Pandora’s Box: San Bernadino, terrorism and government hacking of iPhones
Why doesn’t Apple want to help law enforcement in any way it can to track down the terrorists who may still be at large connected …
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Reconciliation cannot divide or break up Sri Lanka
The stakeholders of Sri Lanka must consider these arguments if any attempts are being taken to do the opposite of what we expect from reconciliation …
Pakistan and Malaysia – Tale of Misery vs Prosperity
Malaysia can be a good case study for Pakistan from which Pakistan can learn lessons on ethnic harmony and economic development By Dr. Minhaj Qidwai …
Pakistan’s intolerant Social Media
Social media can be used to bridge polarisation, something mainstream media in Pakistan has failed to achieve .. But this is a society riddled with biases, …
The Execution of Sheikh Nimr and Sunni-Shia Feud
The unity of Muslims as one nation would remain a myth and unattainable goal unless the Muslim clergies of both the sects reconcile on living …
What if the Oregon Protesters were Black or Muslim?
Oregon incident has quickly led to questions about a double standard, particularly from liberals and the left, who asked: What if the armed men were Muslim …
UK enters Syria war without military strategy or exit plan
Cameron’s speech may have won over 397 MPs but he failed to properly address concerns on key issues such as military strategy, the absence of …
No to ISIS, No to Imperialism – Solidarity with the Paris Victims
The November 13 attacks in Paris: the terror of the Islamic State, the state of emergency in France, our responsibilities By Pierre Rousset and François …
What Putin’s visit to Iran means for Middle East?
Russia;s relationship with Iran should be seen in the light of ending of the P5+1 nuclear deal that effectively put an end to Iran’s geo-political …
Modi, Sharif had hour-long ‘secret’ meeting during SAARC 2014
A year ago all that the people saw was a quick handshake but away from TV cameras Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart …
ISIS and the West: A Clash of Savageries
Once again, the West is using heart-wrenching scenes of loss and sorrow to win support for its misguided war on terror. By Lamis Andoni November …
Multi-headed hydra ISIS has to be eliminated after Paris attack
By Yasmeen Aftab What will be the impact of Paris attack on French involvement in the Middle East? France in September this year started air …
What do the Paris attacks mean for Australia’s Syrian refugee intake?
Australian political figures have called on Australia to “close our borders” in the interests of national security, but is this the way to deal with …
Paris attacks highlight selective grief and outrage of Western world
We need solidarity and compassion for the victims of terrorism everywhere not just Western world By Chris Graham (for NewMatilda) As France enters yet another period …
Prince Charles helped his mum overrule democracy and sack Whitlam
40th anniversary of the ‘Dismissal’ For his multiple crimes against humanity in general, and against this nation in particular, Charles should be run out of …
‘Modi on track to cripple India’
By Tariq A. Al-Maeena The title of this column is borrowed from Dr. Mike Ghouse, an American of Indian origin who is passionate about the native …
Narendra Modi worst nightmare
By Sanjena Sathian (For Ozy) It was Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and Muslims and non-Muslims alike thronged the …
Bilawal Zardari Bhutto is good for nothing
By Saeed Qureshi It looks improbable for the juvenile Bilawal Bhutto Zardari (now 27) to revive and resuscitate the moribund, discredited and hugely mauled Pakistan …
India.. This is not cricket nor sportsman spirit
By Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad The Shiv Sena attack on Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) HQ at Mumbai, was a pre-planned scheme of the RAW …
US-Pakistan tête-à-tête
By Yasmeen Aftab Ali On the invitation of the all-powerful US Prezzy, the not so powerful Pakistan Prezzy (aka prime minister) flew …
First investigate those who sponsored & supported Sri Lanka’s LTTE Terrorists
By Shenali D Waduge Before any hybrid court or international investigators are brought into the scene causing another burden to the taxpayer and wasting years …
Mr. Modi from economic boost up to human calamity?
By Syed Atiq ul Hassan; The root cause of the partition of India and creation of Pakistan was the continuous denial of the rights of …
First Nations Treaty(ies), Sovereignty and an Australian Republic
By Ghillar Michael Anderson Former PM Paul Keating’s foray back into Aboriginal politics (16 October 2015 Sydney Morning Herald article Paul Keating pushes ‘unfinished business’ of …
HALAL and Haram
By Moulana Nazeer ul Hassan Thanvi; Halal (lawful) definition The term “Halal’’ means permitted or lawful in Islam, it describes anything that is permitted to …