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A prayer for coexistence in the time of pandemic
In a typical, non-pandemic year, the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington DC hosts an Interfaith Iftar Dinner during every Ramadan with direct interpersonal interaction and dialogue among people of diverse backgrounds. But this is not a...May 8, 2021 1418 0 -
New book “The Flying Man” spotlights the knowledge ethos of the Golden Age of Islam
The featured image shows an entrance to the Qalawun complex which had a Mansuri hospital in Cairo/Wikipedia Since the outbreak of COVID-19, one of the most commonly used medical terms has been quarantine, the practice of...Mar 26, 2021 3112 2 -
Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and first lady Bushra Bibi have tested positive for coronavirus and will be self-isolating, officials confirmed. Khan had been administered the first dose of Sinopharm VID-19 vaccine just a couple of...Mar 20, 2021 516 0 -
Balochistan’s season of mellow fruitfulness
In the last few years, I have been fortunate enough to visit and take some pictures of Natural scenes in the lovely but unexplored province of Balochistan. Especially, the time of winter is a fascinating part...Mar 10, 2021 1116 0 -
Despite gains, the goal of gender parity in world parliaments remains elusive
The election of Kamala Harris as vice president of the United States has been hailed as a great milestone towards women’s rise to the high political office. Vice President Kamala Harris is constitutionally also now the...Mar 6, 2021 1046 0 -
Short film, Tikkun Olam, aims straight for the heart
Pakistani-American film director, Bob Ahmed (Babar Ahmed), who broke out with the 2014 movie, “Amka and the Three Golden Rules”, has created an evocative and relevant short film that tugs at your soul. You may be...Feb 12, 2021 2237 0 -
Climate migration in South Asia to soar by millions – New Study
A NASA image of Cyclone 2 making landfall near Karachi Pakistan More than 62 million South Asian people will be forced to migrate from their homes due to climate disasters by 2050, according to new research from ActionAid International...Feb 12, 2021 979 0 -
On first-ever Human Fraternity Day, leaders call for tolerance, respect for diversity
Marking the first-ever International Day of Human Fraternity, the United Nations has called fraternity as the best antidote to hate. Miguel Ángel Moratinos High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), said observing an international...Feb 6, 2021 627 0 -
The joy of capturing the New Year’s sun
These days it is foggy over most parts of the central and southern Punjab in Pakistan’s largest province. But I must try to catch a glimpse of the first rising sun of 2021, the new year...Jan 1, 2021 943 0 -
Montgomery County Muslim foundation feeds low-income people in the spirit of holidays
Montgomery County Muslim Foundation, a leading Muslim community welfare organization, hosted a Holiday Drive-Thru Distribution at its office and distributed 40,000 pounds of food to low-income families in Montgomery County. The drive was part of the...Dec 25, 2020 601 0