From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Pakistan says no to Tobacco !

May 31, 2009

According to research over one million people die every year in Pakistan as a result of tobacco intake.  WHO states : Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death. More than 1.2 million people die every year in South-East Asia Region due to tobacco use. The wide-spread use of tobacco products in the Region has [...]

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Made in USA arms used in Swat by Terrorists

May 29, 2009

Seems the director of Iron Man had some real intelligence into the mess that Americans created in Afghanistan when he showed that Americans weapons were supplied to both Talibans and American military to keep the US arms manufacturers in business. Today ISPR head General Athar Abbas made the accusations that American supplied weapons have been [...]

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Amnesty International: Irene Khan answers Questions

May 29, 2009

Amnesty International is a Global movement of Humanitarians not bound to borders of territories. Previously I have appreciated and blogged about Amnesty’s Vision and Universal Declaration. Being an International member I have been quite active in taking up appeals and acting on human right violation alerts by Amnesty. Among the most commendable ones is Amnesty’s [...]

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Fazlullah is for Sale at Rs. 50 Million

May 29, 2009

The Interior Ministry has raised the head money for those who provide information that results in capturing or killing of Fazlullah, the commander of terrorists of Swat. Previously, Fazlullah was expected to be sold at Rs. 5 million but looking at the demand of this precious commodity, the government decided to raise the stakes. For [...]

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Crying wolf are we?

May 26, 2009

Fierce fighting continues in the streets of Mingora. The Pakistan army is battling the Taliban , the enemy from with in. The familiar notorious history of the Taliban needs no repetition. Irrespective of the past the military woes to swipe the Talibans and end the regime. To a lay man all this means a possible [...]

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‘Go Taliban Go’ rally at Lahore on June 2

May 25, 2009

After Jamat e Islami demonstrated a good support for Taliban on the weekend, another section of Ulema have announced to start a drive AGAINST Taliban. The ‘Go Taliban Go’ drive was announced in “Save Pakistan conference” led by Dr. Sarfraz Naeemi of Jamia Naeemia. The Ulema decided to take out a rally in the city [...]

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Pakistan and Iran Sign Peace Pipeline Agreement

May 24, 2009

Its been a long journey, but finally Pakistan and Iran signed an initial agreement on the Peace Pipeline accord. This comes at a time when Pakistan is gripped in security and economic turmoil. According to the initial design of the project, the 2,700 kilometre-long pipeline would cover around 1,100 kilometres in Iran, 1000 kilometres in [...]

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Saeed Ajmal’s Bowling Action Cleared

May 24, 2009

Pakistan received a big boost before their departure for the 20-20 world cup , when Saeed Ajmal , thee controversial off spinner was cleared by a bio mechanic. This is a very good news for Pakistan cricket, as now Saeed Ajmal would be able to participate in the Worldcup , also he would be allowed [...]

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Shame on MQM, JSQM and other Sindhi Nationalist Parties

May 24, 2009

I have never thought the provincial discrimination can go to this extent. With Punjab famous Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif setting the precedent of not allowing the affectees of Swat into Punjab, Sindh took the ban to a new level by indiscriminate killing of Pashtuns while the government was watching all this drama to unfold without [...]

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Pak Army Assaults Taliban Sronghold Mingora

May 23, 2009

Operation Rah-e-Rast has entered one of the most important phases, as Pak military stormed into Mingora (Taliban Stronghold) and Main city of Swat Valley.  This is a major breakthrough, because Mingora is the heart of Swat valley and if Army is able to capture this city, major portion of the SWAT valley would be conquered [...]

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Abu Dhabi Willing To Host 2011 Cricket WC Matches

May 23, 2009

UAE capital Abu Dhabi is willing to host Pakistan’s quota of worldcup matches. It is worthy to note that The International Cricket Council stripped Pakistan as a host on security grounds, forcing the Pakistan Cricket Board to seek an alternative venue if it wants to collect its share of the hosting rights money. Here is [...]

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Pak Nation Salutes The Martyrs Of Operation Rah-e-Rast

May 22, 2009

“Think not of those who are slain in Allah’s way as dead.   Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord.  They rejoice in the Bounty provided by Allah:  And with regard to those left behind, who have not yet joined them (in their bliss), the (Martyrs) glory in the fact [...]

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Operation Rah-e-rast : Pak Army Combat Footage

May 22, 2009

Operation Rah-e-Rast (formerly Operation Rah-e-Haq) is in full flow and Pakistan Army is all out to defend the nation against the Barbaric Talibans. Here is a Combat footage of the ongoing operation in the SWAT region. At this moment we will also urge you to support the Pakistan Army in this fight against Taliban and [...]

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Shoaib Akhtar’s Skin Disease Immaturely Disclosed By PCB

May 22, 2009

There are times when things need to kept quiet,  somethings are private and not to be told in mass media -  but such things just doesnot happen to be so important in the corridors of Pakistan Cricket Board. In a press conference PCB disclosed the skin disease Shoaib Akhtar has been suffering, due to which [...]

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