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Let’s see. Afghanistan’s Constitution already enshrines Islamic law as the highest law of the land. Pakistan has already allowed for Sharia in the Swat valley. And Gul’s party in Turkey is a known foe of that country’s secular government. So evidently these three are pledging to fight against Sharia supremacists on the one hand while […]

Sharia for Peace! Peace In Our Time! “Re-emerging Alliance between Pakistani Military and Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan,” by Tufail Ahmad for MEMRI, April 1 (thanks to Looney Tunes): Introduction In the recent months, an old-new alliance has been re-emerging between the Taliban and Pakistan, aimed at countering the efforts of the U.S. and NATO […]

The policy announced for Afghanistan and Pakistan depresses. It’s all about training the locals. It’s all about helping them. It’s all about giving them aid, and still more aid, from the depleted, practically cupboard-is-bare coffers of the Americans, and other Infidel taxpayers. Far from reflecting “new thinking,” it is the mixture as before. It is […]

“The entire nation must be united in the fight aimed at uprooting extremism.” Vague language won’t win the war. Politically, it is a useful term — nobody likes “extremism.” But as “moderation” is a uselessly relative construct from a strategic standpoint, “extremism” depends on one’s definition of “moderation.” Thus, even after this brazen attack, Pakistan […]

Escalation. “Pakistan: Army fights militants after storming police academy,” from AdnKronos International, March 30: Lahore, 30 March (AKI) – Militants on Monday killed at least 25 people and injured scores of others after attacking a police training academy in the Pakistani city of Lahore using grenades and rifles. Between eight and 14 militants are said […]

Behold! Sharia is coming! Moreover, apparently Choudary (who else?) sees himself as Noah: “‘People said look at that man building that boat in the mountain. Now they say look at that lunatic calling for the Sharia in Britain they say the same thing,’ he said in a voice rising with passion and vigor.” “UK hate […]

Once again giving the lie to the common myth that Islamic law is tolerant of non-Muslims and accords them equality of rights. “Pakistan: Christians Brace for Sharia in Swat Valley,” from Compass Direct News, March 27 : ISTANBUL, March 27 (Compass Direct News) — Just over a month since Pakistan’s fertile Swat Valley turned into […]

“A government official accused Islamist militants of carrying out the bombing in revenge for a recent offensive aimed in part at protecting the major supply route for NATO and U.S. troops in Afghanistan that passes in front of the mosque.” Remember this one the next time you hear a story about Muslims outraged over Americans […]

Pakistan’s double game is still alive and well, and yet no one in official Washington seems to be even getting close to suggesting that maybe we should cut off the jizya to Pakistan. “Afghan Strikes by Taliban Get Pakistan Help, U.S. Aides Say,” by Mark Mazzetti and Eric Schmitt for the New York Times, March […]

Raising “questions about the Government’s pledge to crack down on terror groups accused of high-profile attacks in Pakistan and India, and ties to global terror plots.” “The schools where pupils prepare for jihad,” by Chris Brummittin for the New Zealand Herald, March 26: BAHWALPUR – The compound bore no sign. Residents referred to it simply […]