I was perturbed to read the thoughts of Mr. Aftab Iqbal in Daily Jang of July 29th (http://jang.com.pk/jang/jul2010-daily/29-07-2010/col13.htm). I consider the author has expressed views which are extremely segregationist and fascist. Here the parallel can clearly be drawn with Apartheid or Nazi philosophy and thought process, something that makes this thought potentially fatal for [...]
I have been impressed with the president’s continued call for education reform that improves the opportunities for the young people. Perhaps Mosharraf Zaidi is not impressed with such reminders of the importance of keeping education at the front of policy discussions, but let’s face it – we have a real problem in education that needs to be [...]
from The News: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for focused-attention to develop primary education facilities in the country, saying it was not merely a matter of education but also of national survival, development and security in the long run. “The degree of focus on education today will determine the survivability and quality of [...]
“The foundation of every state is its youth.” Short. Simple. To the point. It’s a fact that was articulated in the third century by Greek biographer, Diogenes Laertius. Why then do some countries remain oblivious to this easy and accessible truth? The country of Pakistan currently boasts one of the lowest literacy rates in the [...]
An Ally of Necessity The much publicized leaking of several thousand classified documents relating to the war in Afghanistan may have provided the war’s American critics an opportunity to press their objections. It does not, however, make the case against military and political cooperation between the governments of the United States and Pakistan, made necessary [...]
I like positivity. Yes, there are plenty of things to complain about and there are many issues that need immediate attention. But life is a beautiful gift from Allah and we must always look to the positive side of things also. So it always gives me hope when I run across a blogger that is [...]
Ayaz Amir’s column in today’s The News should be circulated far and wide. Much like Sana’s comments on “Demoracy in a Box” and Adeel’s comments on Mosharraf Zaidi, Ayaz Amir recognizes the emptiness of the complaints coming from the self-righteous intellectuals talking over each other, and points out that if we’re going to move this [...]
In ordinary times, the extension of a COAS term might be considered curious. But these are not ordinary times. PM Gilani’s announcement of a three-year extension for Gen. Kayani, then, provides comfort and stability during a time of worry. This stability is not unimportant. As Frahan Reza mentions today, the world needs a stable Pakistan. [...]
by Adeel Mosharraf Zaidi is a man who does not want for complaints. What he does seem to want for are answers. He represents one of the great obstacles to progress in Pakistan because he masquerades as a “intellectual” who goes around making critical remarks about everything under the sun. But when it comes time [...]
A new satire series has started on Sana’s blog Chai Chutney Politics. According to the author, ChaiChutneyPolitics is proud to be present “The Diary of Noreen Begum.” A woman of formidable fashion, she is married to Major General Assad Akhter, and recounts her daily life as a member of Lahore’s elite.” Ufff! Paris mein itni [...]