Terroristan - July 27, 2018

[Falijee]

Ahmadiyya mosque in Faisalabad attacked and set on fire by unknown extremists. Six people among injured.

"Human Rights" "Minister" Dr. Shireen -(Jalebi) - Mazari has her work cut out for her already

[Falijee]

Famous Journo Declan Walsh Recounts The Shenanigans And Mystery Surrounding The Al- Qaeda Sleeper Agent , Dr. Aafia Siddiqui ( Daughter Of Pakistan And Married To A Nephew Of KSM !) In This Long Article From The Guardian

The mystery of Dr Aafia Siddiqui
Declan Walsh - The Guardian
Nov 24, 2009

A Pakistani neuroscientist and mother of three is to stand trial in New York for attempted murder. But shadowy questions about her life remain – including her links to al-Qaida and her five 'lost' years

Presently languishing in a US Prison, facing a very very long prison sentence, Imran's New Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi has promised Pakis that he will make every effort to bring " This Daughter Of Pakistan " back home . ASAP !!!

[Falijee]

Pakis Milking Kuldeep Nayyar's Demise For All That Is Is Worth For Them

Pak condoles 'pro-peace journalist' Kuldeep Nayyar's death
Business Standard
Aug 23, 2018


Coverage of above has similarities with Imran Khan's recent offer of Pakistan Aid to victims of the Kerala Flood disaster !

[Falijee]

Diplomatic Temperature Between Pakiland And Massaland Heats Up . US State Department Rejects Paki Version Of Pompeo - Imran Phone Call

Diplomatic squabble as US rejects Pakistan’s claim about Pompeo-Imran phone call

WASHINGTON – As the diplomatic row is underway between Pakistan and the US with the two countries disagreeing about whether State Secretay Mike Pompeo and Prime Minister Imran Khan held discussion over terrorism in a telephonic conversation, Washington has refused to withdraw from its original readout of the phone call.

This response comes after Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Dr. Mohammad Faisal rejected the statement issued by the US saying there was no mention of the ‘terrorists operating in the country’ during the telephonic conversation.

“Pakistan takes exception to the factually incorrect statement issued by US State Dept on today’s phone call btwn PM Khan & Sec Pompeo,” FO spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal wrote on Twitter. “There was no mention at all in the conversation about terrorists operating in Pakistan. This shd be immediately corrected,” he added.

However, US State Department spokesperson, Heather Nauert, who issued the readout about Pompeo-Khan phone call, asserted that the state secretary had raised Islamabad’s importance of taking decisive action against terrorist outfits operating in Pakistan, and added, “We stand by its original readout”.

The recent diplomatic tussle is first of the new government of Imran Khan who in his victory speech after July 25 elections had said he wants a balanced relation between Pakistan and America which should be mutually beneficial, not one sided.

Reports say Pompeo is likely to visit Pakistan in September and hold talks with the newly elected prime minister.
Pompeo, who is expected in Islamabad on September 5, would be the first foreign dignitary to meet Imran Khan.

In the light of what has happened, it is highly unlikely that Pompeo would make a stopover in Isloo to see Imran . Maybe, some efforts (behind the scene) are already taking place to salvage the situation. Nothing can be ruled out when it comes to Pakistan ! Remember the huff and puff when the US Diplomat killed a Paki Abdul on an Isloo road. And how he was allowed to "leave" Pakiland , only after paying Blood Money and how the Pakis roused their Awaam over this unfortunate incident. This deliberate dent on their Echendee will also be "forgotten" in a few days time . !!!

[Falijee]

Army Obliges Immy !

Major reshuffle in top army brass

[Falijee]

Some Sort Of A Concocted Case Is Being Built Around Hussein Haqqani And De Fame His Name As All Attempts Have Failed To Bring Him Back To Pakistan

Former Ambassador Hussain Haqqani in hot waters
Aug 24, 2018

He informed the court that Haqqani could not be brought back to Pakistan through Interpol Red Warrant as there was no agreement between Pakistan and US over the exchange of criminals.

He informed the court that the case of embezzlement in Pakistan foreign office can the alone reason for bringing him back, however, there is a need for legislation in this connection.

What has irked the Pakis is that he is "bad mouthing" them in international forums and in his books and articles and is openly siding with Dushman India

[Falijee]

Bushra Bibi Under The Glare !

First Lady Bushra Imran's veil is none of your business
Aug 18, 2018
Images Staff

Criticism of Bushra's veil has rightfully been called out, for not only is it yet another instance of unwarranted policing of women's choices but also indicative of another unacceptable trend: judging men for the choices made by the women in their life. The burqa can be a political statement but it's clear that Bushra doesn't intend to step into the public eye. She wishes to remain a private individual and her veiling precedes her marriage to Imran Khan and his subsequent coming into office. Therefore, it makes little sense to relate Imran Khan's actions with his wife's attire. It's just another case of mainstream discourse needlessly focusing on female attire.

Imran has joined Iran and Saudia where Leaders keep their wives in the closet !

[anupmisra]

Ahmadiyya mosque in Faisalabad attacked and set on fire by unknown extremists. Six people among injured.

"Human Rights" "Minister" Dr. Shireen -(Jalebi) - Mazari has her work cut out for her already

All this over an ahmediya chicken! Both sides had their egos to protect. Meanwhile the pigs run free and unmolested. Yep. Madame Tractor Trolley first trial by fire over the characterization of the place of worship - is it a mosque or not?

Thank you QED.

[anupmisra]

Famous Journo Declan Walsh Recounts The Shenanigans And Mystery Surrounding The Al- Qaeda Sleeper Agent , Dr. Aafia Siddiqui ( Daughter Of Pakistan And Married To A Nephew Of KSM !) In This Long Article From The Guardian

Imran's New Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi has promised Pakis that he will make every effort to bring " This Daughter Of Pakistan " back home . ASAP !!!

But, the EyeAssEye does not want her back. Here's an article by a convert (TIFWIW).

Pakistani intelligence blocked a prisoner swap to release Dr Aafia Siddiqui

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180 ... -siddiqui/

[nam]

Criticism of Bushra's veil has rightfully been called out, for not only is it yet another instance of unwarranted policing of women's choices but also indicative of another unacceptable trend: judging men for the choices made by the women in their life. The burqa can be a political statement but it's clear that Bushra doesn't intend to step into the public eye. She wishes to remain a private individual and her veiling precedes her marriage to Imran Khan and his subsequent coming into office. Therefore, it makes little sense to relate Imran Khan's actions with his wife's attire. It's just another case of mainstream discourse needlessly focusing on female attire.

This got me thinking...

Given that the first lady was in the veil even before the marriage and it not acceptable to show your face to un-related men, does this mean the dimmer never saw who he was marrying?

If he did see her face before marriage, there by deciding to marry her, wouldn't that be blasphemy?

[Falijee]

British Journo Says That Dams Are NOT The Solution To Paki Water Problems !

A dam, but no plan
Catriona Luke, Friday Times
Aug 8, 2018

Once again the Diamer-Bhasha dam, 40 kilometers downstream of Chilas, is on the agenda for development. It would be a catastrophe for the region, which could include the loss of 30,000 historic petroglyphs on 5,000 stones and 22 villages in the area. More than 170 kilometers from Islamabad as the crow flies, over some of the most mountainous regions on earth, it is also of no conceivable use as a water source, nor as an easily sustainable hydro-electric hub.

Diamer -Bhasha Dam is the pet project of CJP Nisar !

The loss of water for the Gilgit-Baltistan region has sadly taken place this century. The river that enters Pakistan above Skardu cannot lay proper claim to the name of Indus – or Senge (lion) in Tibetan – because in 2002 the Indus was stopped by a massive hydro-electric dam built by the Chinese in Tibet at Senge Ali. Today the river that enters Pakistan is in fact the tributaries that joined the Indus in Ladakh and Kashmir: the Gar, the Zanskar, the Khyok and the Shigar.

Are the Chinis playing a double game with Pakistan ? First, they are suppressing Uighurs in "Chinese Turkestan", secondly they have "trapped" Pakistan in the the CPEC " debt trap" and now, they are "stealing" Paki waters with building a dam in Tibet ! What will they do next to "help" Pakistan

In 2002, Alice Albinia travelled from Pakistan into Ladakh and Tibet to follow the course of the Indus. At Senge-Ali in Tibet she found a newly constructed dam that “is huge, pristine”. “Its massive concrete curve looms up from the riverbed like a vast wave frozen in mid-air …. The structure itself is complete, but the hydroelectric elements on the riverbed are still being installed. There are pools of water this side of the dam, but no flow. The Indus has been stopped…On the other side of the dam the road ends, submerged beneath the water. The river lake is huge; opaque and green, it fills the mountain valley and I want to cry out at the unkindness: at the demands imposed by other people’s needs, somewhere far away in China.”

In Tibet, the Indus, Sutlej, Mekong, Brahmaputra, Salween and Yangste emerge to start epic journeys through the subcontinent, southeast Asia and China. Little more than deep-running mountain torrents, they catch the seasonal glacial melt and drop through immense heights – the vital pressure for momentum to drive them off the Himalayas and into the plains below – picking up thousands of small tributaries as they go.

Dams wreck the environment, destroy natural habitats, displace people and ruin eco-systems. In a highly mountainous terrain, the cost of converting their hydroelectric functions over hundreds of kilometers to electricity, let alone water supplies, often reduce them to expensive and redundant white elephants. However, what they do provide in the development stages is big business and big money opportunities.

In Pakistan, under Field Marshall General Ayub’s administration, two massive dams came under construction in the 1960s, in response to the Indus Waters Treaty with India. The Tarbela dam was funded by contributions from a number of countries, administered by the World Bank and led by the Italian firm Impreglio, who headed a European consortium. It was designed to store 14 million cubic metres of water and generate 2.1 million kw of electricity. Even by the mid-1990s the dam was not complete and there has been a continuing build-up of silt in the lake, which has reduced its storage capacity.The Mangla dam, on the Jhelum river, was completed in 1968 as part of the terms of the Indus Waters Treaty to compensate for the diversion of tributaries to India, after 1947. In terms of volume it was the world’s tenth largest dam. It had a gross storage capacity of 5.55 MAF (million acre feet) and a hydroelectric capacity of 1170 mw. However, fifty villages were destroyed. Many Mirpuris migrated to England in the 1960s – Mirpuris make up more than half of Britain’s Pakistani population.Both the Tarbela and Mangla dams were sound investments for Pakistan. Both were located near and served the highly populated urban centres of Islamabad and Lahore, and all places in between. Yet it is madness to destroy the environment and ecology of the area between Shatial and the Bhasho river, where it enters the Indus, high up in the mountains of Baltistan, because the powers-that-be in Rawalpindi-Islamabad see an opportunity for a grand money-making scheme that will restore national prestige and reinforce a notion of a ‘naya’ (new) Pakistan.

Water conservation is the key in Pakistan – maintenance and expansion of existing structures – rather than remote hydroelectric dams that damage every possible form of life around them, including the life of the past. We know that big money is involved in reckless, destructive but prestigious dam schemes for naya Pakistan, although I do not think Imran Khan is a man who would like to go down in history as the prime minister who destroyed a crucial heritage site of the Indus. Luke a fan of Imran ?

The manipulation of water for money has been done before. Two and a half thousand years ago, the Greek historian Herodotus wrote in his Histories: “There is a plain in Asia which is shut in on all sides by a mountain range …The Great King blocked up all the passages between the hills with dykes and flood-gates and so prevented water from flowing out…From that time the five nations which were wont formerly to have use of the stream…have been in great distress…the king never gives the order to open the gates till the suppliants have paid him a large sum of money over and above the tribute.”

Modern Chini blackmail

[Falijee]

New Realities : Imran Needs American Financial Help . US Needs Paki Help For "Peace" In Afghanistan !

New realities
Aug 19, 2018
The News On Sunday (TNS)
Wajid Ali Syed

Last year in August, President Donald Trump unveiled his South Asia strategy in which he declared the US has changed its approach and how to deal with Pakistan, referring to its “safe havens for terrorist organisations”. On January first this year, the US president tweeted harsh and unsettling words which, since then, have essentially become the core of his administration’s policy playbook towards Pakistan.The steps that followed have widened the trust gap. The administration first halted financial aid, and recently discontinued the international military education and training programme.

Pakistan has retaliated by increasing Taliban attacks inside Afghanistan through its ISI proxies !

In the interim, both countries imposed restrictions on the movement of each others’ diplomatic staffers.

Experts and officials in the US have been skeptical about the national elections in Pakistan. Knowing that PTI’s Imran Khan has been a long and staunch critic of the US policies and actions, they have gambled with hypothetical scenarios. Some draw similarities between Imran Khan and President Trump. Both are celebrity-turned-politicians; both use unconventional approaches to serious matters; both have little experience in governance, and both are unpredictable. There are chances that both leaders could hit off right away or simply might not get along because of their uncanny personality traits.

In Pakistan, there is the H&D factor to reckon with !

The discussions have also focused on Imran Khan’s expected challenges including strengthening the economy and fighting off terrorism. Khan’s grandstanding in the past on various political issues was dismissed by most, arguing his electoral base’s lack of interest in ideological orthodoxy.

“The rhetoric that he used during the campaign is very different from the rhetoric in his acceptance speech right after he won the elections,” said Tamanna Salikuddin, senior expert from the United States Institute of Peace, at a panel discussion.

Salikuddin was senior advisor to the special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Department of State from 2014 to 2017, and director for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the US National Security Council from 2011 to 2013. “It would be interesting to see how and if the Trump administration pays attention or engages with Imran Khan,” she said, adding “that would be our first test”.

A common element in all discussions was that Imran Khan, like any other civilian leader, may not have the political power to control, dictate or even devise Pakistan’s foreign policy. Most experts maintain the relationship between the two countries has been dominated by the military; and hence the army would not tolerate any interference from political leadership. On the contrary, Khan’s anti-American rhetoric would be beneficial for the military.

Ironically, the National Defense Authorization Act for the next fiscal year that was passed by the US Congress last week has also reduced security aid to a mere $150-million from an amount that was once almost close to a billion dollars. Even though the bill withdraws the continuous and long-standing demand that Islamabad has to do more in counter-terror operations, it hopes the meager amount will help provide a productive framework for continued engagement.

It can be argued that a vast-ranging bilateral relationship has significantly deteriorated. Pakistan is now seen through an outward lens. It is important either because of the peace efforts in Afghanistan or terrorism concerns from India. Besides these two factors, the United States would like to engage with Pakistan only because it fears the country is ‘economically weak’, ‘harbours militants’ and carries ‘nuclear capability’ that could go awry. The Islamic Bomb. The prestige factor. The promise to Saudia that the Bum will be given to them , if the existence of the Royal Family is at stake !

The first reaction that came from the State Department after the election results questioned the authenticity of the electoral process. “The United States shares concerns about flaws in the pre-voting electoral process, as expressed by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. These included constraints placed on freedoms of expression and association during the campaign period that were at odds with Pakistani authorities’ stated goal of a fully fair and transparent election,” the statement said.

Imran has "won" fair and square

The department clarified the US will look for opportunities to work with the new government representatives to advance mutual goals of security, stability, and prosperity in South Asia.Meanwhile, Imran Khan also called for a new “mutually beneficial” relationship with the US. “Unfortunately up to now, our relationship has been one-way. America pays Pakistan for fighting its war, which has really damaged Pakistan,” Khan said in his televised speech. He advised the US soldiers must leave Afghanistan.

Imran is Aka Taliban Khan !

Lately, the US has been eager to seek Pakistan’s help in bringing the Taliban to negotiating table with the Afghan authorities. Stabilising Afghanistan through peace process and mutual cooperation could be the only foreseeable common goal for Khan and Trump.Pride, pomp, and circumstance aside, Pakistan’s dependence on the US is not over yet. PTI leaders have hinted they would need a package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The severity of the dampness in relations can be gauged by the fact that the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo remarked that any potential IMF bailout for the new government should not provide funds to pay off Chinese lenders. He welcomed the Imran Khan-led government but warned, “Make no mistake. We will be watching what the IMF does. There’s no rationale for IMF tax dollars, and associated with that American dollars that are part of the IMF funding, for those to go to bail out Chinese bondholders or China itself.”Pakistan still needs money to pay its dues and afford the military’s budget. The renewed approach and involvement of credible individuals from the US and Pakistan side might lend hands to each other. Khan’s confidante Asad Umar, who participated in one of the post-election discussions via Skype commented that the PTI government would like a “constructive relationship with the US”.

The level of engagement between the Trump administration and the PTI government is yet to be experienced but, in the meantime, the United States continues to look to Pakistan to take a lead role in bringing peace to the region. “Pakistan’s success is deeply important to the United States,” said Alice Wells, South and Central Asia’s principal deputy assistant secretary, in a statement sent out to TNS. “The issues are tough… together both countries could translate shared interests into further action that achieve mutual objectives.”

[Peregrine]

FM confirms Pompeo will visit Pakistan on Sept 5, calls ties with US ‘important’ - News Desk

ISLAMABAD : Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday confirmed that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would visit Pakistan on September 5 and termed Pak-US bilateral relations as important for the two countries.

“The importance of Pak-US ties is not lost on anyone. There have been ups and downs but it is a vital relationship.”

Qureshi reiterated Foreign Office’s rebuttal of the US State Department’s press release pertaining to the call between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Pompeo.

“As per my understanding, the statement issued by US State Dept was factually incorrect. I was in Multan when Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua called me regarding the matter. I told her to confirm the conversation and issue a rebuttal immediately. She was present during the phone call between PM Imran and Pompeo.”

The FM asserted that the conversation was “very good”. “You will be surprised to know that Pompeo urged a productive bilateral relationship with Pakistan.”

Reiterating that Afghanistan’s stability was vital for Pakistan’s stability, the foreign minister added Afghanistan is part of the country’s relationship with the United States (US).

On Indo-Pak ties, Qureshi stressed on moving forward. “Pakistan is not shy of the dialogue process. PM Imran clearly said in his maiden speech that if India takes one step towards peace, Pakistan will reciprocate with two steps.” The Terroristani reciprocation will be per this Article will be : UPA had freed Pathankot handler as ‘goodwill gesture’

To the journalists, the foreign minister said Indian media helped their government in shaping narratives. “I request you all to help and guide us in building narratives too.”

Urging to present a united front to the world, the seasoned politician said the country needed peace. “Peace is our objective. Stability is our need. Economic development is our priority.” Liar! Lair!! Pants on Fire!!! The Terroristani objective will be TAKIYA AND KITMAN

During the press conference, the foreign minister also revealed that China’s foreign minister would visit on Sept 8.
The press conference comes hours after Prime Minister Imran Khan visited the Foreign Office where he was briefed on the country’s foreign policy towards India, Afghanistan, Iran, United States, China and Saudi Arabia in a meeting at the FO by Qureshi, Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, FO Spokesperson Mohammad Faisal and other senior officials.

The FO also updated PM Imran on the current situation in occupied Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC) and the Working Boundary (WB).

Cheers

[yensoy]

Criticism of Bushra's veil has rightfully been called out, for not only is it yet another instance of unwarranted policing of women's choices but also indicative of another unacceptable trend: judging men for the choices made by the women in their life. The burqa can be a political statement but it's clear that Bushra doesn't intend to step into the public eye. She wishes to remain a private individual and her veiling precedes her marriage to Imran Khan and his subsequent coming into office. Therefore, it makes little sense to relate Imran Khan's actions with his wife's attire. It's just another case of mainstream discourse needlessly focusing on female attire.

This got me thinking...

Given that the first lady was in the veil even before the marriage and it not acceptable to show your face to un-related men, does this mean the dimmer never saw who he was marrying?

If he did see her face before marriage, there by deciding to marry her, wouldn't that be blasphemy?

This is an excellent question, the second best question on the Bushra bibi/blasphemy matter. The best question, of course, is how she recognized the Prophet in her dreams not having seen any likeness of his, presumably.

Imran could have checked her out ahead of the marriage by letting her tie a rakhee on him, and then seeing her face as a deemed brother. Once the quality check passed, he could marry her, being brother-sister is not really a show stopper in that part of the world.

I don't have a problem with Bush bibi's veil. Does she wear one? I can't see anything within her tent.

[anupmisra]

I don't have a problem with Bush bibi's veil. Does she wear one? I can't see anything within her tent.

Maybe she does not wear one when she is doing house chores. You know - cooking, laundry...

[anupmisra]

Farewell State update: Populism galore, coming out of their ears now.

Govt to lower diesel prices

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar on Friday said the government intends to lower the price of diesel and bring it on par with that of petrol.

Sarwar recalled that until 2004, diesel was the cheaper fuel (logic!) , while petrol was expensive.

diesel is the comman man's fuel.

Sarwar also announced that Pakistan Petroleum Limited had made a gas discovery in Sindh's Sanghar district with an initial outflow of 91 barrels a day.

He said that currently Pakistan relies on 85 per cent imported petroleum products and is only producing 15pc of the required amount.

Errrr...minister sa'ab, what about the loss in future revenue from sales tax to the gobermint to pay for the impending farewell state? What if allah does not insha and global price of crude keeps rising? How will you make up the price deficit?

Never mind.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1428651/govt- ... sel-prices

[Peregrine]

Pakistan among countries most vulnerable to dollar appreciation: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service has identified Pakistan among the countries most vulnerable to dollar appreciation, according to an announcement on Friday about its new report.

The just-released report, "Sovereigns - Global Contagion risks greatest where external vulnerability, weak debt affordability meet low policy credibility", examines the countries that have been worst hit by a tightening in financing conditions this year.

According to the announcement, it draws on Moody's previous analyses of where — aside from Turkey — vulnerability to a sharp and sustained deterioration in financing conditions is greatest.

It said the fallout from the correction in Turkey's exchange rate and asset prices highlights again the external vulnerability and sensitivity to a rise in the cost of debt of some emerging and frontier market nations.

"Looking at the size and composition of their balance of payments and the amount of financial buffers in the form of foreign exchange reserves, Moody's identified Argentina, Ghana (B3 stable), Mongolia (B3 stable), Pakistan (B3 negative), Sri Lanka (B1 negative) and Zambia, beside Turkey, as the emerging and frontier market sovereigns most vulnerable to dollar appreciation," it added, mentioning the countries' ratings.

"And out of these, Argentina and Pakistan's currencies have experienced particularly marked depreciations against the dollar year to date."

In June, Moody’s had downgraded Pakistan’s rating to negative from stable. A statement released by the credit rating agency had stated that the decision to change the outlook to negative was driven by heightened external vulnerability risk as ongoing balance of payment pressures erode foreign exchange buffers.

Cheers

[RCase]

Appears to a "house full" . Very few empty chairs !

Lets play "spot tractortrolley" game.

Who can miss the purple baal, Ursula the Sea Witch! Fourth from left in the row in foreground.

[Peregrine]

Farewell State update: Populism galore, coming out of their ears now.

Govt to lower diesel prices

Errrr...minister sa'ab, what about the loss in future revenue from sales tax to the gobermint to pay for the impending farewell state? What if allah does not insha and global price of crude keeps rising? How will you make up the price deficit?

Never mind.

[url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1428651/govt- ... sel-prices

anupmisra Ji :

Easy peasy lemon squeezy - Terroristan will exercise its Hereditary Divine Allah Given Rite to BEG FROM ALL AND SUNDRY!
Cheers

[RCase]

Now for a humor break....

Isn't this the Information Minister of Naya Pakistan?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3v1wZN57_U

[Lisa]

British Journo Says That Dams Are NOT The Solution To Paki Water Problems !

A dam, but no plan
Catriona Luke, Friday Times
Aug 8, 2018

The river that enters Pakistan above Skardu cannot lay proper claim to the name of Indus – or Senge (lion) in Tibetan – because in 2002 the Indus was stopped by a massive hydro-electric dam built by the Chinese in Tibet at Senge Ali. Today the river that enters Pakistan is in fact the tributaries that joined the Indus in Ladakh and Kashmir: the Gar, the Zanskar, the Khyok and the Shigar.

This is the first time that I am hearing of this Chinese dam. Would anyone who knows more post a link. Thank you in advance.

[chetak]

This got me thinking...

Given that the first lady was in the veil even before the marriage and it not acceptable to show your face to un-related men, does this mean the dimmer never saw who he was marrying?

If he did see her face before marriage, there by deciding to marry her, wouldn't that be blasphemy?

This is an excellent question, the second best question on the Bushra bibi/blasphemy matter. The best question, of course, is how she recognized the Prophet in her dreams not having seen any likeness of his, presumably.

Imran could have checked her out ahead of the marriage by letting her tie a rakhee on him, and then seeing her face as a deemed brother. Once the quality check passed, he could marry her, being brother-sister is not really a show stopper in that part of the world.

I don't have a problem with Bush bibi's veil. Does she wear one? I can't see anything within her tent.

It was reported that ik niazi saw his future wife's unveiled photo somewhere (in her house, perhaps left out accidentally on purpose) before the marriage proposal was accepted.

He is too well experienced as an international player, with a wandering eye to boot, to buy a bird in the bush, sight unseen.

[Falijee]

Burkha Bushra Bibi Sans Burkha

[Falijee]

Jalebi Comes Out Of The Woodwork

Shireen Mazari condemns ‘sectarian violence’ in Faisalabad

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen on Friday condemned mob violence that took place in Faisalabad over a cock-fighting. She said “our commitment to protection of the rights of all citizens remains a priority. Mob violence in all forms is unacceptable.”

Shireen Mazari @ShireenMazari1
Got back at 2 am this morning ( weekend partying at Bani Gala, or "hard work" at office . Take your pick ) to learn of Faisalabad incident. Chkd to see what exactly happened - below is the Regional police head's report. To all critics, our commitment to protection of the rights of all citizens remains a priority. Mob violence in all forms is unacceptable.
Claims that Imran's Naya Pakistan has taken the necessary action

[Falijee]

Immy's Obsession With "Tree Planting" Remains Unchanged

PM Khan plants a tree at foreign office

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan, who visited Foreign Office on Friday, planted a tree there. The tree was planted as a symbol of Pakistan’s commitment to a green future and doing its part in reversing climate change.The prime minister visited Foreign Office today where he got his first briefing on challenges and opportunities available to the country as the new government fully takes charge.

Khan has said that Pakistan doesn’t want confrontation with any country and that there would be no compromise on national interests.

Blowing cold and hot at the same time, IMO !


-Tree requires paani ; Pakis facing immense Paani problem ; what will happen to Pakiland ( and the Tree ) if India continues to "steal" Paki Paani

[Falijee]

Al - Jazeera Told By GOI To Pack Its Bag And Leave Due To Biased Kashmir Coverage .

Al Jazeera may have to shut down broadcast in India
The Tribune
Aug 24, 2018

l Jazeera, English television channel, may have to shut down its broadcast in India as the government has withdrawn its security clearance.
As per the Economic Times, no explanation was given, however, the decision seems to have been triggered from a documentary aired by the channel on militancy in Jammu and Kashmir that the government said was “biased”.

This is not the first ( and probably not the last either ) time that Al Jazeera has been accused of biased coverage . It always pushes the Ummah point of view . And it always sides with Qatar in inter Ummah tiffs as it is owned by Qatari interests! So, its coverage can hardly be called "balanced" !

A security clearance from the Home Ministry is required for any channel to broadcast in India, while the licence is attained from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

The security clearance was given to the channel by the Home Ministry on December 3, 2010, and withdrawn on May 29, 2018, as per documents. And now it all depends on the Home Ministry.

Al Jazeera English is run by AJI International Pvt Ltd. Al Jazeera English executives declined to comment, as per ET.
As per ET, the channel told the government in its representation that the documentary on militant networks in Kashmir devoted a substantial 10 minutes to the central government’s efforts and the views of its officials.In 2015, the channel was suspended for five days because it showed an incorrect map of India with respect to Jammu and Kashmir.

[Falijee]

Kaptaan Sets Another Example Of "Austerity"

PM Imran Khan will not use special aircraft for foreign visits
Aug 24, 2018

ISLAMABAD - PM Imran Khan has decided not to use his special plane for foreign visits.

The prime minister will not travel first class but on club class. The government has also decided to discontinue the facility of first class travel to all ministries, chief justice and president, who will now use club class. Safe to fly PIA

[Peregrine]

British Journo Says That Dams Are NOT The Solution To Paki Water Problems !

A dam, but no plan
Catriona Luke, Friday Times
Aug 8, 2018

This is the first time that I am hearing of this Chinese dam. Would anyone who knows more post a link. Thank you in advance.

Lisa Ji :

This news is over Nine Years Old :

China builds dam on Indus in Tibet,keeps Pakistan uninformed - Mazhar Abbas - March 19, 2009

KARACHI: Keeping the users of Indus River water uninformed, China has built a dam at catchment area of the river in Tibet at Senge-Ali.

Pakistani authorities remain unaware of the dam with the exception of some individuals who read about this in a book published recently.

Alice Albinia, a British journalist and writer who recently visited Indus up to its roots, wrote in her book ‘Empires of the Indus’ that the greater part of water in the River Indus came from its upper reaches, from Tibet, Ladakh and Baltistan, rather than from its Himalayan tributaries in the Punjab. “All the water that drains from these mountains, I remember, is currently being stopped by the new dam at Senge-Ali,” she wrote.

She visited the Indus from its end point Indus Delta to its catchment area and the point of start called Senge Khabad by Tibetans, which means the lion’s mouth. It is the only place, where water did not flow from the glaciers, but the ground and flow continued round the year.

On her way to Senge Khabab, she saw a huge dam with massive concrete curve looms up from the riverbed. “The structure itself is complete, but the hydroelectric elements on the riverbed are still being installed. There are pools of water this side of the dam, but no flow. The Indus has been stopped,” she writes.

The Indus, born some thirty to forty-five million years ago, is the oldest known river in the region. It is the 21st largest river in the world in terms of annual water flow. The total length of the river is 3,180 kilometres (1,976 miles). The river has a total drainage area exceeding 1,165,000 square kilometres (450,000 square miles).

“I feel sad for the river: for this wild and magnificent, modern, historic, prehistoric river; for this river which was flowing for millions of years before humans even saw it; for this river which has nurtured the earth since the land rose from the ocean,” she writes.

Majority of the water experts in Sindh remain unaware of any dam built in Tibet. Most of them are of the view that Indus does not start from one point. It has thousands of tributaries, said Eng. Naseer Memon, water expert.

Indus main tributaries were in Ladakh, Baltistan and Tibet, glaciers of Himalayas, but there was also occasionally monsoon support.

He said there was no major water flow upstream, so building a big dam was not feasible.

Idrees Rajput, former secretary irrigation, Sindh and water expert, said the major water flow started from Skardu downstream, so building a dam could only be helpful for power generation and not the irrigation purpose.

He said the dam at Senge-Ali was for the power generation purpose, which will have no impact over Indus River. “Indus water still flows,” he said.

China had not officially informed the government of Pakistan, as there was no treaty between China and Pakistan over shared waters. Similarly, India has right to build a dam on Indus for power generation with a maximum capacity of 0.25 MAF water.

Indus River’s inflow is 140 MAF in Pakistan, and the small dams will have no impact over us, said Rajput. Pakistan is building largest dams on Indus River with 6.4 or 7 MAF water capacity.

Rajput said they got to know about the dam through “Alice’s book,” but Indus discharge in Pakistan was not stopped.”

Released ahead of World Water Day on March 22, IUCN’s latest publication, “Share: Managing Water Across Boundaries,” shows that international rivers - those shared by neighbouring countries - provide an estimated 60 percent of the world’s freshwater.

There are some 260 international river basins in the world, which cover nearly half of the Earth’s surface and are home to 40 percent of the world’s population.

“We cannot understate the importance of water for life on this planet; it is as necessary as the air we breathe,” said Julia Marton LefËvre, IUCN’s Director General. “Governments must realize that river basins, not national borders are the boundaries around which effective water management must be drawn.”

Cheers

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Bushra Bibi Sans Burkha

The eyes match, 1000%

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PM Imran Khan has decided not to use his special plane for foreign visits. ..The prime minister will not travel first class but on club class.

This is where fun starts. What if I'm duh Dim wants to go to a country where Pain in the Ass does not fly? Will foreign airlines hold the door open while the esteemed dimwit embarks and disembarks? He did not think this one through.

Watch this space.

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Verbal Brawl Between Paki F.O And US. S.D. As Reported By Reuters

Pakistan disputes U.S. account of call between Pompeo and new PM Khan
Aug 24, 2018

Reuters - Syed Raza Hassan, Asif Shahzad

KARACHI, Pakistan/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan has disputed Washington’s account of a phone call between new Prime Minister Imran Khan and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, denying that there was any discussion on militants operating in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry called for the United States to amend its statement, but U.S. State Department said it stands by its account.

The row comes ahead of a planned visit by Pompeo to Islamabad in the first week of September to meet with Khan, who was sworn in as prime minister last week.

The U.S. State Department readout of the call said Pompeo wished Khan success and also asked Khan to take “decisive action against all terrorists operating in Pakistan”. There are rumours that Imran has indulged in recreational drugs in the past

“...the impression, which was given... where they’re saying that they mentioned terrorists’ presence in Pakistan, that is against the reality,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Friday. “I’m saying it with full confidence.” Should not Imran come out with his own version of what happened. He is probably above the fray ( hands off , let his minions do the "talking" )

U.S. officials routinely raise the issue of Taliban and other militants operating from safe havens in Pakistan, where they plot attacks on U.S. and Afghan troops across the border.
Pakistan regularly denies that the Afghan Taliban operates from its soil.

And overnight on Thursday, Pakistan’s foreign ministry asserted that the issue of militants never came up in the phone call between Pompeo and Khan. “Pakistan takes exception to the factually incorrect statement issued by U.S. State Dept on today’s phone call,” the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Twitter.

“There was no mention at all in the conversation about terrorists operating in Pakistan. This should be immediately corrected.”However, U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert indicated there would be no correction in response to Pakistan’s complaint.

“I can only say we stand by our readout,” Nauert told a news conference on Thursday, calling Pakistan “an important partner” in the region.“The secretary had a good call with the new prime minister and we look forward to having a good relationship with them in the future,” Nauert added.

Khan is well known for his criticism of U.S. military policy in Afghanistan, but he said after winning elections last week that he seeks better relations with the United States after a series of aid cuts and the suspension of U.S. military training.

Pakistan and Imran cannot "afford" to alienate USA. Pakistan is "heavily dependent" on US monies for its survival !

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Zartaj Gul Wazir
‏ @zartajgulwazir

If your opponent is a Pashtun, it's foolish to play in aggressive mode.
When one wrongs a Pashtun, they better be ready for massive retribution!
We're a resilient people and can't be dominated.
We've given immense sacrifices for our nation and will always defend it.


Imran "acting" like a full blood Pashtun

PS: Imran is a pseudo Pashtun from Mianwali Pakjab !

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Pakis Milking Kuldeep Nayyar's Demise For All That Is Is Worth For Them

Pak condoles 'pro-peace journalist' Kuldeep Nayyar's death
Business Standard
Aug 23, 2018


Coverage of above has similarities with Imran Khan's recent offer of Pakistan Aid to victims of the Kerala Flood disaster !

The original WKK, whom the old timers of this august forum fondly remember as "Kulbhrast Nayyar"

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Imran is a pseudo Pashtun from Mianwali Pakjab !

Confirmed by my pashtun banker friend. By the way the name Niazi is a curse for many pashtuns.

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Honeymoon is over. No more "darlings".

Pakistan is no longer ‘darling’ of West, Qureshi briefs on Foreign Policy

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that world has changed in political dynamics and Pakistan was no longer 'darling' of the West. (isnt that what happens to the local wh0re when she gets old, useless, demanding and irritating? So I have heard.)

“We do not want Pakistan's name on the Black List,” asserted Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/35879 ... ign-policy

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The real power center in pakhanistan is...

Outgoing US Ambassador meets COAS Gen. Bajwa

Outgoing US Ambassador in Pakistan, David Hale, paid a farewell call on Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Inter Services Public Relations said Friday.

The Ambassador thanked the Army Chief for contributions of Pak Army towards regional peace and stability.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/35880 ... -gen-bajwa

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The duh moment. Not true but...

‘It takes two hands to clap’: FM Qureshi on Pak-India ties

Qureshi says Pakistan has taken positive steps towards reconciliation but it takes two hands to clap

if Indian (which Indian?) takes once step towards Pakistan, Pakistan will take two (which direction, forward, backward or one of each?).

https://dailytimes.com.pk/287389/it-tak ... ndia-ties/

One hand clap:

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No comments.

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I have time on my hands today. So, here's another one ("only in pakhanistan" series)

ICT warns against helping ‘damsel in destress’

Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICT-P) has warned the citizens and told them to be aware of new robbers, active in the capital city.

The police asked the citizens to avoid giving lift to any stranger or a lonely girl on desolate highways and roads at night.

In case you encounter any young woman standing alone and seeking lift or find lying in a state of unconsciousness by the road then you should not stop for help. Simply pass by her (not a paki thing to do)

A police official told APP that it was a new tactic of robbers, operating systematically with the help of a girl to loot people travelling late at night on empty roads and highways in some forest areas.

This copper has been reading too many Amar Chitra Kathas.

https://nation.com.pk/24-Aug-2018/polic ... n-destress

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Another one.

Asian Games: Pakistan rower Ejaz barred for exceeding weight limit

Pakistan’s Asim Ejaz suffered the embarrassment of missing out from competing in the men’s lightweight single sculls at the Asian Games on Friday after he was disqualified for exceeding the maximum weight limit.

Lightweight men cannot weigh more than 72.5 kg according to the rules but the 31-year-old was found to be over that limit despite his official Games entry putting him at 72 kg.

Either the officials lied about Egad's weight or the momeen gained a few extra pounds by the time he landed in Indonesia. All that free food.

https://nation.com.pk/24-Aug-2018/asian ... ight-limit