No PPP-PML-N coalition please. Both must play their due, constructive role

by Aziz Narejo, TX, USA
About a year back it could have been desirable to see PPP and PML-N form coalition governments in Islamabad and Lahore to stop military intervention in civilian affairs, strengthen democracy and steer the country out of the troubled waters.

The first-ever local Sindhi Meet-up in Calgary by Word Sindh Congress

by Siraj Makhdoom, Calgary, Canada
On Saturday, April 18th, 2009, the World Sindhi Congress North America chapters will host the first-ever local Sindhi Meet-up in Calgary. This event will feature internationally distinguished speakers conducting workshops aimed at educating our community on human rights, civic rights and international peace activism.
– More information about the event can be obtained by contacting, Asif Panhwar via phone 403-804-2743 or email, asif.panhwar@yahoo.ca

U.S. Sees Chinese Military Rise, and a Need for More Contact

Courtesy: The New York Times
By Thom Shanker
March 26, 2009
China is seeking technology and weapons to disrupt the traditional advantages of American forces, and secrecy surrounding its military creates the potential for miscalculation on both sides, according to a Pentagon study released Wednesday.

Bhagat Singh life and work

“Bhagat Singh Day”:
Lecture by Prominent Marxist, writer, political Analyst, Dr. Bukshal Tahlo
SUNDAY, March 29 at 3:30pm, Suit # 628, Mashreq Center, and Gulshun -E-Iqbal Block #14 Karachi
This Sunday, March 29th at 3:30 pm, to mark the anniversary of Revolutionary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, Progressive Youth Front (PYF) Karachi is going to organize a lecture deliver by Dr. Dr. Bukshal Tahlo Prominent Marxist, writer, political Analyst, on Comrade Bhagat Singh life and work.