Did Iran Pull Out an Afghan Film from Afghan Film Festival?

By Abdul Latif Sahak, Khan Mohammad Danishju A controversial film depicting the plight of Afghan refugees in Iran was pulled at the eleventh hour in Kabul, sparking angry allegations that the authorities had caved into pressure from Tehran.As the furore over the cancellation escalated, the Afghan parliament summoned information and culture minister Sayed Makhdum Rahin, … Continue reading →

Secret Pakistan (BBC’s Documentary)

Watch BBC’s documentary which explores Pakistan’s links to terrorists groups that are used to protect Pakistan’s interest in the region.  http://afghancorner.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default Continue reading →

Drone attacks in Pakistan are the best of a bad set of options

The recent drone attack that reportedly killed Al-Qaeda leader Abu Hafs al-Shahri in Waziristan is the latest result of a Central Intelligence Agency campaign that began in 2004. Pakistan has protested against U.S. drone attacks, considering them a violation of its sovereignty. Such protests have been ineffective. Strikes by the pilotless predators have increased since … Continue reading →

Afghan Cabinet Minister, Zarar Ahmed Muqbel, Exposed! (PICTURES)

Afghanistan embassy in Oslo, Norway has done something unusual on their website. Introducing Afghan cabinet ministers, the website calls Zarar Ahmed Moqbel, Minister of Counter Narcotics, “His Excellency”, “incompetent” and “Corrupt” in the same biographic article. The website adds “Engineer” to his name but at the same time notes: “it is not proofed that he is … Continue reading →

The Taliban’s Internet Strategy

by Bashir Ahmad Gwakh The Taliban once banned photography, movies, and use of the Internet on the grounds that they were all “un-Islamic.” Now, however, the terrorist group’s perspective has radically changed. Throughout the duration of their government (1996-2001), which was toppled after the 9/11 attacks, social media did not exist. There was not even a … Continue reading →

Altaf Hussain’s Letter to Tony Blair

A copy of the letter written in 2001 by MQM’s chief and founder, Altaf Hussain, to Tony Blair, the then Prime Minister of United Kingdom. In this letter, Altaf Hussain offers to provide on ground human intelligence. He also offers to send his men for intelligence purposes to Afghanistan in the form of humanitarian workers.In … Continue reading →

The Significance Of Killing Of Al-Qaeda Number Two

U.S. officials say Al-Qaeda’s number two leader, Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, was killed in Pakistan’s Waziristan tribal area on August 22. He was reportedly killed in a drone strike. Rahman, a Libyan national, has been described as a chief organizer of Al-Qaeda operations and a key figure in establishing Al-Qaeda branches around the world.Rahman, who rose … Continue reading →

Video: US Chopper Crash Site in Afghanistan

Debris remains at the site where a US helicopter crashed in Maidan Wardak province of Afghanistan, killing 30 US special forces, 7 Afghan National Army Commandos and 1 interpreter. (11 August) http://afghancorner.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default Continue reading →

Funniest Tweets About Hina Rabbani Khar’s India visit

HE SAID SHE SAID: Newly appointed Pakistan’t first female foreign minister, Hina Rabbani Khar, visited India. Tweeter users have some fun things to tweet about her visit. Here are some of the best. stolidimran: “Pak bomb lands in India” – Indian Newspaper headline arjunsankalia: Im saying we swap Kasab for #HRK. I don’t mind if … Continue reading →

Shehrbano Taseer: I will carry on my father’s work

Shehrbano Taseer, the daughter of murdered Pakistan’s Punjab governor Salman Taseer, says she is determined to continue his campaign against the misuse of Pakistan’s blasphemy law. I recently spoke to her for RFE/RL. Here is the full interview.  Is your family satisfied with judiciary/court procedures that are taking place in the case of your father’s … Continue reading →