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KARACHI: A bomb struck a bus taking Shia Muslims to a protest rally near Karachi’s Safari Park on University Road on Friday, killing one man and wounding 11 others, police said.
The attack came one day after 20 Shias were hauled out of vehicles in the northwest and shot dead by gunmen dressed in military fatigues.
“A low-intensity bomb planted near a bus stand in Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighbourhood exploded and hit a car and a bus,” senior police official Shahid Hayat told AFP.
“The bomb killed a man in the car and injured 11 others, most of whom were bus passengers,” Hayat said.
The bus was carrying around 40 Shias to a rally marking solidarity with the Palestinians and to demonstrate against Thursday's sectarian killings.
Police said it was unclear if the Shias were targeted in Karachi.
“We can't say it was aimed at the bus as the bomb mainly hit the car. But we are investigating,” said a police official on the condition of anonymity.
Karachi is Pakistan's financial capital. Ethnic, sectarian and politically-linked violence has killed at least 1,100 people so far this year in the city, according to Pakistan's leading human rights organisation.
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Aug 17, 2012 11:04am
Of all the people targeting participants of Al Quds rally.
Those people marching for the cause of Palestinians. These extremists only consider if someone adheres to their brand of Islam. Otherwise he should be killed.
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Aug 17, 2012 04:20pm
Tighter Gun and explosive laws can help little bit more it's important to curb elements who support these to achieve their objectives whether it's by politicians , Intelligence , military or religious leaders.
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Aug 17, 2012 04:23pm
If these kind of Violence continues then Pakistan will disintegrate and nuclear weapon gets in hand of terrorist who may run the show one day
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Aug 17, 2012 04:27pm
They are doing for Allah and You asking Allah to stop this . I am confused and I think Allah too
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Aug 17, 2012 04:53pm
Around 75 per cent of irregular immigrants in Pakistan are living in Karachi, according to the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (Piler) that quoted the National Alien Registration Authority (Nara) in its annual report. These include half million Afghan and and half million Bangalis. Government should deport these illegals back to where they came from because these people are one the main reason for violence and crime. They are also snatching the jobs off of the Pakistani citizens.
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Aug 17, 2012 05:00pm
These people have been groomed and nurtured by the mosque going public be their sympathies or donations and not the government of Pakistan. Stop blaming others. Though government is also responsible for providing security to general populus.
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Aug 17, 2012 05:10pm
How can so much killing go on the month of Ramadan; is it not a Holy month for fasting and introspection.
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Aug 17, 2012 05:04pm
Government should take a step on root cause that they should improve the blasphemy law in Pakistan and limitation, nobody allow to use bad words and false self made literature's which hits any personality in Islamic History.
I am sure this step will work!!!
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Aug 17, 2012 10:49am
May Allah help Pakistan eradicate these miscreants and safe each and every of its citizens no matter what they belief. Ameen... May Allah help us discern the truth out of these confusions and disillusionments. Ameen ya Rabbal Alameen.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:42am
How much more bloodshed?? Please do everything to stop this in God's name. Stop it NOW.
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Aug 17, 2012 03:56pm
Which government ? PPP's or CJP's ? They both are wrestling to grab the power and people of pakistan are suffering.
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Aug 17, 2012 11:20am
Talibans were created by USA and now Pakistan have to suffer. It was Pakistan's fault to accept to help USA to fight against USSR. Pakistan should have accepted friendship of Russia and anyway its always wiser to be friendly with neighbour then some other country which is thousands of miles away.
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Aug 17, 2012 03:56pm
Educate them? about what? they are already 'educated'. They just need to be punished.. There is not solution left except for catching them and bring them to justice.
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Aug 17, 2012 11:20am
Just forgot to subscribe to all new comments.
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Aug 17, 2012 04:35pm
These guys are neither human beings
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Aug 17, 2012 03:48pm
It doesn't matter who is Muslim who is not; it is the responsibility of the State to ensure safety and protection of the citizens' lives and properties.
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Aug 17, 2012 03:17pm
they are muslims
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Aug 17, 2012 03:05pm
This war will continue untill your a allie of America in so called war on Terror
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Aug 17, 2012 03:02pm
Untill you fight Americas war this will not stop the war will continue
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Aug 17, 2012 02:55pm
i loved Karachi it made me a better human i became a doctor and now my beautiful city is being destryoed by relegious zealous the so called patriots the buthha mafia Where is God or Allah or Buddah any diety please step in and save my city save my country
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Aug 17, 2012 02:49pm
Not sure if there is any relation but ever since the NATO supplies were halted and Raymond Davis' types were sent packing these suicide attacks have gone down. Infact, a lot of the recent blasts have been planted devices...just like in the good old days.
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Aug 17, 2012 02:46pm
The Americans took back their country from the bad men by banding together. Is it too much for Pakistanis to unite against this? After all locals know better who these criminals are. The security agencies only reach there after they have fled?????
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Aug 17, 2012 02:46pm
Another day, another attack on Shia Muslims. Nothing new though, happening for the past 1400 years.
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Aug 17, 2012 03:46pm
poor intelligence may be one reason why such attacks go unnoticed unreported in advance in the first place. Who is accountable for this bloodshed??
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Aug 19, 2012 07:57am
They r criminals of the worst kind and deserve no space.they should be hanged no matter who .what the ulemas are doing?why can't they come out openly against these beasts.
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Aug 17, 2012 02:20pm
WHo ever are doing it are enemies of Pakistan. Enemy can be both internal or external. Even Pakistani can be hired by external enemy to carry out such incidents. During last 11 years, Both Foreigner and Pakistanis have been implicated for such terrorist activities. Many international countries are also involved. Why Pakistanis have not understood that they are in a war against multiple enemies?
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Aug 17, 2012 02:11pm
You are right. These men are very naughty.
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Aug 17, 2012 02:09pm
They are the result of organized crime and drugs in Karachi.
They don't get caught because the police are not trying to catch them.
Extortion is a gang crime.
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Aug 17, 2012 02:02pm
This will continue until we start punishing them firmly and quickly
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Aug 17, 2012 02:01pm
blasts, kidnaping, destruction and slaughtering of minorities have become a norm in pakistan, and the world does not care nor pay any attension anymore, coz people are sick and tired of these stone aged maniacs! and it will only get worse everyday, that is the plain truth!
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Aug 17, 2012 12:30pm
Aamir, they are not enemies of Pakistan. They are Pakistanis.
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Aug 17, 2012 11:27am
Wailing sirens, sadistic chaos and complete mayhem !
They have ruined my city, My KARACHI !
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Aug 17, 2012 11:27am
please stop this bloodshed
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Aug 17, 2012 03:48pm
TTP should be termed as a non-Muslim organization, their actions shows it , as they are nonbelievers and have no respect of Humanity and Holy month of Ramadan.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:41am
Is this the way to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and Eid in Pakistan?
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Aug 17, 2012 10:39am
WOW, we are Muslims, killing each other. Not sure which Quran they are reading. Beyond sad!!
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Aug 18, 2012 07:15pm
id cards....also, shias have marks on their bodies because of moharram.....so, just take the shirt out, and you will know who is who.
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Aug 17, 2012 12:01pm
They are the results of our Beautiful Government. Sad !
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Aug 17, 2012 12:00pm
These people are the enemies of the Pakistan and if they are not the enemies then they must have been indoctrinated by the group of enemies.
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Aug 17, 2012 12:21pm
agree
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Aug 17, 2012 12:21pm
sad........ these guys arnt MUSLIMS at-least !
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Aug 17, 2012 12:18pm
More people get killed in Pakistan demonstrating against Israel in Pakistan than in Palestine!
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Aug 17, 2012 12:17pm
when there are thousands of Police, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies working in the country and in Karachi How is it possible to carry out these blast and target Killings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! who is responsible?
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Aug 17, 2012 12:48pm
and Chief Justice will never take notice on this ruthless bloodshed - never
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Aug 17, 2012 12:45pm
There is no place left for Shia's in this country..
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Aug 17, 2012 01:23pm
There are no shops on that part of the road. correct ur Article Dawn
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Aug 17, 2012 01:15pm
These are mis-guided people of Pakistan. Sad we need to educate them. Each one should do good what they can. If we all feel we can make a difference it will happen.
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Aug 17, 2012 01:45pm
These guys must be aliens then. stop dreaming!!!! they are your own people, open your eyes - false accusations won't help solving problems in your community.
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Aug 17, 2012 01:35pm
We need SOUND LEADERSHIP that is willing to PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY among other NOTABLE things it could do.
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Aug 17, 2012 01:45pm
They are the byproduct of our culture of intolerance, inapt govt officials and head of departments. Everyone is busy minting money.
As for the awam we continue to relect them and stay silent when we see wrong. We need to speak up against all forms of evils, prevent wrong and promote right. We need to speak about zulm (denied justice) against women, poor, minorities such as Hindus, Christians and Shiaas Otherwise the ugliness of our doing will continue to eke out and strike us anywhere (including places of worship).
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Aug 17, 2012 01:44pm
Shia's are not safe in any part of Pakistan - Taliban are killing them up and down in Pakistan and armed forces are useless.
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Aug 17, 2012 01:42pm
Chief Justice is busy taking suo moto actions against slapping and carrying a bottle of wine
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Aug 17, 2012 01:37pm
when it happend?
according to pakistan time.. plz let me know.
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Aug 17, 2012 03:53pm
I say it again. Most Pakistanis are cowards. Rise and fight these terrorists instead of providing comments and whining in the safety of your homes. You have the ultimate solution. You voted for this corrupt government and now you suffer. You nurtured the talibans and cheered them on, now you suffer. Dont blame anyone please.
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Aug 17, 2012 03:51pm
Correct. Ek musalmaan per doosre musalmaan ka khoon haraam hai. They are preparing hell fire for them. Extremism will kill the country. Its image has already been tarnished by religious goons.
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Aug 17, 2012 05:39pm
right saddddd
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Aug 17, 2012 05:56pm
dear kamran we are responsible for this mayhem, few weeks ago two bombs were planted against law enforcement agencies, which were diffused prior to its detonation, it was so done because of responsibility of the citizens who reported for the parcel , in which bomb was placed , one of them was a shepherd who was an uneducated boy who reported the matter to govt functionaries .That is the point on which i want to concentrate your attention, we are responsible for the scenario created by either means for us , we all are one nation but still we do not fulfill the criteria of such ideology because we have left our religion and came to our ethic values , some call them self as balochi some call them self as punjabi, vice versa , there is good saying of wise man " A nation calls a sin as sin, it is usual but a nation calls a good as good is not usual". we should not blame any other for our sins we should observe our sins and try to vacant our personality from such sin to blame other, as they are threats aware to all the nation by the media. so be responsible and think positive to the scenario.
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Aug 17, 2012 07:15pm
PPP and corrupt political leaders destroyed our flasing like star city. We used to enjoy God's given peace place till PPP and PML-N did not take over now it has become hell, no safe life, no families respect, no religion, no education, no jobs, no medical facilities, no food, no clean water, no electric, no business and much more NO NO NO NO. Oh God listen our prayers and destroy all dirty filthy and criminals. AAMEEN.
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Aug 17, 2012 07:21pm
For God sake, when will this madness of killing each other end - are there any solution or are there any senseable person who could make these person understand through TV;radio;newspapers;mosques or corner meetings.
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Aug 17, 2012 07:37pm
Totally Agree.
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Aug 17, 2012 07:45pm
21 Pakistani Muslims have been killed in two days. I would like to see which routes are closed for 6 months or even for few days so that terrorists can not come back freely? I would like to see who demands apology from these killers? I would like to see if this gets to be even discussed in the parliament. I would like to see if anyone takes suo moto. I would like to see if anyone goes after these terrorists and bring anyone to justice. All you see is blowing hot air for few days and then another massacre in few months.
When US killed 27 solders at Sahala base, at least they say it was an accident. In this case, the killers made sure that these innocent victims were Pakistanis. Who will now take stand against this tyranny? any firebrand TV evangelist? Any patriotic politician? Any chief justice, Any army chief? Anyone??
This is a simple fact that all institutions in Pakistan are in collusion with the terrorists. If not then prove it.
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Aug 17, 2012 08:04pm
very sad and depressing to see pakistan burning like this . there is anarchy right that no one has control over it, we need change and change of government and policies can bring some good.. stop this blood bath we all want to see Pakistan prosperous it is only enemies that wants this.
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Aug 17, 2012 08:07pm
Lotta handwringing here.
Why don't Pakistanis just take to the streets to show your disapproval?
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Aug 17, 2012 08:11pm
'police said it was unclear if shias were targeted'! WOW....wonder what will it take for them to make it CLEAR..get some AIR.
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Aug 17, 2012 08:17pm
Yea open NATO supply..:(
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Aug 17, 2012 08:27pm
Sectarianism is a curse. All the resources of the state must be used to bring these criminals to justice immediately.
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Aug 17, 2012 08:27pm
So the Shias are being targeted because Pakistan is fighting America's war? Stop giving yourself excuses for everything these savages are doing to Pakistan. The only way of survival for Pakistan now is to get rid of TTP and every smug who labels people as kafir and then targets them.
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Aug 17, 2012 08:34pm
There will be no religious harmony in a country created in the name of religion.
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Aug 17, 2012 08:38pm
Why are Pakistanis so consumed with Palestine when they have plenty of their own issues. Lets solve our problems first.
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Aug 17, 2012 08:40pm
This is what happens when a country is based on a particular religious phylosophy.
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Aug 17, 2012 08:59pm
what war are you talking about.. with whom you are fighting.. Little knowledge is really very devastating..
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Aug 17, 2012 09:02pm
This is exactly what the TTP wants. What irks them is that Shias have been an integral and essential part of Pakistan all the way from our Quaid to Bibi Shaheed and Inshallah will remain as such in future. It is time for moderate Shias and Sunnis to sincerely look for ways of increasing unity and solidarity.
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Aug 17, 2012 09:10pm
Until Pakistan Army keep fighting for the good old US of A, this mayham will continue because CIA is working on the old theory, divide and rule. They dont care if Pakistan stays or dismantled. US has no friends, only interests. Pakistan is in cohoot with the wrong country. get this elephant out of your country. God willing, Pakistan will be strong again united under one flag..
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Aug 17, 2012 09:12pm
It is NOT poor intelligence but FEAR of becoming targets that keeps Pakistanis (ordinary citizens, police, judges, etc.) from playing our role in contributing towards the eradication of the menace of terrorism
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Aug 17, 2012 09:21pm
Psychiatrists can be called in to treat an individual's mental disorders or disorientation.
Now, a new professional must be trained from the scratch to treat COLLECTIVE mental disorders or disorientation.
Pakistan sure needs a new professional to treat a society descending into chaos and anarchy.
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Aug 17, 2012 09:24pm
yes MY Karachi is crying !!!! :'(
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Aug 17, 2012 09:33pm
its not about America's War. its about going after Terrorist group like laskar janghvi and Sippa Sahaba. We need to go after them and clean that mess. We need to support our army and let them clean this mess no matter where it is.
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Aug 17, 2012 09:36pm
This country is created by Qaid-e-Azam who was Shia, this is our country and we will save it. We cannot handover this to terrorist group. they are killing our Shia and Sunni brothers. They call them self sippa sahaba but they are the worse enemy of Sahaba and Islam.
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Aug 17, 2012 09:38pm
Chief Justice has his own agenda, He does not care about justice.
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Aug 17, 2012 09:41pm
Govt, Judiciary,Army and we all. why do we provide support to these terrorist groups.
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Aug 17, 2012 09:43pm
Mighty India was divided and Pakistan was created. Now Pakistan is divided based on something else. There is no end to division because each of us are different. If each of us kill another person for not being the same as us, there will be no human on this planet. Pakistan, please leave the religious madness.
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Aug 17, 2012 09:48pm
Very simplistic view. How is Shia killing related to American war. The culprits are using this as an excuse once American are gone they will have a free hand to subdue the whole population to their narrow interpretation of Islam.
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Aug 17, 2012 09:58pm
How exactly do they identify who is a shia and who is not? Do the surnames give anything away?
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Aug 17, 2012 10:02pm
Smaller devil is better than the elder one. The situation is so alarmed that army's intervention is badly needed now. How long we will be victimised by this sham democratic governments. These janta who is ruling us even not capable to run a small town and people have given them verdict for whole the country.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:12pm
This is not question either they are muslims or not. They are cold blooded beasts and should be punished by the special courts. Those courts should be supervised and conducted by army which is the only reliable institution now otherwise the present judicial system will release them again on bail. Thousands of criminals who have been caught earlier by army and handed over to judiciary are now back on the road and killing the innocent pakistanis.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:19pm
Excellent comment.
We (Pakistani Muslims) will never get to where we want to go because we simply do not know we currently are.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:20pm
There are lot of madrassahs running by illeterate molvis who are already educating them. There should be clean up of all Zia ul Haq's jehad grown hypocrites and their brainchildren.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:30pm
This is a spillover of Punjabi chauvinism. Now it is being expressed in religious terms, before this it was provincial terms. It is militants from that one province indulging in this. It is no surprise then that they are also the ones being shot down by the BLA in Baluchistan as they cause trouble all over the country. Wake up now before it is too late.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:31pm
I think its a wrong thought that we'll overcome these henious and barbaric actions if we leave Americas war. In my personal opinion, these people have turned against Pakistan.
US was sucessful in making this OUR war. Its a vicious cycle.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:32pm
No if they are not muslim then who are they christians or aliens.. Accept it if a muslim does something wrong expect it that he is a muslim. If a christian or hindu would have done it you'll would be fast to say oh he's a christain... Double standards u people play. u'll will never except that it is ur own muslims that are responsible for the crap in pakistan.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:34pm
And do you think the people that are doing this are Muslims? They're not even following the basic principles of Islam.
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Aug 17, 2012 10:54pm
Sad but true---------- This is the way for some Groups in Pakistan.
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Aug 17, 2012 11:03pm
Yes please keep blaming America, Israel etc etc but when the culprits are caught they always tend to be religious fanatics. Sorry but this blame America first tactic is kinda getting old and lame.
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Aug 17, 2012 11:12pm
I think ppl took this comment the wrong way..fahad meant the killers are not true muslims..
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Aug 18, 2012 12:22am
killing each other? you make it sound as if Shias are also going around stopping buses and killing and blowing up bombs in the mosques
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Aug 18, 2012 12:38am
Isnt this ironic that whenever Pakistan and Iran sit on the same table to discuss trade and other stuff, unfortunate incidents like this start happening right away!
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Aug 18, 2012 12:42am
As if all muslim organization have great deal of respect for humanity !! Most glareig example of double standards of an avarage paki.
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Aug 18, 2012 01:35am
Shias were taken off from the bus in Gilgit and killed. Taliban proudly claimed responsibility for this.Now bomb exploded to kill more Shias. This is the month of Ramzan and soon it will be EID. How far our society has rotten. Unbelievable and that in the name of Islam. Yes we need to realize the fact that these are the fanatics from among us.
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Aug 18, 2012 01:48am
a country born of the inability to live with others, has no hope it will live with its own,
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Aug 18, 2012 02:19am
far too behind on the evolution ladder
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Aug 18, 2012 02:24am
these killers should be hanged in public. we are all one. shias and sunnis all are one.
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