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Stop Indian Atrocities in Kashmir
Posted by PaagalInsaan Mar 5, 2003 12:48 pm


Kafir! Kafir!! Kafir!!!

Let There be Light...
Posted by PaagalInsaan Mar 4, 2003 09:20 pm



(¯`·._.·[ Mystry of the Millenium ]·._.·´¯)



I`m a newbie to Chowk, but I`ve noticed that most of the posts in reply to a Shandana Minhas article do not talk about the subjective or literary aspects of the article, and only exclaim objective praises of the article and the writer.

I have seen quite a few writers on Chowk by now, and many of them match Shandana Minhas` talent, but I`ve never seen a writer match her `Five Stars Forever` rating. I doubt even Shakespeare would expect such a perfect rating on Chowk.

Am I the only one who percepts a kind of superficial feeling out of this? How does the writer herself feels about this? I really do wonder.




Catches win Matches
Posted by PaagalInsaan Mar 4, 2003 05:28 pm





Oº°‘¨ Research of the Millenium ¨‘°ºO


``pakistan cricket board is already suffering all kinds of financila problem.``



Catches win Matches
Posted by PaagalInsaan Mar 4, 2003 02:13 pm



What will Waqar Younis call this now? The victory of Eeshwar over Allah??



Why don`t we hear the General and Waqar resign? I hope we all hear that soon, coz I want to see Saqlain in!


Let There be Light...
Posted by PaagalInsaan Mar 4, 2003 02:11 pm


Resentment is perhaps the easiest part of the emotional problem to explain.

Calculate This
Posted by PaagalInsaan Mar 4, 2003 02:11 pm

Acha, phir kya hua?

The Writing on the Wall
Posted by PaagalInsaan Mar 2, 2003 12:17 pm


Dear Jay,

The armed man escaping from the scene of the attack on American Consulate General was arrested and has said he was paid by Al-Qaeda to carry out the attack.

The Writing on the Wall
Posted by PaagalInsaan Mar 1, 2003 05:22 pm





(¯`·._.·[ Ye Dekhiya Kutta Pishaab Ker Raha Hai ]·._.·´¯)








Pakistan’s Batting
Posted by PaagalInsaan Feb 28, 2003 06:49 pm


OKAY! YOU WIN!!

MUHMMAD ALI IS THE GREATEST!!!!!


But in that case, Waqar Younis should say,

``First of all, thanx to mighty Muhammad Ali``

:)

Tunnel Vision
Posted by PaagalInsaan Feb 28, 2003 06:47 pm
Oº°‘¨ Turkey`s strategy & Pakistan ¨‘°ºO

It is shameful that some political elements like Jamaat e Islaami in Pakistan opposed America`s attack on Afghanistan claiming it to be a matter of principals, and exploited that stance to the maximum in the general elections, but also say that it would`ve been acceptable if Pakistan had made a deal of monetary help. This is a direct expression of willingness to sell principals for money.

Pakistan`s stance in the war against Taleban certainly was a matter of principles. It is now time for the ISI and Pakistani Government to realize that their policy on Afghanistan was amoral and illegal, and has completely failed. Pakistan has not only managed to end up being hijacked by numerous armed terrorists-for-sale that are now working for Arab and Indian agencies and organizations against Pakistan, but also secluded itself in the International Community and has completely lost its dignity and integrity.

It was time for Pakistan to give up terrorism and start following the principles of humanity (and religion). Pakistan should do that without any greed for any material reward. The biggest reward for Pakistan is the change in its stance!!!

Do not forget however:

- Pakistan`s ForEx reserves increased from a worth of 2 weeks of imports, to 10 billion, that is worth one year of imports because of Pakistan`s stance based on principles.

- The change in the foriegn policy will eventually, due to foriegn pressure, bring a change in the relationship of the government with the private armies. This will make it easier for the Interior Ministry to control secterian voilence.

- Once the private armies are disbanded, a better situation of law and order will open gates for foriegn investments, those of the overseas Pakisanis, to start with.

- The foriegn pressure to stick to anti-war and anti-terrorism policy will eventually result in the control and ultimate removal of the pro-war philosophy from the government controlled compulsory high school syllabus, and that will go a long way in the moderation of the society.

- The presence of FBI in Pakistan for a long period will make sure that the government is under pressure to crack down against the private armies, and the presence of American troops in Pakistan will be a deterrence against military attack, less importanty by India, and more Importantly by private Islamic armies.

I am a Pakistani from the urban middle class. My concerns are safety, freedom, and prosperity. I`d rather literally become an American colony, than be ruled by a democratic fundamentalist government, who can not protect me and my religious beliefs, and stops me from celebrating Basant. I think just anybody has stronger humanitarian values than the politicians who are feeding on my blood, looting my country to the maximum, and making me pay the money as bills.
Muslims in India: Communalism vs. Backwardness-Minority Syndrome
Posted by PaagalInsaan Feb 27, 2003 03:54 pm


Re: #1,


The anti-war protests in ``Christian Lands`` have not weakened the fundamentalists as much as at should have. The Jamaat e Islaami has changed its stance to ``The clash of civilizations theory was created by America to make Christians and Muslims fight, and rule the world.``
I`m half way through an essay on this political somersault by the fundamentalists for some local and national urdu dailies.

Pakistan’s Batting
Posted by PaagalInsaan Feb 27, 2003 02:40 pm
Dear Rozaiba,

Mohammad Ali is not the greatest, God is :) lol but your analysis although logical is based on a faulty assumption that defeat must be ``blamed``. You need to think in a broader scope to understand what I`m saying.

If it was ramzan, like in 1992, Allah could bless Zaheer Khan coz he`s a muslim too, in defeating Pakistan :) He can do so on the 1st of March. In that case, Waqar Younis should say, I`d like to condemn ``mighty`` Allah``.

If its ``mighty Allah``, then the movie`s name must be ``Almighty Joe Young`` :)
Tunnel Vision
Posted by PaagalInsaan Feb 27, 2003 01:36 pm

Dear Saima Shah,

Almost everybody in the middle class that dominates the urban society of the subcontinent, is directly responsible for what is known to be the public opinion, and is either a silent nonconformist or a loud conformist. You are an exception. An exception in a society whose politics is mischief, whose philosophy is forgery, and whose intellectuals have no voice. You are a reformer. A weak nation weakens its strong men. I pray for your strength.

Educate, and remember my words, education does not sow the seeds, it only helps the seeds find a way to grow. You give a voice to the silent. I am silent too, but behind you!


Pakistan’s Batting
Posted by PaagalInsaan Feb 26, 2003 12:48 pm


Re: #3,

I pointed out earlier too, in a different thread, that when you start thinking winning and loosing cricket has got something to do with religion, then you can not, or atleast dont deserve to win the world cup.

Tunnel Vision
Posted by PaagalInsaan Feb 25, 2003 02:19 pm

Its great how the writer is following up, and trying to personally reply to just everybody. Hats off to you Saima! You made a fan! :)

Pakistan’s Batting
Posted by PaagalInsaan Feb 25, 2003 02:19 pm


Dont sweat over cricket. Its pre-decided corporate shit.


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