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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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At Imran Khan’s Rally

by aminz on Jul 5, 2009 Chief Justice, Imran Khan, JI, Lahore, Middle Class, Pakistan, Petrol Prices, Politics, Power Shortage, Price Hike, Protest, PTI, Rally, Talibaan, Taliban, Talibanization, Unemployment, WAPDA 2 Comments •

On the eve of 3rd July, 2009, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) organized a protest rally on the monumental Mall Road (Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam) of Lahore.
protest was against acute power shortage, a sudden rise of prices in petroleum products (that will trigger an across the board price hike) and unemployment. The issues are indeed the most burning ones faced by Pakistan today. I’m sorry but terrorism, religious extremism, Talibanization etc. does hurt me but NOT as much as these things do. A suicide bomber is a real threat but he would rather kill me in an instant, however the above stated issues will leave me lurching somewhere between life and death, a much more painful ordeal. To get killed by a bomber is NOT a priority here .. its plain sarcasm. But lets leave that debate for a later occasion.

I later learnt that Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) also organized similar rally on that very day at about the same location, few hours before this particular event. PTI and JI are two political groups that opted to boycott last years’ general elections. It is good to see that they are playing their role in national politics one way or the other. I wish these political forces join hands for these issues and make a united front to get them resolved, just like they did for the “Chief Justice” issue.
Anyhow coming back to the rally. The rally was properly organized and had lot of party workers and a representation of women too. However, one thing which I was looking for and was utterly lacking was the educated youth and the white collar middle class. The workers present there were the typical paid party workers. Not saying that they shouldn’t be there but my image of PTI was a bit different. A friend of mine who is a party member and comes from an educated background was there at the rally but he too was watching the event from the sidelines like me. But lets not draw any conclusions from these observations at this point in time.
Imran Khan joined in the rally later on and as is natural the crowds were electrified by his presence. The procession then marched on towards WAPDA House where Imran Khan had to make a speech. The numbers out there in the procession were quite plausible. According to my most conservative estimate there were 2 to 3 thousand people in that rally. News items from national dailies about the event are also attached.

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Kayani writes to Mehsuds.

by Abdurrahman on Oct 20, 2009 Army, Mehsud, Muslims, Pakistan, Taliban, Terrorism Comments Closed • , , , ,

78d419d49a7a5643a8cdf1581d610e1eChief of the Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has sought support of Mehsud tribes in the operation against militants in South Waziristan.

In an open letter to the Mehsud tribes, the copies of which were distributed among reporters at a press briefing jointly addressed by Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira and military spokesman Maj-Gen Athar Abbas, the army chief expressed the hope that the tribes would fully back the army in the operation and collectively rise against oppressive elements for a decisive action.

He made it clear that the operation in South Waziristan was not meant to target the ‘valiant and patriotic’ Mehsud tribes, but aimed at ridding them of the elements who had destroyed peace in the region. He said the target of the operation were Uzbek terrorists, foreign elements and local militants.

Gen Kayani said the army wanted to provide an opportunity to the Mehsud tribes to once again live in their area in peace.

He acknowledged that all tribes, including Mehsud, were loyal to Pakistan and had been working for the ‘defence of the country as an army without salary’.

The letter has a colour photograph of the army chief on the top, the national flag on one side and insignia of the Pakistan Army on the other. Urdu and Pushto versions of the message are reported to have been dropped in South Waziristan by helicopters. (more…)

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Pakistan support keeps Taliban alive

by Asad on Jun 14, 2010 North America, Pakistan, Talibaan, Terrorism, World News Comments Closed • , , ,

Pakistan must stop helping the Taliban if Afghanistan is to ever see peace, said a former Canadian and United Nations diplomat.

Christopher Alexander who spent six years working in Afghanistan — first as Canada’s ambassador, and then as a UN envoy — says the Taliban would have folded up shop by now were it not for the support given to the insurgency group by Pakistan’s military establishment, especially the Directorate for Inter-Service Intelligence.

Alexander made the explosive comments Monday before the Senate Standing Committee on National Security and Defence.

The former diplomat and now declared candidate for the Conservative Party said the world needs to be open and frank about Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan’s ongoing struggle.

Pakistan has several seats on local military councils that plan the insurgency throughout Afghanistan, said Alexander.

“These networks, whose leadership, fundraising, training, bomb-making, supply and planning centres are based overwhelming on the territory of Pakistan, constitute the primary threat to peace and security in Afghanistan today.”

As for the Taliban’s role in recent peace talks with the Karzai government, Alexander said: “The Taliban doesn’t want peace. They don’t want a piece of the pie; they want to blow up the pie.”

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Pakistan trying to stop terror plotters

by Abdurrahman on Sep 18, 2009 Muslims, Pakistan, Politics, Talibaan, Terrorism, World News Comments Closed • , , , ,
Zardari

Zardari

Pakistan is determined not to let its territory be used as a launch pad for attacks by Islamic extremists, President Asif Ali Zardari said in a speech in London on Friday.

Zardari took issue with the accusation that many of the terror plots unleashed against the world originated in Pakistan, but acknowledged that many “passed through” his country.

“We are determined not to allow anyone to use our territory against a third country,” he said in an address at the International Institute of Strategic Studies.

He said Pakistan was fighting the “mindset” which led to the planning of attacks against Western forces in Afghanistan and to the attack which killed his wife, former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, in Pakistan in December 2007.

“All I can say is that we are doing what we can. It is not something that can be done overnight,” Zardari said.

But the civilian government, by deposing of the military-led administration of president Pervez Musharraf, had “taken the initiative out of the terrorists’ hands.”

He called on the West to do more to support his government “to fight the militants.

“We urge the world to provide us with law enforcement and counter-terrorism capabilities,” said Zardari, whose son Bilawal, a student at Oxford University, was watching his father from the front row at the IISS event.

The president said that after seeing his wife pay “the ultimate price” to establish democracy in Pakistan, (more…)

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Pakistan’s ‘fanatical’ Uzbek militants

by Asad on Oct 31, 2009 Army, Islam, Mehsud, Muslims, Pakistan, Talibaan, Terrorism, World News 2 Comments • , , , , , ,

Uzbek militants have a reputation for ferocity

Uzbek militants have a reputation for ferocity

In South Waziristan, the Pakistani army is bracing itself for confrontation with what it says are “a large group of Uzbek extremists”. So who are they and what are they doing in Pakistan? Sirojiddin Tolibov of the BBC’s Uzbek service has this assessment.

 

Most of the Uzbek militants in South Waziristan belong to the al Qaeda-linked group, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU).

Renowned for their fanaticism, Uzbek militants initially fled their home country in the early 1990s after a government crackdown on people who advocated the introduction of Sharia law in secular Uzbekistan.

Nobody knows exactly how many there are in Pakistan – estimates vary wildly from 500 to 5,000. Not all Uzbeks there are active militants – some are merely supporters of the Taliban while others are little more than “hired guns”.

Taliban loyalty

When founded in August 1998 in the north of Afghanistan, the IMU’s main aim was to overthrow the government of President Islam Karimov and establish an Islamic state in Uzbekistan.

In 1999 the IMU set up several military camps in northern Afghanistan from where it launched incursions into southern Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan in 1999 and 2000.

When the US-led alliance invaded Afghanistan in 2001, the IMU announced its loyalty to the Taliban.

The IMU is believed to have suffered heavy losses while fighting alongside the Taliban against US-led forces in 2001. But it successfully re-organised itself in the tribal areas of North and South Waziristan over the following years. (more…)

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The Puppet Show

by aminz on May 24, 2009 Army, FM, Pakistan, PMA, Radio, Swat, Swat Operation, Talibaan, Taliban, Talibanization, TTP 3 Comments •

“Dehshat Khan” sitting somewhere in his cave, oiling his guns and listening to ‘FM’ radio. His mind is crystal clear about his deeds and beliefs. No shadow of doubt or an attempt of self analysis ever crosses his mind. His religious thought deeply entwined with his local customs is devoid of sane religious and worldly thought. He acts fearlessly and even, mercilessly.

Captain “Hero Malik” trained in the elite army school, filled with pride and sense of superiority. His organization is the “most honest” and “patriotic” institution of the country. Obeying his superiors is not just his professional etiquette, its his way of life. He never flinches before he acts upon what is ordered. He too, never thinks before and after any command he carries out. The success of mission, his primary goal and the integrity of his deeds, never shaken or even questioned.

Be it Dehshat Khan or Capt. Hero Malik, both seem to be just puppets. With their strings in the hands of a puppeteer. What do we know about their puppet masters, they are behind the scenes. Do they have a same puppet master? Or they have different masters who sometimes shake hands and sometimes just stay aloof. What do we know? We are just watching the puppet show, where Dehshat Khan and Capt. Hero Malik are trying to fight the hell out of each other. Their masters are orchestrating the show perfectly and we, are just watching the show … just watching the show!!!

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The Taliban’s assult on Pakistan’s army

by Asad on Oct 12, 2009 Army, Pakistan, Talibaan, Terrorism Comments Closed • , , ,
Pakistani soldiers take up position after an attack on the entrance of army headquarters

Pakistani soldiers take up position after an attack on the entrance of army headquarters

To grasp the full significance of the assault on the general headquarters of Pakistan’s army, consider this scenario. Suppose the IRA had stormed the Ministry of Defence at the height of the Troubles and taken scores of soldiers and officials hostage. What would this have said about our ability to protect our national command centres?

The outrage in Rawalpindi was of this magnitude. As few as 10 gunmen apparently managed to fight their way into the nerve centre of Pakistan’s military establishment in broad daylight. Having penetrated this most sensitive site, they captured scores of hostages and held them for 18 hours before finally being overcome. (more…)

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The week in blood

by Asad on Oct 30, 2009 Islam, Muslims, Pakistan, Talibaan, Terrorism, World News Comments Closed • , , ,

PakistanIt’s been another dreadful week in the war of civilizations. On Sunday, 153 people were killed and more than 500 wounded in back-to-back car bombings in Baghdad. On Tuesday in Kabul, five UN staffers and three Afghans were killed in an attack on a UN guesthouse. And on Wednesday in Pakistan, 100 people – mostly women and children – were killed and 160 wounded in a shopping district bombing in Peshawar. The week also saw 24 American service personnel killed in Afghanistan, making 58 fatalities for the month – the deadliest since 9/11.

This is a war of civilizations in the sense that Muslim extremists with imperial ambitions are engaged in a zero-sum struggle against the values associated with modernity – liberty, enlightenment and tolerance.

For now, the battle is being played out mostly in Muslim-majority lands, though New York, London, Madrid and Israel’s cities have also been killing fields. Western elites have tended to deny, downplay or reject outright the systemic nature of the Islamist menace. Under these circumstances, there has been no real will to mobilize Western publics for the sacrifices ahead. (more…)

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U.S., UK downplay threat to Pakistani nuclear arsenal

by Asad on Oct 12, 2009 Army, North America, Pakistan, Politics, Talibaan, Terrorism, United Kingdom, World News Comments Closed • , , , , ,
Hillary Clinton and David Miliband

Hillary Clinton and David Miliband

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Sunday that they believed Pakistan’s nuclear weapons were secure, after a brazen insurgent attack on the Pakistani military headquarters.

“We have confidence in the Pakistani government and the military’s control over nuclear weapons,” Clinton said at a press conference in London with Miliband.

 

She said that the attack was another reminder that extremists in Pakistan “are increasingly threatening the authority of the state”, but that there was no evidence that they were going to take over the state.

 

Miliband also said that there was “no evidence” of any threat to Pakistan’s nuclear facilities.

 

He said that the militants represent a “moral threat” to Pakistan, but that it’s a threat that the Pakistani military and people “have shown enormous resolve and determination” in fighting back.

 

On Monday, the Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, in which gunmen raided the army’s headquarters near Islamabad and seized 42 hostages.

 

The standoff lasted 20 hours, when a commando raid rescued all but three of the hostages. The military said 11 soldiers were also killed and nine militants, reports Reuters.
Sources: US State Department website, Reuters
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