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Captain Bilal Zafar Shaheed
1642 years ago
“Think not of those who are slain in Allah’s way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord; They rejoice in the bounty provided by Allah. And with regard to those left behind, who have not yet joined them (in their bliss), the (martyr’s) glory in the fact that on them is no fear, nor have they (cause to) grieve.”
Al-Quran (3: 169-170)
Captain Bilal Zafar, a commando of the Pakistan army SSG (the world’s best elite force), embraced martyrdom on the 17th of May, 2009 – fighting terrorists and militants in the embattled valley of Swat.
He always used to say “Bullets can’t harm me”, and thus it proved true. He was hit on the arm by a bullet but he carried on until he was hit by an RPG (Rocket propelled grenade) where he embraced martyrdom on the spot.
His last message has been circulated widely on print and electronic media. This is what he had to say:
“In the volleys of fire…in the thunder of bombs, there are a few who just do not stop…knowing that they are surrounded by death…knowing that they could leave their wives widows and children orphans…but they just keep on moving because something is pumping in their hearts…and flowing through their veins known as honour, devotion and motivation…death over surrender…that is why they say death before disgrace…Pakistan Army Zindabad”.
We Salute your courage, Sir! This sacrifice of your’s for this nation will never be forgotten. At least not by us: the people of Pakistan. Let this martyrdom also dispel the notion that the army lacks any motivation to defeat these extremist militants, it is obvious that their spirits are very high.
We stand by you! Long Live Pakistan!
Photograph courtesy: CaptainBilalShaheed.Com
Report: Humanitarian Crisis in Pakistan
62 years ago
I’ve compiled a report on the humanitarian crisis that Pakistan faces today. The report has been published at “Global Voices Online“, a community of more than 200 bloggers around the world who work together to bring you translations and reports from blogs and citizen media everywhere, with emphasis on voices that are not ordinarily heard in international mainstream media.
The report highlights how the Pakistani Blogosphere has reacted to the crisis and gives you an in-sight to cyber activism in Pakistan.
Pakistan has been hit by a severe humanitarian crisis as a result of the military onslaught against the Taliban insurgency. The valley of Swat is in Pakistan’s Malakand division, a beautiful valley often dubbed as another heaven on planet earth. It used to be a prominent tourist resort before it was struck by militancy and extremism of the local Taliban.
It is being reported that over one million (some reports even suggest that figure stands at near 2 million) people have fled their homes from various areas in the Malakand division and FATA including Buner, Dir and Swat. These “Internally Displaced People” (IDPs) are seeking refuge in other areas of Pakistan. Temporary camps have been established in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) where registered IDPs are provided food and shelter.
The crisis is huge. The problems seem impossible to overcome. But Pakistan as a nation has always proved its resilience and unity in testing times. In this regard, a massive relief effort has been launched by many organizations and individuals. The Pakistani Blogosphere is also taking a leading role to provide relief to our Pakistani brothers and sisters in distress.
Read the Full Report at: http://globalvoicesonline.org/2009/05/21/pakistan-a-humanitarian-crisis/
Clarification
103 years ago
This clarification is for those who misinterpreted a certain paragraph of my previous post, “How We Support Israel every hour, every Day“, and thought I was against rallies, protests and demonstrations held in this regard.
I would like to clarify that I am in one hundred percent support of rallies and demonstrations held against Israel and all injustice.
By saying:
Our rallies today lack objectivity and direction, there seems to be no clarity of vision and no thought. Emotions alone yield nothing! Yes, it may bring a few glimpses of you on national – and international if you’re lucky – television and the press. But think and think with clarity, enlighten your soul, emancipate your existence and go beyond personalities and self service. It is what you do for the betterment of the world that matters. Not you or your name.
I was actually trying to urge people to focus. Let these protests and demonstrations not become something done for fun.
To the World: Stop Israeli Terrorism!
Shab-e-Aashoor: Israel bombs School
153 years ago
It was Shab-e-Aashoor in the Arab world – a time when Muslims throughout the Arab world mourned the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his family – when terrorist (Israeli) war planes and shelling bombed two schools.
Reports say around 42 Palestinian children embraced martyrdom in their early childhood.
They say that the Hamas is using Human shields! Where in the world is it allowed to kill innocent civilians even if human shields are being used?
What was the fault of those innocent children who were taking refuge in the UN Schools? How long will the world remain silent? How long will we witness brutal Israeli terrorism without a single voice raised to stop Israeli terrorism?
It seems as if the Muslim world is being given a final push to the wall. Be it Palestine, or Pakistan. We have to understand the deadly “USA-Israel-India” nexus that is wrecking havoc in the world!
India buckles under pressure
203 years ago
By Ammar Faheem
Sunday, December 29 – 2008
Some have dubbed it as Pakistan’s victory in the first round; some believe it is a major diplomatic edge that Pakistan has gained in the international community while some think that this may be deception tactics being used by India. Whatever one believes, it is clear that India has ‘toned down’ its war rhetoric and unjustified demands all of a sudden.
War is definitely NOT the option, but not responding to dirt being thrown upon the Pakistani nation without justification is not acceptable either. It is good to see the war rhetoric being toned down.
The past week saw a sudden escalation of tensions after India tried to press the pressure paddle on Pakistan. Pakistan responded well, forcing a sudden u-turn in Indian government claims.
In this analysis, let me take you through how it has all shaped up recently.
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