Author: Truth Denied
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The “Defence of Pakistan Phenomenaâ€â€¦ A Bitter Factsheet
Lately, the combine wrath of media, civil society and public at large has centered around the ever increasing extremist forces in Pakistan, whether labeled as “Jihadis†or some time referred to as “the league of brain-washedâ€. Musharraf, post 9/11 did his best to build an opinion at large against them, but it stands true that…
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Walking Dead, Living Betrayed
Long ago read somewhere that laughter’s and happiness have long ceased to exist in human affairs, except for those who have mastered the art of disguising their sorrows into smiles. This simply holds true for Pakistan, and its 180 million Pakistanis in 2011. It’s a known fact that one can defend an external aggressor by…
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Memo Gate set to break every one’s Gait
The twists and turn on memo issue seems to be far from over. With every passing day the revelations, counter revelations as well as stake holders of this issue are not only increasing, but their magnitude has become alarming. With Pakistan’s opposition under Mian Nawaz taking this matter to supreme court, it seems that this…
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Memogate and the Greater Divide
It’s what the wise always warned about, best kept secrets from spouse or the house are bound to expire, and so it did. But strangely it’s not the secret itself but its architects who are being sought. Like a fuse attached to an explosive dump, the memo has ignited slowly but is undoubtedly travelling toward…
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Imran Khan’s Vive la Revolution vs Pakistan Political Spectrum
It’s a reality, so no more hanky banky about the number of seats and whose “Jalsa†was bigger. Imran’s troops have really rattled the stage, and to put it right after a long lull there is something worth writing or talking. Imran Khan has matured well with time, as politics in Pakistan is a tight…
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A Tailored Economical Collapse: Tragedy or Treachery
During a history discussion some years back, I along with some dumb minds (Of course my buddies can’t be different than me) got stuck on a disturbing note. We were trying to figure out what lead Mr Liaquat Ali Khan to ditch looming Soviet/ Russian offer for partnership in place of Uncle Sam. Of course…
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Steve Jobs (1955-2011)..”Stay Hungry Stay Foolish”
Co Founder of Apple, Steve Jobs passed away last night, aged 56. In his life, he has touched millions around the globe with his modesty, his vision, his brilliance and above all his inspiration to billions around the globe.. to follow what they feel right for them, no matter how stupid it be to other,…
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Resilient till the End… SSP Chaudhry Aslam
19th September has been one another day, when 200 million Pakistanis have woken up to the reality that the motherland is burning, being attacked by an invisible but a lethal and barbaric force. Karachi was the target of today’s attack by Tehreek e Taliban Fidayeen (Highway to Hell) squad, in the most settled residential area…
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Shahbaz Taseer Kidnapping – Something Cooking Up!
Lahoriites as well as entire Pakistan was stunned by the moving scenes flashing on our media yesterday morning. In broad day light from down town Lahore, Salman Taseer’s son Shahbaz was abducted by armed men riding on a jeep, and this is all to the story. The event took place just after 10 am, and…