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16th May, 2013
Book review: From ‘radical’ to ‘spiritual’
'The Islamist' is a memoir by Ed Husain which traces the religious journey of a British Muslim of Bangladeshi descent, writes Gowhar Geelani.
'The Islamist' is a memoir by Ed Husain which traces the religious journey of a British Muslim of Bangladeshi descent, writes Gowhar Geelani.
8th May, 2013
Bangladesh opposition enforces nationwide shutdown
The strike was organized to demand changes in electoral law and to protest the deaths of 29 people.
The strike was organized to demand changes in electoral law and to protest the deaths of 29 people.
2nd May, 2013
Bangladesh war crime court indicts British Muslim leader
Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin was indicted for his alleged role in the murder of top intellectuals during the country's 1971 liberation war.
Chowdhury Mueen-Uddin was indicted for his alleged role in the murder of top intellectuals during the country's 1971 liberation war.
29th April, 2013
Interview: On elections, extremism and science
Prominent scientist and political commentator Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy speaks to Dawn.com about where Pakistan appears to be heading post-elections.
Prominent scientist and political commentator Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy speaks to Dawn.com about where Pakistan appears to be heading post-elections.
29th April, 2013
Bewildering kaleidoscope
The much talked about 10-party alliance — formed with the sole purpose of beating the PPP — seems undecided on many a constituency in Sindh.
The much talked about 10-party alliance — formed with the sole purpose of beating the PPP — seems undecided on many a constituency in Sindh.
26th April, 2013
It’s a JI, PML-N contest in NA-48
With the election fever beginning to heat up, the contest in NA-48 has visibly narrowed down to one-to-one between the JI and the PML-N
With the election fever beginning to heat up, the contest in NA-48 has visibly narrowed down to one-to-one between the JI and the PML-N
23rd April, 2013
Religious parties in disarray ahead of elections
Religious parties, which had swept the 2002 polls in KP from the MMA platform, are in disarray due to internal rifts.
Religious parties, which had swept the 2002 polls in KP from the MMA platform, are in disarray due to internal rifts.
19th April, 2013
Can Jamaat-i-Islami win any seats on its own?
After it failed to reach a seat adjustment agreement either with the PML-N or the PTI, political observers are increasingly asking how the JI will perform on May 11.
After it failed to reach a seat adjustment agreement either with the PML-N or the PTI, political observers are increasingly asking how the JI will perform on May 11.
18th April, 2013
PML-N names candidates for Lahore seats
The PML-N announced its candidates for national and provincial constituencies in the Punjab capital.
The PML-N announced its candidates for national and provincial constituencies in the Punjab capital.
15th April, 2013
When the cats were away
The Sharifs, disallowed to contest the 2002 polls, were on a revenge mission. They wanted to defeat Mian Muhammad Azhar, who had triggered a rebellion in the PML-N ranks.
The Sharifs, disallowed to contest the 2002 polls, were on a revenge mission. They wanted to defeat Mian Muhammad Azhar, who had triggered a rebellion in the PML-N ranks.
13th April, 2013
An overview of 1993 general elections: A pile of dirty linen
Just when they thought they had mastered the pattern of staging a coup without hurting their democratic credentials, things went wrong.
Just when they thought they had mastered the pattern of staging a coup without hurting their democratic credentials, things went wrong.
10th April, 2013
PML-N, JI fail to agree on seat adjustment
Talks between Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz and Jamaat-i-Islami over seat adjustment in Lahore ended on Wednesday.
Talks between Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz and Jamaat-i-Islami over seat adjustment in Lahore ended on Wednesday.
6th April, 2013
Niamatullah objects to Musharraf’s nomination
Niamatullah argues that Musharraf violated the constitution twice and should be declared ineligible to contest elections.
Niamatullah argues that Musharraf violated the constitution twice and should be declared ineligible to contest elections.
28th March, 2013
AACPR has no impact on ground, SC told
A counsel representing Professor Mohammad Ibrahim Khan of the Jamaat-i-Islami alleged before the SC that the AACPR has no impact on ground.
A counsel representing Professor Mohammad Ibrahim Khan of the Jamaat-i-Islami alleged before the SC that the AACPR has no impact on ground.
26th March, 2013
JI lawyer sees discrimination against KP
A counsel representing Professor Ibrahim of the Jamaat-i-Islami alleged in the Supreme Court that the “Muttahida Qaumi Movement has conquered Karachi.
A counsel representing Professor Ibrahim of the Jamaat-i-Islami alleged in the Supreme Court that the “Muttahida Qaumi Movement has conquered Karachi.
3rd March, 2013
Army sent to north Bangladesh to tackle violence
Authorities deployed soldiers in a northern Bangladeshi district Sunday after activists of the country's largest Islamic party clashed with police.
Authorities deployed soldiers in a northern Bangladeshi district Sunday after activists of the country's largest Islamic party clashed with police.
2nd March, 2013
Bangladesh students held for murder of anti-Islam blogger
The students allegedly confessed to hacking him to death on February 15 after he helped organise protests against leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami, on trial for war crimes.
The students allegedly confessed to hacking him to death on February 15 after he helped organise protests against leaders of the Jamaat-e-Islami, on trial for war crimes.
1st March, 2013
Clashes continue in Bangladesh after Jamaat leader’s sentencing
Clashes broke out across the country after Jamaat’s vice president was found guilty of murder, religious persecution and rape by a war crimes tribunal.
Clashes broke out across the country after Jamaat’s vice president was found guilty of murder, religious persecution and rape by a war crimes tribunal.
28th February, 2013
Third Jamaat-i-Islami leader found guilty in Bangladesh
Delwar Hossain Sayedee was found guilty of charges of mass killing, rape, arson, looting and forcing minority Hindus to convert to Islam during the 1971 War.
Delwar Hossain Sayedee was found guilty of charges of mass killing, rape, arson, looting and forcing minority Hindus to convert to Islam during the 1971 War.
26th February, 2013
Nawaz, Pir Pagaro shake hands on electoral alliance in Sindh
After meeting with PML-F chief Pir Pagaro and NPP chief Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi in Karachi , the three parties agreed to contest elections in Sindh together.
After meeting with PML-F chief Pir Pagaro and NPP chief Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi in Karachi , the three parties agreed to contest elections in Sindh together.
