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Ifti Nasim: Muslim and Gay?
By Bradistan Calling Ifti Nasim also known as Iftikhar Nasim is a pioneering Pakistani gay poet who now lives in the U.S. He has written many books of poetry in Urdu and English languages. He has also written prose in both languages. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Activism, Arts and Crafts, Books, culture, Dance, Identity, men, minorities, Pakistan, Politics, Rights, sex, Urdu, USA, Writers
It is the table's fault
By Sista That’s the name I’ve given to what is one of the central problems with Pakistani men. The “It’s the table’s fault” syndrome. How many of us have seen this happen? A kid is running around, bumps into the table and starts crying. His anxious parents immediately attend to their “Laal” “Chanda” with ” Mera baita theek to hai na?” “kidhar lagi hai?” all of which only makes the brat howl even louder. And then….brilliantly…they start mock hitting the table. “Ganda Maiz!” “Sara maiz ka kassoor hai” “maro maiz ko”….and suddenly, Voila, Magic! the kid stops crying, happy, vindicated. The “culprit” has been punished. … Read entire article »
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How we helped create the Afghan crisis
By Stephen Kinzer WITH THE United States facing a terrifying set of challenges in Pakistan and Afghanistan, this is an opportune moment to look back at how the United States itself helped create the crisis. It is an all-too-familiar tale of the behemoth lashing out in ways that seem emotionally satisfying and even successful at first, but that in the end decisively weaken its own security. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Pakistan, USA
He who "out-Sharons even Sharon"
By Robert Fisk Only days after they were groaning with fury at the Israeli lobby’s success in hounding the outspoken Charles Freeman away from his proposed intelligence job for President Obama, the Arabs now have to contend with an Israeli Foreign Minister whose – let us speak frankly – racist comments about Palestinian loyalty tests have brought into the new Netanyahu cabinet one of the most unpleasant politicians in the Middle East. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Palestine-israel
Flying Home
By Sarwar Sukhera I have lived overseas, off and on, for thirty years of my adult life. Despite the obvious advantages of civic order and opportunities that the western hemisphere holds, nostalgic memories of one’s childhood and adolescence make one yearn to relocate back to one’s homeland. … Read entire article »
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Girl on Girl
Crossposted from Sista’s blog with her permission. We at PTH endeavor to allow all points of view expressed which can enrich us – Pakistanis and others of Pakistani origin- as a global community. The cross-posting here does not necessarily reflect the point of view of PTH administration. -PTH Admin … Read entire article »
Sari making a comeback in Pakistani fashion
The Sari in Pakistan did a disappearing act after it was declared un-Islamic by Zia. But the whole six yards has made a comeback in the form of formal wear as well as in the trousseaus of Pak girls. Therefore, Pakistan is seeing the resurgence of the Saris in a big way. Earlier the Sari was donned by prominent women like Fatima Jinnah, Begum Liaqat Ali and Nusrat Bhutto. However, later Gen Zia declared that … Read entire article »
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Imran Obama Debate
The Imran-Obama Debate: Yes we can. By Bradistan Calling The election of Barak Hussein Obama, the first Black President of United States of America, has started interesting debates all over the world. In Britain the search is on, for a “first Asian or Muslim prime minister”, although all the indicators and the analysis of the political hierarchy tells us that it might be another half a century before such a election becomes a possibility. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Activism, Colonialism, Cricket, Democracy, dynasties, human rights, India, Islam, Islamism, Justice, lawyers movement, Left, minorities, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan, Politics, Punjabi, Religion, south asia, Sufism, Taliban, Terrorism, USA, Women, youth
Pak Tea House – a voice to be reckoned with
Pakteahouse has been recognized as one of the notable voices from Pakistan blogging community by the Hindustan Times. Earlier this month, PTH got a similar mention in the New York Times as well -PTH Admin On Pak Tea House, there’s not only posts on political developements but also stories on subjects like Pakistan’s booming sex industry. Pak Tea House calls itself a blog-zine, which “is a little corner in the blogosphere that will endeavour to revive the culture of debate, pluralism and tolerance. It has no pretensions nor illusions but the motivation of a few people who want to see Pakistan a better place – where ideas need to counter the forces of commercialism, adverse effects of globalisation and extremism. And, ideas must translate into action that leads us to an equitable, just and healthy … Read entire article »
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Congratulations Mukhtar Mai
We at Pak Tea House congratulate Ms. Mukhtar Mai for her recent marriage to Mr. Gabol. She is a daughter of Pakistan whose efforts for women’s rights in this country have made her a symbol and inspiration for millions around the world. May she now have marital bliss and all the happiness that was denied to her. We quote here a story from the New York Times on Mai’s marriage. … Read entire article »
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Uniquely Pakistani Stories
By Yasser Latif Hamdani 45 year old Daniyal Mueenuddin doesn’t look anything like your run of the mill writer. At the very least, he certainly would not be cast as a writer in a movie nor as a lawyer- his occupation in an earlier life- for that matter. With his easy going American mannerisms makes him a cowboy of sorts in a world where cowboys are unpopular. It is no wonder then that he has … Read entire article »
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Towards Theocracy
By Pervez Hoodbhoy FOR 20 years or more, a few of us in Pakistan have been desperately sending out SOS messages, warning of terrible times to come. Nevertheless, none anticipated how quickly and accurately our dire predictions would come true. It is a small matter that the flames of terrorism set Mumbai on fire and, more recently, destroyed Pakistan’s cricketing future. A much more important and brutal fight lies ahead as Pakistan, a nation of 175 million, struggles for its very survival. The implications for the future of South Asia are enormous. … Read entire article »
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, please take note!
The Ahmadiyya Community has confirmed that two of its members were brutally murdered in Multan yesterday. The deceased, Dr Shiraz Ahmad Bajwa and Dr Noreen Bajwa were husband and wife and were both trained as doctors. Both martyrs were under the age of forty. Yesterday at around 2.30pm local time, unknown assailants attacked Dr Shiraz and Dr Noreen at their home in Wapda Colony, Multan Road. The assailants first taped together the hands, feet and mouths of both victims. They then tied rope around their necks and strangled them to death. Following death Dr Shiraz was hung from a nearby fan. … Read entire article »
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A Liberal, Secular and Democratic Movement
Lawyers bask in Pakistan victory Matt Wade AITZAZ Ahsan, a leader of the Pakistan lawyers’ movement, sat in his sprawling home in Lahore basking in victory. Plates of traditional sweets were passed as well-wishers lined up to congratulate him. … Read entire article »
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Sunrise at the Arabian Sea, Charna Island
24 Dec 2011
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