The stupid blasphemy laws in Pakistan have another victim. A court in Pakistan’s North-West Frontier Province has sentenced a journalist to life imprisonment for blasphemy. Munawar Mohsin, a sub-editor at the Frontier Post newspaper was convicted of publishing a blasphemous letter that led to violent protests across the country. […]Two other defendants – former Frontier… Continue reading Blasphemy Law in Pakistan
Presidential Quiz
Here are the Presidential candidates ranked according to how they match with my views on a few select issues according to SelectSmart: Kucinich, Cong. Dennis, OH – Democrat (100%) Dean, Gov. Howard, VT – Democrat (85%) Sharpton, Reverend Al – Democrat (83%) Kerry, Senator John, MA – Democrat (72%) Gephardt, Cong. Dick, MO – Democrat… Continue reading Presidential Quiz
I am Back
I am back from the Golden State. I know I said I would be blogging from there but I was just too busy and the DSL at my hotel was not free either. We met a number of old friends at the wedding. The wedding was a regular Pakistani one meaning that it spanned three… Continue reading I am Back
Immigration and National Security
The Migration Policy Institute, a non-partisan think tank, has published a report that says that the post-September 11 roundup of immigrants was actually bad for national security. I haven’t read it yet, but it seems interesting because one of the authors is Doris Meissner who was INS Commissioner during the Clinton administration. Also, on their… Continue reading Immigration and National Security
Happy Independence Day
I’ll probably not be able to blog tomorrow, it being a 6 hour flight and all. So happy fourth of July to everyone. Go read Justice Robert Jackson’s July 4, 1941 address at Eric Muller’s blog.
Going to California
We are going to California tomorrow. A friend is getting married in the Bay area. I love the San Francisco area. So hoping to have loads of fun. I think our hotel room has broadband internet access. So there might be light blogging. We will be back on Monday.
No Recognition of Israel
See my previous post for background on this issue. It seems like General Musharraf is backpedalling on recognizing Israel. President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday categorically stated that recognition of Israel by Pakistan is neither on the cards nor is such an eventuality likely to take place in the near future. He said this could only… Continue reading No Recognition of Israel
Accident
Amber had an accident yesterday. She’s ok, other than the seat belt bruises and stiffness in her neck and back. But her car is badly damaged and will be in the workshop for a while. I would really like to be with her right now but she is far away and I won’t see her… Continue reading Accident
Fight between Musharraf and MMA
The religious alliance MMA (Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal or United Assembly for Action), along with the rest of the opposition, has been agitating for getting rid of the Constitutional amendments made by General Musharraf and making him choose between keeping his uniform or his presidency. In addition, MMA has been on a collision course with Musharraf over… Continue reading Fight between Musharraf and MMA
Katherine Hepburn and Muslims
You might have heard the news that Katherine Hepburn died yesterday at 96. But do you know what her death has to do with Islam? Via Tacitus.