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World view from the other side of the world. Strategic and geopolitical analysis, op-eds and riveting pieces from history. Mission: solidarity amongst divergent nationalities and ideologies.
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The Wizard Of Oz: The Dark Reality That The Deep State Hides From The World
The world’s permanent military, intelligence, and diplomatic bureaucracies (“deep states”) together with their perception managers in the Mainstream Media and the education system are hiding a very dark reality from everyone that’s much more nefarious than what the Wizard of Oz hid from Dorothy. The “Deep State” Nothing is ever as it seems, especially when it comes to the modern world in which everyone lives. “There Are No Democracies Or Autocracies, Only Governments”, I wrote last week, and they’re all comprised of permanent military, intelligence, and diplomatic bureaucracies, or “deep states”, which handle matters largely considered (whether rightly or wrongly) to be beyond the responsibility of the average citizen. This…
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Rememering Kunan Poshpura – Women Resistance Day
On February 23, 1991, Indian troops of Indian Occupied Kashmir invaded the homes of Kashmiris and committed acts of violence against the women of Kunan and Poshpora. It is perhaps one of the darkest days of Kashmir. We celebrate Women REsistance Day today in solidarity with Kashmiri women who have fought for countless decades of freedom against the oppressive forces. Remembering Kunan Poshpura: We salute the courageous Kashmiri Women on Women Resistance Day – VoE from Voice of East on Vimeo. Voice Of The EastWorld view from the other side of the world. Strategic and geopolitical analysis, op-eds and riveting pieces from history. Mission: solidarity amongst divergent nationalities and ideologies.More…
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Pakistan Must Thank Modi For Offering A Free Cup Of Tea, Though It Was Priceless
Originally Posted By Voice Of The East – Shaheen Sehbai Pulwama attack could have been a boon or a bane for both India and Pakistan. India miscalculated and Pakistan was ready. Pulwama was an indigenous attack, forced by prolonged Indian atrocities in Kashmir. Desperate Kashmiri youth were since long pushed into a do or die mode and some decided it was better to die. They locally planned, organized, got the weapons and carried out the Pulwama attack. Pakistan had nothing to do with it. Indians could never have proved it, no matter how high the sound bytes of Indian TV anchors. Modi took it as a miscalculated opportunity to…
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20 Very Interesting Pieces Of Advice From People Over 60
The most important person in your life is the person who agreed to share their life with you. Treat them as such. You might live a long life, or you might live a short one — who knows. But either way, trust me when I say that you’re going to wish you took better care of yourself in your youth. Stuff is just stuff. Don’t hold onto material objects; hold onto time and experiences instead. Jealousy destroys relationships. Trust your significant other, because who else are you supposed to trust? People always say, ’’Make sure you get a job doing what you love!’’ But that isn’t the best advice. The…
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Indian Rafale Deal: What Are Options For Pakistan?
India and France on Monday inked an inter-governmental MoU on the sale of 36 French fighter jets. According to a statement of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, financial aspects and details of the deal are yet to be worked out. It means technically, both parties have finalized the details of the deal. “Only financial aspects of the Rafale deal are left. The inter-governmental agreement has been finalised. It will be done soon,” Modi said in his statement after delegation-level talks with French President Francois Hollande. The Prime Minister Modi had announced Indian plan to acquire 36 Rafale aircraft of French aerospace major Dassault during his visit to Paris last year.…
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Misconceptions About Waiting Period For Widows
I am going to highlight one misconception prevalent in our society about the Idat or waiting period of widows. It is the common belief that a widow cannot leave her house and has to stay inside for a period of 4 month and 10 days. I did some research and my prime source is the holy Quran which is without any ambiguity or complication but unfortunately Muslims as a whole have stopped understanding it and seek other sources to “compliment” it before following the clear instructions. I pity the day when we realize too late that the complaint in the Quran made by our Prophet (s) to Allah was about…
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So Where Does ISIS Stand In Pakistan?
After the wave of attacks in Iraq, ISIS has turned their attention to Afghanistan and the Pakistani Consulate in Jalalabad, killing 7 and injuring another 11. Now, we aren’t going to sit here and tell you that ISIS doesn’t exist in Pakistan. It does, but so minimally that they aren’t able to make any kind of strong showing. From the women arrested in Karachi fund raising to the commanders that have been arrested in the Punjab, ISIS doesn’t have the strength or the fear factor that al-Qaeda or the TTP have (had) in Pakistan. We have watched as a couple of news channels have broadcast “confirmed” information of ISIS cells in Pakistan, based on circumstantial evidence…
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Muslim Parenting
On the subject of raising children, Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) said: “Play with them for the first seven years (of their life); then teach them for the next seven years; then advise them for the next seven years (and after that).” First Seven Years In the first seven years, your goal is to build a strong connection to your child. This is the foundation, the base from which your relationship with them grows. If this is rock solid, the remaining years will be much easier. If this foundation forms poorly, the next years will be more challenging. If you have young children, this (first seven years) is the…
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‘Islamic’ Military Coalition – Really?
The recent announcement of an ‘Islamic’ Military Coalition by the Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia has raised some questions. The first thing that hits home is the fact that no Shia Muslim country is a part of this Islamic Coalition. I am all for a strong military coalition that has representation from all Muslim countries. This coalition on the other hand, does not include ‘all’; on the contrary, it sidelines some countries on the basis of sectarian differences. One wonders why the Ummah keeps on playing in the hands of Zionists and dividing itself on the basis of sects. Why this ‘Islamic’ military coalition comprises of only Sunni Muslim countries?…
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A ‘Kashmir Stall & Selfie Booth’ In Islamabad On World Human Rights Day
For the first time, the residence of Islamabad woke up to a pleasant surprise on World Human Rights Day: a ‘Kashmir Stall & Selfie Booth’ in the heart of the Pakistani capital. The United Nations and the international community celebrate December 10 annually in remembrance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights passed in 1948. Pakistan witnesses on this day by the civil society, but this is the first time that an NGO organized a street activity to engage the public on behalf of Kashmir on this day. This is also an indication of the rising importance of Kashmir in Pakistani public discourse. The Youth Forum For Kashmir, YFK, organized…
