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Dear Bloodniron: I never said there is anything wrong with having a localized favor of judiciary in accordance with the wishes of the people. There is nothing wrong with 100 million people in India having their preferred system, or 5-6 million people in Pakistan having their own. Shariah...

It is shameful to gloat over the US drone strikes in FATA, because FATA is an integral part of Pakistan. Even more shameful is the fact that the drones are reportedly operating from Pakistani bases. Such operations are aided and abetted by the Government and the Army. Drone strikes do not make...

Dear TruthSeeker The “Twentieth Century Death Toll Atlas” appears to be a bogus and biased document. It conveniently ignored the estimated 600,000 deaths caused by the USA in Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of the deaths during Stalinist purges (repression) were as a result of internal...

Slugger: Shariah based Nizam-e-Adl was practiced in Swat, Dir, and Bajaur till 1968 when these princely States were absorbed in Pakistan. There is nothing wierd or draconian about it. Shariah based laws ensure rapid and affordable justice to the people. Similar judicial systems with localized...

Imran Khan is a sincere and committed Pakistani, a relatively clean leader. He invokes confidence in the integrity of Pakistan. Amongst all the political and military leaders he is best positioned to make a difference. His ability to function will depend on how much cooperation he gets from...

Pakistan is not a Failed State per se. Iceland probably is (external debt +600% of GDP)!. Pakistan is nowhere near to a collapse, its informal economy with twice the size of its formal economy ensures its survival; no matter what happens to current account deficits or the KSE Index...

Dear Vonod2070: Perhaps you mean to say that the Tutsi genocide in Rawanda at about 870,000 has the “distinction” over Bosnia? Or the Pol Pot killing field’s episode pale’s all in comparison? Whereas Rawanda was a crime of passion, Cambodia was an ideological crime...

Dear Qsaark: Yeh Sab Log Hamare Mohtaram Bhai Hein. Apney Hi Mulk ko Dushman ka Maftooha Alaqa Samajh kar Khush Hote hein. Inki Majbooriyon ko bhi Samajhte hein Afsos Yeh Hey Ki Inki Majbooriyan Khud Sakhta hein.

Dear Kraskin: Lal Masjid massacre remains a festering wound; its outreach on our national psyche can hardly be over estimated. Ghazi Abdul Rashid was a simplistic fire brand leader with a rather weird form of activism. His students raided some bars and apprehended some prostitutes and believed...

Dear S-2: The US has nurtured, bred and allowed “Terrorists” to operate from its soil on innumerable occasions. Here is a short list (please verify your facts”: 1. Afghan Taliban operated their Queens, NY consulate, all paid for by the State Dept from 1996-early 2001. Taliban...

Dear Karskin: Your anger shows that you sincerely believe in what you say. I can see the rage that I experienced at a certain point in life from by older brother on my wayward ways (his opinion which I did not necessarily agreed with). But my brother he was, and you are. I gladly accept your...

TruthSeeker: “”All the advocates of Sharia in SWAT need to do is pursue their agenda PEACEFULLY, and the ARMY will go back to their barracks”” That’s very positive and rational thinking. But positive and rational thinking works only in law abiding rational...

Dear S-2: You simply did’nt get it! There is nothing oblique about my “soap opera style rhetoric”; it’s a direct portrayal of what sovereignty and dignity means. I said: How will you feel when a Chinese UAV is getting Laser cueing from a US Army Officer and directing a Hellfire at your...

””Those are pretty slanderous and even traitorous comments without SERIOUS substantiation that goes beyond the simple accusation””. Yes, I do stand by my rather strong remarks. But these are the unfortunate facts of life. Your point about substantiation is 100&#37...

Dear S-2: You are Absolutely Right. Links MUST be provided where available. Bloomberg.com: Worldwide Economist Stiglitz Says Iraq War Costs May Reach $5 Trillion The Iraq War Will Cost Us $3 Trillion, and Much More The Iraq War Will Cost Us $3 Trillion, and Much More Iraq...

Army operations are just adding to the misery, and increasing hatred. There is a great difference between Loyalty to the State, and Loyalty to the Government. Swat's people, inclusive of the militants are loyal Pakistanis. They all accept the Writ of the State of Pakistan. BUT they do not...

Perhaps Al-Quaida is some kind of Rock Convert with OBL as the lead and Zawahiri as the DJ and master of Ceremonies. The Hellfire strikes kill mostly innocent civilians who are later glorified as "Al-Quaida Linchpins". Ever wondered how many top leaders and linchpins has this outfit got?

Dear S-2: Thanks for sharing the valuable document, which is based on factual appropriations and Congressional approvals. “” The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan And Other GWOT Operations Since 9/11- CRS October 2008 (Updated)”” However there is one major flaw on basing the...

Smoke and Mirrors show for the benefit of Press and the Government authorities. Poor Mohammed Akbar Kharoti reminds me of: BIYAKI BURUM BA MAZAR .. MULLAH MOHAMAD JAN!!

Dear S-2: Option “A” proposed by Senator Joseph Lieberman in his “” Crunch Time in Afghanistan-Pakistan”” is about the only workable option. However the US$ 50 b / year price tag is pure wishful thinking (US$ 25 b on force sustainment + US$ 25 b...