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Pakistan’s military state enables further Shia killings in the name of Difa-e-Pakistan


Pakistan’s military state enables further Shia killings in the name of Difa-e-Pakistan

Related posts: Sipah-e-Sahaba will host ISI-backed Defence of Pakistan Conference on 29 Jan 2012 in Multan Imran Khan’s PTI joins banned terrorist groups in pro-army rally in Lahore Pakistan army outsources the Defence of Pakistan to Shia killers Pakistan's military establishment is currently busy in uniting and supporting [...]

Biased analysis and guesswork against democracy


Biased analysis and guesswork against democracy

ہم چینل سرفنگ، ویب براؤسنگ، اور ایس ایم ایس کے عہد میں سانس لے رہے ہیں۔ جہاں کی بورڈ، ماؤس، سیل فون اور ریموٹ کنٹرول کی صورت یں پوری دنیا انسان کے ہاتھ میں آچکی ہے۔ محض 'سائن ان' کرنے سے ہم اپنا [...]

maan tujhe salaam: Four excellent articles on Begum Nusrat Bhutto


maan tujhe salaam: Four excellent articles on Begum Nusrat Bhutto

Editor's note: We are pleased to post four excellent articles about Begum Nusrat Bhutto, her relentless struggle against tyranny and oppression, and sacrifices for the cause of democracy in Pakistan. While Begum Bhutto was mentally and physically tortured by Pakistan's military establishment and its right wing (e.g., Mujibur Rehman Shami in 1977) [...]

What is the common message in Salman Taseer’s murder and Justice Javed Iqbal’s parents’ murder?


What is the common message in Salman Taseer’s murder and Justice Javed Iqbal’s parents’ murder?

چند روز پہلے تک حکومتی اتحاد میں کوئی دراڑ نہیں تھی۔ مگر اچانک مولانا فضل الرحمن نے حکومت سے علیحدگی کا اعلان کر کے سیاسی ہلچل بھی پیدا کر دی۔ ہرچند حکومت اس میں سے عارضی طور پر بچ گئی ہے‘ مگر [...]

Wikileaks prove that Dr Shahid Masood’s analysis was so right!


Wikileaks prove that Dr Shahid Masood’s analysis was so right!

اک کہانی سنو سویرے سویرے نذیر ناجی وکی لیکس میں 2008ء اور 2009ء کے حوالے سے فوجی بغاوت کی جو خبریں‘ تجزیئے‘ حتیٰ کہ جنرل کیانی کا نام لے کر کھلی دعوتیں کہ وہ آگے بڑھ کر اقتدار پر قبضہ کر لیں‘ محض [...]

Kafir Kafir, Salman Tasir Kafir


Kafir Kafir, Salman Tasir Kafir

Related articles: Mullah’s campaign against Aasia bibi is a blasphemy to Islam – by Rauf Klasra Extremist Barelvis vomit hate and violence خدا کا خوف کرو سویرے سویرے …نذیرناجی بحث قانون اور اس کے نفاذ پر ہو رہی ہے اور سیاسی مولوی درمیان میں شریعت کو [...]

Thank you, Qasim Zia – by Nazir Naji


Thank you, Qasim Zia – by Nazir Naji

تھینک یو!قاسم ضیاء سویرے سویرے…نذیر ناجی آج کسی دوسرے موضوع پر کالم لکھ کر میں اہل وطن کی خوشی سے الگ نہیں ہو سکتا۔جی چاہتا ہے کہ آج ہاکی کا ذکر کرتے ہوئے ان جذبات کو متحرک رکھوں‘جنہیں 20برس [...]

Corruption aur jamhooriat – by Nazir Naji


Corruption aur jamhooriat – by Nazir Naji

ایسا صرف جمہوریت میں ہوتا ہے... سویرے سویرے …نذیرناجی معیشت اپنے پیروں پر کھڑی ہو اور کسی دوسرے سے قرض مانگ کر اپنے معاملات چلانے کی علت نہ ہو‘ تو پاکستان تیسری دنیا کے ملکوں سے زیادہ مختلف [...]

No contradiction when it comes to Gen. Kiyani – by Adnan Farooq


No contradiction when it comes to Gen. Kiyani – by Adnan Farooq

One expression of hegemony that in Antonio Gramsci’s view sustains rulers in power, is self-censorship practiced by mainstream media professionals. Here is a case in point: Noted Geo-anchorperson and Jang-columnist, Hamid Mir, in his column last week (November 04) titled “Yeh Nawaz Sharif Bhi Kehtay Thay” claims that on September 14, [...]

The drop-scene of 13 October and a song for Nawaz Sharif


The drop-scene of 13 October and a song for Nawaz Sharif

ڈھائی سالہ جمہوریت سویرے سویرے…نذیر ناجی بھٹو کے بعد سیاسی پنیری اگانے والے دو آمر چلے گئے۔ آخری آمر کے بعد (یا اللہ! پھر نہ کوئی آ جائے) ”ڈھائی سالہ“ جمہوریت کی جو روایت قائم ہوئی‘ اسے [...]

Mullahs march in Pakistan from kafir Ahmadis to kafir Shias – by Nazi Naji


Mullahs march in Pakistan from kafir Ahmadis to kafir Shias – by Nazi Naji

ہماری داستاں تک بھی نہ ہو گی داستانوں میں....سویرے سویرے …نذیرناجی اسلام میں مذہبی پیشواؤں کی گنجائش نہیں ہے۔ دین کو پیشہ بنانے کی بھی اجازت نہیں ۔ اسی چیز کو روکنے کے لئے اللہ تعالی اور رسول [...]

From yom-e-takbir to yom-e-takfir – by Nazir Naji


From yom-e-takbir to yom-e-takfir – by Nazir Naji

یوم تکبیر، یوم تکفیر ....سویرے سویرے…نذیر ناجی کل یوم تکبیر جو پاکستان کے لئے فخر اور خوشی کا دن تھا‘ دہشت گردوں نے اسے اپنی دانست میں یوم تکفیر بنا کر ہمارے لئے ندامت اور غم کے دن میں بدل [...]

Incompetent terrorist but not incompetent recruiters – by Nazir Naji


Incompetent terrorist but not incompetent recruiters – by Nazir Naji

In the following op-ed, veteran columnist Nazir Naji highlights the need to eliminate the ideological recruiters and logistic facilitators of the terror-network in the region. Naji writes that Faisal Shahzad (the Times Square bomber) may be an incompetent operative but his recruiters and exploiters are not incompetent. نکما دہشت گرد [...]

A salute to martyrs of Pakistan’s war on terror – by Nazir Naji


A salute to martyrs of Pakistan’s war on terror – by Nazir Naji

شہیدوں کو سلام....سویرے سویرے …نذیرناجی 30 اپریل کو شہدا کا دن قرار دیا گیا ہے۔ یقینی طور پر اس کی وجہ سوات‘ ملاکنڈ اور قبائلی علاقوں میں کثرت سے شہادتیں پانے والے وہ فوجی جوان اور افسر ہیں‘ [...]

Dr Shahid Masood’s letter to Shaheen Sehbai – by Qais Anwar


Dr Shahid Masood’s letter to Shaheen Sehbai – by Qais Anwar

مارچ کب ہو گا؟ میرے پیارے شاہین صہبائی میرا یہ خط جس وقت تمہاری نظروں سے گزرنے گا مارچ کی پندرہ تاریخ ہو چکی ہوگی ، مطلب یہ کھ آدھا مارچ گزر گیا ہو گا بغیر کسی مارچ کے. شاہین تم تو سمجھتنے ہو کھ [...]

Veteran Pakistani journalist Nazir Naji faces threats by Taliban terrorists


Veteran Pakistani journalist Nazir Naji faces threats by Taliban terrorists

This is an alarming development. In his op-ed in Daily Jang on 11 March 2010, veteran journalist Nazir Naji has provided details of various threats which he has been receiving from Taliban and their affiliate jihadi and sectarian organisations recently and also in the past few years. They want to silence his voice. Nazir Naji is one of the very [...]

Recourse to judiciary harmful: experts


Recourse to judiciary harmful: experts

By Nasir Iqbal Originally Published at DAWN Edited and Posted By: Farhad Jarral ISLAMABAD: A number of legal experts have cautioned against wasting energy on the debate regarding constitutional immunity for a top office when the remedy to the controversy lies with the people of Pakistan though impeachment by parliament. “It is [...]

“The judge raj” in Pakistan is paving way for another military dictatorship


“The judge raj” in Pakistan is paving way for another military dictatorship

...Our lordships may be cautioned about the possibility that judicial activism sometimes runs the risk of intruding on turf strictly belonging in our constitutional scheme of things to other institutions of state. In the post-judiciary restoration era, the respect and confidence enjoyed by the superior judiciary must be safeguarded through [...]

The NFC Award – Aik Lohar Ki


The NFC Award – Aik Lohar Ki

Here are a few op-eds on the historical NFC Award, a landmark achievement of the democratic government in Pakistan. The op-eds are by: Dr Ashfaque Khan, Nazir Naji and Saleem Safi. (more...)

Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry disappoints Dr Shahid Masood, Shaheen Sehbai and other democracy haters. “We won’t let system derail”: CJP


Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry disappoints Dr Shahid Masood, Shaheen Sehbai and other democracy haters. “We won’t let system derail”: CJP

ISLAMABAD: The government filed a petition in the Supreme Court on Thursday, contending that any decision on the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) outside the scope of what the challengers had sought could destabilise the democratic system. After remaining silent for four days, the government filed the petition through its newly appointed [...]

PM’s correct approach to address Balochistan issue


PM’s correct approach to address Balochistan issue

AFTER exhaustive discussions and interaction, which has been termed by some circles as unnecessary delay, the Government appears to be on the right track on the issue of Balochistan. Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani personally prioritised the issue and the pragmatic approach evolved by (more...)

The Abbasid Baghdad, Pakistan, Taliban and Supreme Court


The Abbasid Baghdad, Pakistan, Taliban and Supreme Court

In the following op-eds, Ayaz Khan and Nazir Naji suggest that Pakistan's gravest problem today is Talibanic terrorism; a situation similar to the Abbasid Baghdad surrounded by the Mongol army, when scholars and politicians in that unfortunate city were digressing on petty issues. Naji and Khan suggest that media, politicians as well as Supreme [...]

Let’s fight against Zia-ul-Haq’s children: Taliban terrorists and their supporters


Let’s fight against Zia-ul-Haq’s children: Taliban terrorists and their supporters

Latif Chaudhry's op-ed in daily Express and Nazir Naji's op-ed in daily Jang: (more...)

Takfiri Taliban and their supporters in PTUJ plan to incite a Pakistan-India war


Takfiri Taliban and their supporters in PTUJ plan to incite a Pakistan-India war

The Takfiri Taliban and their affiliate jihadi and sectarian groups are planning to instigate a war between Pakistan and India. Their real aim to divert the military operation in FATA to the borders with India. In this way, terrorists of Al Qaeda, Taliban, Sipah-e-Sahaba etc will keep enjoying their safe havens in FATA. Key defenders of Taliban [...]

It’s not the 17th amendment, stupid! It’s the man.


It’s not the 17th amendment, stupid! It’s the man.

In the following op-ed, Nazir Naji suggests that it is not the 17th amendment of Pakistan's constitutions, it is the person of Asif Ali Zardari which is not acceptable to 'the establishment' in Pakistan. (more...)

Zardari responsible for corruption in Pakistan?


Zardari responsible for corruption in Pakistan?

In the following op-ed, Nazir Najis argues that it is not politicians but the civil and military establishment which is the biggest thief in Pakistan. (more...)

Are you sleeping Chief Justice Chaudhry? Why is Air Marshal Asghar Khan’s case pending before the SC since 1996?


Are you sleeping Chief Justice Chaudhry? Why is Air Marshal Asghar Khan’s case pending before the SC since 1996?

Govt not to ask SC to take up Asghar’s case: AG Tuesday, September 01, 2009 By Sohail Khan ISLAMABAD: Attorney-General Sardar Latif Khosa on Monday said the government would not file an application in the Supreme Court, praying for an early hearing of Air Marshal (retd) Asghar Khan’s case pending before the SC [...]

Nazir Naji & Zafar Hilaly’s SOS from Swat


Nazir Naji & Zafar Hilaly’s SOS from Swat

Swat and saving Pakistan Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Zafar Hilaly More information regarding the Swat deal between the government and the Taliban has come to light. It now appears that the Taliban were bought off by the government for a sum ranging between $6 and $10 million. What was essentially a bribe was labelled as [...]

Rahimullah Yusufzai: Swat: signs that inspire hope


Rahimullah Yusufzai: Swat: signs that inspire hope

Swat deal raises questions about the definition and concept of sharia to be implemented.— Reuters/File Photo Swat: signs that inspire hope Saturday, February 21, 2009 by Rahimullah Yusufzai Maulana Sufi Mohammad has once again been tasked to perform a familiar role. He is trying to persuade militants in Swat to drop their guns and go [...]

Taliban threaten attack on Islamabad: Analysis by Hamid Mir, Nazir Naji and Abbas Ather


Taliban threaten attack on Islamabad: Analysis by Hamid Mir, Nazir Naji and Abbas Ather

Taliban threaten attack on Islamabad Wednesday, February 11, 2009 By Hamid Mir ISLAMABAD: The local Taliban leadership has decided to send its fighters to Islamabad as a reaction to the operations in Darra Adamkhel and Swat Valley and in this regard chalkings on the walls of Islamabad are already appearing, forcing the [...]

Taliban threaten attack on Islamabad: Analysis by Hamid Mir, Nazir Naji and Abbas Ather


Taliban threaten attack on Islamabad: Analysis by Hamid Mir, Nazir Naji and Abbas Ather

Taliban threaten attack on Islamabad Wednesday, February 11, 2009 By Hamid Mir ISLAMABAD: The local Taliban leadership has decided to send its fighters to Islamabad as a reaction to the operations in Darra Adamkhel and Swat Valley and in this regard chalkings on the walls of Islamabad are already appearing, forcing the Islamabad [...]

Ansar Abbasi with his venom against Nawaz Sharif this time….


Ansar Abbasi with his venom against Nawaz Sharif this time….

The main target of Ansar Abbasi seems to discredit the largest political parties in Pakistan through all possible means, fair or unfair, and pave way for the shariat of Amir-ul-Momineen Mullah Omar and his Naib Khalifah Baitullah (more...)

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry versus Chief Justice Abdul Hamid Dogar – A letter sent to Abbas Ather


Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry versus Chief Justice Abdul Hamid Dogar – A letter sent to Abbas Ather

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry versus Chief Justice Abdul Hamid DogarWho is a hero and who is a zero?Why?Are we passive recipients of what media is injecting (more...)

What is the USA? (Ansar Abbasi = Dalair Singh must read this column by Nazir Naji)


What is the USA? (Ansar Abbasi = Dalair Singh must read this column by Nazir Naji)

Ansar Abbasi (Dalair Singh) and all other pseduo-intellectuals, media faces of Taliban, champions of yellow journalism, and drawing room politicians, who would like Pakistan to confront the USA and the (more...)

Nzaria-e-Pakistan (The Ideology of Pakistan) and the Mullah-Military alliance in Pakistan… Nazir Naji


Nzaria-e-Pakistan (The Ideology of Pakistan) and the Mullah-Military alliance in Pakistan… Nazir Naji

In this op-ed in Jang, Nazir Naji explain how the so-called ideology of Pakistan (Nazaria-e-Pakistan) was manufactured by the unholy nexus of Mullahs (Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Israr Ahmed, Dr. Safdar Mehmood) and Military (General Sher Ali, General Yahaya Khan, other officials of ISI) in 1971 with the blessings of the USA. As a result, the real [...]

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