tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875184920588532602024-02-19T11:00:38.666-08:00Welcome To A Pakistani Humanist's World!myhumanistblog.blogspot.com is a blog created on the humanist lines and advocates:
1:Humanism
2:Sexual Freedom
3:Islamic Reformation.
3:Secularization of different societies,particularly Pakistan.
4:Creating peace in this world through debates,talks and mutual intertests than guns,suicide bombings,insulting other religion(myhumanistblog.blogspot.com advocates religious criticism).
5:And Last but not the Least all the rights enshrined in UDHR(Universal Declaration of Human Rights).Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-25768322867323807922011-08-02T10:47:00.000-07:002011-08-02T10:51:58.837-07:00On US Embassy and Pakistani Homosexuals(First published at Let Us Build Pakistan-LUBP)Now that its been sometime since the US embassy Pride event took place I believe it is time to shout back at the ensuing homophobia resulting out of it. The resultant fear of many queers that a public anti-homophobia discourse would only be harmful and call more of uncalled attention to the LGBT community made me contain my thoughts and emotions for Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-36451091803039987862011-07-02T12:24:00.001-07:002011-07-02T12:34:09.791-07:00I Condemn Zamir Akram(Originally published in Express Tribune -Pakistani daily newspaper- on July 2 2011)<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-35005041274943334012011-06-16T10:17:00.000-07:002011-07-09T23:34:37.935-07:00An Open Letter To Tom MacMasterMr.Tom MacMaster,I would refrain from using the entitlement of 'dear' and 'respected, for I believe to millions of LGBT people you no longer remain the former nor do they,or I for that matter, would have respect (apart from your being a human being perhaps?)for a person who not only molested the feelings of many who were extremely worried about the kidnapping of her (Amina Arraf, your darling Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-25387272039637106492011-06-15T07:03:00.000-07:002011-06-15T07:06:36.342-07:00The Birdcage, distorted in PakistanOriginally published in Express TribuneHaving first learned of the theatrical debut of ‘BirdCage’ in Lahore, I could not help but feel jubilation and mirth.A gay-themed play? I almost fainted with anticipation. This was something I was definitely going to watch.First things first. The producer Dawar Lashari, co-producers Waleed Zafar and Shaheryar Khan and director Ijlal Khan must not only be Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-41110867951407375172010-06-27T00:02:00.000-07:002010-06-28T17:22:22.644-07:00Islamophobia?Are We Playing In The Hands Of The Morons?It seems like as rapidly as human beings are progressing upwards on the ladder of evolution,they also tend to more and more categorize things.It started with religion perhaps but then came at a point sexualities (if I am missing any intermediate stages,excuse me,but religion and sex are the two most important categories before me) and now the people who tend to be critical of religions and Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-69420679277435220832010-02-27T02:41:00.000-08:002010-02-27T02:54:22.341-08:00Finally! We are On FaceBook!I am exremely happy to announce the fact that finally I hav created a Pakistan LGBTIQ(Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transsexual,Intersex andQuestioning People's) Movement FaceBook group to show the homophobes strength of Pakistani Queer society as well as to assist the Queer Cause in a country like Pakistan and to help in spreading the 'Gay Consciousness' to those who are not so happy with their Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-33805444367366741942010-01-24T02:42:00.000-08:002010-01-24T03:00:59.725-08:00Defamation of Religion! Is Islam in Danger? The following article has been taken from the webpage ''Everything is up for Interpretation''. And the post below was posted by a writer named Nasir. As the Pakistani Government with the help of other OIC countries is pushing for declaring ‘defamation of religion’ as a human rights violation, it is time for us to fight back.This idea is being touted as the solution to the real problem ofNuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-4723025762735112302010-01-15T04:52:00.000-08:002010-01-15T05:32:21.090-08:00From ''Islamic'' To ''People's'' Republic of Pakistan?Recently I came across this news in many newpapers that Pakistan's three important political parties,PPP(Pakistan People's Party,which heads the present state government),MQM(Mutahida Qaumi Movement,which has control over the province of Sindh) and ANP(Awami National Party wich governs the province NWFP),gave a though to he fact that Pakistan's full name be changed from Islamic Republic Of Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-17885562596962625832009-09-22T20:22:00.000-07:002010-06-27T01:58:05.277-07:00boom Book,Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-76358305270313704292009-09-18T22:47:00.000-07:002009-09-19T02:33:17.014-07:00My Thoughts On Karachi Stampede TragedyRamadan holds a special place in the hearts of muslims all over the world as its not only a month of piety and fasting but also charity thus affirming their belief in Islam as a way of life.But this Monday,atleast 18(and according to some reports even 20)women and children died in a stampede in the area of Khori garden,in Karachi,a populous city,of 15 million,of Pakistan.'18 Women, Girls Killed Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-16906843360855233532009-09-12T20:26:00.000-07:002009-09-12T22:42:35.904-07:00Allah’s Pink Sons; Persecution of Homosexuals in Islamic CountriesThe Below article is a translation of the German article in Der Spiegel's this week issue.Thanks to Mr.Faris Malik,of Queer Jihad for sending me the translated document.Here is the Article:In most Islamic countries, homosexuals are despised, persecuted and sometimes even killed. Repressive regimes foment hatred against "effeminized men." Bearded men kidnapped him in the middle of Baghdad, threw Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-91561611049944178392009-09-04T12:00:00.000-07:002009-09-04T12:14:10.877-07:00The Story Of GazaHatred for Israel is prevalent throughout the Muslim world,and after the 22 day Gaza offensive the anti-semitic feelings are high,for alot of people believe that Israel is a strictly Jewish country.But Muslim hatred for Jews and Zionists,is a result of the unjust use of Israeli power against Palestine,something which the Gaza offensive has clearly demonstrated.President of the General Assembly, Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-85574072901838011402009-09-04T01:49:00.000-07:002009-09-04T01:53:43.820-07:00'Parrot Patriots' by Nadeem ParachaIn situations where democracy hasn’t had the time to take root in political institutions and social psyche, there is always the danger of it becoming a backdoor sanctuary for mobs of intolerant thugs, who start making use of democratic principles, especially freedom of speech.Of course, they use this principle to attack democracy itself and when confronted, they throw up their arms, pleading thatNuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-63028859751398048572009-08-14T05:06:00.000-07:002009-11-09T10:09:38.605-08:00The True Face Of 'Pluralistic Pakistan'Last Christmas I was jubilant,but still amazed,to see how Pakistani 'free' media was celebrating Christmas and urging the Pakistani Muslims to be active in the celebrations of Non-Muslim brothers and sisters.Before that Geo Television once wished the Pakistani community a Happy Holi,a Hindu tradition,which it didnt do again,for some reason I am not aware of.All the things Mullahs stand Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-6332434246440292592009-07-24T08:47:00.000-07:002010-01-24T02:38:27.388-08:00A Must Read Letter To MuslimsRespected Muslim Brothers and Sisters,Whenever someone has criticized Islam,whether it was Salman Rushdie or Taslima Nasreen or someone else,I have heard a cry of anger from you all.Islam is your religion and you have a right to protect it,and speak in defence of it.Note my words! ‘Speak in defence of it(Islam)’ . I didnt say ‘Act voilently in defence of it’.There is a difference.This world is Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-10345653279203459422009-07-12T12:48:00.000-07:002009-07-12T12:56:07.729-07:00Pink Pages:Being Gay In PakistanSo here is my post for Pink Pages,an LGBT themed magazine in India.I wish Pink Pages and its team all the best,for such kind of ventures bring about changes in the history of different socities.The Article is my personal point of view about being Gay in Pakistan.No matter where you are from,it would be nice to know how your Pakistani LGBT friends are doing.Follow the Link at:http://Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-71609550724919890132009-05-15T06:26:00.000-07:002009-05-15T07:41:09.998-07:00Why I Am Still Not On Seventh SkyI have been told that I have not been paying close attention towards the Pakistani Civil society,even though I am part of it.I am a Pakistani,born,raised and living in Pakistan.I have never denied that Pakistani society is worried about Taliban and a portion,maybe a large one,is working towards peacefully eradicate extremism from our country.However,Pakistani civil society is doing today what it Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-35697916089572924562009-05-08T14:16:00.000-07:002009-05-10T11:36:37.437-07:00Good News From Pakistan Civil Society's Side.I guess I have been ranting about how Pakistani civil society is not standing up to the Taliban and the threat they pose to the existence of Pakistan.Well!Good News,everyone!I guess Pakistani society has finally started to act now.On Friday,8th of May 2009,we had a peace rally at Liberty round about in Lahore,where various NGOs and individuals came together to tell Sufi Muhmmad and Mullah Omer,Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-47760203333378706892009-05-05T12:36:00.000-07:002009-05-08T14:31:37.291-07:00World Press Freedom Day and The Awakened Consciousness of Pakistani JournalistsOne of the worst mistakes that Taliban have done so far is to threat free media of Pakistan.Although,Pakistani media has a long way to go before it truly calls itself 'free',it has made it clear to anyone that its so not going to shut up and sit down while the whole country is being gradually usurped by the good Muslims,Taliban.Taliban,probably overjoyed by their victory over the reluctance of Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-11043771655613214472009-04-09T08:56:00.001-07:002009-05-15T07:32:59.582-07:00Pakistan Media Going Silent Over The Swat IssuePakistani media is in a strong grip of fear of Taleban.Meher Bukhari,a spectacular and courageous Talk Show host, recieved death threats just because she had guts to speak out against the inhumanity of Taleban.Today another Talk Show host,Nadia Jameel,invited two people from the fashion fraternity as guests on show.One thing lead to another and the guests started to heavily speak out against Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-57582484844000167902009-04-01T03:12:00.000-07:002009-09-04T01:21:53.578-07:00Varun Gandhi:The Scariest Name to Indian Muslims.According to Varun Gandhi the Muslim names are 'scary'.But after his recently delivered hate speech,not only Muslims,but also Indian Secularists(and of course Pakistanis too) think his name is much more scarier.After all,not only Muslims,but also the great Gandhi was criticized by the young hindutva.BJP is shocked by the behaviour of Arun,and has diassociated itself from the hate speech.Thats a Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-39982981099537762982009-03-31T13:17:00.000-07:002009-03-31T13:18:53.557-07:00Why I would prefer Jasmeen Malik over Nadia Khan.Honestly I have only seen few of Jasmeen Malik's shows.Perhaps two episodes,if I remember clearly.With so many TV channels coming up every then and now and with all the famous celebrities turning Morning Show hosts why would,if I ever got a chance,love to produce an OPRAH-LIKE show for Jasmeen Malik(just for the record,how about Jasmeen Primetime)?Why not just another celebrity,especially,Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-61585731740126997622009-03-31T13:12:00.002-07:002009-03-31T13:15:53.449-07:00I Believe That Time Is Near(A Poem For A Better Hopes)Smiles have disappeared,Compassion has gone,Hatred has appeared,Hearts have been turned to stone.I look out of the window,If this time will every fly away,If this land will ever experience basic human liberties.I wonder,If this land will ever grant its citizens unprecendented equalities.In my heart I secretly,I believe that time is near.I dont know when it will come.Maybe a hundered year,Maybe Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-22966889593321170622009-02-27T01:56:00.000-08:002009-02-27T01:59:27.662-08:00A Speech On DramaToday I was to give a public speech,in a public speaking contest.I chose the topic 'Regeneration and renewal(which was the theme)of drama(the area I chose to speak about).Though I didnt win the competition,during and after the speech I realized the importance and benefits of 'drama' in a society and why we need to revive this age old yet dying out form of art.There are numerous benefits of a Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-787518492058853260.post-80559456749732452002009-02-06T04:18:00.001-08:002009-02-06T04:44:58.093-08:00The Day I Cried(Coming Out To Parents Poem).That day I cried, I wished before that very moment I would have died.How I thought if I hid the fact from them,I would be breaking their trust,But little did I know that the second I told them the truth,My life would be filled with mayhem.I held their hands in mine,Wishing this time life would be eaiser from now on,That those days of hiding my true self are gone,But forgot that sometimes our Nuwas Mantohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08284546442851429279noreply@blogger.com7