Pericles, regarding Alchemist and West (to name but 2) you could also add Wobbles recent post where he dismisses the Bible as just 'myths' etc. I don't have a problem with that per se, but I'd prefer he did as I do, and provide sources. He tends to generalize.
From memory, Alchemist kind of faded around the time you arrived, so I guess his account has also been somehow suspended. Not surprising with the level of vitriol his posts contained.

I provide chapter and verse, and specific links.

But.. on this issue, the Red Mosque....one important issue does need to be resolved.

*What is the perception among the broader Pakistani Islamic community concerning these radicals*

If they are viewed as 'heros' then one must dig into the psychological and spiritual reasons for this. Only then can the government address them effectively.

Just now on the news, I heard of a Gitmo detainee who was released some time back who has now blown himself up in Afghanistan...

To me, the Americans are very weak when it comes to dealing with the ideology.
I'll be rather blunt here, and speak outside the Christian loop. If it can be determined that those in Gitmo are willing and proud to confess their on going alleigance to Bin Ladin, and the destruction of America, and that they base this on specific Islamic history and teaching, then only 2 realistic options exist.
1/ Counsel them, and try to alter that idea base.... or
2/ Execute them.

Humanly speaking, I cannot see a workable alternative.