Archive for 'Af / Pak'
New (Naya) Pakistan or more of the same?
Amid exuberant calls of vote-rigging and protests seen in the recent elections in Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) is poised to yet again become Prime Minister for a third time – his last [...]
Pakistan: An Ideological Approach towards the Economy
By Moez Mobeen There seems to be a widespread consensus within Pakistan’s intelligentsia that Pakistan’s economy is in a mess. That this is indeed the case is something which is felt by the Pakistani street for [...]
The Malala Yusafzai Case – Debating with the Real Rightwing
Moez Mobeen The attack on the young Malala Yusafzai has morphed in to a debate about the future direction of Pakistan. Such debates are healthy for a society which is marred in all sorts of problems [...]
Malala Yousufzai and Noor-Syed – Who is responsible?
Dr. Reza Pankhurst The neglect of the Pakistan government and military towards its own people allows groups like TTP to operate, yet the same military and government will cynically exploit their violent actions while American drones [...]
Afghanistan: America and NATO misadventures
Abid Mustafa “The West has already failed in Afghanistan, just as the Soviets failed in the 1980s and the British way back in the nineteenth century.”–John Humphrys After having fought for more than a decade [...]
Pakistan’s marriage with America is unsustainable
Abid Mustafa “They believe they have been let down by the leadership across the board, that they do not believe that the government is a truly independent government”—Tariq Pirzada Recently, two decisions have come [...]
The Economic Growth Imperative within Capitalism and the Islamic Viewpoint (Part 1)
very well written article. easy reading and very enlightening.
Dawkins the Agnostic, and the limitations of Science
Any reasons why Islam countries are struggling? :-)
The Anzac Spirit lives on imposing itself
So I decided to google Anzac Spirit and see the reactions. Various Aus
Pakistan: An Ideological Approach towards the Economy
Many Countries in the world like the Pakistan have a lot of problems:
The Economic Growth Imperative within Capitalism and the Islamic Viewpoint (Part 3)
slms, I had a question regarding intellectual property rights. You hav