Hank Johnson: US Congressman claims Guam ‘will capsize from military influx’ telegraph.co.uk A United States Congressman, Hank Johnson, has become an unlikely internet hit, after he claimed the Asia Pacific island of Guam would “tip over and capsize” from a planned influx of American troops. By Andrew Hough Published: 10:00PM BST 02 Apr 2010 Previous 1 of 5 Images Next Congressman Hank Johnson has become an internet hit since video of him making the remarks was posted on YouTube. Photo: GETTY Congressman Johnson seen here speaking about his fears Guam could ‘capsize’ Photo: YOUTUBE Admiral Robert Willard’s response was deadpan. Photo: US NAVY … Continue reading Guam ‘will capsize from military influx’!

VIEW: Unanswered questions —Zubair Torwali The Swat flogging video embarrassed the provincial government to the extent that its ministers accused the person who had personally brought the video out before the world. The video was also termed as a means to sabotage the ‘peace’ deal Swat has witnessed many harsh and cruel days. For about two years, it presented a view of Afghanistan during the heyday of the Afghan Taliban. The man who ignited the situation against the state of Pakistan — Sufi Mohammad — was spared (seemingly by design) for about three years. The MMA was then the ruling … Continue reading Lying Taliban Lovers must be exposed!

The unknown promise of internet freedom Despite attempts from China – and Australia – to curb online activities, the internet remains a powerful force for change Peter Singer guardian.co.uk Google has withdrawn from China, arguing that it is no longer willing to design its search engine to block information that the Chinese government does not wish its citizens to have. In liberal democracies around the world, this decision has generally been greeted with enthusiasm. But in one of those liberal democracies, Australia, the government recently said that it would legislate to block access to some websites. The prohibited material includes … Continue reading Politicians need to understand PEOPLE ARE FREE AND WILL DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS!

BNP official Mark Collett questioned over alleged threat to kill Nick Griffin Police arrest publicity director accused by BNP leadership of plotting ‘palace coup’ Adam Gabbatt and Matthew Taylor guardian.co.uk Nick Griffin and Mark Collett after winning a court case in 2006. Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images The BNP has been thrown into turmoil weeks ahead of the general election after a senior party member was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Nick Griffin. Key party officials have been summoned to a meeting tomorrow to discuss “urgent organisational matters” after Griffin and colleagues made statements to police resulting in the BNP’s … Continue reading How was BNP propaganda chief Mark Collett going to KILL Griffin?

VIEW: The Swat flogging video —Samar Minallah At a time when the entire country was under the threat of militants, I not only brought the attention of the country to this video but also condemned it at the risk of my own life. Much to the disappointment of many “professional conspirators”, the video was made by the Taliban and not by me A year has passed since we heard the screams of a girl from Swat and saw how she was flogged by the Taliban in open view of the public. The Taliban spokesman, Muslim Khan, admitted in clear terms … Continue reading Time to flog those who excuse the Mullahs!

VIEW: The business of aid —Andleeb Abbas The net effect of aid is more dependence and more deterioration of the economy in the client country, while the aid agency and its networked organisations become financial powerhouses In this recession-hit world, where the biggest and the mightiest of corporations have crumbled and fallen, the most flourishing business is the business of aid organisations. By definition, they flourish when economies perish. As we see weak economies like Pakistan, Afghanistan and many African economies suffering from political instability and economic fragility, the aid agencies are finding a haven of clients who become their … Continue reading The negative effect of aid

Can the CIA sabotage Iran’s nuclear project? Iran remains a difficult target for US spies, as Washington has not had an embassy in Tehran for 30 years. — File photo World Gates appeals to Saudis to back sanctions on Iran Gates appeals to Saudis to back sanctions on Iran WASHINGTON: The reported defection of an Iranian scientist to the United States has renewed speculation about a CIA plot to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program through covert action. But it remains unclear whether Shahram Amiri, the young physics researcher who reportedly joined forces with the US spy agency, represents an intelligence coup … Continue reading Can the CIA sabotage Iran’s nuclear project?

By Anjum Niaz Former premier Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. — Photo by White Star Today, 31-years ago, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged. It reminds me of an email I received on another Sunday morning. It was from ‘Benazir’s brother.’ He had just finished reading my column on Benazir Bhutto’s second death anniversary. “ZAB was my best friend. I was to write his biography,” wrote the e-mailer. “His beloved daughter Benazir gave her life for the restoration of democracy. I was supposed to be killed with her when she arrived in Karachi. In our last meeting in New York we had agreed … Continue reading Biography with a twist

By Ali Nawaz Chowhan Former premier Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. — Photo by White Star Editorial Strange request Strange request Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto entered public life at the early age of 30, in 1958. In his book The Myth of Independence he writes about his views on foreign policy and the paramount objectives of Pakistan’s people. I was a student in those days and whenever I heard that he was to address the National Assembly, which was then housed in Rawalpindi’s Lalkurti, I would be in attendance. As a result of his disagreement over the Tashkent Declaration, Bhutto resigned in June … Continue reading A tribute to ZAB

Missing passports Dawn Editorial Applicants’ passports were to be sent to the UKBA ‘regional hub’ in Abu Dhabi for processing but confusion over the various permissions required to transfer large consignments of passports resulted in delays, concurrently, the high commission reported the loss of several passports. ICC works to ease visa problems for World Cup Just what is the United Kingdom doing to streamline the process of issuing visas to Pakistani applicants? Hardly anything it would seem. The United Kingdom Border Agency, which was established in 2008 and took over responsibility for visa services, suffered great embarrassment last year when … Continue reading United Kingdom Border Agency – Will it be declared a terrorist organisation soon?