Ali Sarwar Naqvi
The storm over the terrorist attack on the offices of the French satirical magazine ‘Charlie Hebdo’ ignores a fundamental fact.  It was not an attack against the principle of freedom of expression; it was instead a violent reaction to the long series of intolerable insults heaped by the journal on the sacrosanct beliefs of a significant percentage of French citizens. The horrific incident occurred against a background of a frequent and willful campaign by the magazine against Muslims and their veneration of the Prophet (pbuh). Even the survival issue of Charlie Hebdo, published after the terrorist attack, carries a cover caricature which is most deplorable, and grossly insensitive to the sentiments of Muslims all over the world. Unfortunately, the magazine and its editorial team have learnt nothing from the tragedy that befell some of their staff. Disregard of the fact that such insults hurt a large number of people and lead to polarization and social discord is inexcusable and socially irresponsible. If this indifference continues, the future possibility of another violent reaction will loom on the horizon.

By Sun Weidong
This article is based on Chinese ambassador’s speech delivered at Chinese New Year. President Mamnoon Hussain was the chief guest on the occasion. Here are excerpts of the speech.
It is such an honor and privilege for me that Your Excellency President Mamnoon Hussain graces this function today. Please accept my warmest welcome and heartfelt thanks to your Excellency, and to all the brothers and sisters of Pakistan for your attendance!