Articles with tag: 2007

A Scene

Mutaal Mooquin Nov 21, 2007 interacts: 5

The horse without the rider
Baby without the mother
Not one chasing the other
Sitting silently - over the ruins

Welcome Home Ms Bhutto

Ayesha Umar Oct 20, 2007 interacts: 385

There is no doubt that Benazir was the prime target of the attack. A lot has been changed in those 8 years. Pakistan is paying a heavy price for being the key US ally in the war on terror.

Army and the President

Yasser Latif Hamdani Oct 9, 2007 interacts: 198

November 16, 2007, if he sticks to his submission before the Supreme Court through his counsel, Musharraf will leave the post of army chief and become a civilian president.

Musharraf the Out-smarter

Riaz Jafri Sep 25, 2007 interacts: 330

A lot is being said and written these days for and against Musharraf who first introduced the concept of ‘Pakistan First’ (keeping Pakistan before self and all).

A Political Manifesto for Sale! - Part I

Zarrar Said Sep 7, 2007 interacts: 9

In the current feverish run-up to elections, have you wondered why our political parties have still not published any meaningful manifestos?

A Friend of Feudalism

William Dalrymple Sep 4, 2007 interacts: 147

The very reasons that make the west love Benazir Bhutto are the same that leave many Pakistanis with second thoughts.

Mushy is Done!

Ahmer Muzammil Sep 1, 2007 interacts: 51

Jawed Hashmi is a stand-up politicians amongst a wide variety of political midgets that we have right now, and I hope that he is sincere when he advises his party to be humble and serve rather than rule.

Musharaff Finds a Way Out

Saeed Minhas Jun 19, 2007 interacts: 35

An election year usually carries lots of surprises in it and this one, perhaps the first official one since 70s, is no different.

Shaken and Stirred

Qasim Mirza May 15, 2007 interacts: 23

As night fell over the cities of Karachi and Islamabad, two remarkably contrast pictures were seen. As dead bodies were being moved to morgues and injured to hospitals the popular General congratulated the nation on the glory it had achieved.

Why is the Government Dithering When it Should Stand Firm?

Kamal Siddiqi May 2, 2007 interacts: 21

With religious extremists openly challenging the writ of the state, and despite overwhelming public demands that this be stopped, the government seems to be giving in.

India and the Cricket World Cup

Gajendra Singh Apr 18, 2007 interacts: 7

Although in audience reach Cricket World Cup does not match football but in passions, racial overtones , money making and cheating it is like a heady sports cocktail, brewed since Greek Olympic games and Roman gladiator combats.

Why We’re Shocked

Patrick Masih Mar 19, 2007 interacts: 15

So now that we’re the first team to be dumped out, ‘logic’ would dictate that we’re among the worst, and that is a bitter pill to swallow, indeed.

Thar Desert Festival puts Tourism Ministry to Shame

Kamal Siddiqi Mar 4, 2007 interacts: 5

Let no one, however, be under the impression that Umerkot has nothing to offer.

World Cup 2007: A Legacy To Be Left Behind

Shiraz A Mahmood Feb 26, 2007 interacts: 27

Australia, South Africa, England are the main contenders in my opinion, with Pakistan being as unpredictable as ever,and after a year which has seen a lot controversy for the team, will remain a dark horse.

Its Another New Year... What's to Celebrate?

M B Qasmi Dec 26, 2006 interacts: 7

This is going to be a festive season: Eiduz Zuha, Christmas, New Year and many other festivals in many lands will be celebrated in late December, followed by the dawn of 2007. Will it be a new beginning; respite from mayhem and relief from deprivation for