Revisiting “Terror in Mumbai”
Today we mark the third anniversary of the darkest day in South Asia’s history. On November 26, 2008, ten misguided young men who were being controlled by a command center in Pakistan reached Mumbai in a small fishing boat. Before entering the shores of Mumbai these terrorists had already killed the captain and crew of [...]
Pakistan Saves Face By Appointing Sherry Rehman As New U.S. Ambassador
Never expected that Pakistan will send Sherry Rehman as next ambassador to the United States. I didn’t expect it because she is one of the very few strong, educated, opinionated, liberal woman who had quit her job as Information Minister to honor her commitment to the media. I didn’t expect it because Ms. Rehman is one [...]
Husain Haqqani sacrificed for peace with Taliban
As I had written yesterday Ambassador (Former) Husain Haqqani was dumped by his friends in the Capital to secure an exit strategy from Afghanistan. It is not surprising that Pakistani Taliban announced ceasefire on the same day when Husain Haqqani resigned. His friends in Washington DC are mainly concerned about ”Pakistan’s cooperation in the Afghanistan war,” [...]
Hussain Haqqani for Haqqani Network?
Several people I spoke to yesterday claim that Husain Haqqani was sacrficied by his friends in Washington DC to appease Pakistani military. Cynics claim that it is almost a trade – Husain Haqqani for Haqqani Network. I don’t know if there is any truth to that. But here is what I know. Memogate controversy began [...]
Remembering Student Activism by Malik Rashid
NSF used to organize medical camps in the poorest neighborhoods of Karachi where students of Dow Medical College provided vaccination and medicine. Regular publication of a student magazine was considered compulsory. Promoting reading by establishing neighborhood library which could serve as a literacy & vocation training centre could become a productive outlet for student activists in Pakistan.
India Getting Nervous Over Pakistan-China Ties
Indian Defense Minister Antony told his audience; “The increasing nexus between China and Pakistan in military sphere remains an area of serious concern. We have to carry out continuous appraisals of Chinese military capabilities and shape our responses accordingly. At the same time, we need to be vigilant at all times.”
Ibrahim Sajid Malick is a Pakistani-American writer, technologist, and social entrepreneur. He has been writing on Pakistani society and politics since 1986. He has held several media, communications, and technology positions for organizations large and small. Mr. Malick graduated from New School for Social Research with a master’s degree in anthropology. He holds several technology and management certifications. He works for a leading technology firm and blogs at www.ibrahimsajidmalick.com