Posted by Nadeem F. Paracha Another bomb attack in Lahore. What to expect from the PMLN government in the Punjab? Lip service condemning terrorism, of course. But, as usual, keeping in mind the Punjab government’s past record, the condemnation will be general and vague. Even as the PPP-led coalition government in Islamabad will not hesitate to take names – they’ll point to the Taliban or the many sectarian organisations working as Al Qaeda’s foot soldiers – it is expected that the Punjab government under the PMLN will not. Determining which forces are hell-bent on mutilating the country is not rocket … Continue reading Wake up, Punjab and fight the mullahs or they will destroy you next!

J-X / J-XX / XXJ J-12 / J-13 / J-14 / J-20 (Jianjiji – Fighter aircraft) There is general agreement in the open literature that China is working on some type of stealthy fighter attack aircraft, and that this program has been underway since the turn of the century. There is very little agreement beyond these basic points. Available treatments of this subject in print and online seem to represent little more than a confusing jumble of informed speculation, wild guesstimates, and active disinformation. The Chinse government is under no obligation to set the record straight, and indeed has every … Continue reading Chinese Stealth Fighter better than the F22 Lightning?

Two’s company: In fashion By S.M. Shahid Dawn.com “When did FASHION become such a great thing for mankind? It’s certainly not a part of nature or instinct. Animals do not indulge in fashion; they have no fascination for clothes, footwear, jewellery or makeup. Even apes who are closely related to us, do not indulge in such wasteful diversions. But, frankly, what exactly is FASHION?” In one breath Babboo had asked too many questions. “The dictionary describes fashion as ‘the make or cut of a thing: form or pattern: vogue: a prevailing custom,” I replied. “And what must you do to … Continue reading Animals do not indulge in fashion; they have no fascination for clothes, footwear, jewellery or makeup.

No Spinzone: Interview with history By Anjum Niaz Dawn.com A historic and crucial meeting in Moscow 1972, with Secretary-General Brezhnev and Foreign Minister Gromyko. Seated next to ZAB is Foreign Secretary Aziz Ahmad and Ambassador Marker —File Photo Paris was like a femme fatale. Ambassador Jamsheed Marker loved being in the company of artists, writers, fashion designers and intellectuals. He counts conductor Zubin Mehta and actor Omar Sharif among his good friends. But one sad incident clearly stays in his memory of those bucolic days; the untimely death of Shahnawaz Bhutto. Marker sketches the details of the tragedy as though … Continue reading Ambassador Jamsheed Marker loved being in the company of artists, writers, fashion designers and intellectuals.

Salarzai tribal elders declare former Jamaat Islami MNA ‘enemy of people’ Salarzais declare former Jamaat MNA ‘enemy of people’ Sunday, March 07, 2010 Ban entry of Haroon Rashid into Bajaur our correspondent KHAR: Notables and elders of Salarzai tribe Saturday declared the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader and former parliamentarian Sahibzada Haroon Rasheed as enemy of the people and banned his entry to Bajaur Agency. The tribal elders also demanded of the government to take stern action against the former MNA and some of his relatives reportedly involved in subversive and militant activities in Bajaur. Addressing a press conference at Raghagan in … Continue reading Pakistani Pasthun Elders declare JI Mullah Terrorist! BRAVE! PAKISTAN ZINDABAD!

ISLAMABAD: Miffed at being asked to undergo a full body scanning at an American airport, a group of Pakistani lawmakers have cut short their visit to the United States in protest, media reports said today. The lawmakers returned to Pakistan in protest after refusing a body scan at the Dulles International Airport, some 40 kilometers west of Washington, the US capital, Geo TV quoted senator Abbas Khan Afridi, head of the delegation of the National Assembly and Senate, as saying. Afridi told US-based Pakistani reporters in Washington that they were asked to undergo a body scanning but they refused, as … Continue reading ADMIRABLE WE SHOULD INVITE THIS GENT TO THE UK!: Pakistan lawmakers cut short US visit over full body scanning

Christian Fanatic Erik Prince, who founded Blackwater and Xe U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will review allegations of serious misconduct in Afghanistan by the private security firm formerly known as Blackwater, the Pentagon has announced. The decision comes after a top senator called on the Pentagon to consider blocking a potential $1 billion contract with the company, now called Xe, to train Afghan police. The Pentagon said it shared the concerns of Carl Levin, the head of the Senate’s Armed Services Committee, who last week said the Pentagon should consider Xe’s “past deficiencies” in deciding how to award the contract. … Continue reading Gates To Review Blackwater’s Conduct In Afghanistan?

A US-born spokesman for al-Qaeda has been arrested in Karachi, Pakistani security officials have said. Adam Gadahn has appeared in a number of al-Qaeda videos, going back at least six years, encouraging violent jihad. The latest emerged on Sunday – the same day as his arrest was reported – urging US Muslims to attack their own country. He was charged with treason in the US in 2006 and a reward offered for his arrest – which has not yet been confirmed by Islamabad or Washington. He was the first American charged with treason in more than 50 years. Described by … Continue reading US al-Qaeda spokesman Adam Gadahn ‘held in Pakistan’

Daughter’s tribute to dying mother is a YouTube sensation A YouTube clip of 16-year-old Sarah Phillips’ emotional tribute to her dying mother is set to become an internet sensation after getting thousands of hits online. After saying an emotional farewell to her dying mother, Sarah Phillips, 16, decided to produce a personal tribute to Debbie Phillips’s four-year battle against cancer. Alone in her bedroom, Sarah read the words of the song “Autumn”, by Scottish singer Paulo Nutini, from the internet. Then, holding her mobile phone in her left hand and using it as a recording device, she sang the song … Continue reading Daughter’s tribute to dying mother – please watch.