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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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PM’s Visit to Libya
Himself an economist, Shaukat Aziz rightly struck the right note during his recent visit to Tripoli he asked Libya to help Pakistan develop trade relations with other African countries. Music to the ears of…
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Fault Line of Nuclear Argument
Machiavellian campaign of deception, intrigue and sham being spearheaded by the US against Iran’s nuclear programme does not end at West’s duplicity, double standard and downright bias and partiality. The argument runs deeper than…
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Prophet Muhammad’s Message
Without being conscious of its indebtedness to the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH), humanity is deriving tremendous benefits from the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the most gifted, powerful and brilliant leader of…
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Occupiers’ Unholy Divide of Iraq
The occupation forces have exploited various ethnic, religious and political groups in Iraq to protract their foothold in Iraq in total disregard to human cost to such plan so that presently the innocent Iraqis…
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West’s Heightened Duplicity
Quite unfortunately, the West, showing total disregard and ignorance towards religious sensitivities of over a billion people all across the globe, have been expressing surprise over spontaneous expression of anger over disgraceful publication of…
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Daring Saviour of Islam
The martyrdom of Imam Hussain [AS] will continue to be interpreted and commented upon but one point to which every commentator; every interpreter and every philosopher accede to Imam’s sincerity of purpose, dedication to…
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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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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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Pakistan Amends the Constitution to a Greater Controversy
President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, widower of slain Benazir Bhutto, signed the 18th Amendment to the constitution on Monday 18 April, 2010. The amendment was supposed to remove anomalies from the constitution and…
Latest from International Affairs
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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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Iran and the US: Regime Change Not an Option
Anti Iran enthusiasts in the US hope that one day Iran will witness yet another homegrown revolution of its own and get rid of the Mullah (Clergy) enjoying sweeping powers there. A reality check,…
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