sind before they put the MQM at their right position. MQM is really afraid , more afraid then they were in 1997. That is why MQM has to raise slogans of “Zinda Hai BB Zinda Hai” in nine-zero. But rest assured PPP has a lot of scores to settle with MQM then any other party. And that is going to happen. If I am optimist then I would think that in 2009 MQM will be out of the scene completely. PPP will not do an effort like NS as he did in 1997, in fact MQM still remembers Naseerullah Babar more than anybody. So let us wait.

    5. What about all the parties supporting PPP including PML-Q ? Ans: Musharraf is a history, PML-Q politician need to stay alive. Some will go back in PPP , others will go in PML(N).

  • pejamistri said:

    Not sure why my comments are under moderation. a d m i n could you please check.

  • pejamistri said:

    Ab Raaj Karay Gee Khalaq-e-Khuda

    Arbab Rahim was manhandled during the Sind Assembly session. :)

  • urazzaq12 said:

    I heard Arab Rahim, is trying to get in Pml-N…Infact NJ said this in “Bolta Pakistan”.

    I hope NS doesn’t accept that arrogant bast@rd….

  • Saqib said:

    Sindh assembly:

    Why are they trying to speak English? Most of them don’t even master this language. Apart from that they are alienating most of the public through this language farce :-(

    Speak URDU for God’s sake!!!!!!!!

    /Saqib

  • commoner said:

    I think by not delievering speeches in urdu and rather prefering badly spoken english, they sending a message to Urdu speaking community largely represented by MQM.

  • Saqib said:

    @commoner

    I don’t agree. I think it is still the slave mind set i.e. those who can speak English i.e. the baboo(n)’s are well educated. How badly they get exposed most of them when they try to play baboo(n)’s. Give a thought to all those – and that is a large majority of Pakistanis- who cannot speak or understanding English. The assembly consists of peoples representatives and they MUST speak a language that is the national language of Pakistan!

    /Saqib

  • TK said:

    @Saqib: Don’t want to start a language war here, but I think in this particular case @commoner may be onto something. I think this is precisely why they are using English because by using Sindhi, they don’t want to be labelled “muta’assib” because Urdu, conveniently, is the “National” language, never mind the fact that even after 60 years it is still the native (by birth) language of a very small minority (mainly in KHI & HYD).

    The rest of the Pakistani’s speak Urdu which is slightly better than their english.

    Also, since this is the PROVINCIAL assembly of Sindh, shouldn’t they be speaking in a language that is the dominant language of the people of that province? Maybe it _is_ Urdu now.. what with KHI having 2 crore this, and 67% of revenue that

  • Saqib said:

    Sindh assembly:

    I am sick of all these professional slogan chanters mostly consisting of party workers below 1. rank in political parties…….can such people be hired in Pakistan for yelling? Can’t they fin other more appropriate ways to demonstrate?

    /Saqib

  • TK said:

    Anone else notice that this newest “blitz” of information regarding Asif Zardari’s imminent treacher is emanating from The Jang Media Group?

  • Saqib said:

    @TK

    This is a farce. I don’t know why we can’t come out of this “engreezi ghulami” mind set. In fact Sindhi was also used in the oath ceremony.

    You wrote:
    “The rest of the Pakistani’s speak Urdu which is slightly better than their english”

    That is a qualified truth…………..You must be kidding.

    /Saqib

  • asfand1 said:

    saqib said:Why are they trying to speak English? Most of them don’t even master this language. Apart from that they are alienating most of the public through this language farce :-(
    Speak URDU for God’s sake!!!!!!!!
    ===============

    Why Urdu for God’s sake? Whether you like it or not but this language was imposed on most of the Pakistanis against their wishes and most of them still haven’t accepted it.

  • Saqib said:

    By using English these elected members of parliament are supposed to address the Americans/The West instead of those people who elected them. Obviously the Yankees want quick access to information on what is going on in OUR assemblies and by using English our elected members are providing the information service to swiftly………great service…..to the Yankees……..bypass your own people and address the foreigners instead:-(

    /Saqib

  • asfand1 said:

    Either english ghulami or urdu ghulami, take your pick.

  • Saqib said:

    @asfand1

    Imposed by who?

    It is a fact that Urdu is our national language! A language that chain Pakistan linguistically.

    /Saqib

  • asfand1 said:

    Imposed by Jinnah and his ML goons. Either Sindhi or English, either Pashto or English, either Balochi or English.

  • asfand1 said:

    Yes it would be better if they have take oaths in Sindhi.

  • Saqib said:

    @asfand1

    I support what you call “imposing” the Urdu language by the great Jinnah.

    /Saqib

  • asfand1 said:

    I think by not delievering speeches in urdu and rather prefering badly spoken english, they sending a message to Urdu speaking community largely represented by MQM.
    =============0
    What message did they put across? They took oath in English because it is Pakistan’s official language, although it would be better if they had taken oath in Sindhi.

  • Saqib said:

    @asfand1

    Are you insinuating an “Altaf stand” on the creation of Pakistan? Just a question for clarification.

    /Saqib

  • asfand1 said:

    I support what you call “imposing” the Urdu language by the great Jinnah.
    =========
    You are entitled to your opinion.

  • asfand1 said:

    Are you insinuating an “Altaf stand” on the creation of Pakistan? Just a question for clarification.

    No Saqib, it was the best thing that could happen to us. But I want that all provincial language should be given the status of national language, along with English.

  • mu_chng@yahoo.com said:

    Chopayas are ghulam by nature.

    They can handle more than two ghulamis.

    But at least they can handle Urdu Ghulami and

    English Ghulami

    Please don’t tell them that they are ghulam otherwise they ll rise up and it would become hard for us to rule them.

    I am saying it for so long that don’t talk these things on a public forum. A Chopaya may read these.

  • Saqib said:

    I am not an admirer of the Urdu language as such. I don’t have the qualifications about this language to make long accounts. In my opinion one should use the language which is most widely understood in Pakistan, and which there is consensus about to use as the national language. If we use any other language Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi then we deprive the rest of the nation of maybe some vital first hand information on what is said by the peoples representatives. We should not use English, because the audience is the people of Pakistan and not the damned Yankee leadership.

    /Saqib

  • pejamistri said:

    How strange is it that no Pakistani media is reporting that Sind Assembly was resonating with “Go Musharraf Go” , MQM and PML-Q were manhandled by the PPP workers. And MQM is now putting candidates for speaker and deputy speaker. Arbab Rahim was taught a lesson in his own language and ran away from assembly without taking oath.
    I am optimist about PPP , they will never scumb to establishments pressure, I am getting convinced that the agencies are working full time to create rift in PPP.
    It may be my wishful thinking but I pray that NS and PPP keep going together and does not get into any rift.

  • geog47 said:

    A depressing spectacle

    A depressing spectacle
    Saturday, April 05, 2008
    Mir Jamilur Rahman

    Guess who said this: (1) President Pervez Musharraf is a national asset and they would work jointly with him; (2) President Musharraf’s role can be of great help in the fight against terrorism and in ensuring the country’s security; (3) President Musharraf is a cashable product and can help bring money to the country.

    The person who uttered these pearls of wisdom is neither Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi nor Dr Sher Afgan Khan nor Wasi Zafar. It is our new defence minister, Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar, a veteran PPP leader. He claims he was quoting Benazir Bhutto. According to Mr Mukhtar, Benazir had a broad vision and the PPP must utilise Musharraf’s role in accordance with her assessment.

    This is exactly the line of the Americans, who have been teaching us that President Musharraf is indispensable in the fight against terrorism. They have also made it clear that their support to the PPP is linked to Musharraf’s continuation as president. No Musharraf, no aid. The PPP apparently has acquiesced in this idea with one minor change: Musharraf listened to the American demands and then agreed to them. The PPP, on the other hand, agrees with US demands even before the United States speaks.

    It is ironic that on the 29th death anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the PPP has taken a deep plunge to compromise the sovereignty of Pakistan. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the founder of the PPP, was never afraid of the United States. He dealt with it on equal terms. The US successfully pressured France into cancelling the deal of a reprocessing plant with Pakistan. Bhutto was not cowed down by US strong-arm tactics. He could not be frightened by covert and overt American threats that he would be made a horrible example if he did not abandon Pakistan’s nuclear programme. On the contrary, he discovered Dr AQ Khan, who took Pakistan’s nuclear programme to its logical end.

    “We will eat grass, but we will make the atom bomb,” he was quoted as saying. Until the Kashmir issue was still unresolved the possibilities of Indian aggressive designs could not be ruled out. Therefore, he went ahead with the nuclear programme despite threats to his life, which he eventually lost for following an independent policy.

    The efforts of PPP co-chairperson Asif Zardari to make friends and influence people are bearing fruit. In fact, he is not content with making friends; he is making brothers. It is not a bad idea to win the loyalties of adversaries by making them brothers, but it is a self-defeating process. It is mockery of democracy if everybody of any consequence becomes Zardari’s brother and joins the coalition government which is already bursting at the seams. Mr Zardari should encourage some parties to act as opposition. That will give the government an aura of democracy.

    Perhaps the need may not arise to carve out a parliamentary opposition that would challenge government policies and actions. Some recent political developments give strong indications that a formidable opposition may take shape sooner than later. The political paths of the biggest coalition partners, the PPP and the PML-N, are slowly but perceptibly diverging from each other. There are clear signs that on some important issues they are following different courses of action. Such an attitude, which seems to aggravate with each day, would force the PPP and PML-N to say bye-bye to coalition.

    When the cabinet took oath in the President’s House, the ministers belonging to the PML-N were wearing black armbands to protest against President Musharraf whom they do not recognise as a legally elected president. They did not shake hands with the president, nor did they partake in the elaborate lunch served after the ceremony. It was a depressing spectacle and is bound to be repeated again and again.

    PML-N MNA Javed Hashmi has publicly stated that if offered the position he would not even become prime minister because he did not want a dictator to administer him the oath of office. He told a gathering of lawyers that if the judges were not restored within 30 days, he would be the first to raise the banner of rebellion.

    The statements of PPP leaders indicate, and most analysts believe, that the PPP has no intention to restore the judges at once because that may jeopardise the position of President Musharraf, which is the last thing the PPP would want. The PPP is also not keen to repeal Article 58 (2b) because such a step may create confrontation between the President House’s and Parliament.

    The proposed entry of the MQM in the federal cabinet has not pleased Nawaz Sharif. That may prove the last straw that broke the camel’s back. As things are moving now, the PPP may take up the role of the PML-Q vis-à-vis the president and the PML-N may go for the creation of grand opposition.

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=104958

  • geog47 said:

    The nation is not blind and deaf. It sees and signs and speaks up. Those who thought they voted for democracy and a government that will break them loose from the chains of tyranny were, unfortunately, totally wrong. They are in the grip of “democratic” tyranny, led and directed by the same colonial masters as before.

    The nation is awake but there is no dearth of opportunist, faithful, loyal dogs, willing to serve the colonial masters. Their opportunism and slavish mentality is leading the nation to face the ultimate disaster. Musharraf is not alone. He is simply leading the pack. He alone could not bring Paksitan to its demise. He is joined by a pack of such loyalists.

    The recent elections and hopes that a puppet regime will be overthrown proved to be the biggest ever deception and shock this nation could ever face. Beyond this, what can a nation do to peacefully and non-violently shake off the the shackles of tyranny? Nothing. And that’s where the the enemies of Pakistan wants to bring the nation. So that there is no option, no alternative than a civil war.

    http://dictatorshipwatch.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4666&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

  • TK said:

    @Saqib: I know we’re all on a slippery slope to language-war-land .. but I have to say at least this much.

    1. asfand1 is absolutely right, urdu was imposed on most Pakistanis. It is sad that even after losing half the country we are busy blaming ZAB for East Pakistan but disregard the role culture wars played in the dismemberment of Pakistan (along with the Army that exasperated the situation)

    2. I agree that they ought to address those who elected them, and the proper language to used would be Sindhi and then Urdu (but not because it is “national” language) only because they are the two main languages spoken by the constituents (and sorry, the “where are we going to stop and draw the line?” doesn’t really hold water)

    3. Regarding the Pakistanis and Urdu, Just listen to any non “muhajir” (for lack of a better word) speak Urdu and then listen to them speaking English. You will find their Urdu skills are marginally better than their english skills (the two seem to move on the capability scale almost in lock-step)

    Most people’s language skills are this chooN-chooN ka murabba. They can’t speak Urdu properly and I have complained profusely about this on this very forum. They can Definitely NOT speak english properly!. It is embarrassing to listen to most “educated” Pakistani’s speak english. Kerala Koolies speak better english than our Masters graduates.

    Actually, truth be told, most so called “Urdu Speaking” ppl I have come across from Karachi have HORRIBLE and I mean HORRIBLE Urdu skills. They speak a cockney version of it, not the artificially refined “Urdu-e Mu’alla Wannabe” that is taught in schools or what the scions used to write. I have also noticed that these so called “Urdu Speakers” have rather base tastes in Poetry and Prose. I have never seen any of them quote Ghalib or Mir or Faiz.. (maybe stereotypical reactionary verses from Iqbal here and there but that’s about it)

    Urdu has become bereft of any vocabulary due to foolish use of arabic and now most Pakistanis in mid-upper class use a lot of english words (I have also protested this. here). Many of our ‘educated’ class end up making fools of themselves as they move from Urdu to English to Urdu to English.. like caged animals.. dying to use Punjabi or Sindhi to express that one concept that they JUST CANNOT EXPRESS in Urdu (as they are taught a bastardized, useless, non-expressive form of it) _OR_ English (as there is a general decline in the teaching standards).

    Anyhoo, I agree with your sentiment that Pakistani’s use English as a prop, mainly for the purposes of posing and posturing and establishing their educational ‘credentials’, but in this particular case, the use of english is a slight rebuke to the powers that be (mm hhmm hmm)

    I don’t think the Sindhi’s give a flying frikk about whether the Yankees get the message or not .. I think the state department hasn’t fired their gay sindhi translators yet.. (along with the arabic ones) so the Americans are not hurting for translations.

    I still think this is an act of defiance and a subtle message that ‘the natives are restless’.

    P.S. I am an uabashed fan of Urdu Poetry, but I find contemporary Urdu prose to be indiciative of the barrenness that is the linguistic landscape of Urdu these days. It just grates on my nerves. But I Love urdu poetry. Go figure. ;’-)

  • TK said:

    @geog47:

    So that there is no option, no alternative than a civil war.

    Aren’t you getting carried away a bit? Political Change is slow. I think we are all concerned but let us not start turning into chicken littles and start proclaiming that the sky is falling already.

    The seeds of destruction of this country were sown in 1958. Where were you? Where were our “elders” when the nation’s inheritence was being looted from under their very noses?

    We are the generation what MUST not Forgive THEM. (anaay vaali naslaeN Aa bhi gaieeN aur mauaaf bhi kar diyaa hehehe .. lolx lolz lollersz)

  • geog47 said:

    Zardari Started showing his colors.

    http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=104953

    If there was any real deal between Mush, US, UK that was presented as Mush-BB deal – it was really for the elimination of Benazir and giving space to Zardari. The warlords in Washington can work well with persons whom they can blackmail. Mush was effectively blackmailed over the ISI’s role in 9/11 and Zardari is being elevated and blackmailed at the same time. He sees himself up in skies but is then threatned with his criminal record and unpunished crimes – congressional hearings etc. Zardari cannot afford to touch ground at this time. So he has to toe the line far more obediently than Benazir or Bush ever could. The ultimate goad is sowing the seeds of chaos and instability. So far that has been done skillfully. There is no dearth of issues for ultimate polarization among different groups and parties. And the colonial advisors are taking full advantage of the puppets and their position of power to gradually bring the nation to the brink of a civil war.

    http://dictatorshipwatch.com/index.php

  • TK said:

    @Saqib: I know we’re all on a slippery slope to language-war-land .. but I have to say at least this much.

    1. asfand1 is absolutely right, urdu was imposed on most Pakistanis. It is sad that even after losing half the country we are busy blaming ZAB for East Pakistan but disregard the role culture wars played in the dismemberment of Pakistan (along with the Army that exasperated the situation)

    2. I agree that they ought to address those who elected them, and the proper language to used would be Sindhi and then Urdu (but not because it is “national” language) only because they are the two main languages spoken by the constituents (and sorry, the “where are we going to stop and draw the line?” doesn’t really hold water)

    3. Regarding the Pakistanis and Urdu, Just listen to any non “muhajir” (for lack of a better word) speak Urdu and then listen to them speaking English. You will find their Urdu skills are marginally better than their english skills (the two seem to move on the capability scale almost in lock-step)

    Most people’s language skills are this chooN-chooN ka murabba. They can’t speak Urdu properly and I have complained profusely about this on this very forum. They can Definitely NOT speak english properly!. It is embarrassing to listen to most “educated” Pakistani’s speak english. Kerala Koolies speak better english than our Masters graduates.

    Actually, truth be told, most so called “Urdu Speaking” ppl I have come across from Karachi have HORRIBLE and I mean HORRIBLE Urdu skills. They speak a cockney version of it, not the artificially refined “Urdu-e Mu’alla Wannabe” that is taught in schools or what the scions used to write. I have also noticed that these so called “Urdu Speakers” have rather base tastes in Poetry and Prose. I have never seen any of them quote Ghalib or Mir or Faiz.. (maybe stereotypical reactionary verses from Iqbal here and there but that’s about it)

    Urdu has become bereft of any vocabulary due to foolish use of arabic and now most Pakistanis in mid-upper class use a lot of english words (I have also protested this. here). Many of our ‘educated’ class end up making fools of themselves as they move from Urdu to English to Urdu to English.. like caged animals.. dying to use Punjabi or Sindhi to express that one concept that they JUST CANNOT EXPRESS in Urdu (as they are taught a bastardized, useless, non-expressive form of it) _OR_ English (as there is a general decline in the teaching standards).

    Anyhoo, I agree with your sentiment that Pakistani’s use English as a prop, mainly for the purposes of posing and posturing and establishing their educational ‘credentials’, but in this particular case, the use of english is a slight rebuke to the powers that be (mm hhmm hmm)

    I don’t think the Sindhi’s give a flying frikk about whether the Yankees get the message or not .. I think the state department hasn’t fired their ghey sindhi translators yet.. (along with the arabic ones) so the Americans are not hurting for translations.

    I still think this is an act of defiance and a subtle message that ‘the natives are restless’.

    P.S. I am an uabashed fan of Urdu Poetry, but I find contemporary Urdu prose to be indiciative of the barrenness that is the linguistic landscape of Urdu these days. It just grates on my nerves. But I Love urdu poetry. Go figure. ;’-)

  • geog47 said:

    Half of Pakistanis ‘food insecure’, says WFP

    http://www.dawn.com/2008/04/05/top5.htm

    This is the state at a time when billions are showered on Pakistanis for killing each other and millions are stashed in the accoutns of individuals are Zardari and others, “leading” the half naked and half fed nation.

  • Optimist said:

    Have We Forgotten About Mush’s House worth $300 Million.

    He knows he has a lush palace and will resist for some time before running away. I hope that he is arrested before that.

    Some politicians claimed that Gen Mush has bought a palace in Istanbul where he will run away. This was later endorsed by some journalists/columnists. One of them, very senior journalist – Abbas Athar – claimed that it is an authentic news that Gen Mush’s friend has bought (most likely as a front man) a palace.

    Most expensive house is $160 (£80) million in central london bought by Lakshmi Mittal 3 years ago (its recent estimate is $200 million). And it is just a big house.

    What Mush has bought is a palace worth $300 Million (they usually come with acres of lands and have plenty of houses inside for the servants).

  • TK said:

    yaar this moderation policy is really t#cking me off.. I have half a mind to post the whole thing translated in l337 speak!!!

    and it’s not like I’m swearing or anything.. it’s just common words…

    bahut bore kar diya..

    I have tried posting to Saqib twice and tried to clean everything but it won’t publish my response.. Is mooohaaaaajirrrr a banned word too now? What the EFF ?

  • TK said:

    @Saqib: I know we’re all on a slippery slope to language-war-land .. but I have to say at least this much.

    1. asfand1 is absolutely right, urdu was imposed on most Pakistanis. It is sad that even after losing half the country we are busy blaming ZAB for East Pakistan but disregard the role culture wars played in the dismemberment of Pakistan (along with the Army that exasperated the situation)

    2. I agree that they ought to address those who elected them, and the proper language to used would be Sindhi and then Urdu (but not because it is “national” language) only because they are the two main languages spoken by the constituents (and sorry, the “where are we going to stop and draw the line?” doesn’t really hold water)

    3. Regarding the Pakistanis and Urdu, Just listen to any non “muhajir” (for lack of a better word) speak Urdu and then listen to them speaking English. You will find their Urdu skills are marginally better than their english skills (the two seem to move on the capability scale almost in lock-step)

    Most people’s language skills are this chooN-chooN ka murabba. They can’t speak Urdu properly and I have complained profusely about this on this very forum. They can Definitely NOT speak english properly!. It is embarrassing to listen to most “educated” Pakistani’s speak english. Kerala Koolies speak better english than our Masters graduates.

    Actually, truth be told, most so called “Urdu Speaking” ppl I have come across from Karachi have HORRIBLE and I mean HORRIBLE Urdu skills. They speak a cockney version of it, not the artificially refined “Urdu-e Mu’alla Wannabe” that is taught in schools or what the scions used to write. I have also noticed that these so called “Urdu Speakers” have rather base tastes in Poetry and Prose. I have never seen any of them quote Ghalib or Mir or Faiz.. (maybe stereotypical reactionary verses from Iqbal here and there but that’s about it)

    Urdu has become bereft of any vocabulary due to foolish use of arabic and now most Pakistanis in mid-upper class use a lot of english words (I have also protested this. here). Many of our ‘educated’ class end up making fools of themselves as they move from Urdu to English to Urdu to English.. like caged animals.. dying to use Punjabi or Sindhi to express that one concept that they JUST CANNOT EXPRESS in Urdu (as they are taught a barstard ized, useless, non-expressive form of it) _OR_ English (as there is a general decline in the teaching standards).

    Anyhoo, I agree with your sentiment that Pakistani’s use English as a prop, mainly for the purposes of posing and posturing and establishing their educational ‘credentials’, but in this particular case, the use of english is a slight rebuke to the powers that be (mm hhmm hmm)

    I don’t think the Sindhi’s give a flying frrikk about whether the Yankees get the message or not .. I think the state department hasn’t fired their ghey sindhi translators yet.. (along with the arabic ones) so the Americans are not hurting for translations.

    I still think this is an act of defiance and a subtle message that ‘the natives are restless’.

    P.S. I am an uabashed fan of Urdu Poetry, but I find contemporary Urdu prose to be indiciative of the barrenness that is the linguistic landscape of Urdu these days. It just grates on my nerves. But I Love urdu poetry. Go figure. ;’-)

  • Asif said:

    After some time some people would use pragmatic & others principled stand to defend their current point of view & affiliations.
    And who would defend people of Pkaistan, for sometime no one as they are nowhere toher than elections.
    So lets take some rest & comeback with fresh ideas. Just kidding coz its getting dirty as how one can make happy all at the same time. Yes one can by giving power to all the guys in parliament. Even Mush & NS can sit together if proper share of “power” is offered to both of them(you will be shocked by this argument but I am basing this argument on conditional acceptance of cabinet & MQM, the next in row are PMLQ & Mush for conditional support).
    Sorry to the people of Pakistan who love to be fooled including me too time & again.

  • Optimist said:

    @ TK

    I agree with you. I have also noted the same about Urdu speaking people in London. I am surprised that they even know the name of Ghalib.

    I used to think that they would be good at English language but they turned out to be even worse (you can check comments here to confirm). Overall English skills of majority of Pakistanis are bad. My friends from Karachi say that it is because MQM encouraged them to pass without studying. Whole centres were hijacked and teachers watched while candidates have ‘students’ cheating with guns on table.

    Urdu is their mother tongue but they don’t know many basic words. They don’t know what a ‘Baksoowa’ is and they think it is ‘safety pin’ in Urdu!!!!!!!! There are many other things.

    Wikipedia says that Urdu spoken in Karachi is not proper one, it is called ‘Khari Boli’.

  • Optimist said:

    I think that is the reason that ‘MU_CHNG’ calls them ‘Chopaya’. They have forgotten their language in the process of migration and are slaves of ‘Khari Boli’ in the name of Urdu.

  • TK said:

    I really wish Urdu had evolved into a fusion of the best that Urdu already had to offer with a taste of the lands of Pakistan.

    Below is a link to Khalid Masood’s poetry reading, I am not advocating that Urdu be punjabized, but I do wish we create a New Urdu which is equally accessible to all the native speakers and which will eventually replace the Pakistani provincial languages as the “new lingua franca”

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=gY7Sk95qt7M

  • TK said:

    HameN apna ii kaam na’eeN Aataa

    pullas ko mujram phaRna shaRhna, aukhaa lagtaa hai
    talab ilam ko paRhna ShaRhnaa, aukhaa lagtaa hai
    daanishwar kaa danish say hai iTT kuttay kaa vair
    ilam ki pauRi chaRhnaa ShaRhnaa, aukhaa lagtaa hai
    meeTar chekk karaa lau ham say, chaapay tum marvaa lo,
    baaDarr oopar laRnaa ShaRhnaa, aukhaa lagtaa hai.

    – Khalid Masood (07:55 link above)

  • commoner said:

    BD veterans list ‘war criminals’

    http://www.dawn.com/2008/04/05/top12.htmI

    I wont be surprised if half of them turn out to be from pothohari speaking punjabis and other half urdu speaking biharis.

    As regards Urdu vs regional laguages, bengalis were the first to rise against the hegemony of urdu in Pakistan. Here is a quote from wikipedia;

    In the height of civic unrest, Governor-General of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah arrived in Dhaka on 19 March 1948. On 21 March, at a civic reception at Racecourse Ground, he claimed that the language issue was designed by a “fifth column” to divide Pakistani Muslims.[18][19][20][21][22] Jinnah further declared that “Urdu, and only Urdu” embodied the spirit of Muslim nations and would remain as the state language,[7][23][24][20] labelling those who disagreed with his views as “Enemies of Pakistan”. Jinnah delivered a similar speech at Curzon Hall of the University of Dhaka on 24 March.[8] At both meetings, Jinnah was interrupted by large segments of the audience. He later called a meeting of a state language committee of action, and overruled the contract that was signed by Khawaja Nazimuddin with the student leaders.[17] Before Jinnah left Dhaka on 28 March, he delivered a speech on radio reasserting his “Urdu-only” policy.[25]

    It was then that the foundations of dismemberment of Pakistan were laid, unknowingly and unwittingly.

  • zia m said:

    @Pejamistri
    I agree with most of your comment posted at 10:39 am,but will strongly disagree with you on your stance on PMLn.I believe Javed Hashmi refused to take oath from Mush therefore declined to accept any cabinet position.
    PPP,PMLN and ANP have the same objective to remove the dictator.They may disagree on modalities.
    Is this the same Arbab guy who slapped and abused a journalist?

    Hopefully Pakistani political parties will be able to withstand pressure from the West.

  • nota said:

    @TK on April 5th, 2008 1:25 pm

    “@geog47:
    So that there is no option, no alternative than a civil war.
    Aren’t you getting carried away a bit? ”

    None of these are geog47′s words but a cut-n-paste job from DictatorshipWatch.com. I have requested geog47 to at least give the author due credit but …

  • sic5770 said:

    What Ian Petersen is doing in London with Altaf Hussain?

  • commoner said:

    Iftikhar receives official protocol

    http://www.dawn.com/2008/04/05/top9.htm

    if it is true, why now, any guess?

  • commoner said:

    History of golden era of left wing students union in Karachi:

    http://www.dawn.com/2008/04/05/op.htm#1

  • commoner said:

    As Mushahid Hussain hibernates, his wife Duksha Syed sheds cocoon:

    http://www.dawn.com/2008/04/05/op.htm#3

  • geog47 said:

    @Nota

    When did I claim they are my words?

  • geog47 said:

    Zardari issues ‘charge-sheet’

    Of what use are declarations when they are not respected. Judges are not resposible for Zardari being in jail. It is his own still unpunished crimes that will haunt him till death. It is his crimes, not the judges, that are making him serve the murderers of his wife. It is his crimes that are making him toe the line of the enemies of his country. It is his crimes that makes him hug the MQM terrorists. He can embrace the thugs and terrorists, castigate the judges and forget his declarations, but he cannot run away from his crimes for which the whole nation will now pay a heavy price.

    http://dictatorshipwatch.com/index.php

  • geog47 said:

    Presidency’s proposal on judges unacceptable: Aitzaz

    That’s why the US needed Mush to remain there depite all the humiliation and open rejection by the people of Pakistan. See Musharraf won’t depart without putting a final nail in Pakistan’s coffin …

  • commoner said:

    MQM ensures support To ruling coalition for the removal of 58-2B:

    http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1100381927&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20080405

  • geog47 said:

    Lawyers reject ‘reform package’

    And criminal Zardari sayslawyers movement means nothing. Isn’t Mush saying the same thing? What the difference between the two?

    http://dictatorshipwatch.com/index.php

  • Democrat Pakistani said:

    Ch Ahmad Mukhtar is loose cannon.
    What is wrong with choodries of Gujrat, with the exception of CH AA

  • mbokhari said:


    US wants coalition to retain local govts

    LAHORE, April 4: US Consulate principal officer Bryan D Hunt has said the PPP, PML-N and other allied political parties should revisit their political manifestos and implement them to change the socio-economic condition in Pakistan.

    Mr Hunt also hoped that the new government would strengthen the local government system instead of eliminating it.

  • commoner said:

    Ch Ahmad Mukhtar , a case of verbal incontinence or misrepoting?

    http://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPupwindow.aspx?newsID=1100381911&Issue=NP_LHE&Date=20080405

  • mbokhari said:

    Cricket field for a change: Madressah brigade invades

    It was a sporting change for the religious schools’ students when a week-long Bainul Madaris Cricket Floodlight Tournament opened here on Friday at the Embassy Road cricket ground.

    Madressahs are certainly going soft – the matches are being played with a tennis ball and in track suits instead of shalwar-kameez.

    But when it came to cheering the players, and celebrating a shot and the final win, it was all “Islamic” – no clapping, only slogans such as “Ya Ali Madad”, “Ghulam Hain, Rasul Kay”.

    Some Lal Masjid madressah students there said they came against the wishes of their teachers who had declared the event ”unIslamic” because it was being covered by television channels.

  • TK said:

    @commoner: “dushka” ?? did he import himself a chechen wife or something ;)

  • TK said:

    @geog47: You can very easily put QUOTES around the .. you know QUOTES you’re posting???? Please don’t feign ignorance on such a simple matter. Its just simple nettiquette.

  • mbokhari said:

    Turtle stalkers continue to thrive: 300kg remains burnt

    LAHORE, April 4: Freshwater turtles continue to be stalked despite the fact that the species is fast moving towards extinction in the country.

    About 300 species are alive today, and some are highly endangered. Turtles cannot breathe in water, but they can hold their breath for various periods of time.

    ————-
    Dunno why but I laughed.

  • Saqib said:

    @TK

    Urdu being imposed on Pakistanis?

    I am little bit lost here. As far as I know the Urdu language has been developed by the Muslims of the Subcontinent as the preferred language. In the beginning as a military language used by the widely different ethnic groups in the Mughal army. The idea was to create a common language.

    Pakistan was created on basis of our Muslim heritage thus it was a natural choice to implement Urdu as the national language of Pakistan. Which other choices did we have? Punjabi, Balochi, Sindhi or Pashto. In this scenario it was most likely to use Punjabi as the national language since it was used by majority of the population. What would have happened then? A lot of hue and cry that Punjab is dominating (too) much again. We would have yet another issue for the likes of Altaf Hussain. We already know how the Punjabi’s are targeted regularly for this and that, and nobody bothers to reflect on how big a majority Punjabi’s are in numbers in Pakistan. Let’s leave that issue since it is another discussion. I just wanted to mention it for a clarification purpose. Apart from that we could have implemented English as the national language. In my opinion that would have been no less than a disaster since the Muslims fought to get out of the clutches of the slavery. We would not have achieved our goal about freedom properly if we had implemented English as the national language, and apart from that we would have enormous problems in communicating with common man. The desire for independence was of such magnitude that we even didn’t want stay with Hindustan. Why? We didn’t want to be dominated by anybody. Nor by the Hindus or the English. At least it was the idea and drive at that time. The purpose was to create a safe heaven for Muslims and it was a natural choice to “impose” Urdu as the national language. In my opinion pure logic :-)

    I have a desire that the assemblies should speak Urdu since every citizen of Pakistan has the right to have first hand knowledge of what is being said in the assemblies – both in their own province and in the other provinces! The development of the media is showing that soon we will have live pictures from the assemblies. Special channels will provide live coverage 24/7/365. This is a must if we want to create true awareness otherwise there is a risk that a Nazeer Naji will come in between and corrupt the message or some spin doctor might “make” his own story. In other words I want people to have direct uncensored access to the messages from the assemblies!

    My views are not aired to counter your Urdu skills. Your Urdu skills are much better than mine. I have never learned Urdu properly, but I fully understand the importance of holding the national language in high esteem. Angela Merkel, The Chancellor of Germany recently visited Israel – the bad conscience of the Germans. She was so apologetic towards the Jews, but you know what? She spoke in the German language in the Knesset. This is about holding your language in high esteem and speak with fluency and confidence in a language you master better than any other language. I know this is not the case in Pakistan, but we better be in a hurry to ensure that through educational reforms

    /Saqib

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: The “turtles” hold there breath until the end of the weekly thread and then come up and start spreading their “fuzla” in the atmosphere… LOL

    but seriously, I think we need to save these species in an “ark” somewhere other than Pakistan.. because a lot of species are going extinct there.. the question is.. where to keep these animals so they don’t go extinct…

    I had heard that Mustapha Khar’s brothers (Hina Khar’s father?) used to have large “hunting estates” that they had wrested control of from govt. officials at the point of a gun and wouldn’t allow anyone else to hunt there.. an un-intended consequence was that some species were saved from everyone’s guns because people were scared to hunt there.. this was near indus river in DG Khan area

    I’m not sure if that is still the case.. the GOVT should make some reserves .. burning these shells is kinda after the fact

  • Asif said:

    Ahmad Mukhtar spinning from his live comments on Bolta Pakistan. Say whatever is necessary to remain in “power”, on one day with Mush & on the other day with masses.
    And media is making money thru these spins instead of helding them accountable for their spins.

    Welldone Media!

  • commoner said:

    @TK
    I think she is from Nepal perhaps.
    And she teaches international relations /history at QAU islamabad

  • commoner said:

    @mbukhari

    Talba from Madaris playing cricket, a good attempt to join main stream. After all there are Saeed Anwar, Muhammad Yousaf et al as their role models.

    Aa geya ain batting main agar waqt e namaz
    aik hi saf main kharhee ho gaye Amjad aur Fayyaz

  • mbokhari said:

    I am eagerly waiting for the turtles. Have some choice chapaeRain waiting for him ;’-)

    Wow. Did not know that about Khar. Isn’t he from Kot Addu. My Pakistani geography is a little weak but I think its far from DG khan.

    BTW, does anybody know what Khar is upto these days? Has he joined PTI yet? or perhaps PPP-SB? I am fascinated by the sheer monstrosity of this guy. But then again, maybe tehmina durrani was lying. Is she still married to SS?

  • commoner said:

    These days Tehmina durrani is writing “My industrial Baron” with urdu translation “mainda CT”

  • mbokhari said:

    Split in PML-Q’s as-yet uncommitted forward bloc

    KARACHI: A split has developed in the as-yet uncommitted forward bloc of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) with some members leaning towards the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and others contemplating the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

    Domki said that he was unaware of Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim’s fate. Rahim is out of the country. “Dr Arbab Rahim might never come back to the country,” Domki speculated.

  • Saqib said:

    @mbokhari

    Something is wrong with the link.

    /Saqib

  • TK said:

    @mbokhari: yeah I think it is in the “bela” area? the area near the indus river barrage or something.. A roommate of mine in Lahore was from that area. I think it’s Taunsa Barrage. They are in the Sanawan/MuzzaffarGarh/Kot Addu area.

    But the thing is, there isn’t any national parks per se.. only powerful people have their domains over these areas.. and that by mere co-incidence saves the species in those areas.. but on the other hand there are many ‘bigwigs” who hunt in the restricted areas (the so called “parks”).. and there isn’t any controls.. a lot of that goes on in Cholistan as well I think. Especially the Arab skhaiks kill a lot of ‘game’ there.

    Re: Khar, I think he’s retired now.. he looks older than dirt these days!

    @commoner: hahaha.. I lolled! :)

  • TK said:

    @Saqib: [long and rantish]

    I agree with the general theme of your assessment and I think that if we are to take the partition and the various things that happened around that time at face value, we would arrive at the same ‘logical’ conclusion.

    There is another point of view that suggests that, yes, Urdu was the language of the ‘educated’ Muslims but it wasn’t a linguistic mode of popular expression. So, when Pakistan was established, Urdu was not (repeat NOT) widely used in the areas for education or communication. Right at the outset we had the Bengalis agitating to have their language acknowledged and you have read what Jinnah sahab did to those efforts…

    I am no Urdu history expert (especially in the Partition context) but I have a half a$$ theory that although Urdu was chosen for the exact same reasons that you outlined (national communication, unity, vehicle to move a new identity forward) there were some ulterior motives also involved.

    It was not mere co-incidence that Urdu also happened to be the native language of the same interest group which was the most educated, and therefore, by default the captain of this new nation’s fate. Being an Urdu speaking gave the people advantage in getting jobs and what not. I have not stats to back this up. mainly anecdotal and inferences from those observations and historical trends.

    There were TWO majorly educated groups in the new nation. Bangla Speaking, and Urdu Speaking. The urdu speaking group was in control of the Muslim League which was SHAMEFULLY un-democratic and not a grass roots movement (like congress). It was a disconnected movement. The best of the worst solution that the Muslims of India had to be content with in lieu of any proper ‘congress-like’ entity for Muslims.

    This also played a part immediately post-partition as the Bangla speaking intellectual leadership within and without Muslim League’s power structures was increasingly sidelined.

    Pakistani Identity was linked with Urdu identity. Saying anything in favor of a local language was treated as treason, people were accused of being traitors to the motherland and being sectarian if they spoke of their own local identities.

    Our IDIOTS in CHARGE finally got the message when Sonar Bangla gave a BIG EFF YOU to those in power (still the same clique and their descendents and cronies who started out at the helm of affairs) and left the federation. THEN and only THEN it became somewhat tolerable for our b!tch-a$$ “establishment” (to me they are foreigners and foreign proxies) to accomodate at least the verbal demands of local identities.

    Seen in this “culture war’s” context, I think it makes sense at least to me how Urdu was imposed on Pakistanis. Not the Urdu that was an organic expression of all the nationalities in the Muslim armies and which is still a viable solution to the identity problem but a fuQQed up.. barstardized version which tried to impose itself on cultural majorities by force (see Bangla Desh) at all costs, actually at the cost of other identities.

    This was never going to work! This was a ploy by the same interest group which now, despite having all the juicy spots in the kleptocracy and having directly ruled Pakistan — through 2 jurnails and countless bureaucreats starting with the likes of Ghulam M. and Iskandar (Bandar) Mirza — not only claims innocence, but screams bloody murder and claims victimhood.

    “12th May was a conspiracy against US” — Farooq Sattar

    Do the two behaviours at a general level ring a bell?

    in the mid to late 80′s when it became evident that people weren’t buying this URDU equals Pakistan bullshit, the lovers of Urud Pakistan threw away the cloak of “One Nation Under God” and formed another ethnically/linquistically based group — bsed on what? Urdu.

    Surprise! Surprise! So the kitty’s out of the bag… and now the Sindhi and “Urdu” identity is palatable to the same interest group that fed the Urdu=Pakistan BS to the 90% of the skeptics.

    I have said this before that to move forward we need a new cultural identity and Urdu will provide an excellent substrate for a fusion language which will use the Urdu grammatical structures but the vocabulary would come from the provincial languages. This will mean a tacit admission on the part of the “Urdu Supremacists” (btw I don’t think you are one) that the other languages in this area are EQUAL and they have as much of a stake in the identity of this country that the (proper) Urdu speaking minority does.

    The issues of how many words will come from where is a secondary one.. if we allow a language to evolve naturally we’ll see a fusion like we see in Khalid Masood’s poetry.

    The sad thing is that we wasted 50 years in a stupid identity crisis that was self-induced for no good reason. The reasons looked logical at the surface and you have summarised them quite well, but the thing got hijacked by the power-politicking bureaucrats and politicians and ended up ruining the country.

    Our main problem is a severe identity crisis, and the cultural war to make Urdu the supreme vehicle of identity at the cost of all other (equally valid) identities has done irreprable damage to this nation. That war came out of the same insecurities of the same group of people who didn’t have the ba!!s to stay in India and once they had successfully broken india, they still didn’t have the balls to face the new “beast” (punjabi/bangla/balochi/sindhi/pathan) and they tried to hide behind the sacred corpese of Urdu and “historical muslim identity” and the whole thing has backfired on their a$$.

  • Optimist said:

    Watch Geo live

    Left Right discussing if Dr Qadeer Khan is national hero or not.

  • Optimist said:

    Damn

    They stopped the programme to give ‘Breaking News’ of BHATTA KHORE Party.

    When will Geo show two fingers to these theives?

  • TK said:

    @admin: the pages are 500kb to 1mb on average.. might want to break the comments up (like pakistaniat.com does) and put caching on the flv player stuff.. firefox seems to be downloading it every time..

  • mbokhari said:

    REPOST
    Split in PML-Q’s as-yet uncommitted forward bloc

    KARACHI: A split has developed in the as-yet uncommitted forward bloc of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) with some members leaning towards the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and others contemplating the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

    Domki said that he was unaware of Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim’s fate. Rahim is out of the country. “Dr Arbab Rahim might never come back to the country,” Domki speculated.

  • commoner said:

    @TK

    very nicely put TK, the history of connection between urdu and national identity, its limitations and its fall outs.

  • nota said:

    Speaking about Urdu, here is a book review I had come across over a year which I found interesting:
    The Politics of Language: Urdu/Hindi: An Artificial Divide
    Subtitle: African Heritage, Mesopotamian Roots, Indian Culture & British Colonialism
    By Abdul Jamil Khan
    To understand what impact language can have on culture, nationalism and politics, and how it can even influence the writing of history in hindsight, one should read about the strange phenomenon called the Hindi-Urdu controversy. This linguistic conflict inspired Hindu nationalism in 19th-century India and became one of the contributing factors in the creation of Pakistan.

    The Urdu language has had a varied nomenclature through history. In the beginning Urdu was called Hindi or Hindavi. In some areas it was locally named Gujari and Dehlvi elsewhere. Some called it Rekhta and others Khari Boli. Others preferred the name Dakhni or Dakini. It was popularly known as Hindustani. Some Europeans called it Indostans and some of them even Moors, that is the language of the Muslims. Its another name was Zaban-i-Urdu-i-moalla-i-Shah Jahanabad, which became Urdu-i-moalla and ultimately Urdu….
    …But what one must appreciate is the fact that the author, unlike several others who have dealt with the topic, has remained unaffected by his own cultural and religious background and is unbiased. In fact he feels that languages are not sacred. Neither are they related to religions or races. They are just a means of communication and are non-communal and secular and, therefore, should be seen as such. Instead of giving credibility to the notion of either side on the issue of Hindi-Urdu discord, he has unemotionally gone through the history of the language, meticulously sifting through the historical evidence of how the chasm between Hindus and Muslims was widened by carefully thought out policies of the British colonialists. The famous ‘divide and rule’ policy not only divided the Indians on religious and political grounds but on linguistic grounds as well. Dr Abdul Jamil Khan has very rightly mentioned that the establishment of Fort William College at Culcutta (now Kolkata) by the British, in the year 1800, sowed the seeds of the conflict….

  • nota said:

    While searching for the above, I came across this:
    DEBATE: Urdu’s future: hopes and fears
    By Dr Rauf Parekh

  • TK said:

    @nota: thanks for the link.. (the second one doesn’t work btw). .. I tend to agree with the conclusions in the review. I think the divide is artificial and because Urdu is such an excellent framework language it has been easy enough for extremists on both sides to do one-sided vocabulary additions (be they Sanskrit or equally out of place & nerve grating Arabic stand-ins).

    I did notice that the indiansin the capital talk the other day were speaking better Urdu than I have seen many Pakistani guests speak. They were also not using the crutches of English words. I think Khwaja Sa’ad Rafique speaks really good Urdu without resorting to English.

    MQM guests are obviously not so bad.. but their choice of poetry is just horrible.. right off the back of rickshaws sometimes it seems.. hehehe

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