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American Weapons in Pakistan

Talking to reporters, Richard C. Holbrooke confirmed that indeed American weapons are being smuggled to Pakistani Taliban from Afghanistan. Of course this admission does not mean that there is an effort by the Americans to help anti Pakistan forces. This actually confirms that some of the weaponry gets looted and this is guerilla war fare is […]

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Obama's Speech

Obama’s Speech in Cairo Wow, yes, wow, what a speech. Obama’s speech in Cairo was truly an astonishingly refreshing speech by Obama, President of the United States of America. I honestly believe that Obama’s words should give comfort to those who are suspicious of America. Obama was honest, open and he is genuine. After listening […]

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Learn From Swat!

Pakistan Army has said that the operation against the Taliban could take months. In other words, finally, the army has understood the nature of the fight against the nut jobs. Not only is the country and the world ready to support the offensive against the Taliban for months, but it seems obvious that the entire […]

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Swat Tourism

The army did wonders in Swat and proved that few militants, even if they are determined to die, but inflict tremendous harm to others are no match for a disciplined army, thank God. At this point, it seems obvious that the situation in Swat is getting better in terms of the defeat of the Taliban. […]

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Pakistan's Papers Today

Taliban kidnap over 500 Cadet College students UN chief warns of severe crisis due to funding shortage Pakistan cooperating with Iran against rebel group US Forces on standby to catch ‘big three’: report Mastermind of Islamabad suicide attacks arrested Fighting rages to secure Charbagh Girls’ school blown up in Mohmand What we’re up against in […]

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Swat & Pakistan

The issue of internally displaces people (IDP) is a serious one. United Nations has estimated the number of displaced people to be about 2.4 million and has asked the world community for about $ 543 million to help these folks. The situation is too bad for people to sit idle and not do anything. Regretfully, […]

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Pakistan – Today's Papers

Religion and politics Iran shuts its border with Pakistan Humanitarian situation grave in Mingora; residents flee Energy crisis (in Pakistan) From much sought after to ‘most wanted’ Subsidy on petrol, gas and electricity to end Military seeks ‘hardcore’ Taliban Pakistanis uniting against Taliban Jamaat-e-Islami proposes 4-nation bloc against US and NATO Sami, Fazl say army […]

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From Today’s Papers in Pakistan

Taliban’s arms coming from Afghanistan: ISPR Bombs seen stiffening Pakistan’s resolve on Taliban Number of displaced persons exceeds three million It’s a do or die situation for nation, says Mian Iftikhar US weapons being used against Pak forces: Military Not a war of choice US satisfied with Pakistan’s Swat offensive Neutrality is sometimes a graver […]

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Today in Papers

Where are Muslim countries in Pakistan’s hour of need? Four blasts kill at least 10, hurt over 80 in northwest Petraeus paid secret visit to Islamabad Death toll from Lahore car bomb attack rises to 26 Timeline: Terror attacks in Lahore ‘Now I hate them, now I don’t’ dilemma Taliban threaten to target big cities […]

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Time To Bring Mullah On Board

The horrific tragedy in Lahore has done little to bring the country together. There is the usual condemnation; people voice their anger, especially if they are in front of the camera or talking to a reporter. The talking heads on television channels repeat the same mantra – India with the help of Israel and America […]

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Tensions in Pakistan

Taliban are losing ground and in the process, they are realizing that it is one thing to be a bully around weak people, but bravado doesn’t mean that they were capable of fighting as well. Thank God, the Taliban are losing faster then everyone would have imagined. Still, astonishingly, people in are protesting the operation […]

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Anti Americanism in Pakistan

Anti Americanism doesn’t seem to go away in Pakistan. Normally, you’d think that because of America’s aid and assistance to help Pakistan, there would be widespread support for Washington in the country, but that is not the case. On the contrary, everyone in the country is all worked up and listening to these people, and […]

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Success in Swat

Finally, Pakistan army is reporting success against the vicious and brutal Talibans in Swat. Thank God! The fact is, these nut jobs were destined to lose because they are only good for intimidating unarmed civilians. These so-called fighters lack every trait necessary for success on the battlefield. But, I am not ready to celebrate, at […]

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Unnecessary, Unrealistic and Unfortunate Opposition By Unelected Leaders

It is awful to hear that some political parties, especially those who don’t have any representation in the parliament have come out, once again, in opposition to the plan to wipe out terrorists, otherwise known as the Taliban in Swat and other areas of Pakistan. These parties who are now convening press conferences to voice […]

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Pakistani Trash

It is extremely heartwarming to read a positive story about Pakistan amid news of constant gun battles, suicides, police brutalities, strikes by different segments of the society, water shortage, traffic congestions, pollution, missing electricity for hours in extremely hot weather. As reported in the New York Times, bunch of kids, or I should say brave […]

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