Today, I am proudly Iranian (Pervez Hoodbhoy)

[Clutch]

I'll take Donald Trump over this treasonous LibTurd Pervez Hoodbhoy any day!!!

 

[SIPRA]

He appears to be quite fond of raising controversies, and, perhaps, it is his bread and butter also.

 

[ARMalik]

So lets analyse what the writer of this article is proud of;

1- US kills the 2nd most powerful man in Iran.
2- Iran responds by firing BMs at empty airfields. In fact, US is forewarned in advance. So no US deaths.
3- Iran ends up shooting its own plane, carrying its own people, and killing 176 innocent people.

So, what is this Dumb-as.s being proud of? And that is why there needs to be eggs thrown at this dumbas.s.

 

[El Sidd]

So lets analyse what the writer of this article is proud of;

1- US kills the 2nd most powerful man in Iran.
2- Iran responds by firing BMs at empty airfields. In fact, US is forewarned in advance. So no US deaths.
3- Iran ends up shooting its own plane, carrying its own people, and killing 176 innocent people.

So, what is this Dumb-as.s being proud of? And that is why there needs to be eggs thrown at this dumbas.s.

he is intellectually challenged

 

[fitpOsitive]

A BABOON-faced thug with hair dyed orange threatens — and then repeats his threat — to destroy the world’s precious architectural heritage. He is not Mullah Omar, who ordered blowing up the 1,500-year-old Bamiyan Buddhas. Nor is he from among the ISIS fanatics who levelled the Tomb of Jonah and, later, the 800-year-old Al-Nuri Mosque in Mosul. This man is the president of a country that for decades has preached human rights and rule of law to the world.

Could Trump actually carry out his threat against 52 identified sites inside Iran? While temperatures went down after Iran made only a token missile strike instead of a real one, the long-term danger persists. The Orange Godzilla will certainly have a wide range of choices: the massive architectural complexes of ancient Persepolis, the Pink Mosque of Shiraz, the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Imam Reza’s shrine in Mashad, and much more.

Today, I am proudly Iranian in siding against a global bully that flouts accepted canons of law and decency. Outrage at America’s overseas rampages is joining together peoples with hugely different thoughts and beliefs. Vicariously I too have joined the millions thronging Iran’s streets and public squares. In choosing to do so I will forget — but for one day and no more — that Iran’s theocratic government crushes civil liberties, has helped prop up Bashar al-Assad’s murderous government in Syria, and seeks to make atomic weapons.

To their credit, US Democrats and the liberal Western media have also joined the chorus condemning Trump’s intent to put Iranian cultural sites under the crosshairs. Their reaction has forced Trump to step back, even if ever so slightly. But when it comes to discussing America’s ‘right’ to assassinate officials of a rival country, only mealy mouthed mumbles can be heard.

Outrage at America’s overseas rampages is joining together peoples with hugely different thoughts and beliefs.

Because the story brings out starkly the corruption of justice by power, let’s ponder upon a tale of two generals.

Maj Gen Qassem Soleimani’s assassination by drone was punishment, tweeted Trump, for a “terrorist leader who had just killed an American, & badly wounded many others, not to mention all of the people he had killed over his lifetime”. Trump goes on to claim that Soleimani was planning to attack US targets but has so far provided no evidence.

For now, let’s withhold judgement whether this Iranian general stands guilty as charged. If guilty, one should not be surprised. Every Iranian military officer would be expected to respond to enemy actions, in particular last week’s American attack upon Iranian assets inside Iraq which left 24 Iranians dead. Soleimani could likely have planned or ordered the counterattack which killed an American contractor.

Now compare Soleimani with another general — this time an American general — who was hell bent upon making his case for war at the United Nations. On Feb 5, 2003, charged by president George W. Bush with creating global enthusiasm for the forthcoming invasion of Iraq, Gen Colin Powell famously waved a sheaf of papers purportedly containing conclusive evidence of Iraq’s hidden weapons of mass destruction.

Rubbishing warnings from other UN delegates that the data might be fakery, Powell’s solemn declaration was recorded into posterity: “My colleagues, every statement I make today is backed up by sources, solid sources. These are not assertions. What we’re giving you are facts and conclusions based on solid intelligence.”

Powell’s pack of lies ushered in one of the most dreadful periods of recent world history. Evening after evening, an obscene display of military power — Operation Shock and Awe — titillated American TV audiences. Iraqi defenders were routed soon after hundreds of missiles crashed into Baghdad. Half a million Iraqis were killed, Shia-Sunni fratricide continued for years, the militant Islamic State group was born, and Iraq’s centuries old architectural heritage was looted.

As for the alleged WMDs, who doesn’t know that story? Victorious American soldiers scoured Iraq from end to end searching for them. None were found because none had existed. Nevertheless, the lies delivered solemnly by Powell paved the way for invasion. How can his not be a war crime?

But the side with more guns and bombs protects its own, even the guilty ones. Gen Soleimani lies dead while Gen Powell is said to be playing golf, writing his memoirs, and leading a quiet life of retirement. When asked about his infamous speech, Powell called it “painful” and something that “will always be a part of my records”. For a mega crime that led to a country’s devastation, that’s not even a token apology.

So, does Powell deserve assassination? Should the Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument be put upon somebody’s list of targets? I certainly hope not. These would be serious crimes. Fortunately, no such thing is likely to happen.

That Trump is desperately seeking to distract from ongoing impeachment proceedings cannot be denied. But the purpose of assassinating Iran’s national hero was possibly to elicit a suicidal response. American airpower can quickly level Iran’s critical infrastructure and bomb the country to its knees. Israel, Saudi Arabia and UAE would be thrilled if that happens. Iran would then join the list of the neighbourhood’s neutered or destroyed countries — Iraq, Syria and Libya.

At least for now, the Iranian leadership has been smart enough to avoid this trap. Earlier, by negotiating the JCPOA nuclear agreement, they showed pragmatism. When the US decided to tear it up, their response was measured. What lies ahead cannot be foretold.

The world has inched closer towards a Hobbesian dystopia where the might-is-right ‘principle’ holds increasing sway. Trump’s America no longer feels itself bound to international treaties, agreements, laws and statutes. In a world governed by thugs and bullies, there will be endless cycles of violence, retribution, and ugliness. So far, it is mostly proxies that have battled each other in the shadows. They have largely abided by an unwritten rule not to kill the other side’s functionaries, diplomats, ambassadors and public figures. With Soleimani’s assassination this could now change, because Iran knows well how to play that game. Suddenly, the world is a more dangerous place.

The writer teaches physics in Lahore and Islamabad.

Published in Dawn, January 11th, 2020
https://www.dawn.com/news/1527637/today-i-am-proudly-iranian

Mr Pervaiz is a responsible guy. He taught many of us physics. We may differ his views but his services for our country and countrymen are undeniable.
So, views are views. Respect it.

 

[Kabira]

Mr Pervaiz is a responsible guy. He taught many of us physics. We may differ his views but his services for our country and countrymen are undeniable.
So, views are views. Respect it.

Same responsible citizen write dozens of article against Pakistan for supporting Kashmiri insurgency in disputed region. But have no problem with Iran proxy terrorists all over Islamic world doing terrorism. All of failed Islamic countries have shia-sunni conflict going on thanks to Iranian mullah regime ideology.

 

[ziaulislam]

Pervez saab is proud Iranian citizen of terrorist regime of Iran but by mistake was born in Pakistan. Yes he is same guy who's 99% of articles consist of anti-Pakistan topics. Yet he find nothing wrong with terrorist regime of crazy mullahs who just killed hundreds of innocents few days ago. The reason is obvious, just google his sectarian affiliation.

Iran regime is involved in arming minority militia to rule majority in case of yemen where it armed the yazidis, syria and lebanon ...this has led to deaths of millions

 

[El Sidd]

Hate to break up your anti Shia mobs.

Hoodboy is calling himself Persian by extension based on ethnicity not on religious ground.

He is a declared secularist you directionless mob.

 

[313ghazi]

Pervez saab is proud Iranian citizen of terrorist regime of Iran but by mistake was born in Pakistan. Yes he is same guy who's 99% of articles consist of anti-Pakistan topics. Yet he find nothing wrong with terrorist regime of crazy mullahs who just killed hundreds of innocents few days ago. The reason is obvious, just google his sectarian affiliation.

It's amazing isn't it. A lifetime spent criticising Pakistan and the "islamification" of Pakistan yet they cheer lead Iran.

The only thing missing is for Nadeem F Paracha to write an article about how the Ayatollah has had a wonderful cultural impact on Iran, getting rid of all those pesky mini skirts and bars he so wishes adorned every street of Karachi.

 

[Kabira]

Iran regime is involved in arming minority militia to rule majority in case of yemen where it armed the yazidis, syria and lebanon ...this has led to deaths of millions

Waiting for someone to do the same to Iran.

 

[313ghazi]

That's the problem of most Pakistani Shias. They are in alliance wherever I saw them in colleges,in jobs place. They have their own lobby. We sunnis don't show affection to fellow sunnis and put pakistan before everything but what Shias are doing is not good for pakistan. And their lobby is quite successful they managed to capture key posts in the country.
That fag hoodbhoy is proud of what?? He should definitely be proud of zero casualty count of Iran strikes and their extremely accurate missiles
Nothing against Shias I just dislike their behavior in Pakistan and in general.

It's partly a minority complex. Anywhere you go in the world you will see people from a minority sticking close to other people of thier own minority. It is part familiarity, but can also stretch to an increased sense of loyalty to others like yourself. I guess its different reasons for different people.

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If you are Iranian reading this here is some context. This author has spent a lifetime criticising Pakistan, promoting secularism, putting down our armed forces and government for engaging in conflicts - yet when a theocratic Iran gets involved in a conflict he surprises us all with support for Iran. Its almost like if the Ayatollah moved to America, got a green card and started voting Republican.

 

[fitpOsitive]

All of failed Islamic countries have shia-sunni conflict going on thanks to Iranian mullah regime ideology.

That's a misconception. I have seen molvis getting Islamic trainings in Europe and USA. Same molvis were involved in making ISIS. Same molvis we encouraging people to kill each other on sectarian basis. I personally have seen few guys from religious circles who regularly visited Europe and USA for 6 months, each year.
Better understand dynamics of things before jumping to conclusions.

 

[bananarepublic]

He is the culmination of whats wrong in state institutions of Pakistan ..
A man of science getting involved into politics, international relations etc

Every institution over extends itself into the mandates of the other institutions .
Army into politics
Judiciary into army
Politician's into army

He may think himself as being right
For me he is the reflection of state institutions

 

[Amavous]

He always took extreme left positions regarding all Pakistani issues especially relating to Pakistan military/defence. He was always critical of Pakistani nuclear and missile program bad mouthing them all over the world. He was even opposed to Pakistan acquiring nuclear power plants and advocated that Pakistan should seek other non-nuclear options for energy.

Now all of sudden he is a pro-right Iranian warrior standing against USA imperialism when he was against all that in case of Pakistan. He was a scum back then and he still is scum with all his degrees. He is nothing more than a self-proclaimed intellectual with a huge anti-Pakistan bias that was a reason he was kept away from all Pakistans strategic programs despite his academic skills.

 

[El Sidd]

He is the culmination of whats wrong in state institutions of Pakistan ..
A man of science getting involved into politics, international relations etc

Every institution over extends itself into the mandates of the other institutions .
Army into politics
Judiciary into army
Politician's into army

He may think himself as being right
For me he is the reflection of state institutions

Do you wanna lynch him now?