Knowing what we do of AQ methodology, they will not restrict their operations to Kashmir. IN their effort to 'free' kashmir, they will probably target places like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, etc, to gain maximum exposure and impact. This will obviously lead to a backlash in Kashmir...
In the militants' twisted ideology, the Pakistani State and people are their first enemies, rather than the Bharatis or Americans. They believe moderate muslims are the kuffaar's third column in muslim countries, and believe that they first have to get rid of us before they can attack...
I understand that. Many locals do not have a choice, because these militants suddenly arrive at their doorstop, ostensibly to rent out a part of their house for two years.
They are given a year's rent in advance, and force the hospitality of the owners upon themselves. AFter settling in...
I don't know if we could call FATA and SWAT save havens for AQ. Yes, an insurgency is being waged, but it is hardly a save haven for Zwahiri and their lot.
Save Haven is defined in the dictionary as a place of protection or refuge. Last I heard, the AQ were on the run because of incessant...
It looks like a case is being built...The publc perception in the West is already very much softened towards an eventual attack on Pakistan. They couldn't give two hoots.
The first step is always to demonise the opponent, because nobody wants to be seen killing 'normal' and 'peaceful'...
The stupidity of it all. And couldn't the court hear the case while placing a gagging order on all involved, not to divulge details?
If the senior people in IB are busy litigating upon each other regarding their career advancement, then how much time are they spending infiltrating and spying...
How quickly you have forgotten the dark days when the Emergency was promulgated by the late INdira Gandhi, holding the constitution in abeyance.
Or has selective amnesia hit the senses of the modern 'Indis Shining' generation?
Pakistan seeks consular access to suspects
Daily Times
ISLAMABAD: Commenting on the arrest of several Pakistani nationals in the United Kingdom, the Foreign Office (FO) on Saturday said the British government had contacted Islamabad at the highest level.
The UK has been assured of...
Pak-UK blame game begins over security procedures
* British officials say intelligence on arrested suspects came from MI6 operations in Pakistan
Daily Times Monitor
LAHORE: A diplomatic standoff between London and Islamabad erupted on Friday after Britain accused Pakistan of naivety...
Saudi Obama breaks ground in Makkah
* First black man to lead prayers at Kaaba evidence of King Abdullahs efforts to move the kingdom towards openness
Daily Times Monitor
LAHORE: Imam of the Khana Kaaba, Sheik Adil, has broken norms by becoming the first black man to , a report...
S-2. The word 'bastard' is taken as a literal insult within South Asian circles, so please refrain from such language, as it will only inflame others to respond in a manner that might be worse. Infraction given.
Easter today
* Lahore Bishop says Easter feast of victory over sin and death
By Ali Usman
LAHORE: Churches across the city are holding special services - lighting candles and other activities - to mark Easter on Sunday (today).
Christians celebrate Easter by performing several rituals...
Robbers return documents
LAHORE: Three armed robbers looted a woman who returned from Germany in the Gowalmandi Police precincts but later returned her travel documents. The robbers looted valuables worth Rs 350,000 from Edveena Inderyas, Pakistan Churchs Womens Desk Secretary Ayra...
Holbrooke sees FATA as the problem
Daily Times Monitor
LAHORE: Richard Holbrooke, the American special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, looked uncharacteristically shaken, the Wall Street Journal has claimed, after meeting several Pakistani young men who told him hatred for the...
Suddle spills the beans on IB operatives
* Intelligence Bureau chief files document in courts containing details of bureau officials postings, operations, secret assignments
Daily Times Monitor
LAHORE: In a major security gaffe, Intelligence Bureau chief Shoaib Suddle revealed the...
Pakistan will not accept conditional aid: Gilani
* Prime minister says parliament to decide fate of Swat deal
* Says assassination of Baloch leaders extremely condemnable
* No PML-N pressure to change Punjab governor
MULTAN: Pakistan will not accept any US aid that comes with...
I don't know which part of A1Kaid's post you took as proof of the "nation of Pakistan"'s insecurity? I must be on a another planet.
What I do see in A1Kaid's post maybe the exact opposite. Someone comfortable with their position and world view. Bravado perhaps, even big headedness.
A...