When we look at history, we see mighty kings, conquerors, and statesmen who left their mark on human civilization. Yet among them stands one unique figure whose words and actions, inner and outer life, were in complete harmony: the Leader of the Prophets, Muhammad Mustafa ﷺ. His life was the embodiment of noble character. Even...
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A Young Girl from Gilgit Faces Domestic Violence While Husband Works in Dubai – Calls for Pak-UAE Authorities to Take Action
Haripur (Staff Report) – According to statements made by a young girl from Gilgit, her husband Umair has been living and working in Dubai for the past several years at “McDermott Middle East Inc., New West Camp, SB 03.” She alleges that during this time, her in-laws subjected her to continuous torture, forcing her to...
When Rivers Overflow: Lives Disrupted Amid 2025 Floods
A Devastating Human Toll This August, Punjab has faced one of its harshest floods in decades. Streets, fields, and entire villages are submerged under water, leaving families scrambling to save what little they can. Children sit on rooftops, parents carry belongings through waist-deep water, and the elderly struggle to escape the rising rivers. The human...
Rabi‘ al-Awwal: The Arrival of the Prophet ﷺ, The Reality of Innovations, and Historical Insights
Rabi‘ al-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic calendar. It holds a special place in Islamic history as it was in this month that the Leader of all Messengers, the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad Mustafa ﷺ, was both born and passed away. These two events are of immense significance for the Muslim Ummah....
Stateless in Dhaka, Silent in Islamabad: No country for the Patriots?
Whenever I have written about the pro-Pakistan, non-Bengali Urdu-speaking community in former East Pakistan—(which included Punjabis, Pathans, and people from UP and CP, but most prominently Bihari Muslims who migrated from Bihar)—whether in columns, podcasts, or on social media, I have faced two kinds of responses. The first is cold silence, as if no one...
Hero Shepherd Saves Hundreds as Glacier Lake Outburst Flood Ravages Ghizer Talidas Village
A massive glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) swept through Talidas village in Ghizer district on Friday, destroying nearly 80 percent of the settlement. Miraculously, no casualties were reported. Locals credit the quick thinking of a shepherd, Wasiyat Khan, for preventing a tragedy. Living near the glacier,wasiyat Khan noticed unusual water movement and immediately warned downstream...
Medals, Unmeddling, and Armed Bureaucracy: A Reflection on Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day Awards
Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country, marked by vibrant parades and aerial displays. However, amid the patriotic fervor, there were noticeable absences and questionable practices that merit critical reflection. Pictures of key national icons such as Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father and visionary of Pakistan, and Allama...
KP Floods Expose Pakistan’s Climate Crisis
Climate change is no longer a distant warning it is the reality we live in now, and Pakistan’s recent floods in Buner, Swat, and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are its harshest reminder. In mid-August, a shocking cloudburst dumped over 150 mm of rain in just an hour over Buner, triggering flash floods and landslides...
Pakistan: A Story of Sacrifice, Honor, and Unity
August 14 is no ordinary day. It marks the moment when the chains of slavery were broken and a free nation proudly emerged on the world map. It reminds us that Pakistan is not just a piece of land, it is an ideology, a solemn pledge, and a sacred trust earned through the blood and...
A Message from Gilgit Baltistan: Aspirations and Challenges on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Gilgit-Baltistan, a breathtakingly beautiful region in Northern Pakistan, is home to some of the world’s highest mountains, including K2, Nanga Parbat, and Rakaposhi. Our region is known for its stunning natural landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. We celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day on August 14, but more significantly, we commemorate our own independence day on...