BENAZIR KILLING Who will Unearth Serious Questions?
Vol. XLV No. 25
Date: January 6, 2008
Shocking Indeed
It is shocking to know that one of the popular leaders of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto has been assassinated by extremist elements who are bent upon creating troubles in Pakistan for…
Political Assassination, Not Jihad 2
Benazir Bhutto is now no more. The doubts on how she died are many. A few points, indicating the need to critically analyse the popular media reports, are necessary.
Political Assassination, Not Jihad
In her will which was read by her son Bilawal, Benazir named him the chairman of PPP and Zardari, the co-chairman in the event of her death. When alive, she…
Gujarat Poll Results
The debacle of Congress Party in Gujarat was the result of its own making.
Meem Naseem
Maulana Mohammad Naseem, popularly known as Meem Naseem or Imam Naseem, passed away on December 27, 2007 in Houston, Texas. Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajioon.
Bilawal named PPP chairman
At the age of 19, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has been thrust into front-line turbulent politics in Pakistan. As chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party, the first-year Oxford University undergraduate –…
DAWAH WORK STRONG IN TAIWAN
Several international Dawah workers are active in Taiwan spreading the message of Islam, Yunus Ma Chou-Shien, leader of the Taiwanese Haj mission, told Arab News, adding that the mission comprised 29…
GAZA PILGRIMS CRISIS ESCALATES
Hundreds of Palestinian pilgrims stuck in Egypt have refused to be moved into camps in the North Sinai city of El-Arish until they are given guarantees that they would return…
SOMALI COURTS SEIZE MORE TOWNS
Islamic Courts fighters have seized control of two key towns in south-central Somalia, forcing Ethiopian troops to withdraw from the region, witnesses said on December 29. “Ethiopian troops left their…
IRAQ SUNNIS REBUFF BIN LADEN
Dismissing Al-Qaeda’s indiscriminate attacks as un-Islamic, Sunni tribal and political leaders on December 31 rebuffed Osama Bin Laden’s treason charges and threats for those who take up arms against his…
MANN DEMANDS SEPARATE COURTS FOR MINORITIES
The President of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), Simranjit Singh Mann has demanded the setting up of separate courts for the minorities, amendment in the Article 25 that denies the…
CIC RECOGNISES RIGHT TO KNOW FILE NOTINGS ON CABINET DECISIONS
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has held that file notings pertaining to a Cabinet decision are not protected from disclosure once the decision on the matter has been taken.
PRASHANT CONDEMNS ATTACK ON CHRISTIANS
Fr. Cedric Prakash, Director of a voluntary organisation, Prashant, has condemned the continued attacks on Christians and Christian institutions in Orissa and in other parts of the country. “It is a…
LIBERHAN COMMISSION GETS 43RD EXTENSION
The Centre on December 31 announced another extension for the Liberhan Commission probing the Babri Masjid demolition.
Modi’s Win is India’s Loss
Modi’s victory is a slap in the face of my beloved country and all that it epitomises: justice, religious tolerance, secularism and the rule of law, writes AIJAZ ZAKA SYED.
Bhuttos, the Vacuum-Fillers of Pakistan
India and Pakistan started their innings together 60 years ago. But within a quarter century the latter broke into two. Experts say that the very existence of two wings of…
Father-in-Law Has the Last-Laugh
When a world survey revealed recently that age has nothing to do with love, I felt thrilled rather exhilarated. To confirm the survey-finding, I tinkled a few people who happen…
US Troops to Head to Pakistan?
In his December 26, 2007 article, “U.S. Troops to Head to Pakistan” published in The Washington Post William M. Arkin writes that the beginning of the new year, 2008 is expected to…
A Wakeup Call for Plural Bharat
To the principal minority of India, that is Bharat, the December 23 win of Mr. Narendra Modi in the 2007 Gujarat Assembly Elections is a victory of intolerance tempered with…
Don’t Abuse Freedom
Bahrain is the only country in the GCC region where people have freedom of expression and it is sad to note that some self-serving elements in society often abuse it.
Democracy: American Face Unmasked
From time immemorial man has been actively searching for the ways and means to better his lot by bringing in agencies and instruments of ease to lead a happy life.…
Benazir Bhutto’s Assassination
History turned another gory page in Pakistan on December 27 when Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister and Pakistan People’s Party’s chairperson was assassinated.
BENAZIR KILLING Who will Unearth Serious Questions?
SOROOR AHMED explores the vital question: who, as a result of elimination of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, will be benefited.
Benazir Bhutto (1953-2007) At A Glance
Birth: Born, as eldest child of Zulfikhar Ali Bhutto and Begum Nusrat Isphahani, on June 21, 1953,
Jamaat condemns terror acts
Secretary-General Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Nusrat Ali has expressed deep sense of sorrow and sadness on the December 27 terrible killing of former prime minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan People’s…
The Untold Truth
Why would Benazir Bhutto’s alter ego Sherry Rehman lie about what she saw on the body of the assassinated leader while preparing Bhutto’s body for funeral? The bullet wound, if…
