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Israel Lobby Intimidates American Academia

"Gaza is Israel's Warsaw -- a vast concentration camp that confined and blockaded Palestinians. We are witness to a slow-motion process of genocide," says sociology professor William I. Robinson of University of California at Santa Barbara.



As is the norm at universities in America, any criticism of Israel is immediately followed by an orchestrated campaign of attacks and intimidation against the critic. In this case, there has been swift condemnation of professor Robinson, who is… Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on May 5, 2009 at 8:45am — 7 Comments

Small Entrepreneurs Thrive in Pakistan

A new class of entrepreneurs has emerged in Pakistan during this decade who, in small but significant ways, have challenged the religious orthodoxy. They present a sharp contrast to the rising wave of Islamic radicalism that the U.S. and others view as an existential threat to Pakistan. And with many well-traveled Pakistanis importing ideas from abroad, they are contributing to Pakistan's 21st-century search for itself.



The new entrepreneurial outfits range from fashion apparel and… Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on April 29, 2009 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

The Emerging Iranian Space Program

The Satellite Launch



"Dear Iranians, your children have put the first indigenous satellite into orbit," said Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a television address. "With this launch the Islamic Republic of Iran has officially achieved a presence in space." In the face of world opposition and sanctions, Iran has joined a very exclusive club of those countries that have managed to orbit a satellite using their own launch vehicle. On Feb 2, 2009 around 1835 UTC Iran… Continue

Added by Ameer Alam on April 12, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Remaking Pakistan in Uncle Sam's Image

The $663 billion US defense budget for 2010 announced by Defense Secretary Robert Gates emphasizes higher spending on counterinsurgency weapon systems, and cuts back on expensive conventional weapon systems. For example, there is a huge increase in the budget for predator class armed drones, helicopter gunships, surveillance, cyber warfare and special (commando) operations. At the same time, it envisions deep cuts in spending on the expensive F22 Raptor stealth fighter, large navy ships and… Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on April 12, 2009 at 8:58am — No Comments

Encouraging Social Entrepreneurship in South Asia

Understanding the need to design for extreme affordability is giving birth to a new generation of entrepreneurs. These are entrepreneurs with a social conscience who are motivated by the desire to do good and do well at the same time. They are finding new ways to empower the poor by satisfying their basic needs for safe water and electricity in emerging markets.



According to Wikipedia definition, a social entrepreneur… Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on April 6, 2009 at 7:05pm — 6 Comments

Saving Urdu in India--its Birthplace



Popular Bollywood filmmaker MAHESH BHATT, known for films such as Arth, Saaransh, Janam, Naam, Inteha, Jism, Murder and Woh Lamhe, makes an impassioned appeal to save Urdu from extinction in India, the birthplace of the language, in an article published by the Hindu:



Man is memory, and memory is sound. The… Continue

Added by Riaz Haq on April 3, 2009 at 4:30pm — 11 Comments

Shahbaz vows to continue peoples agenda

Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif Tuesday said after restoration of his government he has directed his aides to contact with the members of cabinet from People’s Party to hold the provincial cabinet meeting immediately.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 5:17am — No Comments

SC grants stay on Sharifs disqualification verdict

A five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court Tuesday granted stay order on an earlier decision of the apex court, in which Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif were disqualified from holding public office.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 3:06am — No Comments

Arrested terrorist is Afghan national: Rehman

LAHORE: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik has said that the terrorist arrested from Manawan is an Afghan national and hails from Paktika province of Afghanistan. Speaking to newsmen here at the Rangers Headquarter, he said that today’s attack on Manawan Police Academy was planned in South Waziristan.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 1:33am — No Comments

Second Opinion – 30th March 2009

Masood Sharif Khan Former DG Intelligence, Tesnaeem Norani Former Sec. Interior, in fresh episode of Second Opinion & Discusses Currant Issue With Asma Sherazi.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 1:32am — No Comments

Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath Special Episode Part 3 – 30th March 2009

Kamran Khan presents another fresh episode of Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath in Geo TV and talk with Rehim Ullah Yousaf Zai Analyst, Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Air Marshal (R) Riaz ud Din Sheikh Analyst.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 1:31am — No Comments

Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath Special Episode Part 2 – 30th March 2009

Kamran Khan presents another fresh episode of Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath in Geo TV and talk with Ameen Hafiz (GEO NEWS), Sardar Zulfiqar khosa Sadar Punjab (PML-N), Sohail Waraich (GEO News).
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Kal Tak – 30th March 2009

Hamza Shahbaz Sharif MNA PML-N, Ch. Imtiaz Safdar Waarraich PPP, Sardar Jamal Leghari PML-Q, in special episode of Kal Tak Disqualified with Javed Chaudhry.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 1:28am — No Comments

Live With Talat – 30th March 2009

Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan Fed. Min. for Communication, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao Former Interior Minister, Jameel Yousaf Former Chief C.P.I.C, Tasneem Noorani Former Sec. Interior, in Special episode of Live with Talat Discusses Currant Issue with Syed Talat Hussain and Khaild Jamil.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 1:27am — No Comments

Bolta Pakistan – 30th March 2009

Mushtaq Minhas and Nusrat Javed present another fresh episode of Bolta Pakistan and talk with Dr. Aysha Siddiqua Analyst.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 31, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Rahman Malik Talking to media

Rahman Malik Talking to media.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 30, 2009 at 7:25am — No Comments

Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath Special Episode Part 1 – 30th March 2009

Kamran Khan presents another fresh episode of Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath in Geo TV and talk Ahmed Fraz (GEO NEWS), Afrasiab Hatak , Ameen Hafiz (GEO NEWS), Rahman Malik (PPP).
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 30, 2009 at 7:10am — No Comments

Commandos secure Manawan Police Academy

LAHORE: Security forces have secured one portion of Manawan Police Academy, Geo news reported on Monday.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 30, 2009 at 5:25am — No Comments

Khawaja Khalid Farooq I.G. Punjab talking to media

Lahore : Khawaja Khalid Farooq I.G.Punjab talking to media.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 30, 2009 at 4:03am — No Comments

Lahore: Suspect arrested with grenade

LAHORE: Police have captured suspected terrorist involved in attack on police training centre in Manawan, Lahore. A hand grenade has been found from the arrested man.
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Added by Asif Sheeraz on March 30, 2009 at 4:02am — No Comments

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