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“Political violence of this nature has claimed far too many innocent lives in Pakistan and it must stop,” said Ali Dayan Hasan, South Asia researcher at Human Rights Watch. “Benazir Bhutto was a democrat who believed in the supremacy of constitutional rule and throughout her career, sought power through the ballot box. Today, she died campaigning for votes and calling for a free election.” more » |
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 “To veil or not to veil?” is the question that is as perplexing if not more so than Shakespeare’s “To be or not to be?” for modern Muslim women-- especially those born and brought up in the west. more »
The condition of women in our country, especially the ones who
constitute the rural masses is far from fair, or morally and ethically
correct. This fact has been highlighted on numerous occasions by the
ill treatment of women more »
If Sachin Tendulkar's 99 was spectacular, Younis Khan's century was supremely efficient and formed the lynchpin of a perfectly planned chase. One stroke of brilliance from India could have ended Pakistan's challenge but Younis stood firm. He added 102 in 12.4 overs with Misbah-ul-Haq, who has one of the coolest heads in run-chases, and the partnership drastically reduced India's victory hopes. more »
 President Pervez Musharraf has signed into immediate effect measures to increase control over the media. Broadcasters and cable distributors who break the rules could have their premises closed down.
The amended media regulations were changed on Monday because "circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action", a government statement said. more »
Dean Jones, the former Australia Test batsman turned TV commentator, has been sacked by his employers, Ten Sports, after being heard calling Hashim Amla a 'terrorist' on live television during the fourth day's play between Sri Lanka and South Africa at Colombo. more »
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