Bring Back Jagannath Azad’s Pakistan Anthem

Jagannath Azad was working in Lahore when Mr Jinnah commissioned him for this task just three days before Independence. He complied, Mr Jinnah approved the lyrics, and the anthem went on air on Radio Pakistan Karachi the day Pakistan was born.

Tariq Ahsan: A Forgotten Foot-soldier of Democracy

This kind of interrogation ought to be banned everywhere, since although it leaves no marks or injuries on the body, thus making it difficult to recognize it as a form of torture, it does irreparable damage to the mind.

Vindictive at Their Best-Pakistan Army

Pakistan's three infamous A's: The Army, Allah and America. We blame the Islamic fundamentalists and USA for all the chaos in Pakistan. But if we take a closer look the real culprit seems to be Pakistan army.

Can Pakistan unplug itself from the Matrix?

What Pakistan urgently needs are more Morpheuses who will awaken the country. The good news is that there are already signs that the drug is wearing off.

Shadow of the Crescent

Are the country’s citizens Pakistanis who happen to be Muslims, or are they Muslims who happen to be Pakistanis? Which comes first, flag or faith?

Young Turks’ Revolution for Pakistan

They will emerge and born from the lower and middle ranks of the army. The civil society activists can agitate but cannot dislodge and force the reactionary forces to retreat.

Is There a Redeemer?

Is there some one from among the Pakistani leaders who can stop this calamitous down slide and reverse the dreadful drift?

Pakistan's Long March to Democracy or Chaos

Supporting Pakistan’s recurring cast of rogues, both Pakistanis and the U.S. now risk playing a deadly game of Russian Roulette with drastic rise in extremism igniting the AF/PAK region.

The Stone Age has Come

Ideas may give birth to nations but ideas do not sustain them. Ideologies are the province of well-fed stomachs, warm beds and loving embraces.

Islamic Justice or Talibanisation of Pakistan

The Swat agreement between the provincial government of NWFP and the Taliban led by Maulana Sufi Mohammad is of greater significance than what the government has perceived.

In Search of Political Will: Fight Against Militants in Swat

Not only the state of Pakistan has the right to take arms against these elements but rather has a duty to curb these elements with all of its might.

A Proven Approach to Make Pakistan's Defence Impregnable

If there are no internal or external threats, there are no enemies. No enemies, no conflict. But how could such an ideal goal be achieved in Pakistan where tensions are so high?

Cathartic Militarism

Threats of bankruptcy and widespread anarchy in the nation and the prospect of war with India has instilled a deep feeling of euphoria and panic in citizens of Pakistan.

Against Zardari's Pakistan

When a people become this apathetic, they forfeit the right to a decent life. They have made their peace with the circumstances and deserve no struggle in their name.

The Way Out

Much of the responsibility for the failure in Pakistan rests with the people themselves who have not played their part in protecting their rights.

Iftikhar Chaudhry, the saga ensues!

Ever since Iftikhar Chaudhry has been out of office, not one date has been set for hearing of the mannoo bhayl case or the missing people case or the new murre project

MQM - History and Origins

The Mohajir-Sindhi alliance provided the only real chance to thwart the Punjabi dominance in Pakistani politics.

Dueling Partners: Pakistan and America

In this exclusive interview, Tariq Ali, a seasoned journalist and Pakistani insider, focuses on all major players, including the Bush Administration, Zardari, Bhutto, Musharraf, military

The Prejudices Pakistan’s New President Faces

Asif Ali Zardari's presidential nomination was widely condemned - but the fact is that he is now the democratically elected President of Pakistan.

A Dismal Performance!

His (Asif Ali Zardari) only answer to the economic meltdown was to raise the purchase price of wheat.

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• Pakistan's Struggle for Democracy
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• Hold Them Accountable
• Environment and Us
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• Swat Calls For Civil Society to Act
• In Search of Political Will: Fight Against Militants in Swat
• In memory of the Swat valley
• The Nightmare Must End
• In Honor of the Heroes of Swat