London, UK, February 23rd 2012 - The London Somalia conference is yet another attempt to impose foreign colonial solutions on Somalia, after their failure over the past twenty years. Somalia can only hope to chart a new and stable future through Islam - if it is to liberate itself from subjugation.
On 20th February, Pakistan's parliament, the National Assembly, passed the 20th constitutional amendment bill with lightening speed. The bill allows for parliamentarians currently in limbo to be restored and for an interim set-up to be constituted to oversee the next general elections. The bill was passed in the National Assembly with complete consensus, whilst in the upper house, the Senate, only two senators opposed it. However, the passage of the bill was apparently oiled by the doling out of "development funds," as well as the notification of the perks and privileges of retired Senators. The government released over 366 million rupees to sixty Senators, including twenty due to retire as a bribe to gain their support. This constitutional amendment bill is actually a quid-pro-quo between the PPP government and the opposition, which is currently allied with the Army.
According to this amendment bill, the government had its wish list of legalizing the elected parliamentarians in the recent by-elections, whilst the opposition got its way by changing the process of appointment of the caretaker Prime Minster and Chief Minster for the upcoming elections. According to the amendment, equal members of opposition and the ruling coalition will have the opportunity to select the caretaker PM and CMs and in case of a deadlock the decision of the Election Commission will prevail. It seems that the PPP relinquished control over the caretaker setup under extreme pressure from the army and its "coalition political parties," but at the same time it was able to buy time to hold Senate elections under their tenure which would allow her to have a substantial number of seats in the Senate. All this wheeling and dealing was not enough, so the PPP had to get the two third majority through good old "democratic practices" i.e. bribing the politicians. Hence 366.1 million rupees and a nice takeaway package for the outgoing Senators was crafted to get their nod. All at a time when people are suffering with 10-12 hours of load-shedding and not to mention daily suicides due to economic problems. No doubt, democracy is the best ruling system that money can buy! No doubt, Bilawal Zardari (son of Asif Zardari) spoke the truth when he said, "Democracy is the best revenge". Little did the Ummah know that he was talking about the revenge against the people and not against the dictators!
The 20th amendment, like the 17th and 18th amendments, had nothing to do with improving the plight of the masses. We saw under Musharraf's rule the passage of the 17th amendment with the help Mutahida Mjlis-e-Amal (MMA) - a coalition of Islamic parties supporting democracy. Through this amendment, Musharraf's support to America in her so-called War on Terror was legalized. Musharraf's treacherous deal of granting logistic support and military bases to the US, intelligence sharing, arresting Muslims and shipping them to Guantanamo Bay, as well as surrendering a free air-corridor, was legalized through this amendment. According to the amendment all of the above mentioned acts of Musharraf were made beyond any reprimand and beyond the legal jurisdiction of any court. Rather, they were declared to have been taken in "good faith". The amended article 270-AA (2) under the heading of "Validation and affirmation of laws" states:
"All orders made, proceedings taken, appointments made, including secondments and deputations, and acts done by any authority, or by any person, which were made, taken or done, or purported to have been made, taken or done, ... shall, notwithstanding - any judgment of any court, be deemed to be and always to have been validly made, taken or done and shall not be called in question in any court or forum on and ground whatsoever."
Hence through this democracy, America legalized the treachery of Musharraf and gave legal cover to all his unlawful and un-Islamic acts. This was not the first time US has used democracy nor would it be the last. We saw another wholesale fraud when America engineered the NRO (Nation Reconciliation Ordinance) under her watchful eye and subsequently paving the way for the return of Benazir Bhutto and the replacement of Musharraf with Zardari.
Its clear that democracy and dictatorship are two tools in the hands of the US which allow ‘Man' to legislate, which in turn are used by the US to continue her hegemony in the Muslim lands. The people of Pakistan are fed-up with both dictatorship and democracy and are looking for real change. This real change can only be brought by a divine ruling system, the KHILAFAH, where law making rests with Allah SWT alone, whilst the Khaleefah only has the executive authority to rule according to the Laws ordained by Allah (SWT). This is the only system, which restricts Man from becoming the absolute sovereign, be it individually or through a group.
Naveed Butt
The Official Spokesman of Hizb ut-Tahririn Pakistan
Media reports over the weekend again brought to light the issue of ASIO and its underhand tactics used against the Muslim community. This follows similar reports earlier this month, and a recent speech by ASIO boss David Irvine given on 24 January 2012 at the Sydney Institute in which he said that the ‘home-grown terror threat' was "real and amongst us", explicated ASIO's desire to recruit Muslims, and claimed that, "ASIO is not against Islam."
On 20th February, 2012, the colonialist crusaders have burnt the Quran Majeed along with some other Islamic Books. Two Muslims embraced shahada while trying to prevent this evil and shameful act. Upon very strong reaction from Muslims, colonial invaders have apparently apologized and have ordered to investigate the matter to pacify the masses.
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US: Republican candidates back arming Syria rebels:
Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich on Wednesday lent their support to the idea of arming the Syrian opposition in its fight to topple President Bashar al-Assad. Speaking at a CNN debate in Mesa, Arizona, Romney said the United States needed to team up with allies to help the rebels. "We need to work with Saudi Arabia and with Turkey to say, 'You guys provide the kind of weaponry that's needed to help the rebels inside Syria,'" the former Massachusetts governor said. The Republican seen most likely to face President Barack Obama in November's presidential election, Romney said such support was needed to turn Syria away from Iran at a critical time when Tehran was possibly trying to develop nuclear weapons. "If we can turn Syria and Lebanon away from Iran, we finally have the capacity to get Iran to pull back," Romney said. There were signs earlier this week that the Obama administration may be opening the door to eventually arming the Syrian opposition if a political solution to the conflict proves impossible. But a White House spokesman cautioned that such action could further contribute to the militarization of Syria and lead it down a dangerous path, although the administration did not rule out additional measures.
Once again American politicians are expecting the leaders of Turkey and Saudi to support their invasion of Syria. And rather than opposing America, the leaders of Turkey and Saudi are more than happy to support their tyranny. Their collective stance is a betrayal of the ummah. The Quran mentions:" O ye who believe! Betray not Allah and His messenger, nor knowingly betray your trusts." [TMQ 8:27].
UK follows US in warning Israel not to attack Iran:
Amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf, Britain today said it would not be ''wise'' for Israel to launch pre-emptive military strikes on Iran's atomic installations as it would have ''enormous downsides.'' Foreign Secretary William Hague said that Britain has urged Israel not to strike. "We support a twin-track strategy of sanctions and pressure and negotiations on the other hand."All options must remain on the table" but a military attack would have "enormous downsides", he told the Daily Telegraph. Separately, Hague told the BBC that the UK had not been shown any plans by Israel for an attack on Iran and had not been asked to be involved in any such attack. "I don't think the wise thing at this moment is for Israel to launch a military attack on Iran," he said."I think Israel, like everybody else in the world, should be giving a real chance to the approach that we have adopted, of very serious economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure, and the readiness to negotiate with Iran. "And that's what we now have to make a success of."He said that the UK was 100 per cent focused on using diplomacy and economically targeted sanctions "bringing Iran back to the table".
Earlier the US also warned the Jewish state not to attack Iran. General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told CNN that an attack on Iran by Israel would be "destabilizing and wouldn't achieve [Israel's] long-term objectives." He said, "I think it would be premature to exclusively decide that the time for military action was upon us."
After creating a golden opportunity to facilitate an attack on Iran, America and her allies are insisting that the Jewish state should hold back. Is it because America is using Iran to protect her interests in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan? For those who believe that deception is a part of foreign relations, this explanation appears more and more plausible.
Bahrain rocked by protesters:
More than 120 protesters have been wounded in clashes with police in Bahrain, activists said Wednesday, and a top opposition figure said the government had put out feelers about talks to resolve the Gulf state's year-long crisis. Activists using the name "February 14 Youth Coalition" called for more demonstrations a day after protests to mark the first anniversary of a violently suppressed pro-democracy uprising with Sunni-Shia sectarian overtones. There were clashes in Musalla near Manama and the flashpoint town of Sitra, and police were arresting people in house to house raids in Sanabis, a Shia village on the edge of the capital, and Budaiya, a district outside Manama. "There were over 100 cases Tuesday and 37 of them are bad, with head injuries and fractures," said a medic who works with researchers of an international organization and asked not to be identified. "On Monday we had 20 people (wounded) in villages around the country." The medic said some casualties had been hit by birdshot, which Bahraini police deny using. Most of the wounded are treated in village homes or private health clinics because protesters from the Shia majority fear they will be arrested if they go to hospitals run by the government, which is appointed by the Sunni monarchy. The protests began as a spontaneous movement embracing both Shias and Sunnis, cutting across religious and class divides with demands for broad political, social and economic reform.
Again West's hypocrisy knows no bounds. On the one hand the West wants to intervene in Muslim countries to liberate them from despots and on the other hand the West is happy to support despots in their efforts to suppress their people. Clearly then the West places her material interests above principles.
Nato apology for Afghan Qur'an burning
Nato forces have rushed to apologize for discarding and possibly burning copies of the Qur'an, as thousands of furious Afghans gathered to protest outside Bagram military airbase. Some carried ancient hunting rifles and others used slingshots to pelt the outer walls of the airbase with stones for several hours, despite the bitter cold, shouting "down with America" and other slogans. The crowd swelled to up to 3,000, and police stationed on roads leading to the base turned back other would-be protesters from further away, according to General Muhammad Akram Bekzad, Parwan province's police chief. At least 12 civilians were injured by rubber bullets fired by coalition soldiersto control the protesters, said Haji Abdul Aziz, police chief for Bagram district. Nato-led forces confirmed that "some non-lethal munitions were used to help disperse the crowd." Any destruction of, or damage to, Islam's holy book is a highly sensitive issue in Afghanistan that has sparked sometimes deadly riots in the past. As details of the apparent burning emerged, the top US and Nato general in Afghanistan apologised and promised an inquiry - seemingly to try to contain the spreading outrage. "I assure you ... I promise you ... this was NOT intentional in any way," General John Allen said in a statement addressed to the "noble people of Afghanistan". Copies of the Qur'an taken from prisoners at the airbase had been handed over for incineration late on Monday, and were spotted by Afghan workers, according to Afghan and western officials.
Allah Says: "O ye who believe! Take not into your intimacy those outside your ranks: They will not fail to corrupt you. They only desire your ruin: Rank hatred has already appeared from their mouths: What their hearts conceal is far worse. We have made plain to you the Signs, if ye have wisdom." [TMQ 3:118]
Pakistan: US, Israel, India responsible for killings in Balochistan:
Foreign countries and agencies strongly opposed to the Gwadar Port and determined to drive a wedge between Pakistan and Iran are involved in terrorist activities in Balochistan, military sources say. They told The Nation that Gwadar Port had the capacity to bring about economic prosperity in the impoverished Balochistan and this was precisely what the enemies could not tolerate. Similarly, the sources said, the countries that did not like cooperation between Pakistan and Iran were out to employ all sorts of machinations to create differences between the two Islamic states. They patronise terrorist organisation Jundullah for activities inside Iran. The United States, CIA, XE Services (the new name of erstwhile Blackwater), India and Israel, the sources said, were some of those involved in terrorist activities in Balochistan and are fanning secessionist tendencies among angry Balochis. The interior ministry, the sources said, has failed to deport such elements from Balochistan, because of which the terrorist activities are still going on. Terrorist activities and daily killings in Balochistan have created unrest among the people, providing some leaders with an opportunity to speak against the Federation. Some of them have also started talking of an independent Balochistan. The government and some political parties plan to hold separate conferences to discuss threadbare the grievances of the people of Balochistan and their possible solution. However, the enemies have also stepped up their efforts to fan sense of deprivation among the Balochis.
Karimov and his thugs did not spare any kind of brutal torture in the prisons. He has employed torture in many prisons in Uzbekistan that are filled with innocents, particularly the shebaab from Hizb ut-Tahrir. This torture does not cease but is continuous over many years. Note that this party is a political party and does not adopt acts of violence
