War on Terror :: Extremism
Recent articles from the archives
Time for Introspection
Aftab Zaidi Mar 27, 2009Burying our head in sand like an ostrich will not get us anywhere. We need to come out of our siege mentality. The entire world is not out there to get us. The threat that we face is internal.
In Search of Political Will: Fight Against Militants in Swat
Khalid Bhatti Feb 5, 2009Not 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.
ISI-the Trojan horse?
Zubair Torwali Sep 14, 2008Many pertinent questions are raised by the common people about the recent rise of Talibanization in Pakistan, especially in North West Frontier Province.
Local Liberal Dribble
Nadeem F Paracha Jun 23, 2008I think it's time we start addressing irrationally-charged matters like religious fanaticism as a psychological issue rather than an intellectual or an ideological one.
The Emerging Threat
Ayesha Umar May 27, 2008According to some people, Mangal Bagh has the full backing of government. If this is true than another Frankenstein is in the making.
Pakistan: The War of Drones
Pervez Hoodbhoy Mar 10, 2008Why do so many Pakistanis suddenly lose their voice when it comes to condemning suicide bombings? Is it because the bomber kills in the name of Islam?
Benazir Bhutto Killed in an Attack
Chowk Dec 27, 2007Reports say a suicide bomber fired shots at Bhutto as she was leaving the rally at Liaqut Bagh, Rawalpindi before blowing himself up.
Welcome Home Ms Bhutto
Ayesha Umar Oct 20, 2007There is no doubt that Benazir was the prime target of the attack. A lot has been changed in those 8 years. Pakistan is paying a heavy price for being the key US ally in the war on terror.
Cause and Detect
Bhaskar Dasgupta Aug 5, 2005Please do remember that I am ignoring the conspiracy theorists, who are a real funny bunch, blaming it on the intelligence services, the police, the Zionists, the military industrial complex, capitalism, little green men from Uranus
Compounded Waste
Temporal May 9, 2005As a Muslim I cannot decide what is worse the US intransigence or Osama’s arrogance. Or the reverse. And what makes a person part with their life.


