The American raid in Abbottabad in which Osama Bin Laden was apparently killed has brought renewed Western accusations and scrutiny upon Pakistan like never before. Amongst the fallout of the raid for Pakistan have been lurid allegations and an intense focus on the Pakistani military itself, questioning its commitment to America’s ‘War on Terror’. In [...]
The American raid that took place in Abbottabad a few days ago in which Osama Bin Laden was apparently killed has shocked and shaken the entire nation. The attack has left many people in a state of disbelief which is now giving way to anger; how is it possible that a small American force could [...]
It is undisputedly in the mindset. That a creature so large remains enslaved despite its immense power is due to psychology alone and nothing else. If the elephant so wished, with a gentle nudge it could break free from the weak rope binding its leg to the pole. But the elephant dare not – for [...]
‘Roti, Kapra aur Mukan’ (food, clothing and shelter)! This has been the selfless slogan of the PPP rulers since the party was founded in the 1970s. Yet with the delivery of the new budget Pakistan’s rulers have come bearing gifts of a totally different but not of an unexpected kind; new tax rises, public spending [...]
