The real and bigger conspiracy against Pakistan is finally out! Its
not alone changing the nomenclature of Pakistan floated by PPP-Z,
MQM, and ANP; it is a hidden conspiracy to change the Islamic
ideology of Pakistan to Indianised,westernized the State, initiated
through dozens of westernized multi billion dollars TV channels.
MQM,PPP-Z,ANP is upto creating newer crisis subjugating us to India,
IMF, WB, UK, US. —Sargodha
UNGA condemnation
Muhammad Riaz
President Barack Obama has welcomed the resolution passed by UN
General Assembly, condemning Iran for taking action against the
protesters who staged demonstrations against the Iranian elections.
These protesters claimed that President Mahmood Ahmade Nijad has won
by rigging the polls. Earlier, the General Assembly had condemned
Israel for her war crimes against Palestenians in Ghaza strip. Barak
Obama had said on the occasion that the resolution is one sided
although votes cast in its favour were double than that against
Iran. USA is the sole super power of the world and claims to be the
world leader. She interfere in all countries due to this claim. But
the above facts show that she has double standards towards world
problems. The result is that the problems of the world are
increasing instead of decreasing. The low morality of the world
leaders has lowered morality of the world and difficulties of the
people all over the world are increasing. —Thana Malakand Agency
Resolve to eliminate terrorists
Saima Iqbal Hassan
Pakistan is no doubt passing through difficult time of its history.
Pakistan Army is busy fighting terrorists to eliminate them from
this soil. Foreseeing their weak position terrorist elements along
with the help of Indian, Afghan, Israelis and other anti-Pakistani
elements decided to go for suicidal attacks on security
installations, government properties and even on innocent Pakistani
masses that have nothing to do with war against terrorism. Hence
numerous suicidal attacks have been made in Pakistan resulting
deaths of hundreds of innocent citizens and huge loss to properties
For the last few weeks Peshawar is under continuous suicidal
attacks. The terrorist seems sparing no segment of the society. One
thing which gave me the strength was the statement of Mian Iftikhar
the provincial minister NWFP who wowed to fight terrorists by all
means. He even said if he has to sacrifice his life, he will but not
let the terrorists to make hostage of the masses. This courageous
resolve is required now. Our other politicians should also show the
same spirit. This is our home land and we have to save it any way.
—Karachi
Bill against harassment
Dr Irfan Zafar
Opposition legislator from PML (Q) Kashmala Tariq has praised the
passage of legislation in the National Assembly to protect women
against harassment at workplaces thus paving the way for womenfolk
to adequately contribute towards national development process
without much mental and physical strains. She went on to say that
“By harassment she means making unwanted advances of a sexual,
aggressive or intimidating nature by men who seek to undermine or
diminish the female’s value in the work place”. Like many, I am the
victim of the same harassment by a female colleague at my work
place. Ms Kashmala, any thoughts on protecting Men’s rights too?
—Islamabad
Fruit under viral attack
D M Baloach
Now it is the papaya which is under the threat of a mysterious virus
just like mango, the production of which was also reduced
significantly in the preceding year, more for lack of proper
attention/care by agronomists than the disease itself. This most
valuable produce grown in the coastal belt of Sindh, including
Karachi, used by the poor and rich alike as a regular diet has
almost vanished from the market. It is not available since the last
two and a half months, i.e. since August; the period when this fruit
is normally available in abundance. The mysterious disease has
forced fruit and vegetable growers of Gadap and Bin Qasim towns to
destroy Papaya orchards spread over 3,500 acres.
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (MFVGA) of the area said
that growers have had to clean and torch papaya orchards to prevent
the disease from spreading as the pesticide they receive is
ineffective. The growers found that the disease which had never been
witnessed ealier had affected vegetables and destroyed cash crops,
adding that the total loss came to millions of rupees. According to
reports, the disease was observed some three months ago in papaya
trees, and government department officials concerned were informed
accordingly. However, no heed was paid; resultantly growers had
torched the previous crop of papaya in order to save other
vegetation.
The fertile area of Gadap and Bin Qasim, where 85 per cent of
families are fully dependent on agriculture and livestock, has a
long history of producing fruits and vegetables. The outbreak of the
undiagnosed disease in papayas has damaged their economic interest
gravely. I request the Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary and the
Secretary Agriculture to take note of this serious matter and direct
the authorities concerned to provide necessary help to the farmers
without further loss of time so that they may not lose their source
of livelihood. Besides, the people should not be deprived of such an
important fruit, a great source of nutrition. —Canada
