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3rd May, 2013
Bombing the vote in Karachi
Indeed, it is known by all that not participating in the vote is capitulation to those bent on establishing the Emirate of Karachi and returning to medieval times.
Indeed, it is known by all that not participating in the vote is capitulation to those bent on establishing the Emirate of Karachi and returning to medieval times.
1st May, 2013
Osama Bin Laden: More fatal in death
The number of civilian casualties caused by terrorist violence in Pakistan was higher in the months following OBL's death than the months preceding it.
The number of civilian casualties caused by terrorist violence in Pakistan was higher in the months following OBL's death than the months preceding it.
27th March, 2013
Putting genies back in the bottle
India has long accused Pakistan of not doing enough to keep the extremist seminaries in check. India has failed to do the same domestically.
India has long accused Pakistan of not doing enough to keep the extremist seminaries in check. India has failed to do the same domestically.
15th March, 2013
The converted fundamentalist
Our protagonist was fortunate to have had the opportunity of free study without the influence of a ‘teacher’.
Our protagonist was fortunate to have had the opportunity of free study without the influence of a ‘teacher’.
14th March, 2013
An optimist’s hope begins to fade
How can one be hopeful, given that a consensus is emerging among Pakistan’s politicos to negotiate with the epitome of inhumanity?
How can one be hopeful, given that a consensus is emerging among Pakistan’s politicos to negotiate with the epitome of inhumanity?
12th March, 2013
Where is the end?
As helpless observes of our disaster, we can just cry while they continue killing Christians, Ahmedis and Shias, and target our finest men.
As helpless observes of our disaster, we can just cry while they continue killing Christians, Ahmedis and Shias, and target our finest men.
8th March, 2013
Almost Rwanda?
There are comparisons whose similarity suggest an urgency with which Pakistanis must consider sectarian violence beyond simply the paeans of protests.
There are comparisons whose similarity suggest an urgency with which Pakistanis must consider sectarian violence beyond simply the paeans of protests.
7th March, 2013
Terrorism or Unrest?
“Please talk to us at the earliest opportunity, any election held without considering our wishes shall be deemed unacceptable.”
“Please talk to us at the earliest opportunity, any election held without considering our wishes shall be deemed unacceptable.”
6th March, 2013
Turning Shia homes into graves
While minorities were killed in cold blood in Pakistan, it is really strange that some senators feel the Anti-Terrorism Bill is being rushed.
While minorities were killed in cold blood in Pakistan, it is really strange that some senators feel the Anti-Terrorism Bill is being rushed.
4th March, 2013
My name is Hussain and I don’t want to be a terrorist
Will the state take action now or will it compel members of Pakistan’s Shia community to take up arms?
Will the state take action now or will it compel members of Pakistan’s Shia community to take up arms?
27th February, 2013
A tale of two mujahideen commanders
Ideological propaganda is based on stories of far off, unseen lands where the great historic struggle for Sharia is being fought.
Ideological propaganda is based on stories of far off, unseen lands where the great historic struggle for Sharia is being fought.
23rd February, 2013
The monster they created
“Before you disappear, let me tell you a story. It is your story. Your indictment. You must hear it so that you know why you are dying.”
“Before you disappear, let me tell you a story. It is your story. Your indictment. You must hear it so that you know why you are dying.”
22nd February, 2013
The graveyard of tolerance
For those who cannot command mobs and sway majorities, Karachi and Pakistan is a place to flee from rather than to flee to, writes Rafia Zakaria.
For those who cannot command mobs and sway majorities, Karachi and Pakistan is a place to flee from rather than to flee to, writes Rafia Zakaria.
21st February, 2013
The systematic extermination of Hazaras
How long will the international community keep passively watching the Hazaras collect their dead bodies?
How long will the international community keep passively watching the Hazaras collect their dead bodies?
12th February, 2013
TTP talks: Legitimising terror
After what Pakistan has gone through over the last decade, do we really need to negotiate with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan?
After what Pakistan has gone through over the last decade, do we really need to negotiate with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan?
17th January, 2013
The talkative dead
The Alamdar dead’s voice rose as one and asked: “What started with the Ahmadis is not going to end with the Shias. Who is next?”
The Alamdar dead’s voice rose as one and asked: “What started with the Ahmadis is not going to end with the Shias. Who is next?”
14th January, 2013
A descent into darkness: The plight of the victims’ families
Dealing with the death of a loved one is always agonising but the knowledge that it was untimely makes it much more difficult.
Dealing with the death of a loved one is always agonising but the knowledge that it was untimely makes it much more difficult.
12th January, 2013
O God, have mercy on Pakistan
To those who kill: How can you undo any parent’s effort of a lifetime? How can you plunge an entire family into darkness?
To those who kill: How can you undo any parent’s effort of a lifetime? How can you plunge an entire family into darkness?
11th January, 2013
Of Deaths and Marches
The challenge of the Pakistani writer is to find new ways of writing about death - death that refuses to reveal which murmured prayer will yield some respite from this time of constant endings.
The challenge of the Pakistani writer is to find new ways of writing about death - death that refuses to reveal which murmured prayer will yield some respite from this time of constant endings.
21st December, 2012
Are terrorists human?
The test for who is considered human, worthy of human dignity, came not from those who were being killed, but from those who were killing.
The test for who is considered human, worthy of human dignity, came not from those who were being killed, but from those who were killing.
