At Afghan women’s cost Sahar Saba The US attempts to broker a deal with the Taliban have neither surprised nor upset Afghan women. The Afghan woman is not like naive liberals across the world who are deeply frustrated over this US betrayal. The liberals had pinned their hopes on the US to rid Af-Pak of the Taliban. Hence, they are most upset and surprised at US endeavours to woo the Taliban. My Afghan sisters are not impressionable fools. Having lived through the horrors of a 30-year-long civil war, they have learnt from experience that imperialism always acts in its own … Continue reading Westerners wooing the Mullahs at the expense of women?

Babar Sattar The writer is a lawyer based in Islamabad. A Manhattan jury has condemned Dr Aafia Siddiqui for attempted murder of American soldiers and FBI agents in Afghanistan, on what appears to be pretty flimsy evidence. The prosecution theory has been that the 37-year-old neuroscientist, with a degree from MIT and a PhD from Brandeis University, was mixed up with Al-Qaeda and had come to Afghanistan of her own volition as an enemy planning attacks against the US. That at the time of her arrest in July 2008 she carried in her handbag do-it-yourself dirty bomb instructions as well … Continue reading Blinkered justice – Dr Aafia Siddiqui

Sheikh Salman al-Oadah I went on an outing with my children. Our main intention was to swim and for the children to have their fair share of recreation and of my quality time. It was also a chance fir me as a father, to have my rightful share of the joy of being with my children, for truly we need our children as much as they need us, if not more. I found myself busy on that day with all sorts of little tasks – like making sandwiches, setting the picnic table, and handing out sweets. It was a beautiful … Continue reading The Many Facets of Happiness

Sheikh Salman al-Oadah It might seem funny to devote an article to sleeping. But think about it. The average person spends around eight hours of a 24-hour day asleep. That is a third of a person’s lifetime. Allah describes sleep as a blessing from Him. He says in the Qur’an: “And We made your sleep a rest for you.” [Surah al-Naba’: 9] “And remember when He made slumber fall upon you as a reassurance from Him.” [Surah al-Anfal: 11] “It is Allah who has made the night for you, that you may rest therein, and the days as that which … Continue reading A Good Night’s Sleep

February 1, 2010 | Issue 46•05 The symbol of American might called the 2003 invasion of Iraq “ill-advised at best, illegal at worst.” // // Related Articles Bush Disappointed To Learn Chinese Foreign Minister Doesn’t Know Karate 10.15.03 Congress Approves $15 Billion MediCruelty 03.12.97 // // THE OREGON WILDERNESS—Frustrated by the widely held assumption that he unequivocally endorses the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, a bald eagle said Monday that his thoughts on the conflicts were far more nuanced than many Americans might expect. Speaking to reporters from his nest in the upper branches of a 175-foot ponderosa pine tree, … Continue reading Bald Eagle Tired Of Everyone Just Assuming It Supports War

700 Club founder Pat Robertson stated that the earthquake in Haiti, which may have killed 100,000 people, was God’s punishment for a deal Haitian slaves made with the devil 200 years ago to get out from under French rule. Here are some other tragedies and Robertson’s explanations for them: Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980: Divine wrath was incurred when people were too busy enjoying the natural beauty of Washington state and not spending enough time appreciating God Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion, 1986: Ten-year-old Walt Sudul, of Racine, WI, made friends with a Jewish boy at school Oakland Hills Firestorm, … Continue reading God’s Wrath According To Pat Robertson

Terror Experts Warn Next 9/11 Could Fall On Different Date January 6, 2009 | Issue 45•02 Michael Chertoff cautions citizens to accept the possibility of a 5/24. Tom Clancy Treated Like He’s Some Kind Of Terrorism Expert 10.24.01 Not Knowing What Else To Do, Woman Bakes American-Flag Cake 09.26.01 Related Media 9/11 Conspiracy Theories ‘Ridiculous,’ Al Qaeda Says // // WASHINGTON—In an alarming development with wide-reaching implications for America’s safety, Department of Homeland Security head Michael Chertoff and CIA Director Michael Hayden issued a joint report Monday warning that the next 9/11 could in fact occur on a different date. … Continue reading Next 9/11 Could Fall On Different Date!

TEMPE, AZ—With holiday traffic down almost 4 percent compared to last year and business continuing to decline, US Airways announced Monday that it would allow VIP customers to bring bombs on board its flights for a one-time $100 million fee. “At US Airways, we want to show the world that we’re willing to go the distance for customers our competitors repeatedly ignore,” a press release read in part. “Your enrollment fee grants you full access to our prestigious Bomber’s Club at participating airports, early boarding with choice of seat, the option to bring aboard knives and guns for a small … Continue reading Struggling US Airways Introduces $100 Million Bomb Fee

Cats have long been thought to be cleverer than dogs – and now it seems the same is true of their owners. By Matthew Moore The combined cat and dog population of Britain is more than 20.8 million, 50 per cent higher than previously thought Photo: PHOTOLIBRARY People with cats are more likely to have university degrees than those with dogs, according to a scientific survey of pet ownership. The study also revealed that the combined cat and dog population of Britain is more than 20.8 million – 50 per cent higher than previously thought. Researchers at the University of … Continue reading Cat owners ‘more educated than dog owners’ 🙂