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The Malala Yusafzai Case – Debating with the Real Rightwing

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 [...]

Latest American Unemployment Figures – Flattering to Deceive

Latest American Unemployment Figures – Flattering to Deceive

Jamal Harwood “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” On the first Friday of each month the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) release the “Non-Farm Payroll” numbers for the US economy. It [...]

My Student, the “Terrorist” – essential reading on American justice for “terror” suspects

My Student, the “Terrorist” – essential reading on American justice for “terror” suspects

In light of the British court decision to permit the extradition of 5 Muslims to the United States, the following article outlines the treatment and justice they are likely to face going forward.    Pale and [...]

The Egyptian Government Prepares for War

The Egyptian Government Prepares for War

Reza Pankhurst  The Egyptian government, led by President Mohammad Morsi, is currently preparing for war. While a few (naïve) analysts may have assumed that the first war declared would be against Israel, given the Muslim Brotherhood’s apparent support [...]

Pakistan’s marriage with America is unsustainable

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 [...]

America and the War on Islam?

America and the War on Islam?

There has been a long debate upon the issue of whether America has been waging a war against Islam or not since 9/11.   Adding to the evidence of those who would respond in the affirmative [...]