KO :: My voting experience in the 2008 elections
My cousin, Khalid Omar, on the travesty that is Pakistan’s current elections…
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KO :: My voting experience in the 2008 elections
My cousin, Khalid Omar, on the travesty that is Pakistan’s current elections…
Blogged with Flock
Pakistan: sliding into anarchy Irfan Husain - openDemocracy
The combative Islamist leadership of the Lal Masjid compound in Islamabad have provoked a dispute that highlights the major faultlines of Pakistani politics. These are desperate times for Pervez Musharraf, says Irfan Husain.
BBC NEWS | Business | Here is the US news from Bangalore
In a windowless office in central Bangalore, dozens of employees are arriving to work on the night shift.They are journalists employed by the world’s biggest news agency, Reuters.
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Goa - new paedophile’s paradise?
For many years now, certain parts of the world - such as Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam - have had an unsavoury connection with sex tourism: foreigners arriving to sexually abuse children. Now, a BBC investigation finds that the Indian state of Goa may be added to that list.
a bengali in TO: RIS 2006 Days 1 and 2
Sheikh Hamza Yusuf was genuinely funny. He followed the rabbi (who was good but dragged a bit near the end). When talking about the level of corruption in Muslim countries, Yusuf said that most of the world’s top corrupt countries were Muslim countries. In fact, Nigeria and Pakistan constantly tussled for the position of the no. 1 corrupt country. He joked that Nigeria only won because they bribed Pakistan for it.He also talked about how Muslims love conspiracy theories.
“We all learned that Humpty Dumpty fell from the wall and all the King’s Horses and Men tried to put him together, but they couldn’t. In the Muslim world, they believe Humpty didn’t fell, he was pushed. And all the King’s Horses and Men just pretended to try to put him together again.”
Nike’s dilemma: Is doing the right thing wrong? | csmonitor.com
In this bustling commercial hub near the Kashmiri border, fortunes seem to rise and fall with the Nike swoosh. Some 80 percent of the world’s soccer balls are produced here by Nike and other top sports brands - making Sialkot, a city of 3 million, a model of prosperity in a country where poverty and extremism freely intermingle.But there is a controversy behind this pot of gold. In November, Nike severed its contract with Saga Sports, its chief supplier, saying Saga’s poor management exposes Nike to the threat of child labor and other labor violations.
International Visitors: Birds Come Flying In at All Things Pakistan
Pakistan gets a large number of guest birds from Europe, Central Asian States and India every year. The birds from North spend winters in different wetlands and deserts of Pakistan, which are distributed almost throughout the country, from the high Himalayas to coastal mangroves and mud flats in the Indus delta. And, after winters they go back to their native habitats.
BBC NEWS | South Asia | On the world’s highest battlefield
India appears to have ruled out making concessions to Pakistan over the disputed Siachen glacier ahead of talks on Kashmir this week. We look at what life is like for troops stationed there.
Rivers and Link Canals of Punjab at All Things Pakistan
The Punjab province of Pakistan is blessed with five major rivers
and their numerous local tributaries. All of these five rivers
originate from the snow capped peaks of the Himalayan Mountains.After traveling hundreds of miles through the high mountain valleys,
these rivers ultimately enter into the plains and plateaus of Punjab
via the Frontier province of Pakistan, the State of Kashmir, and India.
Cricket and Islam: A Brewing Controversy at All Things Pakistan
According to a Reuters report (CricInfo version here) Pakistan cricket players have “been advised to strike a balance between religion and cricket.” This according to Dr. Nasim Ashraf, the new Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
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CNN.com - U.S. homework outsourced as ‘e-tutoring’ grows - Sep 28, 2006
Private tutors are a luxury many American families cannot afford, costing anywhere between $25 to $100 an hour. But California mother Denise Robison found one online for $2.50 an hour — in India.“It’s made the biggest difference. My daughter is literally at the top of every single one of her classes and she has never done that before,” said Robison, a single mother from Modesto.
avari nameh, or the book of the unwilling: india shining, or exploding
The New York Times gives us two articles with somewhat contrary indications [about India and its economy]….
Karez Irrigation in Balochistan at All Things Pakistan
The Karez system on irrigation is one of the traditional engineering wonders of Pakistan.West of Indus Plains and out of monsoon zone is Balochistan – the largest landmass in Pakistan with an area of 343,000 square kilometres. Balochistan is scarcely populated, mainly due to its daunting arid geography. It includes the mountainous country separated by intervening valleys. Balochistan receives very low rainfall annually.
The Story of Karachi at All Things Pakistan
Karachi has a wonderful history that is neither discussed nor celebrated as much as the history of Mughal Lahore….
India’s “National Song” Splits Hindus, Muslims - altmuslim.com
BBC News | In pictures: India’s partition, Train to Pakistan
In 1947, the border between India and its new neighbour Pakistan became a river of blood, as the exodus erupted into rioting. These pictures are by Margaret Bourke-White from Khushwant Singh’s book Train to Pakistan, Roli Books.
As recently as 2005, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf declared an “irreversible” peace process between their two countries. However, terrorist attacks in a series of Indian cities undermined that accord, and the G-8, abiding by India’s request, has put the Pakistani government on watch. Government sources in India speculate on potential connections between Musharraf and extremist groups suspected of the violence, and question the Pakistani president’s control over his own country. The G-8 statement backs India’s commitment to confront terrorism as a byproduct of globalization. Musharraf has since released statements indicating his desire to maintain good ties with India, yet Prime Minister Singh may need time to reevaluate his approach and determine whether Pakistan stands as potential ally or enemy. The official G-8 statement puts governments on notice, warning against any mixing with suspected terrorist groups. – YaleGlobal
BBC NEWS | South Asia | US House backs India nuclear deal
The US House of Representatives has approved an agreement to share civilian nuclear technology with India.
The Indian Economy Blog » Blog Archive » Puncture Mishra
The 21st century will be India’s. But some people simply won’t get it….
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Balochistan: Resources-rich and volatile
Pakistani security forces in Balochistan are fighting armed tribal separatists who say the province’s natural wealth is being plundered. The BBC’s Barbara Plett visits the scene of recent fierce fighting.
BBC NEWS | In pictures | India’s hidden beauty spot | General view, North Sikkim
General view, North SikkimSikkim, now part of India, is a tiny former Kingdom in the Himalayas between Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and the Indian state of West Bengal. It was a princely state under British supervision, then in 1950 it became an Indian protectorate, finally becoming an integral part of India after a referendum in 1975.
Home to the world’s third-highest mountain, Kangchenjunga, Sikkim is developing fast, with Delhi granting it tax-free status and investing heavily in its infrastructure.
Foreign Affairs - Special Feature
“Once proudly socialist and nonaligned, India is being remade as a roaring capitalist success story and emerging strategic partner of the United States. Economic reforms have raised per capita GDP and lowered poverty rates, while New Delhi’s growing self-confidence may help it become the swing state in the global balance of power.In this special lead package, therefore, Foreign Affairs has brought together four top experts to analyze the sources and implications of India’s rise — and the policies necessary for it to continue.”
The India Model
India and the Balance of Power
America’s New Strategic Partner?
