“In the current climate, with Pakistan’s leadership under duress from daily acts of violence by insurgent Taliban forces and organized political opposition, the security of any nuclear material produced in these reactors is in question.” Uh, yeah. “Pakistan’s nuclear program grows as Islamist threat does, too,” by Jonathan S. Landay for the McClatchy Newspapers, May […]
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Pakistan: A last throw of the dice by a desperately weak president
Will Zardari be able to roll back the Taliban advance? Whether or not he will be able to do so will be one measure of the strength of support for Sharia among Pakistanis. “Taliban terror holds 2,000 villagers as human shields,” by Daud Khattak in The Sunday Times, May 3 (thanks to Alexandre): TALIBAN militants […]
Pakistan: Christians accused of “blasphemy” — throwing ink on the Qur’an
Pakistan’s blasphemy law has frequently been a tool that Muslims have used to terrorize and harass their Christian neighbors. And remember: the Organization of the Islamic Conference wants to bring the same kind of laws to the free West. “Christians accused of “˜blasphemy” in Sahiwal,” by Rana Tanveer in the Daily Times, May 2 (thanks […]
U.S. intel: Some jihadist cells migrating from Pakistan border area to east Africa
This report corroborates an earlier one from July 2008 that noted the same pattern. Interesting, isn’t it, how pockets of “extremists” and “militants” far removed from one another can end up “misunderstanding” and “hijacking” Islam in the same way? “‘Jihadis leaving Af-Pak for Africa’,” from the Times of India, April 29: WASHINGTON: There is growing […]
Pakistan: Taliban banish Sikhs for not paying jizya
“Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day, nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His Messenger, nor acknowledge the religion of Truth, (even if they are) of the People of the Book, until they pay the Jizya with willing submission, and feel themselves subdued.” — Qur’an 9:29 […]
Pakistan’s tribal areas thoroughly infiltrated by al-Qaeda and Taliban
Something to keep in mind as the U.S. government prepares to hand over one billion dollars to Pakistan. “Pak tribal areas safe haven for Al-Qaeda and Taliban: US,” by Lalit K Jha for the Press Trust of India, May 1: Washington, May 1 (PTI) Noting that Al-Qaeda remains the greatest terror threat to the US […]
Pakistan: Singer murdered in honor killing
She was killed either for engaging in the un-Islamic practice of pursuing a singing career, or for engaging in the un-Islamic practice of divorcing and remarrying, thereby sullying her family’s honor. “Female Pakistani Singer Killed In Peshawar,” by Kristin Deasy and Sharifa Esmatullah for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, April 29 (thanks to Pamela): PESHAWAR, Pakistan […]
General Petraeus: “The Pakistanis have run out of excuses” and are “finally getting serious”
Yet Petraeus was quick to add that “we’ve heard it all before” from the Pakistanis. “Petraeus: Next Two Weeks Critical to Pakistan’s Survival,” by James Rosen for Fox News, April 30: Gen. David Petraeus said he is looking for concrete action by the Pakistani government to destroy the Taliban in the next two weeks before […]
Breaking News: Taliban “deceives” Pakistani government
As Islam’s prophet lived and preached, so war is deceit. Just another reminder of how futile the “Swat deal” — supposed peace in exchange for sharia — is; something the U.S. government should keep in mind as it prepares to hand over one billion dollars to Pakistan. “Taliban deceived govt, staged withdrawal drama: ISPR,” from […]
Obama administration preparing a largely unconditional $1 billion gift to Pakistan
Considering Pakistan’s duplicitous nature, the U.S. giving it a billion dollars gives whole new meaning to the jihadis’, most notably bin Laden’s, predictions that the U.S. will bleed itself dry in the war against jihad. More on this story. “US readies $1bn gift for Pak,” from Times of India, April 29: WASHINGTON: The Obama administration […]