Taliban Claim Responsibility for Pakistan Blasts Pakistan is going through one of the most difficult times in its history. Not only is the political situation too tumultuous, but economical uncertainly, terrorism, lack of electricity, fast diminishing water resources, and exploding population are factors threatening Pakistan's very core. We have seen back to back suicide bombings […]
”I want to implement complete Islamic laws where the Koran and the Sunnat are supreme.” This is a direct quote from Nawaz Sharif's speech in the parliament when he was Pakistan's Prime Minister. Before he triggered a crisis that brought Musharraf into power, Nawaz Sharif was on his way to trashing everything non-religious in […]
While the drama about Musharraf's resignation is playing out in Pakistan, there are other profoundly important issues that deserve our attention. One of the most heated topics of debate in Pakistan is the case of Aafia Siddiqui. Siddiqui was educated at MIT and Brandeis, but now she is suspected of being linked to Al Qaeda. […]
Ahmed Rashid's opinion piece in today's Washington Post explains the dilemma for Washington. We have Nawaz Sharif who is totally opposed to anything and everything Washington, and we have Asif Zardari, who is moving cautiously and deliberately. Washington has to move decisively to help Mr. Zardari, who is open to working with the Western countries […]
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Musharraf resigned. Good news or bad, only time will tell. However, now that we are entering post Musharaff era, it is critical that Mr. Gillani initiate programs to help the country, and also to establish good rapport with rest of the world. Pakistan needs friends and above all, Pakistan has to keep the alliance with […]
Pakistan's Foreign said that Musharraf has 24 hours to quit on his own. However, Once again, Musharraf is making the wrong choice by not reading the writing on the wall. Daily Dawn is reporting that Musharraf has decided to ignore the advice of his friends, and his (few) supporters to leave with respect and dignity. […]
Musharraf's base, Pakistan Army has wisely decided to let the political process take care of itself, instead of supporting or protecting Musharraf. Musharraf's best friend, G.W. Bush has not even bothered to call him to show his support. Laura King looks at how and why the military decided not to intervene. Pakistani military leaders are […]
Writing for Los Angeles Times, Tariq Ali pointed out that inflation is out of control in Pakistan. Life for ordinary citizens is nothing short of hell on daily basis and therefore, Pakistan after Musharaff won't be different for those who are unable to afford daily necessities. Pakistan after Musharraf The country's problems won't go away […]
Peter Bergen, one of the leading terrorism analyst and the author of The Osama bin Laden I Know wrote this piece for Washington Post on Sunday, 8/17/08 Al Qaeda at 20 Dead or Alive? By Peter Bergen Sunday, August 17, 2008; B01 Two decades after al-Qaeda was founded in the Pakistani border city of Peshawar […]
What comes to mind when we hear Pakistan? Bombings? Angry mobs? Terrorism? Violence against women and religious minorities? The answer is all of the above. But, is this the true picture? After all, this is all we hear whenever Pakistan or anything about Pakistan is mentioned. The question is whether this picture is correct or […]
It was reported in The News International that Henny Khan, the wife of AQ Khan has suggested that Musharraf be treated the way Musharraf treated Dr. Khan after Dr. Khan's supposedly illegal activities surfaced. This is a remarkable fall from grace for Musharraf, a man who ran Pakistan like his personal estate. Just to remind […]