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Time to end dollar’s hegemony

Zafar Bangash

Ramadan 14, 14362015-07-01

The US has maintained its dominance of global affairs through militarism and the dollar. If the dollar were retired as a global currency, US militarism and aggression would be dealt a severe blow.

International bodies as tools of imperialism

Zafar Bangash

Sha'ban 14, 14362015-06-01

There is nothing “international” about bodies like the UN, World Bank, IMF, IAEA etc. These are all tools in the hands of imperialist powers.

OIC summit: theatre of the absurd

Zafar Bangash

Sha'ban 14, 14362015-06-01

The OIC is the butt of many jokes but it surpassed even its own absurd existence when the Kuwaitis host called for confronting the threat of terrorism and extremism while financing both in conjunction with their Bedouin cousins from Najd.

The axis of US, Banu Saud and Banu Isra’il

Zafar Bangash

Rajab 12, 14362015-05-01

The real axis of evil comprises the trio the US, Bani Saud and Bani Isra’il. In this caste pyramid, the Bani Isra’il sit on top, the US in the middle while the Bani Saud, as slaves, are at the bottom.

Disappointing conduct of the Ikhwan and Hamas

Zafar Bangash

Rajab 12, 14362015-05-01

Both the Ikhwan al-Muslimoon in Egypt and Hamas in Palestine have suffered greatly but they continue to consort with unsavory characters tarnishing their own reputation.

Of terrorists, nutcases and Islamophobes

Zafar Bangash

Jumada' al-Akhirah 12, 14362015-04-01

If a Muslim perpetrates a crime, it is considered “terrorism;” if a non-Muslim is involved, no matter how heinous, he/she is only a ‘nutcase’. There is a deliberate policy behind the demonization of Muslims.

The Najdi bedouins’ aggression in Yemen

Zafar Bangash

Jumada' al-Akhirah 12, 14362015-04-01

Has the Bani Saud made one mistake too many by attacking Yemen? If the conflict drags on, it is likely to bring down the Najdi Bedouins’ sand castles.

The Muslim world: challenges and prospects

Zafar Bangash

Jumada' al-Ula' 10, 14362015-03-01

The Muslim world is beset by numerous problems and some countries may even undergo further disintegration but the silver lining is the Islamic Republic of Iran. The resistance front is getting stronger. This should give hope to oppressed Muslims everywhere.

Capital crimes of capitalism

Zafar Bangash

Jumada' al-Ula' 10, 14362015-03-01

If capitalism is such a great system why is there such widespread poverty in the world? Capitalism is run by vultures that prey on the innocent and the weak creating gross inequalities between and within societies.

Islamic revolution at 36

Zafar Bangash

Rabi' al-Thani 11, 14362015-02-01

How the Islamic revolution in Iran has survived for 36 years despite unrelenting aggression from imperialist and Zionist powers is inspirational. It is the commitment of the people of Iran to Islam and the taqwa of its muttaqi leadership.

Shelf life of the Bani Saud expires?

Zafar Bangash

Rabi' al-Thani 11, 14362015-02-01

While no individual is indispensable, the Saudi regime is facing serious internal and external challenges that point toward its demise sooner rather than later.

December 16: from Dhaka to Peshawar

Zafar Bangash

Rabi' al-Awwal 10, 14362015-01-01

Brute force is not the answer to every problem even if the temptation to use force has gained currency in Pakistan in the aftermath of the Peshawar school massacre. Lessons must be learned from the past in order not to repeat them.

Islam’s view on slaying of innocents

Zafar Bangash

Rabi' al-Awwal 10, 14362015-01-01

Slaying innocent non-combatants violates every tenet of Islam. Those that indulge in such conduct are going against the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the noble Messenger (saws).

From al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa…

Zafar Bangash

Safar 08, 14362014-12-01

The occupiers of the two Harams appear determined to destroy both for their nefarious agendas. The House of Saud and the Zionists are two faces of the same coin.

What ails the Muslim world?

Zafar Bangash

Safar 08, 14362014-12-01

Muslim countries may have achieved nominal independence but they continue to suffer from the debilitating legacy of the colonial imposed order in their societies.

Iran’s nuclear talks with P5+1

Zafar Bangash

Muharram 08, 14362014-11-01

Demands of the P5+1, led by the US of the Islamic Republic in the nuclear talks are so outlandish that they may derail the entire process.

Lessons from the tragedy of Karbala

Zafar Bangash

Muharram 08, 14362014-11-01

The tragedy of Karbala must rank as one of the greatest setbacks in Islamic history. Are Muslims—Sunnis and Shi‘is—prepared to draw the right lessons from it or continue to turn this into a partisan issue?

US, Israel addicted to perpetual war

Zafar Bangash

Dhu al-Hijjah 06, 14352014-10-01

Imperialist and Zionist warlords are addicted to war. Endless wars mean not only expansion but also huge profits at the expense of the world’s poor.

Pakistan’s dysfunctional political system

Zafar Bangash

Dhu al-Hijjah 06, 14352014-10-01

The political impasse in Islamabad has revealed those with vested interests to protect a system that does not serve the overwhelming majority in Pakistan.

War on Gaza: winners and losers

Zafar Bangash

Dhu al-Qa'dah 06, 14352014-09-01

Zionist Israel may have killed thousands of civilians in Gaza but it has failed to achieve any of its military objectives.

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