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Admiring Taliban (God Help Me)

by aminz on Aug 23, 2009 Afghanistan, Bollywood, Drones, FATA, Freedom of Speech, Hakeemullah, Hollywood, Humour, Mehsud, Nat Geo, Nek Mohammad, Pakistan, Politically Correct, Rambo, Salman Khan, Taliban, TTP, US 4 Comments •

Well as the title suggests, this post is not for weak hearts, people with no sense of humour, adults under the mental age of 7 and proponents of freedom of speech. Wait a minute did I say proponents of freedom of speech, well thats what I said. Normally those who advocate freedom of speech mean, freedom of ‘their’ version of speech and admiring Taliban may not conform to their concept of free speech. Only anti-religious and blasphemous stuff qualifies for that (pun intended).
Anyway all I wanted to say was that these Taliban guys are really dashing. I mean they have a rugged, rustic, macho and chauvinistic air about them. They look so manly. Now honestly if we take our regular, cleanly-shaven, trying-to-look-bad Hollywood icons and any Talib walking down the FATA hills; who would look more manly and bad. I got you there didn’t I; because we all agree that Taliban are more BAD. But I was emphasizing manliness here (Ahem).
Okay now lets make a side by side comparison. Lets compare Mr. Rambo with (Late) Nek Mohammad. Just for the record, Nek Mohammad was probably the first victim of a US drone operating on the wrong side of the border.

Oh by the way for the record once again, Mr. Rambo also had the honor of fighting in Afghanistan against the Commies alongside (the then called) Mujahideen. How time changes!
Coming back to the point. Now guys (and especially girls) please leave all your biases aside and tell me whose your man?
No, didn’t impress you. Okay then lets try Taliban vs. Bollywood. Here we go:

Here we have Mr. Salman Khan (Sallu G) versus Hakeem Ullah Mehsud (the newly appointed TTP chief, believed to be already dead by some). Now both of them are ‘BAD’ in their own ways but whose more manly? The earring clad guy with an aura of stupidity OR the really dangerous guy on the right (side of the column). Please also keep in mind that Taliban are a species that are really hard to photograph. Ask any Nat Geo photographer whats easy to catch on film, the tonsils of a living African Lion or the turban of dead Taliban and he’s sure to choose the African version. Unless you get abducted by them (Taliban I mean) its really hard to photograph them. In fact when one does get abducted its Talibaan who ‘shoot’ the photographer, with all those exotic settings and props. On the other hand the filmy guys are meant to be photographed. They use all means possible to improve their looks whereas Taliban may spend the least of their time in front of a mirror. But still I guess they manage to steal (rather kidnap) the show.
Now all those self-righteous, forward-looking and liberal-minded folks might be thinking, whats the point of this whole post. Well folks, there is no point in this post, it was just for laughs. Humour doesn’t have to ‘politically correct’. If it can make you laugh it has done the job. Got my point now??? :)
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Drone attacks and US reputation

by admin on Feb 5, 2010 Afghanistan, Drones, Pakistan, Taliban, Terrorism, US 4 Comments • , , , , ,

droneBy Farhat Taj:

In terms of the drone attacks, the US must not make any distinction between al Qaeda and the Taliban. They both have internalised a global ideology that is anti-civilisation and anti-human

There is news coming up in the media that al Qaeda in Waziristan may run away to Yemen in the face of growing drone attacks. The people of Waziristan have expressed deep concern at this news. They do not want al Qaeda to run away from Waziristan. They want al Qaeda along with the Taliban burnt to ashes on the soil of Waziristan through relentless drone attacks. The drone attacks, they believe, are the one and only ‘cure’ for these anti-civilisation creatures and the US must robustly administer them the ‘cure’ until their existence is annihilated from the world. The people of Waziristan, including tribal leaders, women and religious people, asked me to convey in categorical terms to the US the following in my column.

One, your new drone attack strategy is brilliant, i.e. one attack closely followed by another. After the first attack the terrorists cordon off the area and none but the terrorists are allowed on the spot. Another attack at that point kills so many of them. Excellent! Keep it up!

Your drone technology has the full capacity to encircle and eliminate al Qaeda and the Taliban in Waziristan. If you fail to do so and al Qaeda manages to run away to Yemen or any other place, it could only happen in two cases: either you are highly incompetent people or you have ulterior motives.

The people who have established one of the world’s most vibrant democracies and have taken science and technology to a new zenith cannot be highly incompetent. Now the only possibility is that you have ulterior motives, which could facilitate al Qaeda’s escape from Waziristan. (more…)

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Gates says U.S. to supply drone aircraft to Pakistan

by sufisahab on Jan 22, 2010 Army, Drones, Pakistan, Politics, Security, US Comments Closed • , , , ,

ISL102-PAKISTAN-_445361gm-aThe United States will supply drone aircraft to Pakistan which will significantly enhance the country’s surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, visiting U. S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.

Talking to reporters in Islamabad, Gates said that 12 RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be part of one billion dollar allocation for Pakistan from its Coalition Support Fund.

He said weapons and equipment will also be provided to Pakistan for the war against terrorism.

The Shadow UAVs will help build the Pakistan Army’s capacity for intelligence-gathering, said the U.S. defense secretary.

Gates did not reply to a question whether the U.S. would impose any condition as that the Shadow drones could not be used along Pakistan’s eastern border with India. (more…)

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Give Pakistan Killer Drones to Target Terrorists

by Asad on Sep 9, 2009 Army, Drones, Pakistan, Politics, Taliban, Terrorism Comments Closed • , , ,

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf believes his country should be given drone aircraft to target terrorists.

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf believes his country should be given drone aircraft to target terrorists.

Former Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf believes his country should be given drone aircraft so it can take out top terror suspects without the help of the West, he told FOX News in an exclusive interview.

They have been very controversial always,” he said. “I personally believe that drones should be given to Pakistan because the sensitivity is American troops or any foreign troops coming into Pakistan.”

The question on so many minds — where is Usama bin Laden? — remains unanswered. Musharraf has doubts whether bin Laden has survived the eight harsh years since 9/11.

Musharraf became a key U.S. ally after the Sept. 11 terror attacks and joined the United States in fighting the Taliban and Al Qaeda. He became the target of repeated assassination attempts — but he says he acted for the good of his country — not for U.S. benefit.

“It was not for United States alone … it was for Pakistan,” he said during a wide-ranging interview with FOX News’ Amy Kellogg in London.

“[W]e are a progressive, moderate people, so it was very clear that we cannot accept” the Talibanization of his country, he said, calling it an easy decision to turn his military’s sights on the militants.

“They were roaming around our cities and causing terrorist attacks in our cities and all over, and we had to eliminate that.”

Musharraf said that Al Qaeda has been significantly diminished in Pakistan, but the Taliban is thriving. Yet he believes that the unmanned aircraft the U.S. uses to target key militants in Pakistan should be handed over to his country.

“There is even a doubt whether he is alive,” he told FOX News. “Because right in the beginning he was a dialysis patient, he was a kidney patient; therefore I wonder if he is alive. “ (more…)

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Strange Behaviour of a Dog

by aminz on Jun 20, 2009 Air Chief, Army, COAS, Dodo, Drones, F-16, NATO, Pakistan, Swat Operation, Taliban, TTP 1 Comment •

When I was a lad of 13-14 I used to have a pet dog. I called him DoDo. Not that he resembled any bird or something, it just sounded nice to me. Dodo was an interesting character. Like most of the pets he picked up some human habbits. However once he showed a really peculiar behaviour. I don’t know if he picked it from humans .. or its the humans who pick it from them (the dogs i mean).
Once I took Dodo for a walk in the park. It so happened that another dog was also there in the park and was rather big, at least bigger than my Dodo. The devil barked at him and tried to challenge him. Dodo behaved as if nothing had happend, as if he did’nt hear anyone barking. I urged him to pick a fight but he just ignored. I was a bit disappointed.
Anyhow when I came home our ‘brave’ Dodo stumbled upon a dust bin with some papers in it and boy he went mad on the dust bin. He tore apart the papers, barked at it and bit the dust bin too. As if he was showing that he is a ferocious creature and once angered can go to any limits to tear apart his rival. This behaviour really amused me and my family. He was probably trying to overcome the embarassement he faced in the park, due to the other dog. Well, interesting story, isn’t it, but whats the point? Ah forget the point and why must I always try to make a point. However, read these news items and make a point yourself .. if you can!!!
COAS [Gently] Asks US to Stop Drone Attacks
Striking Down Drones Could Trigger War, says Rao Qamar
And Lastly,
COAS Flies F-16, Takes Part in Operation

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