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I was confirming a reservation for the upcoming event in a local restaurant, that a University friend walked in with a girl. We embraced and I inquired was he on a date? (Yes I am quite straight forward ). On which he took a deep breath and replied;

“Oh I used to date her but we are married now :D”

Me: “Mahsllah! Congrats dude, when did this happen?”

Friend: 3 months ago

His wife interrupted: ‘No! 4 months ago’

Me: ‘You guys sound married too ’

It was nice to meet a young married couple, not all love birds end up getting married in the society I live in. Reason; financial, racial, sectarian etc They don’t let you marry if you love someone, have a good understanding and are willing to  live your life together. But they have little or no problem if you want to get married for wrong reasons. Wrong reasons; you will often read in News paper (Matrimonial columns) that Mr. XYZ wants to marry a tall girl with fair skin and beautiful face who can help settle Mr.XYZ in USA/CANDA/DUBAI .

Dowry is another way to sign a business deal among so-called honorable families. The longer the list of items the greater the probability that the girl will be given more respect among her in laws. These are the arranged marriages I am talking about where an unknown girl marries a completely unknown guy. Here the parents arrange the business deal and the ‘bride & groom’ are completely unfamiliar of each other habits, interests and personalities.      

Now the religious or traditionalist readers will jump in and protest. But I wont say much, I proved my point.

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It all started when the Reds (Russians) attacked Afghanistan in 1979. A military dictator by the Name Zia Ul Haq was ruling Pakistan. And as good Muslims we opened our arms and borders to the Afghans under the Russian oppression. And along came the dark era of “West” supported Radicalism, Kalashnikov culture and loads of drugs. People say never heard of any of these items before the Afghan war.

Despite the drugs and arms that Afghans brought to our country in exchange of our hospitality the worst thing that happened to Pakistan in the 80’s was Zia. He imposed his version of Islam on the country that was not very different from the Islam which the Taliban and Al Qaeda are trying enforce. Sectarian violence in the country is another gift of Zia to the country.

History Of Lal Mosque:

Coming to Lal Masjid, it was founded by Maulana Qari Abdullah in 1965. Lal Masjid was frequently visited by Pakistani officials including military leaders and ministers of the government through out. The mosque is located near the headquarters of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence, After the Soviet war in Afghanistan ended in 1989, and the mosque continued to function as a center for radical Islamic learning and housed several thousand male and female students in adjacent seminaries.

Pakistani President, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was also very close to Maulana Qari Abdullah and according to Aijaz son of the dictator their friendship goes a long way back. Maybe that’s one of the reasons that when Maulana Aziz was caught red handed with a car which was full of illegal weapons and ammos he was allowed to let go and that was in 2003.

So when did we hear about them?

The conflict started when the female students of the mosque illegally occupied the Childeren Library and then we all saw how they expanded their radicalism through militancy and all was done in the name of the religion. All that was happening under the nose of Musharraf and military in the heart of Capital city and nothing was done while they were gaining power. The main reason of apparent ignorance on Government side was to portray the radical influence in the country and to tell the west that Musahrraf is their only hope in the region.

And when the time came, we all witnessed what went around for so many days. And Maulana Aziz who was the engineer of this catastrophe was caught in a very embarrassing manner as he was sneaking out in a (ladies) burqa. He is still alive today but the poor orphans that were brainwashed (by people like him) died in the massacre.

Conclusion

People blame Musshraf for the killings. But he is not alone to be blamed. The administration of the Mosque and the militants inside it were equally responsible. What happened in the 80’s and what is happening now in North has more than one villain to blame. And the sad part is that everyone is taking God and religion’s name to fulfill their evils.  

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Pace man Asif aka “Asif Bonga” was finally released from the custody of Dubai Police. Technically speaking bhai saab was deported. Will these idiots ever learn to behave? hmm.. no. So I get back to my first question; Is Asif Bonga smarter than a fiifth grader?

Answer: “NO!”

Because even a fifth grader knows that if you are arrested at the airport with dope in your possession you are considered to be a smuggler. And in some countries they hang smugglers Damn, don’t you watch movies!

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Those who follow Pakistani news are aware of a certain individual by the name Samad Khurram. Yes, the same Harvard Student who refused to take an honorary certificate from the US Ambassador; Anne Peterson. Samad stance was simple, he was protesting against the recent air strikes in the Northern Pakistan and American support for Musharraf.

This came as a surprise to many, some made Samad a hero and the rest found his act foolish. I find it a fair protest, should we be proud of a guy who recorded his protest by making things difficult for himself. Yes, why not. We were raised in an environment where freedom of speech was tabooed by parents, teachers, political leaders and military dictators. Some believe that it will make things difficult for the students who are studying in USA. But I think Samad has given courage to the Pakistani youth and gave them a platform where they can protest non violently.

We are not against any country. But you cant expect us to behave normal after bombing our houses and breeding

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