Dawn reviews "Kashmir's Ordeal" We reproduce here a review by the Pakistani daily Dawn of Lal Khan's book Kashmir's Ordeal. To read the article on their site, click here.
China’s long march to capitalism – Part Two Deng’s early “reforms” initiated in the late 1970s were aimed at improving efficiency in the economy. But once the Chinese bureaucracy had embarked down the road of capitalist incentives the whole process had a logic of its own, sucking China more and more down the road of capitalist restoration. This did not happen all in one go. There were several key turning points which are analysed here.
Lal Khan’s book on the Lebanon-Israel war reviewed by BBCURDU.com “From historical references he explains how the constant chaos, turmoil and warlike situation in the Middle East fulfill the aims and objectives of world imperialism.”
China's long march to capitalism – Part One From a Marxist point of view the 1949 Chinese Revolution, in spite of its bureaucratic deformations, was the second most important event in human history after the Russian Revolution. It led to the abolition of landlordism and capitalism and the end of imperialist domination. Now, however, capitalism dominates in China. How did this happen? Here we present Part One of a document approved by this year’s world congress of the International Marxist Tendency which looks at events from the revolution up to the end of the Mao era.
Photo Gallery of JKNSF Convention The comrades in Pakistan have sent us a photo gallery with pics from the recent JKNSF convention.
Pakistan Peoples’ Party declares Finance Bill illegal Marxist MP and president of the PTUDC, Manzoor Ahmed, recently held a press conference where he announced the launching of a struggle against the Musharraf government's draconian changes to Pakistan's labour laws.
JKNSF Convention: A new chapter in the history of Kashmir begins The JKNSF held its 16th convention on September 20-21. Thousands of students from across Kashmir and Pakistan came to Rawalakot to participate. Armed with the ideas of Marxism the JKNSF is united in the struggle for socialism.
Motorcycle rally in Rawalakot In the build up to the convention of the JKNSF the comrades held a motorcycle rally in Rawalakot.
New Book By Lal Khan - Lebanon Israel War The Struggle publications in Pakistan have released a new book by Lal Khan on the latest war between Israel and Lebanon. The book not only traces through the history of the conflict between Israel and Lebanon but looks at the history of wars and revolutions in the Middle East.
JKNSF prepares for its annual convention As we reported earlier, the Jammu-Kashmir National Students' Federation-Marxist (JKNSF) has called its 16th convention for September 20-21 in Rawalakot. The comrades have printed 5000 posters, 1000 invitation cards and 1100 copies of the JKNSF's Manifesto, which we publish here along with the programme.
Sindh teachers defy state repression Despite facing threats and state repression the teachers are determined to continue the fight against the ban on their union. The teachers have decided to observe September 15 as a “black day”, when the teachers all across Sindh will hold rallies and protests at their respective schools and colleges.
Introduction to Indian edition of The Venezuelan Revolution – A Marxist Perspective Aakar Books in New Delhi, India, have just published an Indian edition of Alan Woods’ book The Venezuelan Revolution – A Marxist Perspective. Here we provide the new introduction to the book by Lal Khan in Pakistan and details of the publishers for anyone who wishes to get a copy.
Kashmir: Nuclear Flashpoint or revolutionary point of reference? The Jammu-Kashmir National Students' Federation-Marxist (JKNSF) has called its 16th convention for September 20-21 in Rawalakot. The lead-up to the convention will see a massive mobilisation of students of youth all across Kashmir.
Struggle against the ban on Sindh Teachers' Union continues The struggle against the ban on the Sindh Teachers' Union continues while repression by the state increases. Today all the teacher's unions observed a "black day" across Sindh with a complete shut-down of all schools and colleges. Student unions also supported this boycott and participated in the struggle against the privatisation of education.
Sindh Teachers' Union ban: Lashes of the military regime - defiance of the teachers On a peaceful morning 2,000 teachers of the Sindh Employees Alliance, in which all the unions of teachers are united, gathered in front of the Karachi Press Club. They were holding banners and placards condemning the ban on teachers' unions and against the privatisation of schools and colleges. When the rally moved forward towards the chief ministers' residence they were encircled by the notorious Sindh police, which started to baton-charge and use other repressive measures. Read the full report on the PTUDC website.
