Public anger on the streets is no longer a shock. Take Nepal’s recent example: a mass movement shook the entire system, forcing the government to bend after a bloody clash that left 19 dead. public demonstration in Nepal was latest of the series which earlier took place in Serbia, Mongolia, Mali, Ukraine, Bangladesh, and Kenya...
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September 10, 2025September 10, 2025Columns
A Warning to Women Entrepreneurs: The Chilling Effectof Khadija Shah’s Legal Ordeal
It is heartbreaking to hear about the 5-year sentence given to Khadija Shah in the May 9th case. A young, talented entrepreneur who has contributed so much to Pakistan’s fashion industry is now facing such harsh injustice. This is not only unfair to her as an individual, but also a blow to the spirit of...
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September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Columns
The Character of the Prophet ﷺ, A Timeless Need
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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August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Columns
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...
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August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Columns
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....
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August 24, 2025August 24, 2025Columns
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...
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August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Columns
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...
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August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Columns, Uncategorized
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...
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August 14, 2025August 14, 2025Columns
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...
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August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Columns
The Collective Challenges of the Ummah and the Responsibility of Scholars
Every creature on the face of the earth partakes in the blessings of the Almighty, but upon humanity particularly the believers His ocean of mercy flows continuously. And for those believers whose hearts and minds have been illuminated with the light of knowledge, the divine favors and mercies bestowed upon them are even more profound....