Gojra, Quran, Jinnah, CIA and RAW

rupeenews.com by Moin Ansari | Aug. 4, 2009 (Opinion)

(Blog Post) he enemies of Pakistan are desperately trying to ignite civil unrest in the country. Years ago they used to attack Shia and Sunny places of worship to play havoc in the Pakistani society. The people of Pakistan have now learned and understood the enemy’s tactics. No one now start rioting against the other group after any such attack. Our enemies are using the likes of TTP and BLA to perpetuate bloodshed in Pakistan. But that plan is fast nearing its ... Full Story »

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Topics: Terrorism, India, Pakistan
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Posted by: Posted by Kaizar Campwala - Aug 5, 2009 - 11:17 AM PDT
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Edited by: Kaizar Campwala - Aug 5, 2009 - 11:17 AM PDT

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Derek Hawkins
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 by Derek Hawkins - Aug. 5, 2009

Spotted with what I think is disinformation, this story, I suppose, attempts to condemn the anti-Christian violence in Gojra in language that will appeal to Pakistani Muslim patriots. See quotes. Original? Yes. Good journalism? Not really.

Just as an example, the only prosperous and peaceful time that Jewish people can find in their history is when they were a minority under the Muslim rule. More »

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Kaizar Campwala
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 by Kaizar Campwala - Aug. 5, 2009

A fascinating read. Rather than the traditional liberal condemnations we've heard about the attacks, this one insinuates that India orchestrated the attacks, but also makes a religious argument of why Muslims must not indulge in persecuting minorities.

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    Global Voices by Sana Saleem | Aug. 5, 2009 (News Analysis)
    Last Saturday riots broke out in the Gojra town of Pakistan over alleged desecration of the Holy Quran and houses of the local Christian community were set on fire leaving 7 ...
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