Author Archives: Anwar Iqbal
2 days ago
Anti-Muslim sentiments on the rise, says US report
The State department report on religious freedoms also notes that in Pakistan, at least 17 people are awaiting execution for blasphemy and 20 others are serving life sentences.
The State department report on religious freedoms also notes that in Pakistan, at least 17 people are awaiting execution for blasphemy and 20 others are serving life sentences.
21st May, 2013
PPP not to disappear
PPP leaders said Raja Pervez was an accidental prime minister at a recent brain storming session with journalists.
PPP leaders said Raja Pervez was an accidental prime minister at a recent brain storming session with journalists.
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11th May, 2013
Go out and vote
I hope you do not vote for someone because your friends asked you to vote for them or because they have a cute face.
I hope you do not vote for someone because your friends asked you to vote for them or because they have a cute face.
9th May, 2013
Swat: Elections in former Taliban country
PML-N and PTI are the main contenders for two national assembly seats from Swat. PPP and ANP are a close third.
PML-N and PTI are the main contenders for two national assembly seats from Swat. PPP and ANP are a close third.
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4th May, 2013
Stars from another sky: An interview with Faiz Ahmed Faiz
“I have been waiting for you,” said Begum Sarfraz Iqbal when I entered the house. I knew she was and I also knew why.
“I have been waiting for you,” said Begum Sarfraz Iqbal when I entered the house. I knew she was and I also knew why.
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2nd May, 2013
The military identifies militants as the new enemy
Bearded men in turbans are the new enemy. And the message came loud and clear from the country’s military high command.
Bearded men in turbans are the new enemy. And the message came loud and clear from the country’s military high command.
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1st May, 2013
Weak & strong, safe & unsafe, militant & non-militant. Long live Pakistan!
Our fears – although not false – were exaggerated. The country is not about to disappear. It is not about to split into small pieces.
Our fears – although not false – were exaggerated. The country is not about to disappear. It is not about to split into small pieces.
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27th April, 2013
God, please defeat America’s allies on May 11
“What if America does not have a favorite in this election?” I asked him. This attracted the others and they joined the conversation.
“What if America does not have a favorite in this election?” I asked him. This attracted the others and they joined the conversation.
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20th April, 2013
Musharraf’s return: The graveyard is full of indispensables
He had embarrassed everybody, the military, the caretaker government. “Nobody wanted this unnecessary controversy. His absence suits all."
He had embarrassed everybody, the military, the caretaker government. “Nobody wanted this unnecessary controversy. His absence suits all."
19th April, 2013
Diplomatic games: Bhutto tried to bring Kissinger to Peshawar
ISLAMABAD, April 18: Then prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, in a bid to blunt Afghan claims on Peshawar, tried to bring the US secretary of state to the city. Henry Kissinger agreed but the move annoyed Kabul, which
ISLAMABAD, April 18: Then prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, in a bid to blunt Afghan claims on Peshawar, tried to bring the US secretary of state to the city. Henry Kissinger agreed but the move annoyed Kabul, which
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13th April, 2013
Pakistan elections: What the diplomats say
“Will the elections make any difference to people’s lives?” Anwar Iqbal asked, addressing no one in particular.
“Will the elections make any difference to people’s lives?” Anwar Iqbal asked, addressing no one in particular.
12th April, 2013
History does not always repeat itself
On Aug 6, 1990, Benazir Bhutto was removed from office less than two years after being elected as the PM of Pakistan.
On Aug 6, 1990, Benazir Bhutto was removed from office less than two years after being elected as the PM of Pakistan.
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6th April, 2013
Election season: Thriving crop of conspiracy theories
Islamabad has changed, but only physically. Culturally, it is still as much a hub of conspiracy theories as it used to be.
Islamabad has changed, but only physically. Culturally, it is still as much a hub of conspiracy theories as it used to be.
1st April, 2013
Model curriculum for madressahs combines religion and science
WASHINGTON, March 31: Pakistani religious scholars and US experts have developed a model curriculum for Pakistan’s madressahs, combining religious studies with physical and social sciences.
WASHINGTON, March 31: Pakistani religious scholars and US experts have developed a model curriculum for Pakistan’s madressahs, combining religious studies with physical and social sciences.
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30th March, 2013
End of history: Baby shot between the eyes, dies
The pied piper went back to his cave empty handed. We do not allow pied pipers to steal our children. We kill them.
The pied piper went back to his cave empty handed. We do not allow pied pipers to steal our children. We kill them.
30th March, 2013
US activists launch month-long protests against drones
Peace activists in the United States are starting a month of protests this week to mobilise American public opinion against drone strikes.
Peace activists in the United States are starting a month of protests this week to mobilise American public opinion against drone strikes.
28th March, 2013
Cooperation on water to benefit India, Pakistan, says report
India and Pakistan will both benefit if they work together to peacefully share and conserve the vitally important waters of the Indus River Basin.
India and Pakistan will both benefit if they work together to peacefully share and conserve the vitally important waters of the Indus River Basin.
27th March, 2013
Ambassador urges strengthening of democracy: US has no favourites in Pakistan polls
US has no desired outcome from the May 11 elections in Pakistan, says US Ambassador Richard Olson, while stressing the need for strengthening democracy in the friendly nation.
US has no desired outcome from the May 11 elections in Pakistan, says US Ambassador Richard Olson, while stressing the need for strengthening democracy in the friendly nation.
26th March, 2013
US has no favourites in Pakistani political arena
US doesn't want to influence the electoral process in Pakistan to bring in a friendly government, said a senior US official.
US doesn't want to influence the electoral process in Pakistan to bring in a friendly government, said a senior US official.
26th March, 2013
No favourites in Pakistan: US
US does not want to return President Zardari to power or block Nawaz Sharif or Imran Khan from winning the forthcoming election, said a senior US official while talking to a group of Pakistani journalists.
US does not want to return President Zardari to power or block Nawaz Sharif or Imran Khan from winning the forthcoming election, said a senior US official while talking to a group of Pakistani journalists.
