The National Assembly constituency NA-55, where by-elections are going to be held for the third time on Feb 24 in just three years, has an interesting election history.

The old Flying Coffins were the Mig 21. Hundreds crashed, and hundreds have been grounded. Now the new Flying Coffins–the Mig 27s have been grounded.  The Mig 27 currently only remains in service with the Indian, Kazakh and Sri Lankan Air Forces in the ground attack role. All Russian and Ukrainian examples have now been [...]

Pakistan has had good US Ambassadors and really bad ones. Ms. Ann Petterson’s tenure in Islamabad cannot be described as a happy relationship. Ambassador Patterson was rude, arrogant and could not eliminate or reduce the friction between the two countries. In fact, judging from her statements, she was part of the problem–and was definitely not [...]

The Dubai chief of police called yesterday for the arrest of Meir Dagan, the head of Mossad, if it is proved that the Israeli spy agency was behind the assassination of the Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh.

Perhaps, there was once a time when most westerners could pretend that the US-led onslaught against the Afghan people was a good thing.  Perhaps they convinced themselves that because the government of that country had allowed Osama Bin Laden to live in the mountains there that there was reason enough to attack his neighbors and [...]

It is clear that the U.S. military operations in the Af-Pak war have been increasing in number and lethal significance during the month of February. Now, in its pursuit of a demonstrable victory over the Taliban, an offensive is being mounted in the heart of Helmand province.

Payyanur in Kannur district boasts of a rich and glorious heritage. The town’s website says, “Payyanur is one of the ancient civilised places in Kerala.” It has a place of pride in the history of the freedom struggle and the Communist movement. Lately, however, it is making news for the wrong reasons.

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Since yesterday, we have been hearing about large scale violations of human rights of the people of this state. We had testimonies from about 37 victims and their kin. We have also had testimonies/statements from journalists and members of civil society.

If one is to believe the American media, the Pakistanis are in cahoots with the Afghan Taliban. So why is it that Islamabad is arresting Afghan Taliban.  Shifting sands of Regional Scenarios. This is vexing question in the vortex of the Afghan conflict.

The Washington Post story on a rise in Muslim home schooling is very disturbing to Muslims, because it further highlights the extreme pressures faced by Muslims in US society. The discrimination against Muslims exacerbates relations with Islam and isolates Muslims. Concerted efforts must be made to reach out to Americans (who happen to be Muslim) [...]