An Interview with Owais Ahmed Ghani
Posted by Malik Siraj Akbar on August 20, 2007 · Leave a Comment
By Malik Siraj Akbar Amid Pakistan and Balochistan being billed as ‘Ground Zero of terrorism’ and ‘Headquarters of Taliban’ respectively, Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani contends that the US and NATO forces have now become part of a larger problem rather than being a solution in war-ravaged Afghanistan. It is Washington’s faulty strategy, not Pakistan, … Read more
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Missing Baloch’s wife seeks justice
Posted by Malik Siraj Akbar on August 11, 2007 · Leave a Comment
By Malik Siraj Akbar Lal Bibi, whose husband Wahid Qambar was allegedly picked up by intelligence agencies and security forces, is optimistic that the “new chief justice” – as she describes Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry – will do justice and produce her missing husband. Hailing from western Balochistan, Lal Bibi has searched for her … Read more
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Nationalists divided over polls boycott
Posted by Malik Siraj Akbar on August 11, 2007 · Leave a Comment
By Malik Siraj Akbar Baloch nationalist parties are deliberating whether or not they should contest the upcoming general elections. While some parties and strong Baloch tribal sections have clearly indicated they will boycott the polls, the remaining parties maintain that their participation hinges on future political developments. The Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP), founded by the … Read more
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Mr. imported V/s CJP: What is the tussle?
Posted by Malik Siraj Akbar on August 8, 2007 · Leave a Comment
Even before his suspension, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Ifthakar Mohammad Chaudhary, had taken flak of several top government officials, including Balochistan governor Mr. imported. Ironically, even Mr. imported Ghani was ‘surprised’ over Justice Chaudhary’s contempt for local lawyers of Balochistan and the soft corner he has had for the settler lawyers of the province. … Read more
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