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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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Condoning the Saudi Aggression
Furthermore to bring together other monarchies and principalities in the area together in a joint venture; especially in an atmosphere of freedom and democracy, it needs to project Iran as an existential threat. Unfortunately…
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Abetting the Saudi Aggression
So much has already been written on this and still it does not seem superfluous to write on it. Saudi involvement in Yemen has opened many fronts not only for its own self but…
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Living Miracle of Islam
This is the largest congregation of pilgrims anywhere in the history of mankind. This is the 40th day of Imam Hussain and his companions’ martyrdom in Karbala. Along with the Quran this is no…
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The Misunderstood Hajj
This year again the biggest concentration of humanity in Mecca is submitting itself to God asking for His blessings. People gathered there shout ‘Labbayk Allah Huma Labbayk’ (Here I am, O God, here I…
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Lift the Gaza Blockade
This is the worst of times for humanity, and those facing the brunt of the Israeli war machine in Gaza have proved to be the bravest people. Their suffering is mounting and so is…
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Odds Against ISIL
So much has already been written on the phenomenon, but a great deal still remains in the dark. The meteoric ascendancy of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) may not be…
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Latest from Islam
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Islam and its Hajj of Present times
The occasion of Hajj causes the largest concentration of believers of any faith on Earth and offers a significant opportunity to Muslims. However, they are yet to exploit its political, social, ideological, economic and…
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Contemporary Hajj of Islam
Its prospect is tremendous. The occasion is unique in annals of human history. This passion play of believers in total submission to God shouting in unison ‘ Labaik AllaHuma Labaik ‘ can render huge…
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Islamic Contemporary Preaching: The Essential Features
Scholars of Islam are engaged in a soul searching discussion as to how they can be more effective in their Godly work of preaching. Many voices are being heard but the most distinct one…
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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Pakistan Bound to Bounce Back and Trample all Crisis
Pakistan is under dark clouds. It makes for the toughest of times for Pakistan in its small politically chequered history. Many a resilient Pakistani like Pakistans Ambassador to Libya Mr. Jamil Ahmed Khan believes…
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End of The Beginning
Battle against terrorism of Pakistan is getting nowhere. Since the Peshawar tragedy of December 16, 2014 when the nation was brutally shaken out of endemic slumber to act decisively against this diabolical curse, which…
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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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Roots of Evil
Israel has struck Gaza again. This time more than 365 peoples including innocent men, women, and children have been killed. Around 600 people have been injured, a majority of them being in serious condition.…
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Mubarak’s Destabilising Role
Israel’s Gaza carnage started just a day after Tzipi Livni, Israeli foreign minister, returned from Egypt after meeting, pro-western secular president, Mr. Hosni Mubarak. Israeli Foreign minister’s this visit has proved very costly to…
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