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Articles with tag: zardari

Vision21: Waziristan Strategy or Pakistan Strategy?

Azhar Aslam   Oct 30, 2009   interacts: 66

Pakistan and Waziristan were not always like this. How we have come to this pass is crucial to analyse, but even more urgent is to assess that are we prepared enough to win this battle?

Open Letter to Gen. Aslam Baig

Ali Chishti   Sep 4, 2009   interacts: 10

General Beg – the world remembers you and since the recent revelations of your own cronies and partner of crime , it’s high time you should come clean too.

An Open Letter to Mian Nawaz Sharif

Ali Chishti   Aug 28, 2009   interacts: 53

Khawaja revealed that Osama gave Nawaz just a minuscule of the Rs 500 million cash that he wanted, but more importantly, for the Pakistani, what he received in kind proved to a virtual windfall.

Let’s Be Serious

Feroz Qutabshahi   Jul 22, 2009   interacts: 33

“Pakistan president Asif Zardari bans jokes ridiculing him” – Daily Telegraph, London, 21 July 2009

Progression First, Philanthropy Later Or Vice Versa?

Absar Khan   Jun 1, 2009   interacts: 2

We can develop our country – our city sometime in near future as well, but presently, the unfortunate 3 million people should be the governments priority.

The Villain of Villains

Maj Azhar   May 10, 2009   interacts: 173

Asif Ali Zardari is an enigma which has intrigued many for over a decade and nobody expects any relief anytime soon.

Taliban: The Golden Goose And The Deadly Noose

Rashid Malik   Apr 21, 2009   interacts: 264

President Zardari seeking aid from the Friends of Pakistan said, “If we lose, you lose. If we lose, the world loses.? He was referring to the Taliban insurgency in Pakistan.

Pakistan Is Partitioned By Its National Assembly

Syed Hussaini   Apr 13, 2009   interacts: 362

As reported by the Geo TV website, your “National Assembly has passed the resolution in support of Nizam-e-Adl Regulation 2009 for Malakand Division.? The President of Pakistan has signed it.

Is There a Redeemer?

saeed qureshi   Apr 2, 2009   interacts: 20

Is there some one from among the Pakistani leaders who can stop this calamitous down slide and reverse the dreadful drift?

President Zardari’s Address to The Parliament

saeed qureshi   Mar 28, 2009   interacts: 2

He has simply announced constitution of a committee to look into repealing the 17th amendment containing the 58-2/B clause. The same announcement he had made before becoming president of Pakistan.

Section 144

kashkin dabruski   Mar 18, 2009   interacts: 1

From the avenues of power
Deployed they section 144,
To stop and to arrest,
The human conscience
And will of millions

How Long Could He Hold the Avalanche?

saeed qureshi   Mar 16, 2009   interacts: 1

In this nerve shattering political battles first against former president Musharraf, and now against president Zardari, the lawyers have emerged victorious consequently.

Pakistan's Long March to Democracy or Chaos

Wajahat Ali   Mar 15, 2009   interacts: 262

Supporting Pakistan’s recurring cast of rogues, both Pakistanis and the U.S. now risk playing a deadly game of Russian Roulette with drastic rise in extremism igniting the AF/PAK region.

Mr Zardari is Fighting a Losing Battle

Kamal Siddiqi   Mar 8, 2009   interacts: 165

Ironically, more people have been killed by Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Pakistan than by the three “enemies? of Pakistan (India, America and Israel) put together. But no one talks about this.

And the Hits Just Keep on Coming

Ahmer Muzammil   Mar 3, 2009   interacts: 163

Another day, another catastrophe in Pakistan. For all intent and purpose international cricket is done in Pakistan for years to come, you can put a fork in it.

Who Keeps the Deadly Duo in Business

Maryam Khan   Mar 3, 2009   interacts: 5

Salman Taseer now rules supreme in Punjab, reporting, every so often, to Zardari who now rules supreme from his hideout in the President’s House.

First 11 Months of PPP Government

Mehroz Sadruddin   Jan 11, 2009   interacts: 15

Overall inflation has touched 25 per cent and the US dollar has gone up from Rs 62 to Rs 81, a near 36 per cent increase.

Zardari: An Emerging South Asia Statesman?

Joe Athialy   Dec 11, 2008   interacts: 26

The article 'The Terrorists Want to Destroy Pakistan, Too' by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, published in NYT on December 9, 2008 is significant in many ways.

Politics of PPP and Asif Zardari

Ali Chishti   Nov 14, 2008   interacts: 63

Asif Zardari led government today is an extension of Mushraff’s government; authenticating Mushraff’s policies regarding war on terror and shifting the pendulum of power from Punjab to Sindh

Against Zardari's Pakistan

Saroosh Shabbir   Nov 9, 2008   interacts: 36

When a people become this apathetic, they forfeit the right to a decent life. They have made their peace with the circumstances and deserve no struggle in their name.

Seeking a way out of the 'war on terror'

Beena Sarwar   Oct 18, 2008   interacts: 17

The calls by decision makers for political engagement rather than military means to end the ‘war on terror’ in Afghanistan reflects a major change in US policy.

Dueling Partners: Pakistan and America

Wajahat Ali   Oct 1, 2008   interacts: 16

In this exclusive interview, Tariq Ali, a seasoned journalist and Pakistani insider, focuses on all major players, including the Bush Administration, Zardari, Bhutto, Musharraf, military

Coming to America

Wajahat Ali   Sep 28, 2008   interacts: 132

It's both surreal and frightening that these two (Palin and Zardari) upstart political figures could very well be significant actors in deciding the fate of global relations.

Resisting Subjugation

Ikramul Haq   Sep 18, 2008   interacts: 5

Foreign debt is $48 billion after devaluation of rupee and domestic debt is over Rs. 3.4 trillion now. The way we are managing our resources is leading us to self-annihilation.

The Prejudices Pakistan’s New President Faces

Beena Sarwar   Sep 12, 2008   interacts: 62

Asif Ali Zardari's presidential nomination was widely condemned - but the fact is that he is now the democratically elected President of Pakistan.

A Dismal Performance!

saeed qureshi   Sep 10, 2008   interacts: 3

His (Asif Ali Zardari) only answer to the economic meltdown was to raise the purchase price of wheat.

Why Zardari Should Be President!

Ather Naqvi   Sep 1, 2008   interacts: 83

The matter that is debatable is not whether Asif Zardari should or should not run for the presidency but what steps he should take if he becomes the president.

How real is your politik?

Shandana Minhas   Aug 26, 2008   interacts: 233

According to many political pundits and media luminaries, people like you and me don’t understand it so we should mutely accept the PPP’s push for Zardari as president!!!

Writings on the Wall

Nadeem Akram   Aug 26, 2008   interacts: 8

I have been in a state of stupor for the last couple of days, ever since Mr. Zardari’s got himself nominated for the position of the President of Pakistan.

Here We Go Again

Ahmer Muzammil   Aug 9, 2008   interacts: 4

But it’s really a wet firecracker without Army’s intervention, because sehba auntie or shareefudding peerzada can’t jump the gates of PTV and take over.

And then there was The Impeachment Issue…

Shiraz Mahmood   Aug 7, 2008   interacts: 432

A smug looking Mian saa’ab and the ever dramatic Dark Prince, announced at a joint press conference, their plans to pursue the Impeachment of President Pervaiz Musharraf.

Democracy is the Best Revenge?

Ehtisham Iqbal   Jun 30, 2008   interacts: 11

2007 – 2008 will certainly be remembered as one of the most historically significant and turbulent for Pakistan with unprecedented public protests and mass revenges.

Opportunity Missed

Ahmer Muzammil   Jun 16, 2008   interacts: 28

If the nation of Pakistan can buy democracy, rule of law (going forward), civilian supremacy, justice etc. for 1.5 billion dollars from Mr. Zardari, I say where do we sign up?

The Chips are Down

saeed qureshi   Jun 12, 2008   interacts: 9

Mr. Zardari once again asked the president either to resign voluntarily or be prepared for his unceremonious and rather dishonorable ouster by the parliament via an impeachment.

Please De-stabilize the System

Ahmer Muzammil   May 18, 2008   interacts: 10

Who are we trying to save the system from anyway? Why are we STILL sugar-coating this?

Zardari and the Politics of Defiance

Ather Naqvi   May 23, 2008   interacts: 118

“We do not want bread, we do not want electricity, but we want him (Musharraf) out? ... Can Zardari risk being complacent with the president?

Fatima Bhutto Fighting for Justice

William Dalrymple   May 21, 2008   interacts: 364

The man Fatima Bhutto holds responsible for her father’s death is not only out of prison after 11 years without conviction, but is suddenly the most powerful man in the country.

Zardari Rev 2

Ather Naqvi   Mar 19, 2008   interacts: 49

Zardari’s political shrewdness, if not statesmanship, has succeeded in making the civil society and the media revive the earlier impressions about Zardari.

Drama of Succession - Pakistan People’s Party

Khalid Bhatti   Feb 7, 2008   interacts: 267

The way, events took shape after her (Benazir Bhutto's) death over the party leadership under the superb directorship of her husband (Zardari) can put any Hollywood plot to shame.

Homecoming of Zardari

Nauman Nisar   May 1, 2005   interacts: 27

“The sacrifices of Zardari have raised him to the ranks of a senior politician”, Benazir comments on his release from prison after eight plus years.

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