An Indonesian sets himself on fire in front Palace
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An unidentified 40-year-old man poured flammable liquid over his body and set himself on fire in front of the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta on Wednesday […]
America’s Shadow State in Pakistan: Running the Banana Republic
Source: Daily Beast. By Eli Lake. U.S.-Pakistani relations may be on the rocks, but the CIA’s secret friends in the country fight on in units, prisons, and bases the United States has been building up since 9/11 to counter the pro-Taliban side of Pakistan’s military and intelligence services. Eli Lake […]
Zardari’s return could take ‘weeks’: Report
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By AFP Published: December 9, 2011 DUBAI: President Asif Ali Zardari is to remain under medical observation in Dubai and it could be weeks […]
Lady doctor sues Haia member for misconduct
By ARAB NEWS ALKHOBAR: The Commission for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Haia) has started investigating allegations that a Haia member harassed and humiliated a woman doctor, Al-Madinah Arabic daily reported. “The investigation committee at the Haia has started a probe into the entire issue. We are awaiting […]
PAKISTAN: The government dodges the international community on civil and political rights
Source: Asian Human Rights Commission The state has become dysfunctional in providing basic human rights to the people…The Pakistani society and the government remain under the strong grip of the military which does not allow them to interfere in the affairs of the armed forces. …The laws for the benefit […]
Prince Turki calls for a stronger Gulf bloc
by GHAZANFAR ALI KHAN | ARAB NEWS RIYADH: Prince Turki Al-Faisal on Monday called on Gulf states to make the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) a powerful regional bloc with a unified armed force and a unified defense industry. The chief of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic […]
Syria says pipeline blown up by rebel saboteurs
By DOMINIC EVANS | REUTERS BEIRUT: A Syrian pipeline carrying oil from the east of the country to a vital refinery in Homs was blown up on Thursday in what […]
Questions abound as Arab Islamists move into spotlight
By Taylor Luck AMMAN – Fresh off surprise electoral victories in Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt, Islamists face both a golden opportunity and an uncertain political landscape. As Islamists take their turn at governance after decades in the wings, observers and politicians say the movements face several challenges that will dictate […]
INDONESIA: Human Rights in 2011 – The Decay of Pancasila and Constitutional Protections
On the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, December 10, 2011 the AHRC publishes its annual report on the State of Human Rights in Indonesia in 2011. In 2011, […]
Are Ahmadis enemies of Pakistan? Look at the historical facts
By Amaar Ahmad: Pakistan’s descent into crises is perhaps because capable and honest citizens are denied the right to contribute towards the country – even when the country desperately needs […]
Philippines: Changing face of terror
Courtesy Asia Times Online: By Jacob Zenn. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has recently redoubled its efforts to capture suspected insurgents responsible for the killing of 19 special forces troops in al-Barka, Basilan in mid-October and in the process uproot the remaining pockets of Abu Sayyaf fighters in […]
Sectarian massacre: Kabul says up to Pakistan to investigate LeJ involvement
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By AFP / APP Published: December 8, 2011 Afghanistan on Thursday hit back at Pakistan after a shrine bombing killed at least 55 people in […]
Zardari has more medical tests in Dubai
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By AFP Published: December 8, 2011 President Asif Ali Zardari was expected to undergo further tests in a Dubai hospital on Thursday after suffering […]
India Suspends Plan to Let in Foreign Retailers
Source: The New York Times NEW DELHI — Facing a harsh political reaction that has paralyzed the Indian Parliament, the governing Congress Party announced on Wednesday that it would suspend plans to allow foreign multibrand retailers like Wal-Mart to open stores in India. The decision, announced in Parliament, was a setback for […]
‘Saudis plan to join nuclear arms race’
The former Saudi intelligence agency chief has announced that Riyadh may obtain nuclear weapons in line with plans to join “a nuclear arms race.” Prince Turki al-Faisal, who was addressing […]
Research on climate change impact on Chilika
Chilka Lake, Asia’s largest inland brackish lagoon and second largest lagoon in the World is facing challenges emerging out of climate change. Chilika, being home for a number of threatened […]
President Zardari may resign: Report
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune Report in US magazine claims President Zardari may resign over “ill-health”. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE An American magazine reported on Tuesday that President […]
President Zardari admitted in Dubai hospital
The Muslim Times’ Editor for Pakistan Credit: Xpress Tribune By APP / Express Published: December 7, 2011 ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari was admitted to a Dubai hospital late Tuesday night, linked to […]
Depok Mayor a hardliner against minorities to be evaluated for Corruption
PKS to Evaluate Depok Mayor After Corruption Survey Released He has previously been criticized for failing to achieve anything major during his time in office and has adopted a hard-line […]