Musharraf says India is aiding Baloch rebels
London: Daily Jasarat, October 10, 2010. Former President Pervez Musharraf accused India of aiding Baloch militants. He said that rebel leaders like Brahamdagh Khan Bugti have visited New Delhi on numerous occasions and their stay were facilitated by RAW agents. He reasoned that terrorism cannot sustain without external support. At the same time, however, he denied supporting Kashmiri rebels, saying that they were motivated to fight Indian military on their own. He also said that 80 percent of Indian army's deployment along the Pakistan border was a major reason for the present trust deficit between the two countries.
Deputies of Taliban commander Mullah Omar released
Islamabad: Daily Ausaf, October 16, 2010. Pakistan security agencies have released two Taliban deputy commanders who previously worked under Taliban chief Mullah Omar. According to Asia Times Online, the released men will attempt to facilitate talks between the Taliban and the Karzai government.
Number of Taliban militants rising in 'madrasas'
Islamabad: Daily Ausaf / Nawa-i-waqt. October 13, 2010. The number of students joining 'madrasas' has risen by 40 percent. According to one report, 1,55,000 students have enrolled in 'madrasas'. Their popularity is significant, since America has tried its best to discredit 'madrasas' in their attempt to undermine Islamic culture and promote Western thoughts instead. The students very well understand this and will soon take revenge on America, even if that means joining the Taliban, sacrificing their lives and going to heaven.
Meanwhile, Federal Education Minister Sardar Asif Ahmad Ali said that madrasas have lost their traditional role of pillars of knowledge. He said that Islamic seminaries were known for pioneering work in physics, chemistry, mathematics, and philosophy during 8th to 13th century and that hundreds of theories devised during that period are still taught.
Vatican joins crusade against Islam
Lahore: Daily Ummah / Jasarat. October 10, 2010. Chief of Jamaat-i-Islami Syed Munawar Hasan accused the Vatican of fighting a crusade against Islam. Reacting to a recent Vatican statement that termed political Islam as the biggest danger to world peace, Hasan said that Christians were targeting Islamic ethics and culture. He further linked the statement to episodic incidence of desecration to Koran and other Islamic symbols, alleging that such events were carried out under the Vatican's directions. He concluded that this was an ongoing Christian-Jewish conspiracy to occupy Muslim lands.
National leaders controlled by America
Islamabad: Daily Ausaf / Khabrain, October 14, 2010. The government has yet again allowed NATO supply convoys to pass through Pakistan. After Pakistan denied NATO convoys transit rights, US was forced to offer a public apology. This demonstrates that US is dependent on Pakistan for sustenance in Afghanistan. Given Pakistan's leverage, we should stop counterterrorism cooperation before the US compensates for loses in fighting terrorism. Unfortunately, Pakistani leaders don't have the courage to stand up against the West.
Iran likely to lead OPEC next year
Vienna: Daily Ausaf, October 16, 2010. Iran may assume leadership of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) from 2011. According to Saudi Arabia, all 12 OPEC member countries have unanimously accepted passing the leadership mantle to Iran, making it a historic moment for the organisation.
Indian Army killed most Kashmiris: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Daily Jasarat, October 12, 2010. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accepted that most Kashmiris who died during recent protests were killed by Indian security forces. He also accused security forces of openly violating Geneva conventions on human rights.
Shahid Raheem is a Media Researcher with ORF |
