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Shyema Sajjad questions the Taliban and their latest tactic for survival.
Latest reports claim that the Taliban are shaving off their beards to escape the operation in Swat. The Taliban have maintained that the beards are a sign of being a devoted and true Muslim. Perhaps that is why the Afghani Taliban had gone to the extent of measuring the beards of normal citizens out on the streets of Kabul. Perhaps that is why beard trimmers have been jailed by the ‘religious police’. Perhaps that is also why the Taliban have vandalised barber shops in Buner and threatened barbers to stop cutting hair and trimming beards. So why bring in the razors now?
Already listed as the modern-day barbarians, these men have now taken to shaving off their supposed ‘identity’ in order to escape without being noticed by the Pakistan military. Clever tactic but is it worth shedding off their religious beliefs for? Or do their beliefs allow them to go clean shaven if it’s about the question of their survival? If that is the case then they are no different than the society they target – double standards persist either way.
How come the rules have not been relaxed then if a woman is dying and has a doctor at hand but one who can’t do much to save her because he is a man? Women have died of curable ailments just because male doctors were not allowed to touch them. Does that not come into the debate of survival? Or are women exempted from this exemption list?
The government and NGOs are having a hard time keeping track of the displaced people because now they don’t know who could be a militant and who is a refugee. Are beards the only thing that can determine a refugee from a militant? If so, then the military has an even bigger task ahead of themselves.
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May 18, 2009 08:41am
Does it really surprise you Shyema? Given what these barbarians are capable of doing? All of us know what they preach and what they practice are pure contradiction to each other. This Muslim Khan, who wants to burn CDs, ban TV but on the other hand invites camera men to video their gruesome acts. This same Muslim Khan who is so against the West, but has himself lived and worked in the USA for 4 years!
So no, Taliban are everything but Muslims.
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May 18, 2009 10:49am
Baseless people with nothing to do with the religion can go to any extent.. They are not muslims and even not humans, having no respect for the humans...
No tear is worth to shed upon them.. even not to think over their death..
The problem is that they are illiterate guys who are playing in the hands of some very cunning people...
The worst thing of all is that they are using the name of ISLAM.. as a cover.. They are finding what they really deserve.
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May 18, 2009 10:42am
this is what i was thinking n thats a good step towards the Victory
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD
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May 18, 2009 11:04am
It is true that if your life is threatened, Islam allows you to do things that would normally be considered haram. So if you consider shaving your beard haram then its ok if you shave it to save your life.
But the brilliant point made by the author is that the same applies to ALL Muslims. How can you let a woman die just because there are only male doctors who can save her life.
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May 18, 2009 09:06am
Shyema thanks.
These Taliban are the agents of the Pakistan enemies. They dnt have any religion. There is no doubt that these are gangsters and Allah will punish them here in this world and in here after.They cannot kill any body else except the poor innocent people. These Taliban are even not human being because they dnt have respect for women. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) never forced any body to keep beard, to accept Islam. He (PBUH) never ordered suicide to kill innocent people. You say that why Taliban are shaving their beard to escape Pak Army (Salute to them) bullets. I think they can do any thing to escape because they are getting money and they are not doing this fight for preaching Islam but they have very bad ideas for Pakistan but they will never succeed. Pakistan is for ever. No one can destroy.
I dnt like to spend long time on this discussion but Shame on these Bad people (Taliban). These people are disturbing Islam through out the world. These people have nothing but just to kill innocent people.
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May 18, 2009 09:53am
What took the Pakistani leadership so long to brand them as terrorists and the Pakistani Army to fight them ? In fact, they were given their own laws and rights in SWAT ! Why ? What happened to these concerned voices before and now these same people are moving towards Karachi - watch out.
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May 18, 2009 09:07am
Talebans have no religion and nO philosphy. In every other country thay are called underground Mafias. they are doing same as they are doing in Mumbai or on the streets on New York that is killing, extarcting money and raping women. In Pakistan and Afghanistan they are just using the name of religion. No its not Islam It is their own religion Call it Taleban religion.
We need to fight them even if it takes 100 years. Support Pakistan Army which is fighting with them day in and out.
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May 18, 2009 09:18am
Whatever the Taliban's religious motives are, they are fighting exactly like a true gureilla soldier would. They understand that a beard could help identify them. So, irrespective of their faith, they are making a compromise for what they believe is the larger goal. They will try and mix with the local populace and then re-group. While re-grouping, they will also try and grow their beards.
The goal is to have Islamic rule with Sharia, across Pakistan and possibly the world. They will not just be satisfied with beards for all.
They can always grow the beard back.
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May 18, 2009 09:18am
Shame on you so called rediculous TALIBANS.
the writer has pointed out the core thing which anyone with his normal senses can belive.
they basically are monsters who follows their own believes based on corrupt ill mentalities and unnurtured souls.
TALIABS are hypocrates using name of the Religion and dont know the basics of RELIGION.
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May 18, 2009 09:40am
Would those saying adnauseum that the Taleban have no religion, no faith, stop it already!
Of course they have a religion, damnit! They (too) call it Islam. In fact, till only a few years ago, many Pakistanis were caling them our Muslim brothers who will fight our wars against India and other assorted infidels.
Stop being ostriches. WE created them, WE indoctrinated them, and WE told them they were the finest Muslims ever.
It is now WE who will also have to eliminate them ... starting with their beards. :)
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May 18, 2009 08:24am
when it comes to your own life then the so called definition of islamis law is relaxed !!! hahaha .. thats wot cowards are made up of .. as long as they were killing innocent people in the name of islam beard was an icon .. just bcoz their life is at stake they are shaving off their beards to save their skin.. maybe they will come up with some more stupid unheard and modified versions of islamic law which says only talibans are allowed to twist islamic laws to kill the enemy .. but they will never admit that they do not understand islam or islamic law and they are just pathetic losers .
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May 18, 2009 08:29am
Talibans killed a Professor in Swat for wearing a shalwar covering his ankles. Probably they are now introducing Provisional Constitutional to suite their requirements. They will now shave and do many more things to save their skins. Shame on them for their deeds and acts. They are a bunch of thugs who have their own brand of culture and religon.
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May 18, 2009 08:13am
The Taliban faction fighting the Pakistan Army is a terrorist group with no faith and no religon. Playing into the hands of our enemies they have taken billions for waging war againt the state of Pakistan hence this exmaply of hypocrisy should not come as a surprise to anyone who knows their real worth.
Islam is a religon of peace and any Muslim who has read the Quran cannot do the kind of things the Taliban have done.
It is important that the armed forces and the Pakistani intelligence operatives remain in the area well after the end of operations to ensure that any militants in hiding are identified and captured.
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May 18, 2009 08:16am
You are very correct about these killers. They will do anything to protect themseleves. No reagrd for anyone else. Sad thing for woemn, but they spare no one as you know.
I hope that people now help the military in removing this cancer from our society, as without the help of people, no military can succeed.
Thanks for a great article.
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May 18, 2009 12:12pm
"Islam is a religon of peace and any Muslim who has read the Quran cannot do the kind of things the Taliban have done."
Nothing more can be added here.... We need to learn from other muslim countries on how they have tackled this problem. Modern education with proper teachings of islam from Quran and Hadith can only root this evil out. Knowledge is enlightenment and we are in desperate need of light now a days.
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May 19, 2009 05:23am
Well, I will say something different about this. After the collapse of Taliban in Afghanistan many people shaved their beards and one can easily identify a man who shave beard after a long time. As his face had not received sun for so long, after the shaving his face seems bright white. If the police and army cannot identify them, I am ready to come and set in a Malakand check-post and will easily bring out these monsters even if they are among thousands of people, but I am afraid if they are shaving and returning to army barracks then I can
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May 18, 2009 01:27pm
It is heartening to note that all most all the commentators have agreed with the writer and condemned one way or the other the inhumane and barbaric activities of Taliban.
It is my earnest wish that the minds which appear to have ben unclogged to discern the use of religion for achieving undesirable goals by some will remain open. This will not only help identifying the culprits of current era, but also the culprits of past with and without beards who in the name of religion sowed the seeds of mischief which we are now reaping and may continue to do so for quite a while.
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May 18, 2009 01:35pm
I don
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May 18, 2009 01:36pm
It is true these talibs are inhuman becoz they do inhuman acts. They have spoiled the image of islam in the world. On the one hand they say that they for the implementation of sharia but on the other hand they loot banks and provision stores. Isn't it the hypocratic nature. Shame on you talibans.
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May 18, 2009 01:44pm
Three cheers for the author!
Taliban are not muslims, they are destrying the peaceful religion..shame on them.
Pakistani Govt. is taking the right step to once it for all eliminate them.
they dont deserve to be talked about just eliminate them.
request to all the parties in Pakistan to be united in this great cause and bring stability to pakistan and freedom to its people.
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May 18, 2009 02:05pm
very good article, I remember growing up in very balance Islamic value, only differences was then no one care how other perform their religious obligation so much tolerance was there. Islam is a religon of peace and tolerance.
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May 19, 2009 05:48am
i just want to say one must think even once the people those who are fighting against so called taliban and sacrificing everthing as we are sitting in cities with no worry we can move any where whenever we want but just give a thought once for only 60 seconds then realize how hard life they are undergoing but i just wanted to salute the soldiers od our great army for doing everything for us we are proud of them
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May 18, 2009 02:46pm
These Talibans should be eleminated from the face of the earth. I am soo happy that Pak Army is doing this operation and killing these wild animals. In my opinion Pakistan should have done this long time ago but it is never too late.
Every Taliban should be killed. They deserve that. They talk about sharia and they themselves are beheading people...on what grounds? This is the biggest mess Muslim world is facing today.
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May 18, 2009 03:06pm
The other day I saw an ex army officer on t.v saying that it is posssible to detect if a person has shaven his beard after a long time. So folks I am sure that our brave army would be able identify these thugs who are now hiding behind women and children.It is time for every Pakistani to come together and support our army.
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May 18, 2009 03:15pm
Good Article Shyma.However, I was worndering whether you have just learned about these Taliban, or you were looking the other way when these Taliban were killing Afghani men and women.
They may be evil, but they are good fighters and they are getting closer and closer to Islamabad WITH OR WITHOUT BEARD.
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May 19, 2009 05:50am
What can we do to help the displaced people in the war zone? It is the common man that pays the price for everyone's mistakes. My thoughts are with the unfotunate and helpless people caught in between. They were already struggling making ends meet, war is the last thing they want.
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May 18, 2009 03:33pm
Bully and cowards are the two faces of the same coin. People of Pakistan should stand togetherv to over come tthis menace and finish this curse. They are on the run and they will hide amongst you. Donot be mislead by their religious thugery. They will inshallah be defeated
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May 18, 2009 03:45pm
It's about time. Support the Pak Army. They are the ones who are the real martyrs and the real heros. They are making the real sacrifices. Even if it takes a hundred years wipe them from the face of the earth.
Hail to the Pak Army. And last but not least, give whole heartedly to the poor who are suffering.
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May 18, 2009 03:48pm
For what I have read killing comes easy to Talibans. They need to relize that people have lot more problems, and they need not any more harrassement from them. Talibans get a life, stop killing my people.
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May 18, 2009 03:50pm
It is true that in islam there is mentioning of beard but in beard there is no islam completely. beard was the custom of arab even Abu Jahal and Abu Lahab reared beard. if one can maintain it in the true spirit of islam then it beneficial otherwise if one is indulging in satanic activities it is better he cuts it so his beard does not bring bad name for the entire islam and the view of the world about muslim is not adverse.
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May 18, 2009 03:57pm
It is said that there are hundreds of foreigners from neighbouring countries fighting alongside the terrorists (Talibans). It takes simple calculations to estimate the amount of money being spent daily by these and the local terrorists (for Gods sake call them by the right name. Stop giving them fancy names like Talibans, Militants etc)in Waziristan, Swat, Baluchistan etc. Apart from this is the free availability of weapons, ammunition, explosives etc. SO WHO IS FOOTING THE BILL AND PROVIDING THESE PEOPLE THE MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT ?
The moment the people of Pakistan are told this, we know the agenda of the terrorists !
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May 18, 2009 04:03pm
Taliban and other extremist are savages. We as Pakistanis should do our best to drive them out. It is our failure that we let them in our cities and villages. Now the nation have risen and it time for Taliban and extremist to go where they actually belong and this is in the confinement and prison. They should not be allowed to impose their savagery on rest of the nation.
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May 18, 2009 04:04pm
Taliban will say and do whatever it takes to save their lives.
I have never been so proud of Pakistani army than I am now. Taliban are nothing but a sub-human garbage. They are anti Islamic, anti-human and anti Pakistan terrorists. A decent Muslim, under any circumstances, will not behead, murder, bomb or harm another innocent human.
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May 18, 2009 04:09pm
Wow, Mr. Blah! well said! I never thought I would use the words "blah" and "well said" together :).
Yes, it is time to stop being ostriches.
We have stopped looking for God. We think all we have to do is grow a beard, kill an infidel, pray five times, or terrorize our women and minorities.
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May 19, 2009 06:13am
Beard or no beard our Army will kill them all Inshallah! Talabans are enemies of Islam, Humanity and Pakistan.
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May 18, 2009 04:55pm
Great artice!
These militants are two faced barbarians! Killing people, barring women from education, looting and creating a chaos all in the name of Islam - is this really Islam? It is for people like these that our religion has had a bad press. I really hope and pray that each and every monster/Talib gets killed just as the same way they inflicted torture to people by beheading and disgracing corpses. Ameen
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May 18, 2009 05:11pm
Taliban are practicing their own version of Islam, extreme to one side...no different than my friends in other parts of the country who practice on the other side of the specter by drinking and messing around yet consider themselves Muslim and won't miss Jumah prayers. So who is and isn't is not up to us, but to Allah.
As said they are illiterate being led by cunning people so who knows how they justify all they do. Pakistan is being torn apart from all angles and hopefully the Pak Army will protect us for us.
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May 18, 2009 05:32pm
No Islam (or any other religion for that matter) would ever allow such barbaric acts against civilians, no matter how grave the situation is.
If these barbarians really were muslims they would never enforce their opinion on other people. Even our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) never preached Islam by force.
Double standards are deeply rooted in their philosophy. The question we must now ask ourselves is that do they really want to spread Islam or do they want to destabilise our beloved country in the name of a peace-loving religion such as Islam.
The people of Pakistan will never be forced into the dark ages!!
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May 18, 2009 05:40pm
terrorist have no religion
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May 18, 2009 05:48pm
What Pakistani citizens can do now is to identify these clean shaven taliban foxes among them and turn these abusers to the officials.
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May 18, 2009 06:25pm
The bigger issue here is that these thugs are clearly trying to hide in the mass of refugees exiting the area of operation. So the question that arises for the security agencies is - is there a system in place to screen the whole lot of refugees in order to ensure that the Taliban are weeded out of the influx. Otherwise all the operation would end up achieving is a wider dispersal of these animals, leading to a wider geographic spread of the Taliban phenomenon.
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May 18, 2009 06:45pm
This reminds me of Ata Turk. He asked mullahs to step over Quran or otherwise they would be executed. Some refused and others walked over Quran.
The ones that walked over Quran were executed because they were hypocrites and ones that refused to walked over Quran were forgiven.
Talibans have no morals.
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May 18, 2009 07:02pm
Very true. But your article is in the wrong place. Anybody who can read Dawn also has enough sense to figure out the hypocrisy and cowardice written all over the Taliban's actions. These readers do not need to hear the rhetoric. The people who should be given doses of such thought are the masses - the common man. It is they who are inclining day after day towards the Taliban. If Talibanization has to be stopped, we should leave our comfortable chairs, flatscreen monitors and cool drinks, and move onto the streets to spread reason to those who are truly blinded.
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May 18, 2009 07:14pm
Fellow Pakistanis
I prasie you all for being sensible enough not to be fooled by people who have no understanding about the principles of Islam. I salute our army for making sacrifices and defending the country.
We must support the famlies who had to vaccate their homes at the hands of these barbarians.
Long Live Pakistan!
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May 18, 2009 07:14pm
I am glad that Pakistanis people have realised that monster Taliban had to be defeated. They are doing no good to any one. The name of Islam, Pakistan and good kind innocent people have been tarnished all over the world.
Believing in your faith and keeping your identity is one's way of life but imposing your faith or ideology on others is a crime and I am sure Islam does not permit it (please ignore my little knowledge of Islam). The world has changed and women have equal right and why supress them? Education is now a right for every one and this is one way both India and Pakistan can do well and help their people.
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May 18, 2009 08:17pm
i am from swat.i will tell you these are not taliban.talib means student,these are murdersand robbers. they do not know islam they do not work for islam.there job is to cut timber,take control of emrled,kidnap people,take boti from people.we glad the army took action
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May 18, 2009 08:27pm
I hope a good screening process is in place for the refugees leaving the area. It would be a shame if these murderous thugs were able to shave their beards off and escape. Normal citizens should be asked to expose any incognito Taliban amongst the refugees.
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May 18, 2009 08:30pm
Taliban in first place are not muslims at all. i have a few reasons to rectify my claim..beating women in pubic places..destroyin girls school..not givin equal rights to women...ad if they are shavin their beard then i think its nothin new as my first claim was that they are not muslims at all..pakistan army should destroy this evil name from this world and my prayers are with all the army men..
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May 18, 2009 08:44pm
The survival instinct kicks in and shaving and running and hiding are all a part of it.
Wonder how many of them, especially in the lower rungs, truly understand that they are probably more drunk on the power and are pawns than fighting for a true cause.
Chemo-therapy time!
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May 18, 2009 10:37pm
The writer is right. As an Afghan, I fully sympathise with my Pakistani brothers under the Taliban rules. However, I wish Pakistani brothers had understood and sympathised with us under Taliban.
However, Still it is not late for both nations to unite against the Taliban.
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May 18, 2009 10:55pm
I believe you have only touched upon the perverse irony at the center of these extremists actions. Because they are in a constant state of war with Islam
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May 19, 2009 12:58am
They are shaving their beards to save their skin. Beware, the beard can grow back in no time.
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May 19, 2009 02:41am
I would have loved if Taliban could understand such an article.
I am from Peshawar and lived 26 years of my life there before moving to north America . I have seen them from very close. I believe that they are no better than filth. We Pashtoons know that a Talib will pray 5 times a day but still kidnap for ransom, kill for money/honor, harass the weak and smuggle drugs.
I really do not want to read any more about their characteristics, as above is more than enough for anyone to understand them. I am just waiting to see
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May 20, 2009 01:22am
we r proud of our armed forces keep it up n welldone
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May 20, 2009 01:51am
Talibans are hopocrates they should be eleminated ,these people are the bad name for Islam.lets root them out; this is the time. My heart goes for the people who suffered under their non islamic rule.Islam is here to enjoy not to suffer...........Maqbool Ahmed
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May 20, 2009 02:37am
I hope that pak army is careful while going after a real target avoiding civilian damage.
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May 20, 2009 02:40am
I visited swat and (areas near by) 5 years back , when I was traveling to Pakistan.Even at that time , passing by the city called "Besham", we found that there is no women on the streets, perhaps because its around 6:30 in the evening , later in night there were guys , roaming around freely, and looking for all sort of fun.I asked one of the native that , how come there is no women around? , He replied "They are not allowed to walk without Mehram (guardian like husband , father, or brother) ". I still don't able to absorb this!
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May 20, 2009 03:30am
Taliban are pakistani just like others. Taliabn did not drop from the sky. They are pakistani people. In my opinion, our agencies created them.
Where were all of you when they were doing the same to afghanistan? Please stop being hypocrites and accept the truth.
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May 20, 2009 04:03am
Don't know what's the truth, but i am not infavor of operation becuase there is too much Collateral damage.
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May 20, 2009 04:04am
yes i believe Taliban are the enemy of our nation and our people, but i have a question in my mind, Why there are no Taliban in Saudi Arab or UAE or Egypt or Indonesia or malaysia or libya, they are muslim countries too, The problem is our own Government , there is no law and order in Pakistan Look at karachi there is no Taliban but what is going on there then, look at the whole country then, if there is no law and order then the Gun is the law, and who ever pick up the Gun they think they are Supreme, Like the Chief Justice now doing Judicial Reforms, why not our Prime Minister do the same and change his Governing system too, what is he doing there, what the cabinet is there for, they should do the necessery changes, there are Thousands of FM radio stations across NWFP running by the so called illitrate Mullahs, like the one was running by the so called Fazal ullah in Swat, where are our security agencies where are our police, and where are those enjoying the Luxury in Islamabad,
we will suffer everyday if the present system of Governce didnt changed, does anyone know where we are heading ?
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May 20, 2009 07:09am
Sheyma is saying sense as far as survival is in question and there should not be two standards for men and women. I would like to be wrong, but I feel her understanding about beard is not clear. There is no option. A man should keep beard if he loves our prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)and listens to his instructions unless he is unable to keep it for medical reasons. I do not have clear idea about Taliban. Islam does not teach us to be cruel. They are right on some issues, implementation is faulty. In my opinion, Quranic law if rightly interpreted and applied is the best law. Man made law can never replace Quranic law - our whims might not like them.
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May 21, 2009 09:46am
It would appear that it is quite alright to fool their Allah after having shaved! Or is it that the Taliban's Allah is quite flexible?
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May 21, 2009 09:47am
They do not follow Islam (Religion of peace). They are murderers of humanity. Now try to protect themselves just using the same tactics like Molana Adbul Aziz (Lal Masjid) used when he tried to flee in a Burqa. But thanks to our judicial system he is again freed now.
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May 21, 2009 10:02am
When it comes to their own lives, the Taliban are only as scared as you and me.
Of they would have shot anybody else for shaving off! Funny....
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May 21, 2009 10:03am
I think the operation started bid late, in fact it should have started earlier. I am happy that our Army is advancing and they(So Called Taleban) are retreating and on the run.
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May 21, 2009 10:26am
Whether they are Taliban shaving their beards off or that Maulana Abdul Aziz in the Red Mosque who fled the fighting wearing a burqa (who by the way has been released purely in a political move against Musharraf in my opinion), these people should be identified as bent on destroying Islam and Pakistan.
Time to stamp out these criminals and restore peace, harmony and education - the true ideals of Islam.
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May 21, 2009 10:28am
Talban are criminals. Smugglers of heroin, kidnappers for ransom, looter of banks and habits they posses which bandit are classified with. They must be elimated at all cost. We are with our forces fighting with them to eliminate them.
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May 21, 2009 10:35am
We really need to get rid of these Taliban from Pakistan. Once they are eliminated, we should start educating our sisters in those areas to make sure no Taliban is born into another home anywhere in Pakistan.
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May 21, 2009 10:41am
Fully agree. Please write this in the Urdu papers so a wider audience gets this point of view.
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May 21, 2009 10:44am
A few questions guys.
1. Where was our Army when the militancy was growing? It has all happened under their nose.
2. Who is funding the taliban?
3. Who is arming the taliban?
Answers anybody?
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May 21, 2009 11:10am
It is equally important to find and expose those elements, groups or countries supporting & resourcing Taliban with money and weapons and parallel efforts be made by all, army as well as local tribes to help close the taps. Otherwise it is going to be a long haul fire fighting and extended collateral miseries for the IDPs.
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May 21, 2009 11:31am
I dont really know why people are calling these terrorists 'TALIBAN'. This word in Urdu has got something to do with 'Student', 'Study' etc. Am I right?? Now, this was is being used as a synonym to terrorist. They are terrible people. Dear Pakistani friends please eliminate them. And do not fear Indians...we are always your friends.
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May 21, 2009 11:35am
It is interesting to see so many Pakistanis criticising Taliban. Isn't this the same philosophy that was supported in Afghanistan in name of "Strategic depth"? So many people criticised Maulan Aziz at time of Red Mosque storming and what happens after a year or so? Back to square one! SAME will happen in a year with regards to Taliban. Till the virus of intolerance infecting kids from their school education is not erdicated, generations after generation of intolarance will continue forming mobs of Taliban. Till eulogising inhuman acts of Gazni and Ghauri isn't stopped, more and more Taliban recruits will be produced. And one day it will come back and haunt decent liberals like readers of this newspaper. About time, to reform the school carricullam.
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May 21, 2009 11:39am
The pakistan Army should be able to identify these shaved Talibans ,while scrutinizing the locals who are leaving the restive district. They should check the freshly shaved males who can be identified through their changed complexion ,which woul clearly reflect that the person is freshly shaved or has recently shaved about three four days back. It requires an eye by the Intelligence people to identify and sort them out.
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May 21, 2009 11:43am
My islam preach humanity and peace in the community!! it does not teach to harm and kill anyone like barbarians used to do in the past!and when one talk about taliban,i must say unislamic practices and they shuld be dealt with force!!!!
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May 21, 2009 01:25pm
I totally agree with P at May 21st, 2009 at 16:35.
Today's war is directly related to the concept of
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May 21, 2009 01:36pm
Dear friends, another point I don't understand is that Talibans are against alcohol but help produce a huge amount of Cocaine. What would you call that?
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May 21, 2009 04:10pm
There is never a shortage of self righteous "holy men" who want to send off others to die for some cause. These same loud mouth old men are the guys who end up dressing up as women and run off to escape when the fight comes to their door step.
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May 21, 2009 06:43pm
If u ask me what i hate the most i would say these silly talibans i cannot xpress my anger towards them...secoundly i have read few comment saying that ohh it is we pakistanis who created taliban well listen brothers its time we should stop argueing that who created them and lets get togather and get rid of this evil ,PAKISTAN ZINDABAD.
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May 21, 2009 06:55pm
If the supply line to the criminally motivated Taliban is hampered, their fleeing with shaved faces would be needed no more.
Rugged terrain in FATA can be spot-lighted through the satellite and the PAK ARMY can take an appropriate action.
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May 21, 2009 07:18pm
These people are most certainly not enlightening the society they are misleading it and embarassing us infront of the global society. They portray Islam as a barbaric religion which does not even allow basic human rights to its female portion and educational rights to its children.
Where actually Islam is quite the opposite of what these "learned Scholars" preach. Islam has laid basic fundamental rules and regulations for us to accomadate them in our daily life. Why is it that these people do not understand that we connot live like we did 1400 years ago and a change or transition is a part of every society but that does not mean that we are not following the fundaments of our religion. In my opinion the best cure for this dilemma is not military or foreign aid but it is a long term plan which is to educate these people and tell them what is the true meaning of Islam.
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May 22, 2009 12:17am
It is so good to see so many pissed off pakistanis on this blog. For the first time in my life, I am actually rooting for Pakistan and it's army to root out this filth called taliban
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May 22, 2009 05:21am
What about the people who were not Taliban but had beards...?
It is ironic the very identity military is considering (at least this is what is being reflected in this article) to be of Taliban is beard...
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May 24, 2009 01:49pm
I pray that Taliban save Pakistan.... and make it peaceful................
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May 24, 2009 01:52pm
PAK ARMY ALL THE WAY.................
Eliminate talibanization ...............No Taliban mean no terrorism in Pakistan..............
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May 24, 2009 08:37pm
In olden days once a man came to the Qazi and demanded punishment for another man who had bitten his ear. As a witness he also brought along a man who testified the happenings. The learned Qazi asked his deputy to summon the aggressor. The bleeding man was disturbed and asked the Qazi why he wanted to know more about the incident when he can see his ear cut and bleeding and a witness has also testified. The learned Qazi said
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May 25, 2009 05:25am
I think what should be done to root out the terrorism from the sociey is to root out the blind beliefs of these people who have made "Islam" look like another name for terrorism. Any one who reads and follows The Quran will not do such acts.
The very first thing the Pakistan Govt should do is, bring all the Mosques under its control (thats how it is in Saudi Arabia), make sure true Islam is preached in them and keep these kind of people off from spreading their beliefs in mosques.If the Govt doesnt do so, it should leave the dreams of seeing TERRORISM FREE PAKISTAN.Because as long as wrong information speads, wrong things will continue to happen.
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May 25, 2009 02:45pm
Bravo! Pakistan military,you have crushed the barbarism of militants.If they are true muslims then why are they shaving off their identity of being muslims.
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May 25, 2009 07:12pm
This is just too sad. Although beard is a sunah but if it's being used as a sign that's making people kill each other then I hope the so called Taliban reach their end soon. Aameen
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May 27, 2009 10:44pm
These terrorists are cowards by nature. When the army comes they run off like little girls while shaving their beards. However, they are very brave against the defenseless civilians men, women and children whom they will show their muscular power (and beards). COWARDS.
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May 29, 2009 07:11pm
As an Indian I hope that Pakistan learns a lesson from the Taliban atrocities. it has not noticed the raging fire in its own backyard.If the Army is sincere it should come out with the truth about Taliban and let the Pakistan people know how it will go about finishing the menace. If the Army fails it will have a fight on its hands which we will be more prolonged than its Kashmir adventures.
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Jun 03, 2009 08:08am
Long beards are not a yard stick of being a very good Muslim. Our acts however, speaks for itself. Abu Sufyan also had a very long beard.
I love my Pak Army and pray for their success every day. We need to be one nation to support our army to eliminate these terrorists once and for all.
Long live Pakistan
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Jun 07, 2009 08:09am
Keeping beard is sunnah of our beloved Holy Prophet. No prophet or friend of prophet was without beard. But the Taliban have tarnished image of loveing and peaceful image of islam of Mohammad (peace be upon him) -- They destroyed our homeland, endangered muslims all over the world.
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