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Power Above Law
What is unfolding in Pakistan over Imran Khan’s health is no longer merely about one prisoner, politician or political party. It is a test of whether Pakistan is governed by law or by the unchecked will of those in power. Two days ago, the Supreme Court ordered that Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa International…
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From Mecca to Karbala
A Journey without equal Imam Hussain’s one way journey from Medina to Karbala fourteen hundred years ago wasn’t an ordinary journey. It was a journey of sublimity, enlightenment and deliverance for humanity. Imam Hussain…
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Media and Islamophobia
After the recent attacks in Paris, I deem it’s extremely bizarre to note the dramatic increase in the backlash on Muslim communities especially those living in western societies. Whenever I attempt to read online…
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Legacy of a general
Not what the Quaid intended What can be the legacy of a general? Novelty in marshalling troops in battlegrounds, breaking ground in new formations, genius in surprise tactics to catch the enemy off-guard, reaching…
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Karbala as Counter Terrorism Strategy
Islam is a philosophy of life. It gives reasons and a set purpose for living. Furthermore, it defines the best ways to secure progress and happiness. This is done by elevating the spiritual side…
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Pakistan’s Descent into Crisis of Identity
Pakistan’s descent into identity crisis began on 5th July, 1977 with the arrival of Gen. Ziaul Haq in the power corridors of Pakistan. In the name of Islam Zia, promoted something that was quite…
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China Trade: A Major Factor in Pak-China Relations
China Trade relations with Pakistan are becoming a factor in further cementing Pak-China ties that have stood the test of time all these years in a region that has seen stupendous political, cultural, religious…
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Crisis of Pakistan Ideology Worsens
Salman Taseer was killed on 4th January, 2011 in Islamabad, the capital of the country, by his own guard who did not like his views on a law that protects the honour and dignity…
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Geo News TV Reporter Killed in a Terrorist Attack
Wali Khan Babar, Geo News TV reporter was killed in Liaqat Bagh, Karachi today on the 13th January, 2011 at 7 PM GMT while he was returning from his office after a very hectic…
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Pakistan Imposes Curfew in Parts of Karachi
The curfew is effective from Sunday 16 January, 2011 and will continue until further order. Karachi is the biggest city of Pakistan and is considered mini-Pakistan. It is the financial hub of the country…
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Murder Mystery of SupremeCourt Judge’s Parents Solved
The mystery murder that shook the power echelons in Pakistan in which a Supreme Court of Pakistan’s senior judge’s parents were murdered on 11th January 2011 was solved in Lahore today 18th January, 20011…
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Latest from Islam
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Media and Islamophobia
After the recent attacks in Paris, I deem it’s extremely bizarre to note the dramatic increase in the backlash on Muslim communities especially those living in western societies. Whenever I attempt to read online…
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From Mecca to Karbala
A Journey without equal Imam Hussain’s one way journey from Medina to Karbala fourteen hundred years ago wasn’t an ordinary journey. It was a journey of sublimity, enlightenment and deliverance for humanity. Imam Hussain…
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Al-Ghadir: A Message of Muslim Unity & Reconciliation
On the most jubilant occasion (مهرجان الغدير العالمي الثالث) of the day of Ghadir, felicitations of immense volume and profundity to all the Muslims over the world are on board. It is prayed that…
Latest from Pakistan
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Power Above Law
What is unfolding in Pakistan over Imran Khan’s health is no longer merely about one prisoner, politician or political party. It is a test of whether Pakistan is governed by law or by the unchecked will of those in power. Two days ago, the Supreme Court ordered that Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa International…
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Murder Mystery of SupremeCourt Judge’s Parents Solved
The mystery murder that shook the power echelons in Pakistan in which a Supreme Court of Pakistan’s senior judge’s parents were murdered on 11th January 2011 was solved in Lahore today 18th January, 20011…
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Energy Crisis of Pakistan Unrelenting
Pakistan is in deep trouble. It is more than the challenge terrorism posed to its integrity. The greater part of its population is already on streets of the country and is protesting against the…
Latest from International Affairs
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Massacre in Egypt
The Egyptian massacre of August 14, 2013, has only proved and further re-emphasised the fact that extremists, whether in the ranks of Islamists or secularists, have no regard for human life. It is the…
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Tens of Thousands Gather in Liberation Square
Tens of thousands gather in Liberation Square in Egypt today on Feb 4, 2011 demanding Mubarak’s immediate departure from Egypt. Under the watchful eyes of the whole world the Egyptians, fired up by their…
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US and Iran Showdown Disastrous for the World
Encircling Iran by maintaining its military presence in five of the seven countries sharing borders with Iran, the US is already working overtime to neutralize Iran’s nuclear programme with threats or coaxing. Whereas, Israel,…
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