Bill Gates donates funds for Polio vaccinationAccording to daily Jang, two American organisations, the Gates Foundation and the Rotary International has donated 20 crores worth of dollars for World Health Organisation (WHO) polio vaccination drive. WHO will use this money in under developed countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Nigeria. WHO has appealed for more funding from around the world.
Ulema to protest against Moses film
As reported in daily Khabrain, Tehreek Hurmat Rasool (PBUH) has condemned the private channel for the sinful act of showing The Ten Commandments and vowed that a protest will continue unless the channel apologises and reitirates that no such film would be shown next time. The members of Tehreek Humat Rasool (PBUH) were Jamiat Ahl Hadees, Jamaat Ut Dawa, Majlis Ahrar and Majlis Khatum Nabuwat.
France expelled Ulema for declaring jihad
As reported in Daily Pakistan, an inquiry commission in France has recommended expelling 17 ulema (religious scholars) for declaring jihad and speeches in favour of mujahideen. The majority of these ulema belong to Tunis, Algeria, Morocco, Turkey and Pakistan. A Pakistani Imam Masjid Abdur Rehman had already been expelled. The commission said that these ulema promote jihad and criticise other religions.
Lindsay Lohan voted as most stupid actress
As reported in Daily Pakistan, Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohann got the award of ‘the most stupid actress’ by the survey conducted by The New York Daily News. Britney Spears was at number 14 and Mel Gibson was at 24 out of total 25 entries.
Voting for MMA and PMLQ is sinAs reported in daily Nawa-e-Waqt, the tribal ulema council chairman Allama Abdul Hadi issued a fatwa after consultation with ulema karam and muftian Azzam. The fatwa said that voting for Jamiat ulema Islam, Jamaat Islami, Muttahida Majlis Ammal and PMLQ is haram and a voter would be committing highest sin. These parties have conspired against Islam, and the religious lobby in Pakistan.
Fake degree of ex federal minister
As reported in Daily Pakistan, the nomination papers of the ex Federal Minister for Health, Mohammd Nasir Khan, were rejected due to his fake BA degree. In the court of a Additional Session judge, the PPP candidate from NA 115 Narowal objected to the foreign degree of the ex minister. The personal secretary of Nasir Khan said that the degree from Nairobi University is recognised by HEC and that he had fought the previous election on the same degree.
Why did Abdullah Gill come to Pakistan?
Famous columnist Haroon ur Rashid wrote in daily Express, that the riddle of the President of Turkey Abdullah GillÂ’s visit to Pakistan has been solved. He came to tell opposition leaders that they should try to remove the military hegemony in steps while remaining a part of the system. Whoever thought of this idea was some American intellectual or the advisor of Pervez Musharraf.
People should get ready for beatings and jails
As reported in Daily Pakistan, the leader of the PML N, Nawaz Sharif addressing a crowd in Mansehra said that the future of Pakistan can become safe if the people get ready for beatings on the street and going to jail for the rights. His conviction has grown stronger by 100 percent with the rejection of his nomination papers. He was forcefully removed from the people and made a prisoner for eight years.
Judiciary had created its own parallel government
As reported in daily Express, the leader of the muslim conference Sardar Qayyum said the emergency was necessary for Pakistan. Politicians and ulema had become redundant. Armed agencies were formed in every house. The judiaciary had created its own parallel government. Foreign invasion was invited. Every person was trying to conquer another person. The Army and the president had no option but to impose emergency.
Memory of a chimpanzee better than a human
As reported in daily Jang, research showed that a chimpanzeeÂ’s memory is better than a humanÂ’s. Up till now a wrong assessment of human memory was established. Scientists in Japan issued the result of their research after young chimpanzees showed better results than university students.
Illiterate nuclear power of the world
Senior columnist Munnoo Bhai wrote in daily Jang, that according to a survey, half of the worldÂ’s illiterates are living in South Asia which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The continent of Asia has 75 per cent of the worldÂ’s illiterates that consists of 75 per cent of women and children. The literacy rate in Pakistan improved only 3 per cent during the last 50 years.
Iran tested its Ashura missile
Sarerahe wrote in daily Nawa-e-Waqt, that Iran has successfully tested its Ashura missile with target range of 2000 km. Now Iran has arranged to create mourning in the lines of evil. When Iran makes an atomic bomb they should call it tazia so that the world will know that those who commemorate Karbala can force Karbala on others.
A forgotten prisoner of Islamabad
Famous columnist Abdul Qadir Hassan wrote in daily Express, that the political process has started and PPP has even issued their manifesto. I am reading and listening to everything and was waiting that some body shall mention another prisoner in Islamabad like chaudhry Iftikhar. His name has been forgotten by everyone. Nation is agreed about the person of Dr Qadeer who has performed a miracle in descending society of Pakistan.
Six bomb blasts on CD shops in Lahore
As reported in daily Pakistan, unknown assailants attacked audio cassettes and CD shops that destroyed six shop including a barber shop and video repair shop. Police received letters that threatened to attack the shops if they didnÂ’t stop their business of CDs and cassettes. The first two bomb blasts destroyed government middle school and one private school.
Assassination bid of grand Saudi mufti foiled
As reported in daily Nawa-e-Waqt, a conspiracy to kill the grand mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah and the head of the supreme ulema council, Sheikh Saleh Alfauzan has been foiled. According to Saudi Newspaper 28 extremists were arrested who were planning to kill them. The Saudi grand mufti had said that extremists are exploiting young men in the name of jihad and they shall not participate in war of Afghanistan and Iraq.
I hate the madrassa people
As reported in daily Nawa-e-Waqt, police arrested the culprit Abdul Khaliq who said he hated the madrassa people in Qilla Saifullah, Balochistan. The suspect Abdul Khaliq told the police that he received military training from Jihadi groups and brought hand grenades from Afghanistan. The culprit belongs to Balochistan and often travels to Afghanistan. Students of madrassa identified Abdul Khaliq in police custody.
Hudood laws are not Islamic
As reported in daily Khabrain, speaking to a seminar justice (r) Majida Zaidi said that there is no mention of punishment for intoxication in the holy Quran. Therefore the hudood laws for intoxication are not according to Islam. Hudood laws donÂ’t provide justice but can be used for cruelty and oppression. The rights of women are equal in all religions.
Shukran ya akhi (thanks brother)
Lyrical columnst Irfan Siddique wrote in daily Nawa-e-Waqt, that the Saudi ambassador in Pakistan is a very attractive personality. Hr met the ambassador when he presented his credentials to President Rafiq Tarrar. Every Ramadhan, the ambassador sends dates from the orchards of Hijaz. The respected ambassador never forgot to invite him to his house on the national day of Saudia Arabia. Maybe this time the ambassador had arranged a gathering without informing him but their affectionate relationship doesnÂ’t allow him to hold such suspicion. After September 10, his two columns might have hurt Janab Ali Aseri but now they have become the part of past and Nawaz Sharif is back in Pakistan. He now apologises to the ambassador and hopes that he will not forget to invite him to gathering at his home.