Lal Masjid Seige

Lal Masjid is a Deobandi mosque affiliated with Jamia Hafsa madrassa. On July 3, a stand-off began between Armed forces and students/occupants of Lal Masjid in Islamabad, Pakistan. On July 10th the military stormed the mosque and gained control. Some estimates put casualty count near 1000.

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The Paradox Cult

Shabbar Shah Sep 4, 2007 interacts: 5

The hypocrisy with which the cult leaders lure and seduce; poor and illiterate parents and their children alike, under the banner of Islamic teachings.

Boots, Beards, Burqas and Bombs

Beena Sarwar Aug 23, 2007 interacts: 30

The Lal Masjid operation has intensified Gen Musharraf’s problems - An Analysis.

Our National Mea Culpa

Feroz R Khan Aug 15, 2007 interacts: 39

The Individual, The State and Lal Masjid: The failure of Pakistan to develop a tradition of dissent in its politics

Lal Masjid: Lessons Learnt

Muhammad sadiq Jul 26, 2007 interacts: 227

What is the take away for the Government, the Clerics, and the Liberals.

Moral Policing is the Same Everywhere

M B Qasmi Jul 22, 2007 interacts: 7

The Lal Masjid\\\'s occupants might have changed, when will the moral policing system in Indian subcontinent change?

A Letter To President Musharraf

Khadija Hassan Jul 13, 2007 interacts: 541

Mr. President – we do not desire any more simpleton rhetoric or illogical declarations. We want you to take positions and then stick to them. … We want to allow alcohol and its attendant sins, regulate them, and use them to generate MUCH NEEDE

Countering Our Very Own Frankenstein

Beena Sarwar Jul 10, 2007 interacts: 6

According to media reports, pro-Taliban elements like the Tehrik-i-Nifaz-i-Shariat-i-Moham have already clashed with the military. The TNSM has reportedly seized all highways in the area, including the Silk Road leading to China.

Preventing More Lal Masjids

Pervez Hoodbhoy Jul 10, 2007 interacts: 961

What should the government do after the guns stop firing and the hostages are out, whether dead or alive?

What Next After Karachi’s Carnage?

Pervez Hoodbhoy May 16, 2007 interacts: 1024

Although Musharraf denies that he wants a postponement, a lengthy martial law may now be his only chance for a continuation of his dictatorial rule into its eighth year – and perhaps beyond.

Talibanization of Pakistan

Rafi Aamer Apr 17, 2007 interacts: 196

By declaring that no law in Pakistan would be made against Islamic beliefs, the constituent assembly gave religious establishment the monopoly over legislative discourse thru which they could influence every part of the society.

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