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Jinnah wanted a broad and inclusive idea of Islam for Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore, where Pakistan Resolution was passed Photo: Lime.adeel/Wikimedia Commons The debate around the definition of Islam and its relationship to Pakistan’s identity has become vitriolic, obfuscating and violent. It also threatens a breakdown of...Dec 23, 2017 1874 0 -
Trump gets first major legislative victory as Senate passes huge tax plan
With a 51-49 vote, the Senate early Saturday passed legislation to introduce a huge set of changes to the tax code, giving President Donald Trump his first major legislative victory. Trump hailed the Senate vote for...Dec 2, 2017 1114 0 -
Pakistani educationist James Shera’s unique bridge-building role
As someone who is frequently in the media speaking on behalf of the Muslim community, I was dismayed when bombs exploded in an Egyptian church this past Sunday. I thought of religious minorities in my home...Apr 15, 2017 1710 0 -
The play Noor and the Light we all need for a peaceful world
Photo : Character Ali, played by author Sam Hickey in an American University stage reading of play Noor A look at the news coverage of events over the past few months would suggest that Muslims and...Jan 13, 2017 1431 1 -
Why more American Muslims should take part in building community relations
Under political spotlight throughout the election campaign, American Muslims have entered the New Year 2017 with a mix of fears and hopes. Fears stem from recent rise in hate speech and attacks while hopes arise from...Jan 3, 2017 1509 2 -
Aleppo faces total destruction : UN
Another gory chapter of Syrian conflict plays out in just a fortnight – around 400 massacred including 200 children, thousands maimed and injured, hospitals eliminated, reports of barrel bombs and all sorts of ammunition on civilian...Oct 7, 2016 844 0 -
Will IT advancement rescue Pakistani economy?
Saad Hussain, a software prodigy based in Lahore, the IT Capital of Pakistan, sent ripples in world’s software industry by developing a user-friendly app for blackberry phone a couple of years ago, winning acclaim at home...Jun 8, 2016 904 0 -
How IT advancement can rescue Pakistan’s economy
Saad Hussain, a software prodigy based in Lahore, the IT Capital of Pakistan, sent ripples in world’s software industry by developing a user-friendly app for blackberry phone a couple of years ago, winning acclaim at home...May 29, 2016 980 0 -
India, Pakistan must go ahead with peace talks
While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief sojourn to rival Pakistan surprised most, if not all, the weekend terrorist attack on an Indian air force base should not surprise anyone. Violence has been used in the...Jan 5, 2016 1133 0