May 2011’s B-side is all about the killing of Osama Bin Laden and the fall-out from it in Pakistan. Three articles try to bring some sense and perspective beginning with the much ridiculed article penned by President Zardari. The other articles have not been subject to ridicule and are written by Babar Sattar and Mohammed [...]
The proof of the pudding is in the eating so goes the common catchphrase. This will indeed be the case for Pakistan’s parliament and her civilian and military leadership after their recent unanimous resolution regulating Pakistan-US relations post Osama and Abbottabad. Personally I welcome the unanimous resolution passed by the joint sitting of the Parliament that lasted over [...]
Seen on the back of a rickshaw in Lahore: ‘Horn na bajao: Pak fauj so rahi hai’ For Sale: Obsolete #Pakistan army radar; can’t detect US ‘copters but can receive Star Plus; only Rs. 999″ I know my next door neighbour’s name. #BetterIntelThanTheISI ( Twitter hash tag) Gen Kayani: Any Indian misadventure will be swiftly [...]
The killing of Osama Bin Laden in a sleepy and safe suburb in the garrison city of Abbottabad has made headline news across the world. From America to Australia, Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership has been lambasted for its incompetence and alleged collusion in hiding Bin Laden, with Pakistan’s army leadership and the ISI having much to answer [...]
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