Archive for January, 2008
Commentary:Mehsud tribal jirga meets Maulana Fazl
Former Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (F) legislator Maulana Mairajuddin is accusing military forces of committing genocide of the Mehsud tribe. He says that forces are attacking innocent and peaceful people. He laments that government is not providing relief to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of military operations. He said these words to [...]
Commentary: US Shift Seen to Pakistan, Afghanistan
Media reports say that the Bush Administration is trying to reassess its strategy in Afghanistan. They think that al-qaeda and Taliban are regrouping. They pose threat to Europeans and Americans.
In my opinion, al-qaeda and Taliban do not pose any treat to these mighty powers. How can these bearded men with AK-47 destroy the well-equipped army [...]
Commentary:Musharraf refuses to meet pro-judiciary activists
President Musharraf declined to meet with the members of the Law Society, Britain. They wanted to discuss with him about the treatment of lawyers in Pakistan and the dismissal of the Chief Justice.
British lawyers are unnecessarily embroiling themselves in Pakistan’s problem. They do not know anything about Pakistani lawyers and judges. They are the [...]
Commentary:Mullah Omar sacks Baitullah for fighting against Pak Army
Taliban Chief has fired Baitullah for fighting against Pak Army and appointed Maulvi Faqir Muhammad as TTP chief. However, he refused to take the new responsibility. Taliban are holding meetings to find a new chief.
Mullah Omar’s decision has isolated Baitullah, who were used by western intelligence agencies to destabilize Pakistan. This new development will bring [...]
Commentary: Pakistan Is Turning on Musharraf
Hussain Haqqani writes in his new article ‘ Pakistan Is Turning on Musharraf’ that Pakistani people are turning against Musharraf.
He tries to prove his point by giving the example of 100 retired army officers who described him as an embarrassment to Pakistan army.
He always gives misleading information to his [...]
Commentary: Pakistan’s Musharraf Says No US Troops
President Musharraf has one again said that US troops will not be allowed to carry out operations in Pakistan. He said Pakistanis will not like this. He advised Americans to reinforce their force in Afghanistan to fight insurgency and let Pakistan forces tackle militants in their tribal areas.
I agree with President. US forces has not [...]
Commentary: Rice offers Iran prospect of normal ties
The US Administration thinks that Iranian crisis can be resolved through. The US Secretary will express these views in her speech to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland. She has requested Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities. It is learnt that the US will establish normal relationship with Iran if Iran follows [...]
Commentary: Pakistan’s private Geo TV back on air
It is good to see that Geo television network has resumed its transmission. I hope the network will not telecast sensational news. Their irresponsible behavior cost Pakistan dearly. When they broadcasted news about President Musharraf’s arrest foreign investors took out 250$ million dollars from the stock market.
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Commentary: Pakistan arrests teen suspect in Bhutto plot
Media reports say that Pakistani officials have arrested a 15-year-old Aitezaz Shah in connection with the murder of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. The officials say that he was the part of the team which was sent to kill Benazir Bhutto. However, Pakistan’s interior ministry denied this report.
I find the story very unconvincing. It [...]
Commentary : Pakistan blasts Dion for suggesting NATO role
Stéphane Dion, a leader of the Canadian Liberal Party, suggested that NATO should intervene in Pakistan if the world wanted to bring peace in Afghanistan. He made this remark after his brief visit to Afghanistan.
Pakistan has angrily responded to his statement saying that he did not understand the ground realities.
In my opinion, he made [...]
