Ever wonder what is the real agenda of Taliban and why have they disrupted the peace of the whole world or what is their take on the recent developments, such as negotiations with US or a high bounty on leader of DPC Hafiz Saeed By US? Don’t need to worry, as now Taliban have added a query’s section on their website (Voice of Jihad) through which anyone can ask them any sort of questions. Not only this, but back-fence talks are that they have adopted social media as well and have twitter accounts where they regularly converse with each other and with their followers.
Inquiries have already started pouring in on their queries section and the page is actively being monitored on daily or weekly basis. What is more heartbreaking and lethal is the fact that the section is usually filled with the praises of militants by their supporters, which shows that there are still people who think these psychopaths are heroes and on the right way. When would these people realize that these miscreants are nothing more than infidels?
Archive for the ‘War against terror’ Category
Modern Talibans!
Friday, April 6th, 2012Permitted by State
Monday, February 6th, 2012In a recent statement the interior minister announced that the SHO of the concerned police station will have to face the consequences, if a banned organization initiates any activity in their jurisdiction. In fact station house officer of a police station in Islamabad has already been suspended on this premise, where Sipah-e Sahaba held a procession in G-9 sector of Islamabad. Is the government really serious this time for dealing with these banned organizations or is this only superficial? According to news reports the above mentioned procession was organized by the group after acquiring permission from the administration. If the machinery of the state is giving these banned groups a free hand, how can a SHO stand in their way?
Criminal Neglect
Saturday, January 28th, 2012Karachi has again become engulfed in the fire of sectarian conflict, protests, strikes and target killings. The criminal negligence accorded to the city by every incumbent administration has lead to the situation, where the citizens of Karachi live under the perpetual shadow of fear. While every major and aspiring political parties choose the metropolis for a show of strength and popularity, with empty promises and rhetoric to sweep the evils away, but none have yet shown the willingness to challenge the spreading intolerance and radicalism. The city, which has every segment of the society from throughout Pakistan represented, should have been a role model for the rest of the country. Instead it has assumed the notoriety of being one of the most dangerous cities in the world. cheap Rogaine 2%
Subverting the Media
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Another journalist murdered and this time it was Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who took the responsibility of the attack. Mukarram Khan Atif was gunned down in Charsadda by the assailants, while praying at a mosque. Unfortunately, Pakistan is now being deemed as one of the most dangerous places globally for journalists, where according to Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), at least 17 journalists and media workers were killed in 2011. The journalist community has become caught in the middle of a conflict and is now easy pickings for both state and non-state actors. Among them another journalist was Saleem Shahzad. Recently the judicial commission investigating the murder of Saleem Shahzad concluded its activities and presented a report on the incident, which has been termed as inconclusive. The commission was not able to find the culprits who kidnapped the journalist from Islamabad in May and tortured him to death. The murderers roam free and remain out of grasp of the legal justice system, in probably every case where the media has been the victim. Unless and until the culprits attacking and subverting media freedom are not challenged and brought to justice, these incidents will continue to take place.
Clear Objectives
Friday, January 20th, 2012If anyone has any doubts regarding the aims and objectives of Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT), perhaps the news from Bangladesh will clear these doubts; where a group of army officers, linked with the organization attempted to mount a coup. This is not new for HuT, as they already made headlines in Pakistan, when the army arrested senior officers in June of previous year, for having alleged links with the organization and also concocting a coup plot. Unfortunately in Pakistan, Hizb ut-Tahrir and various other radical organizations, despite being banned are carrying out their activities, without even going through the pain of keeping them covert. If the authorities are not willing to stop these organizations, then it is time that the citizens should adopt measures to discourage the radicals from taking more hold.
What about Taliban?
Friday, January 6th, 2012On 26th of November 2011, NATO forces attacked Pakistani check posts at Salala and 24 Pakistani soldiers in the onslaught and on January 05, 2012 Taliban slaughtered 15 personnel belonging to Frontier Constabulary, who were being held captive. While we have clearly redefined our relationship with NATO and especially the U.S., taking a stand on the unprovoked attack, there seems to be no reaction from any circle over the latter incident. None of the Taliban apologists, who claim to be the saviors of Pakistan, have taken to the streets and protested over this horrific act. These were also sons of our soil, their only fault being that they were serving Pakistan. If this is the kind of peace Taliban are promising to implement, in the ongoing negotiations, then we do not want it.
Deadline for the Terrorists Also
Friday, December 9th, 2011After vacating Shamsi Airbase from foreign troops, perhaps we should now turn our focus towards giving the terrorists a deadline for vacating their sanctuaries. If we are willing to take a stand on the sovereignty of our country, then these terrorists have also been challenging it and they should be dealt accordingly. I would even suggest that a deadline is not necessary, as from previous experience it is evident how these groups have rebuffed deadlines and any peace efforts extended by the authorities. We already know their answer; it is now a question of how far we are willing to go, in order to protect our country and its citizens.
Extension of Gratitude
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011Out of all the people our respected interior minister, expressed his gratefulness to Taliban for not resorting to violence during the holy month of Muharram. I fail to see the logic behind this particular statement, emerging from one of the very institutions entrenched in combat with the terrorists. I also fear for the impression which, has been conveyed to the international community. Instead of stressing on the efforts of our security apparatus to curtail terrorism, our minister gave the credit to those murderers. We are expecting peace from those, who are responsible for all this carnage in the first place. The sacrifices that our brave security personnel have given in the line of duty are all in vain, if we start acknowledging the Taliban.
Unfriendly Fire
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011With due respect Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen “Tragic, unintended” is not enough to explain the carnage which took place at Pak-Afghan border on Saturday. At least 24 of our brave and valiant soldiers were slaughtered by the indiscriminate “friendly fire” of NATO forces operating in Afghanistan. We, the citizens of Pakistan demand a swift and firm action against the personnel responsible. More than 4,000 Pakistani security forces have for the past decade laid down their lives in the war on terror, also curtailing the loss of both civilian lives and the lives of coalition soldiers on the other side of the border, but still there is doubt being cast on our intentions and willingness to combat terrorism. Only apologies are not sufficient for the loss of these precious lives, but unequivocal condemnation should be put forward by every coalition member, action should be taken against the personnel responsible and measures should be adopted by ISAF and NATO to prevent any future incidents. Meanwhile, banned organizations such as Jamaat ud-Dawa and Hizb ut-Tahrir are exploiting this opportunity to bring about a dangerous confrontation, between Pakistan and the international coalition. Under the guise of defending Pakistan’s sovereignty, these organizations are staging rallies and manipulating public sentiments for their own vested interests.
Who is to blame?
Friday, November 18th, 2011Recently another group of alleged terrorists have been set free, due to the legal loopholes and failure of prosecution to present a strong case. The three mentioned accused are the sons of notorious Maulana Sufi Muhammad, the chief of banned outfit Tehreek-e Nifaz-e Shariat-e Muhammadi (TNSM). It is ironic that in a society where access to justice system for a common citizen is a burning issue, these terrorists seem to be the only one who are benefiting from the legal system. Who is to blame when these individuals will again strike, resulting innocent loss of life and property?