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Posts Tagged ‘Pakistan army’

People who change their Shaheed

By Mudassar Jawad • Oct 20th, 2009 • Category: Politics

Time has changed in Pakistan; yesterday victims of suicide bombing were mentioned as “Jaan-ba-Haq” but today Pakistani media call them “Shaheed”.
Yesterday, a Pakistani soldier who died while fighting with Talibans was a “dead” to Pakistani media but today they mention him as “Shaheed”.
Yesterday, for Pakistani media and for so called leaders, Army was killing its [...]



The Chain of events …… Now the attack on G.H.Q

By Mian Usman • Oct 10th, 2009 • Category: Politics

First of all a salute to our brave Army Soldiers who embraced Martyrdom today while defending the heart of Army command and control ” The GHQ”.
The news relaying information on GEO TV that our agencies had given prior warning of such attacks which shows our agencies are playing their vital role but there has been [...]



14th August Gone : Would You Also Forget Pakistan?

By Ali Yar Khan • Aug 15th, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

The nation has just celebrated its 62nd Independence Day with great zeal, enthusiasm and renewed commitment to make Pakistan strong, progressive and prosperous. With the dawn of this day, special prayers were held in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country. Celebrations began with a 31-gun salute in the Federal Capital and 21-gun [...]



Solution to Balochistan Problem

By Shayan Khan • Aug 11th, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Let me state it loud and clear, no one else has the right to solve the problems of Balochistan province of Pakistan except the people of Balochistan. Pakistan Army or Frontier Constabulary or Agencies don’t have to worry about solving the problems of Balochistan, they must be worrying about defending the borders of Balochistan.
On every [...]



What Lies in the Future for Pakistan

By A Khokar • Jul 13th, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

Presently Pakistan is now a nation caught up between its Army and the Taliban, fighting a war— not of its own making. Its population lives in continuous fear of bombings and suicide attacks - the next one could be at the local mosque, an Internet cafe, or a roadside restaurant. Most Pakistanis are now resigned [...]



Moral Fiber of Pakistan Army

By Guest Blogger • Jun 27th, 2009 • Category: Politics

The magnificent performance of the rank and file of the Army fighting the counter-insurgency in Swat is no surprise. Whether in Kashmir in 1947-48, Dir in 1958 and 1976, the Rann of Kutch, occupied Kashmir (Operation Gibraltar) and later in the full-fledged war of 1965, during the 1971 war, in the Balochistan counter-insurgency in 1973-5, [...]



Our Generals Watching History Channel,Are They Really?

By Tipu Sultan • Jun 8th, 2009 • Category: Politics

Yesterday,i rang up cable operator to tune a sports channel instead of history but answer i got was most surprising and astonishing for me. There been a call for History channel,i asked whose?A General,replied operator.
Are our Generals watching history channel? Do they know meaning of history?Do they have anything to do with history? The general [...]



Pervez Musharraf is not Pakistan Army

By Rohail Butt • May 29th, 2009 • Category: Politics

Musharraf has gone and gone for good. Pakistan Army stays here. Musharraf doesn’t define or represent this institution of Pakistan. Now after the departure of the Musharraf, people have understood very clearly and vividly that they never hated their army, they always abhorred the evil Musharraf.
Musharraf damaged literally every institution and foundation of this country [...]



Over Due Operation in Emerald Valley Must Not Relent

By Sher Ali • May 24th, 2009 • Category: Politics

It’s good to see that the Pakistan Army is not giving relaxation to the terrorists this time and they are operating in the emarald valley with full vigor. In retaliation, the terrorists continue to target security personnel, attack government installations and private property and kill innocent people in the province and the tribal region.
NWFP government [...]



The ISI, Our National Asset

By Dr RazaHaider • Apr 2nd, 2009 • Category: Politics

Let me salute these defenders of nation from the depth of my heart for their continuous efforts to pace the rhythm of life of this nation and its people inspite of debunking and debarking hence different barking; at every entry and exits; by few but all-time stake holders