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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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Zardari’s Political Detractors
By all definitions Asif Ali Zardari is an embattled President. Despite having the full support of his coalition partners as well as the biggest Opposition in the House, he is unfortunate enough not to…
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Political Wizard and Zombies
Islamic history is replete with examples when men of authority presented themselves before the courts of law and sought justice or defended themselves like any other ordinary person. After they were exonerated by the…
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Transcendental Sacrifice of Imam Hussain
All events of human history have special bearings on the referenced place, time and people. Some episodes, however, transcend all such limits. Ideals pursued and sacrifices rendered in their pursuits put such events at…
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Aid in Bad Faith
With friends like these, you don’t need enemies,’ goes the famous saying in the East that fully explains Pakistan-US relations. Americans have always been considered unpredictable friends in Pakistan and the Americans themselves, time…
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Musharraf’s Political Future
President Musharraf’s political future is in jeopardy. There are multiple reasons for that. All are of his own making though. Why should he seek it out after playing that long an inning is the…
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Right Cord of Pragmatic Diplomacy
President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to the US continues to be commented upon. Stran-gely enough though, his detractors have got nothing to appreciate, whereas, his prop-onents have got all that can send anyone to…
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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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