Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Facebook Blocks Blasphemous Page in Pakistan
Facebook has blocked the blasphemous page to Pakistani users in what they call “respect for local standards and customs.” If that is the case, why don’t they simply block all content that is unacceptable on Facebook to whichever country it concerns. Why delete other hate content right away but allow such blasphemy to stay. They…
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Freedom Flotilla massacre
The Freedom Flotilla aid mission destined for blockaded Gaza was on the last leg when Israeli soldiers had attacked the fleet leaving at least 20 people dead and over 50 injured. The army violently boarded the Turkish ship and opened fire at the passengers before hundreds of soldiers attacked all ships at once and occupied…
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Democracy is NOT the best revenge
Much awaited UN commission’s report on Benazir Bhutto’s assassination was published last month. It is now binding upon the government to pursue the investigation of this case with greater zeal. Many term the assassination of Benazir Bhutto as a conspiracy to break the country hence letting the real culprits and perpetrators roam around freely means…
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Indian girl kills herself after being rebuked for talking to a boy
This is something that one would have thought happened only in Pakistan or Afghanistan. But 18-year-old Anithra of Uttar Pradesh killed herself after the chairman of her college rebuked her for talking to a boy. Strange, even after watching all those Bollywood movies and Star Plus programs where boys and girs are seen with their…
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Pakistani film maker Faraz Siddiqui reaches finals of Democracy Video Challenge
Pakistani film maker Faraz Siddiqui for the first time has claimed spot along with two Nepalis in the finals of the 2010 US State Department’s ‘Democracy Video Challenge ’. This challenge is in its second year and drew nearly 700 entries this year. Contestants from 83 countries created short films on themes based upon the…
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Ijaz Butt and the Mockery of Pakistan Cricket
In how many ways can a sane, educated person, with a very basic knowledge of English, interpret the following statements: “I don’t see our players or teams taking part in the Champions League this year.” “Our future participation in the IPL and Champions League remains undecided but this year atleast we are not taking part…
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Apple becomes the biggest tech company beating Microsoft
Apple, the maker of stylish iPods, iPhones and iPads, has pushed past arch-rival Microsoft, the computer software giant, to become the world’s most valuable technology company this week based on market worth. It has been the latest milestone in the renaissance of the maker of the iPods, ready to shock the world with its iPad…
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Sasti Roti Scheme in Punjab should be terminated?
Sasti Roti (cheap bread) is the most controversial welfare scheme of Punjab government since its launch. The Punjab government came up with the ‘Sasti Roti Scheme’ at a time when the prices of flour reached sky high. The opposition & governor Punjab Salman Taseer alleges that Sasto roti scheme is an extravagant policy of the…
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May 31 should be held as Quit Facebook Day
Pakistanis comprise of only 2.5 million of the nearly 400 million Facebook users in the world. However, the total number of users who are Muslims amounts to over 40%. This means that Muslims deleting their accounts will have an impact. However, before people delete their accounts, it must be kept in mind that it must…
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Why there should be no ban on Facebook in Pakistan!
The Facebook event ‘Draw Muhammad Day’ indeed came as an offensive shock not only to Muslims around the world; but to all those who believe in tolerance and respect of others’ beliefs. Islamic tradition disallows the representation of the Prophet Muhammad in any state, but a special event to draw caricatures of a revered and…
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