889 killed in 61 suicide bombings in Pakistan this year

At least 889 persons were killed and 2,072 others injured in 61 suicide attacks in Pakistan so far this year, as the total number of suicide bombings in the country since 2002 rose to 140.The suicide bombings in 2008 surpassed the last year's figures of 56, including the one...

A Pakistani Architect's Profile

This is a profile of my husband, published in today's paper. Mukhtar Husain: An Inspiration Unto Others by Amra Ali " Mukhtar Husain’s strong bias towards modesty is reflected in his architectural projects in...

Discredible India

"These 10 young men had the Indian Police, Black Cat Team and army by their necks for three days. Stupidity is one vice which should not be attributed to them. Take one look at the terrorist caught on camera; he could pass for a south Indian low budget film hero, clean shaven...

A Cacophony of Sights, Sounds and Smells - Empress Market

Text and photos: Rumana Husain  On a recent visit to the Empress Market, located on Preedy Street in Karachi's downtown Saddar area, it seemed like I was bouncing along in a stream of shoppers. One of...

Mumbai Terror Attacks: The Mossad Angle

"They killed Hemant Karkare, chief of the police anti-terrorist squad in Mumbai, to send a message that you cannot investigate the Mossad-RSS angle by Amaresh Misra November 27, 2008 The Wisdom Fund MUMBAI, INDIA 4:00AM — Mumbai is under attack. People and forces...

Upcoming Eid Holidays and Security Plans for Karachi, Sindh

Due to the recent violence and loss of close to 50 lives in Karachi, the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha might be somewhat lack-lustre, particulary in the strife-ridden parts of the city. However, sacrificial animals are...

Labourers major victims of riots in Pakistan's financial capital

The daily-wage workers were the worst affected by the violence that followed Mumbai terror attack in India."The family woke up early and, as per routine, the male members of the family set out for work, the women busied themselves with cleaning and the children went to play...

Violence-hit Karachi tense but limping back to normalcy

After three days of violence in Karachi, the commercial capital of Pakistan, the situation somewhat improved on Tuesday with the intensified patrolling by the police and paramilitary rangers.Although tension was still in the air, the situation in the mega city of the country...

Cannon Ball used in Anglo-Gurkha War remains as Collector’s item

"Mussoorie: 30 Nov: A piece of a cannon ball used in the Anglo-Gurkha war on 30 November 1814 that has been kept intact with the expert and eminent historian of this town, Gopal Bhardwaj, is a great reminder of...

Update: Karachi riots toll mounts to 43 as Pakistan govt told external forces...

As the death toll in three days of violence in the port city of Karachi reached 43 on Monday, a Pakistani security agency has informed the government in Islamabad that external forces are suspected to be...

Update: Violence in Pakistan's commercial capital leaves 14 dead; Has India s...

As the death toll in Karachi riots has climbed to 17, the Pakistan prime minister has directed the concerned officials to submit a report to him. In what apparently seems India's covert war against Pakistan, 14 persons were killed and over 80 injured in various parts of...

Let Us Blame Somebody For Mumbai Attack

Mumbai siege has ended and it is time for heads to roll.Well the easiest way to get out of this situation is blame Pakistan and ISI or let us blame the intelligence failure,however the RAW the  Indian...

Mumbai Attack: Three Pakistan based militant arrested

" NowPublic Mumbai Channel A coordinated series of attacks took place across Mumbai on November 26, 2008. Follow updates on this unfolding story from NowPublic members, consult Mumbai resources and emergency...

Pakistan: One killed, seven injured in Karachi firing

In what could apparently be a precursor to a wide-scale violence in Karachi, the commercial capital of Pakistan, following the Mumbai terror episode in India, one person was killed and seven including women were...

An Indian in every Pakistani?

"Shireen M Mazari The writer is a defence analystLack of formal education and sheer ignorance does not by definition imply an innate sense of stupidity. On the other hand, formal education in itself is no guarantee of an intelligent and rational human...

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