Migrants and Militants: “Fun” and Urban Violence in Pakistan (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics) Being part of a violent community in revolt can be addictive–it can be fun. This book offers a fascinating inside look at present-day political violence in Pakistan through a historical ethnography of the Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM), one of the most remarkable and successful religious nationalist movements in postcolonial South Asia. The MQM has mobilized much of the “migrant” (Muhajir) population in Karachi and other urban centers in southern Pakistan and has fomented large-scale ethnic-religious violence. Oskar Verkaaik argues that urban youth see it as an irresistible opportunity for “fun.” Drawing on both anthropological…. Read more
The Scorpion’s Tail: The Relentless Rise of Islamic Militants in Pakistan-And How It Threatens America ISBN13: 9781439120255Condition: NewNotes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! The war in Afghanistan has raged on longer than any war in U.S. history, and far from suppressing the insurgency being waged by radical Islamic militants, it has led to stronger alliÂances among al Qaeda, the Taliban, and a host of once-autonomous militant groups and has inspired a flood of new recruits. In addition to reclaiming control of substantial territory in Afghanistan, the militants have now taken the fight deep within Pakistan—threatening to totally…. Read more
Pakistan army boss Kayani says militants’ back broken ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan’s military has broken the back of militants linked to al Qaeda and Taliban, the country’s powerful head of the army said in a speech on Saturday that followed criticism from the United States that it wasn’t doing enough to fight militancy. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra…. Read more
U.S. drone strikes kill 25 suspected militants in Pakistan MIRANSHAH, PAKISTAN : U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan’s volatile tribal region of North Waziristan killed at least 25 suspected militants on Friday and injured several others, officials said. Read more on New…. Read more
AP Exclusive: Militant’s road ends in Pakistan ASIF SHAHZAD Associated Press Writers ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan A hailstorm was lashing this Pakistani hill town when Abdul Hameed’s son came to his room with an unusual request: He had come across a foreign couple, cold and shivering in the street, and could he give them food and shelter for a few days? Hameed had spare rooms on the second-floor that he occasionally let out since his older children … Read more on The San Francisco…. Read more
