Pakistan’s Star Role On HBO Documentary
As a Pakistani, I stand today with my head down – embarrassed that my country has been hijacked by illiterate and irrational people – from clergy to army these men will do anything they can to pursue their fantasy. Even if that means hoodwinking simple, young Pakistani men and murder of innocent civilians on both sides of Indo-Pak border.
Is Pakistan Army Anti-America? Not really….
When I advocate reform in Pakistan’s power structure or express hope that democracy will soon hold sway in Pakistan, my critics often label me an ‘American agent.’ Many young Pakistanis also opine that questioning ISI’s role is tantamount to compromising the country’s sovereignty. Taking a look back at Pakistan’s history, however, exposes the hypocrisy of [...]
پاکستان کی بقاء آئی ایس آئی کی اصلاحات سے منسلک ہے
ان اداروں کی سرگرمیاں آرمی کے روایتی غلبے کی عکاس ہیں اور بدقسمتی سے اسی کو رہنمائے اصول بنا لیا گیا ہے۔ یہ ادارے اپنے طور پر انفرادی اور اجتماعی لحاظ سے لوگوں میں خوف و ہراس پھیلانے، رشوت ستانی، بہ وقت ضرورت قتل اور عوام کی سیاسی نگرانی جیسے کام انجام دینے لگے ہیں۔
Welcome to America, Mr. Singh!
America encourages India’s increasing involvement in Afghanistan, and calculates that Indian and American interests coincide in seeking to develop pipelines that would draw central Asia’s oil reserves toward south Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Between US and Local Masters By Malik Rashid
Between US and local masters, Pakistanis are experiencing a plurality of sovereign. Trust me, it is a relief to go from one man’s rule into democracy. With bi-polarity at the top, the process becomes interesting. According to stories, the almighty power of Pakistan’s military over its people is being curtailed and shared by the US [...]
Kashmir at the UN- has Pakistan changed course?
You will not hear the roars of ‘free Kashmir’ at the United Nations General Assembly but the issue will be debated at the margins – the ministerial meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) contact group on Kashmir. The annual co-ordination meeting of the foreign ministers of OIC member states will be held on September 28 – when the head of states would have already gone home.
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