THE hailstorm that struck Islamabad on Wednesday was unlike anything seen before.

It was not just a storm; it was a moment that shook hearts, awakened fears, and brought people to reflect on the might and majesty of the Creator.

I have witnessed many hailstorms in my life, but never have I seen hailstones the size of golf balls raining down from the sky.

The sheer sound of these icy rocks hitting the ground was terrifying — a roar that echoed through homes and hearts alike.

The fear on people’s faces said it all.

Trees stood stripped and wounded, their leaves and branches torn off not gently, but as though severed by sharp blades.

It was as if nature itself had been struck with divine force.

Those who have lived long, the elders among us, said they had never seen such a spectacle before.

Some wept, some bowed their heads in prayer.

Their trembling voices echoed a sentiment that many felt but could not express: “This is a........

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