Teachings of Islam and Pakistani tribe/clan exclusivism

Professor Farid Esack is a well known writer and teaches at Harward divinity school. He has lately asserted that anybody who considers himself not bothered about the poor and hates women cannot claim to be a liberal, a Muslim or even a human being. His views express the true Islalmic teachings. The present Pakistani society [...]

Two faces of American justice: Case of Ali Asad Chandia

 A letter to General Pervez Musharraf from Marvin D. Miller, Attorney of Asad Chandia.
 
 
General Pervez Musharraf
President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Capitol Islamabad
Pakistan
 
Dear Mr. President:
I am writing to you about Ali Asad Chandia, son of Mr. Noor Mohammed Chandia, who is, as you know, a highly regarded attorney in your Country.  I have had the privilege [...]

Forced happiness and women of Pakistan

Women in Pakistan suffer in a variety of ways. Young, marriageable girls in Pakistanwho are given education to increase the ‘rishta’ value are the victims of a new wave of caste/clan-holiness-better-than-thine-happiness phenomenon. Girls are outnumbering boys in the academic pursuits and recently announced results of graduate exams show a pathetic 5:1 ratio of high success [...]

Obedience in Islam: Misuse and distortions

Islam in Pakistan has been marred and disfigured mainly by the ex army ruler and usurper of power, Gen. Zia ul Haq during his reign of terror (1977 - 1988). He was the guy who deposed the only elected prime minister of the united Pakistan and was later the key player in his judicial murder. He, [...]

Odd couple

July 7, 2006, the court of an additional session judge was in order. Outside the courtroom it was sweltering hot. No drinking water or shade was there for the accused or their families, convicted and their loved ones, lawyers, their ‘munshis’ all looked the same. Tired, disillusioned, sick and greedy. They are tired and sick [...]

Cholestrol is not behind all deaths

April 24, 2006:
A day’s newspaper reveals the telltale signs of the demise of civil society in Pakistan.
In Northern Wazirastan 3 innocent citizens were gunned down by the Para military forces of Pakistan army. In the exchange of fire some army people were also killed. Near the city of Miranshah (the tribal zone bordering Northwest Pakistan) the [...]