South Asia Democracy Watch (SADeW), Dallas, U.S. News Release Contact: Dr. Qaisar Abbas (906-281-7771, qaabbas@gmail.com) (April 28, Dallas, U.S.) The U.S. based South Asia Democracy Watch (SADeW) has strongly criticized the recent Supreme Court verdict in Pakistan, sentencing the sitting…
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All Politics is Always Local
by Qaisar Abbas •
No feudal will abolish the feudal system and no dictator will attempt to strengthen local bodies as we have seen in the past. Responsibility falls on the democratically elected party in power to take another bold step to empower masses…
From anthropology to politics: the myth of the fundamentalist Arab Muslim mind
by Gabriele Marranci •
(From Islam, Muslims, and a Anthropologist) Many would have noticed that western leaders and countries seem to shift from one position to another about the wave of revolts in the Middle East and Arab world. One prime example: Tony Blair,…
Pakistan’s Deadly Blasphemy-Seeking Vigilantes
by Mustafa Qadri •
The blasphemy laws that led to the murder of Salmaan Taseer are as serious a threat as the Taliban. Mustafa Qadri, guardian.co.uk, Thursday 3 February 2011 18:43 GMT The murder of Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer by his own guardhas prompted an ever…
Religious Intolerance Sweeping Pakistan
by Mustafa Qadri •
Why do people vote for tyrants? Understanding voting patterns in Pakistan
by Fayyaz Baqir •
(This note for discussion has been written to ask for your comments, criticism, suggestions and revisions. A written response would be appreciated but you can feel free to call me as well. The purpose is to generate discussion on democratic…