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Muslims can be many things. Muslims can be liars, cheaters, alcoholics, and fornicators. Sin does not necessarily put you out of the fold of Islam. Now about your question. It depends on the definition of these terms. In my view Islam is a very liberal, and progressive religion. Islam is also...

You know nothing about me. So you definitely have no basis upon which you could trust me. Of course I cannot say about Haroon Rasheed what I said with 100% confidence. But it is based on my observation. Many of his predictions do not pan out. And he often has "insider" information that he...

Haroon Rasheed says everything with so much confidence, and so nonchalantly, that you are inclined to believe him. But I would strongly recommend that you do not. Unfortunately, like many in the media, he is not reliable.

Claims that Babri and other old mosques actually belong to Hindus should have also been dismissed in the same manner.

It's true that he has not fulfilled all his promises, but he has delivered, or partially delivered on quite a few of his commitments. To say that he has done nothing is untrue. Such sweeping statements take away from your credibility, and dissuade people from taking you seriously.

It doesn't have to be high tech. We're talking about a country that has nothing. Pakistan can offer a lot. How about contracts for infrastructure development, cement, fertilizer, marble cutting, chemicals, the list is long. Afghanistan right now is almost a clean slate. Pakistan can help it...

I want to see some Pakistani investors taking some risks and investing in Afghanistan. Sure they may not have the resources that the US or China may have, but they know the people and the market better than anyone else. If there were ever an opportunity to "buy low and sell high", this is it.

You people are so jaded. If you see negativity and failure in everything, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. One of the things I admire about IK is his optimism. So in spite of all the cynicism in this thread, I am optimistic that good for the Afghans and Pakistan will come from this...

Sahira Kazmi and Uzma Gilani are still with us. Khalida Riyasat and Roohi Bano are no more.

This is good. These people are in desperate need of help, and Pakistan must help its neighbors. It should be obvious to anyone with two working neurons that the government is balancing the needs of its citizens with other considerations. I'm glad most Pakistanis are not like those posting in...

To reduce the cost of production, mainly for export oriented industries. And give some relief to everyone else from inflation.

India really needs to move on. It's been 74 years!

Its more like the US government is an extension of US corporations.

What's wrong with this? We should pay taxes. Pakistanis complain about the IK government not changing things fast enough. But every time he tries to bring change, we whine, complain, and often simply refuse to comply. We can't have it both ways.

"We Karachiites?" You do not speak for Karachiites. You certainly do not speak for me.

I have seen many low points in Pakistan's history, but I have never been this ashamed of being a Pakistani as I am today. The damage has already been done. This incident will haunt the country for a long, long time to come. If the state does not take a hard line against extremism and ignorance...

I have travelled across the island of Java by car, from Surabaya to Jakarta, passing through Solo, Jogja, Bandung and other smaller towns. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I have also been to Tretes, Malang, Puncak, and the surrounding islands like Bali, Madura. Indonesia is one...

The decisions he is taking now with regard to the economy are also bold. People don't realize that IK is not taking the easy way out by devaluing the currency and pleasing the masses at the expense of the economy's long term viability. He is taking a huge risk and earning the wrath of many...

How was this picture taken in 1918? Were they able to take those bulky cameras on those little planes? Maybe a blimp?

Two possible explanations: Some passengers bring their own food and snacks, and the packaging may be from that. Sometimes passengers take their time finishing their meal/drink. Even if the staff come to collect the rubbish multiple times, the passengers choose to hold on to their food/drink...