Another Bomb, Another Failure: When Will This End?

Posted by anas on May 27, 2009 in Pakistan | 3 comments I walked in to my department building today, entered the door and glanced at the huge television screen on my left as I always do. Out of the four screens, one is always tuned to BBC News. That particular screen was flashing images of wreckage, and a red label of breaking news bearing the words Pakistan. I stood there gawking at the screen for a few minutes when a stranger asked me,...
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In The Aftermath Of Lahore Shootout

Posted by anas on Mar 5, 2009 in Pakistan | 8 comments I couldn’t muster the strength to express my feelings yesterday following the Lahore attacks. I felt absolutely terrible after looking at the images of the bodies of poor policemen who sacrificed their lives to save the Sri Lankan cricketers. I was disappointed, angered and terrified. I still am. These policemen and the driver deserve to be saluted for showing the derring-do at a time of chaos...
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Get Lost, Rehman Malik!

Posted by anas on Sep 23, 2008 in Pakistan | 8 comments Rehman Malik is not willing to take the responsibility of the Marriott blasts. He’s adamant that the terrorists are responsible for the mess. Rightly so, but the terrorists are responsible for the success of the blasts in their frame of reference. Who’s responsible for the failure? Malik is so desperate to get the media attention that he’s gone all out with his contradictory...
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Yeh Kya Hai???

Posted by anas on Aug 30, 2008 in Pakistan | 5 comments Can someone please explain whether that gun standing proudly in the corner is a piece of ornament in Bugti’s drawing room or is it a personal safety measure by Rehman Malik?? I wonder what image will be perceived by a non-Pakistani when such weapons are flaunted openly in public. If this is Bugti’s then Malik should’ve hauled his ass immediately and charged him with...
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