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Our friends and allies in the Zardari government will move swiftly to find these attackers and bring them to justice, won’t they? Uh, won’t they? “Pakistan militants attack NATO supply trailers,” from CNN, April 12 (thanks to Kapil): ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) — More than 80 militants attacked a supply terminal in northwest Pakistan that serves […]

“[D]espite eye witness accounts and medical evidence indicating their guilt.” Considering that according to sharia, Christian testimony is worth half that of Muslim testimony, obviously such eye-witness accounts must have fallen on deaf ears. “Pakistan: Suspects in rape of Christian girl cleared,” from Compass Direct News, April 10: Police in Muslim-majority nation suspected of corruption. […]

One of these girls, after allegedly converting freely and marrying her abductor, was soon thereafter hurled to her death from the third-floor of a building. This story is also revealing of the psychology of kidnappers and ransom-seekers: “Three Hindus were kidnapped in Salih Pat. The kidnappers demanded Rs1.5 million as ransom. When the relatives sold […]

Zardari is willing, but he wants the jihadists to lay down their weapons. “Pakistan: Mounting pressure on president over Swat deal,” by Syed Saleem Shahzad for AKI, April 10 (thanks to Carlo): Islamabad, 10 April (AKI) – Pressure is mounting on Pakistan’s president Asif Ali Zardari to sign the peace deal implementing Islamic law in […]

He disapproved of her plans to elope. “Uncle kills eloping niece over “˜honour,– from the Daily Times, April 9: LAHORE: A man allegedly killed his teenaged niece on Wednesday morning over “˜honour” in the Shahdara Police precincts. According to the locals of the area, victim Noreen of Haji Kot area was eloping with her paramour […]

“The day is not far when Islamabad will be in the hands of the mujahideen.” And then what? Will Obama offer them still more money? “Pak Taliban fighters uniting to take over Islamabad: Reports,” from the Times of India, April 9 (thanks to Sr. Soph): ISLAMABAD: Taliban fighters from Pakistan’s restive Swat valley have begun […]

Concessions to jihadists only result in demands for more concessions. Obama will probably be learning this lesson, or be given an opportunity to learn this lesson, soon enough. “Pakistan’s religious parties demand extension of Islamic law,” by Raza Khan for The Washington Times, April 9 (thanks to James): ISLAMABAD, Pakistan | Pakistan’s decision to turn […]

“Explaining the reason behind rising incidents of discrimination, abduction, forced conversion and rapes [and murders, of course] involving vulnerable segments of society,” a human rights advocate in Pakistan said, “You can always expect occurrence of such incidents in presence of a multi-law system.” That would be the sort of law-system the Obama administration is acquiescing […]

Its top officials are “irked” that the billions Obama has pledged in aid actually have strings attached — probably conditions such as “this money is not to be given to the Taliban or al-Qaeda,” and other unreasonable demands. To further protest, Pakistan’s ISI agency, which is well linked to jihadis and terrorists, has refused to […]

Islamic law forbids Muslim women from marrying non-Muslim men, although Muslim men are free to marry non-Muslim women. The effect of the law, of course, is to reinforce the decline of the non-Muslim communities, as the women become part of their husband’s household. Islamic Tolerance Alert: “Muslim Mob Drags Christian Women Through Streets,” from AINA, […]