Transcript of President Zardari’s first Speech to joint session of Parliament

Posted on September 20, 2008
Filed Under Current Affairs, Pakistan, South Asia

Madam Speaker, Fahmeeda Mirza: I invite Honorable President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari to address under clause 3 of Article 56 of the constitution to both the housed assembled together.

Asif Ali Zardari: Start with the name of Allah,…

US drones hit targets in Pakistan

Posted on September 17, 2008
Filed Under Current Affairs, News & Media, Pakistan, South Asia, World Politics

It is being reported that few hours back, suspected US drones hit targets in Baghar Cheena, South Waziristan, Pakistan. Further, it is told that around 4 missiles were shot and atleast 6 people are dead.

It is not for the first…

He got released! (an unconventional interview)

Posted on November 17, 2007
Filed Under Current Affairs, Freedom of Expression, Interview, Karachi, Pakistan, South Asia

by Farrukh Malik and Sagar Unnar

Caution: This is an unconventional interview of a conscientious prisoner taken by a panel of experts (least likely experts).

The Panelists

The panelists are five in number from different backgrounds, one landlord cum businessman (A), a middle class struggling fellow (this scribe…

He got arrested!

Posted on November 11, 2007
Filed Under Current Affairs, Diary, News & Media, Opinion, Pakistan, South Asia, Thinking aloud

This is a post to pay my respect to my dearest friend, Kazim Ali Abbasi, who got arrested few days back after proclamation of emergency in Pakistan.

Kazim is son of Haji Munawar Ali Abbasi the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MPA from Larkana Sindh and…

Pakistani Bloggers after emergency

Posted on November 4, 2007
Filed Under Current Affairs, Freedom of Expression, Opinion, Pakistan, South Asia

With declaration of emergency rule in Pakistan, the fundamental rights of the citizens of Pakistan are suspended as guaranteed in 1973 constitution of Pakistan. Along with other articles, the article 19 of the 1973 constitution of Pakistan that provides the…

Provisional Constitution Order (constitutional articles suspended)

Posted on November 3, 2007
Filed Under Current Affairs, News & Media, Pakistan, South Asia

President General Musharraf promulgated the Provisional Constitution order (PCO) and declared the emergency in Pakistan. This order may be called as Provisional Constitution order No. 1 of 2007. Under the PCO, the Fundamental Rights under Articles 9, 10, 15, 16,…

Emergency declared in Pakistan???

Posted on November 3, 2007
Filed Under Current Affairs, News & Media, Pakistan, South Asia, World Politics

Moments back, on my way back to my home from office, someone told me that TV channels are off air in Karachi. I rushed to my apartment and confirmed the news. Yes, the channels are off air, no Geo, no…

Karachi under attack again

Posted on October 19, 2007
Filed Under Current Affairs, News & Media, Opinion, Pakistan, South Asia, World Politics

Today, Benazir (BB) returned home after 8 years of self imposed exile after NRO (national reconcilliation ordinance) of President General Pervaiz Musharraf. The convey of BB was moving towards Quaid-e-Azam’s Mausoleum from Jinnah ariport. The celebrations were in full swing…

Pakistan tops the arms buyers in 2006

Posted on October 4, 2007
Filed Under Current Affairs, Opinion, Pakistan, South Asia

It has been reported that combined value of arms sales worldwide to both developed and developing countries in 2006 reached $ 40.3 billion. In that combined value, Pakistan had the share of $ 5.1 billions, including $ 1.4 billions purchase…

Lal Masjid incidence: My opinion

Posted on July 10, 2007
Filed Under Current Affairs, Opinion, Pakistan

Lal Masjid incidence came to its end today with death of Ghazi Abdul Rasheed. Different people have different opinion regarding this issue, some are in favour of extremist like Ghazi Rasheed and others are against such attitude of Government. Here…
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