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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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Governments in Lebanon Cannot Survive Without Hezbollah
Last Wednesday on 12th January, 2011 Lebanese govern fell to forebodings of impending crises while its prime minister, Mr. Saad Hariri, was visiting the White House. Governments in Lebanon cannot survive without Hezbollah’s support.…
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Bahrainis Return to Pearl Square
Bahrainis are back in Pearl Square since yesterday Feb. 19, 2011, a symbol of their defiance to dictatorship, but not so easily. They had to pay a heavy price in the loss of their…
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SAARC: An Adventure in Regional Cooperation
Syed Yousif Raza Gillani, Prime Minister of Pakistan, addressing the 16th SAARC Summit, which was attended by Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh and leaders of six other countries, in Thimphu, Bhutan on 28 April,…
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9/11 of Pakistan
If gruesome murder in Peshawar of 149 people including 132 students, many of whom being under aged, does not start our war against terror and we still allow certain depraved minds among us to…
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Our role as Ambassador of Islam
Who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah, and does righteous deeds, and says, “I am of those who submit to the will of Allah.” CBS Poll: What is your impression…
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Living Up the Dream
Freedom for you and for me For nations to dwell on dreams is living. We stopped dreaming long ago and consequently we are living a nightmare now. We don’t have a great past to…
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Latest from Islam
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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…
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The Message of Muharram
The paramount passion of Islamic Culture is a believer’s desire to sacrifice everything in the way of God. “Say surely, my prayers, my sacrifices, my life and death are all of Allah, the Lord…
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Islam promotes peace, solidarity and Stability
According to scholars of Islam belong-ing to both Sunni and Shia denominations, Islam Promotes peace, solidarity and stability. This is unlike the current perception certain circles in the West generally may have of Islam…
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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Zardari: Beyond the Threshold
The leadership born out of a crisis is sure-footed leadership and can ably lead a country, weathering all storms, to its ultimate glory, prosperity and position in the comity of nations. Mr. Zardari is…
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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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US-Iran Relations Require Re-thinking
Popular perception in the lands of Islam regarding the US stance on Iran’s nuclear programme should be very unpalatable to American policy makers who, in their own right, believe they are trying to make…
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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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US: The Paradigm Shift
The US leadership that never failed to harp on its avowed principle of supporting the democratic forces all over the world has failed to notice the democratic change in Pakistan, which has opened a…
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