Sabir Nazar

A tale of two <i>mujahideen</i> commanders

A tale of two mujahideen commanders

Ideological propaganda is based on stories of far off, unseen lands where the great historic struggle for Sharia is being fought. Published 27 Feb, 2013 09:29am
A positive column on Pakistan

A positive column on Pakistan

Christians, Hindus, Sikhs and Ahmadis are living in enviable happiness compared to the horrible state that Muslims in Western countries are in. Published 20 Feb, 2013 10:33am
New, people-friendly election symbols

New, people-friendly election symbols

For the convenience of the Pakistani voter, Sabir Nazar suggests new election symbols for all political parties to match their priorities and past performances. Published 06 Feb, 2013 11:17am
Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan V

Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan V

Imran Khan is the last hope for change in Al Bakistan … but he is also the last hope for PPP to remain in power for the next five years. Published 30 Jan, 2013 11:09am
Child art: The breaking up of reality

Child art: The breaking up of reality

A child’s disconnect from imagination starts from school, when he or she has many images of the world but very few words for it. Published 23 Jan, 2013 10:03am
Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan IV

Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan IV

Indian soldiers are cowards. One Muslim soldier is equal to 10 Hindu soldiers … yet, we have never won any war against India. Published 16 Jan, 2013 01:26pm
A long march to the <i>fina-fil</i> Interim Government

A long march to the fina-fil Interim Government

Sheikh ul-Islam, the Pir of 90 Sharif, and all the Sajjada nashins will start jogging from Lahore on the GT road in Prados to convert Islamabad into Tahrir Square. Published 09 Jan, 2013 01:39pm
Al-spring, Al-rivers and Al-floods

Al-spring, Al-rivers and Al-floods

Our Al-ulemas and Al-banned outfits are toiling like Farhad to bring forth the Al-Qaeda Spring from the rocky landscape of Al-Waziristan. Published 02 Jan, 2013 02:03pm
Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan III

Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan III

"Earthquake and floods in Pakistan was our test from God … but Sandy hurricane was God’s wrath on America for their arrogance." Published 26 Dec, 2012 09:45am
Bollywood, Muslims, culture and exile

Bollywood, Muslims, culture and exile

Muslims excel in countries where they are in a minority. If any do opt to stay in Pakistan, they face court trials and die young. Published 19 Dec, 2012 02:45pm
It’s the honour, stupid!

It’s the honour, stupid!

We can live without food, water, electricity, medicine, justice, democracy, roads, hospitals and schools, but not without honour. Published 12 Dec, 2012 11:36am
Lessons learnt from history

Lessons learnt from history

A complete command over history is manifested during marriage ceremonies or funerals, where family disputes spanning over three generations come alive. Published 28 Nov, 2012 11:13am
Two Pakistans

Two Pakistans

Pakistanis who were born before the 70s saw a different Pakistan – a place unimaginable for our younger generation. Published 14 Nov, 2012 11:37am
Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan II

Principle standpoints in Al Bakistan II

In Al Bakistan everything is controversial, whether it is Zardari, media, Taliban, Khuda Hafiz or the moon sighting. But…. we are part of one Ummah. Published 31 Oct, 2012 04:37pm

Malala and Goliath

With images of Malala on every chowk, newspaper, profile picture and TV channel, for the first time in my life I have started to like Pakistan. Published 17 Oct, 2012 11:56am
The image-word conflict

The image-word conflict

I always wondered why image is so dangerous and not the word. What is so destructive and explosive in an image that it is always controlled by words? Published 10 Oct, 2012 05:20pm
The Waziristan yatra

The Waziristan yatra

Returning from South Waziristan, the yatrees will march towards Islamabad because as we all know, all roads eventually lead to Islamabad. Published 03 Oct, 2012 10:17am
How to spot a liberal fascist

How to spot a liberal fascist

If you believe that all blasphemy suspects shall have a fair trial, you are a liberal fascist who is suffering from an inferiority complex, writes Sabir Nazar. Published 19 Sep, 2012 04:19pm
The new al-phabet book

The new al-phabet book

Here is my small contribution to update the alphabet book, so that Pakistani children know what kind of a world they are about to step in to, writes Sabir Nazar. Published 12 Sep, 2012 06:18pm