Haroon K. Ullah's Blog, page 25

Modern Standard Urdu is the national language of Pakistan.

Urdu and Hindi are almost indistinguishable when it comes to grammar and basic structure.

“I am thankful to the Taliban who did not carry out any attack on Shia Muslims and showed respect to their rituals.” -Rehman Malik

Rehman Malik

Zardari tasks Malik for PPP-MQM harmony

Is a partnership between the PPP and the MQM in the making?

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“Both sides (Taliban and government) are in a state of war. Innocent citizens and soldiers are dying” -Maulana Samiul Haq

Maulana Samiul Haq

Maulana Samiul Haq detaches himself from TTP talks

Maulana Samiul Haq was supposed to be a mediator between the Taliban (TTP), but backed out saying the government was not being serious. Instead Haq is calling the situation a “bloody tragedy”.

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Imran Khan calls out Government for failing to meet APC mandate, but offers a step forward

Imran Khan is urging the government to hold an in-camera meeting about the Taliban.

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“Getting Away With Murder” looks more closely at the assassination of Benazir Bhutto

This book goes into the details of the assassination of Benzair Bhutto and the politics of Pakistan. Might be a good read to go after reading Vying for Allah’s Vote.

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Pakistan has held at least five world records. Can you guess which?

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“Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.” -Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto

“I can’t let my mother’s death have been in vain. Democracy is the best revenge, and we will have it.” -Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari