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Category Archives: pakistan
Pakistan-India World Cup Match: Nationalism, Communalism, “Cricket Diplomacy”
On Wednesday, March 30, Pakistan and India will be playing in the semifinals of the 2011 World Cup in Mohali, near Chandigarh. The winner goes on to play either Sri Lanka or New Zealand in the finals in Mumbai. As … Continue reading
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Shehrbano Taseer: My father’s murder must not silence the voices of reason in Pakistan
My father’s murder must not silence the voices of reason in Pakistan Shehrbano Taseer 11 January 2011 | The Guardian. “I can’t help but roll my eyes when I’m informed I must keep a guard with me at all times … Continue reading
LeftyProf on Benazir: "Champion of freedom?"
Champion of freedom? By Nagesh Rao Published at Socialist Worker Online “BENAZIR BHUTTO was hailed by many in the Western media as Pakistan’s last hope for democracy and a crusader against the military dictatorship of Pervez Musharraf. Her assassination, consequently, … Continue reading
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz and 1947
“Subh-e Azadi” (“Dawn of Freedom”) by the brilliant Urdu Marxist poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, best expresses to me the sense of tragedy and possibility of 1947 for ordinary people caught in the worldwind of historical events: an independence brokered through … Continue reading
News: Obama Talks Tough On Pakistan
Al Jazeera English – News – Obama Talks Tough On Pakistan “Antiwar” Obama–egged on by “Antiwar” Clinton–had this to say about whether he had the guts to fire missles in Pakistan if necessary: “If we have actionable intelligence about high-value … Continue reading
Pakistani Film: Khuda Ke Liye ("In the Name of God")
The film’s website. From Christian Science Monitor (via Sepia Mutiny blog): As the title suggests, the movie is about Islam and the battle between two polarized groups – modernized elites carrying the banner of “enlightened moderation” and radicals with their … Continue reading
LeftyProf on Lal Masjid
Events in Pakistan unfold daily, as the US-backec dictatorship of Pervez Musharraf is confronted by secular democratic forces, Islamist forces, and prdinary people sick of his rule. Here’s LeftyProf’s analysis of the aftermath of the recent seige of the Lala … Continue reading
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NYTimes: Pakistan’s ‘Disappeared’
Pakistani Wife Embodies Cause of ‘Disappeared’ – New York Times From the article by Jane Perlez: “[...] Pakistani human rights groups say that those who are missing have disappeared into the hands of Pakistan’s military and intelligence services since 2001. … Continue reading
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On recent violence in Pakistan.
This is from a blogger in Karachi, including the image. Tears your heart out to see this again and again. Venial Sin » Blog Archive » Burning
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A Challenger in Pakistan – Sepia Mutiny
Check out this interesting post on Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and secular opposition to Musharraf in Pakistan. Make sure you check out the wonderful poem by Faiz Ahmad Faiz–recited at the rally–provided at the end. A Challenger in Pakistan – Sepia … Continue reading
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