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Women's role in Karbala

Karbala is the holy land of sacrifice, where defeat and victory were redefined. This historic event revealed not only the bravery of men but also the...

05.07.2025 40

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Gaza bleeds, humanity fails

If anyone kills a person, it is as if he has killed all of mankind; and whoever saves a life, it is as if he has saved all of mankind. Qur'an [5:32]...

23.06.2025 80

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Speak gently

Throughout the centuries, rude and harsh behaviour has been a major factor in the destruction of peace and stable environments, often leading to...

16.06.2025 30

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The nation created by Jinnah

Led by great leaders, envisioned and created by Jinnah, and carried forward by the Muslim community — youth, men and women alike — this nation was...

26.05.2025 60

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Paradise on the earth

All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. — Abraham Lincoln The world around us — its mountains and plains, oceans and skies, flora...

19.05.2025 80

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The climate of war

In the ongoing wake of war between two nuclear-armed and hostile nations, South Asia's peace is at stake, painting a grim picture of doom and...

11.05.2025 100

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Climate change and women

Climate change has disrupted seasonal events, altered rainfall patterns, increased sea levels and caused droughts, all of which have affected both...

04.05.2025 100

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Youth: the invaluable asset of the nation

Youth is nature's rich, beautiful and vibrant tapestry, woven with the threads of dreams, emotions and boundless energy — transcending the vigour of...

20.04.2025 70

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Lessons from the APS massacre

On this frightful day, December 16, 2014, the nation was shattered by the brutal attack on the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar. The massacre,...

16.12.2024 5

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Why do we read books?

There is a Chinese saying: "A book is like a garden carried in the pocket." Books, as silent teachers, open windows to unseen worlds and knowledge....

09.12.2024 4

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Child abuse at work

The suffering of child workers, especially in domestic households, is a harsh reminder of society's failure to protect its most vulnerable members....

01.12.2024 4

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Why nations fail

The question of why nations fail is central to understanding their history. Is it the result of flawed policies, a discontented population, or...

23.11.2024 3

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Importance of classroom

The child learning in the classroom is a subject of great importance. While some argue that traditional classroom settings are outdated and...

16.11.2024 30

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Injustice within the justice system

The judicial institution is a core pillar of any nation's progress, defined by its pursuit of impartial justice free from political or social...

08.11.2024 2

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Poor at marginality

The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens. - Jimmy Carter, former American president   The stark...

30.10.2024 20

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Guidance for mankind

"Indeed, this Quran is a rope; hold fast to it, and you will never be led astray or ruined again." The Holy Prophet (PBUH) delivered Allah's...

16.10.2024 2

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Education: true strength of a nation

Education is the true ornament of a nation. Those who recognise its importance invest their resources in empowering their people to pursue...

02.10.2024 2

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Women's literacy matters

"No nation can ever be worthy of its existence that cannot take its women along with the men. No struggle can ever succeed without women...

24.09.2024 1

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Who is better at guiding a child?

A child's first school is the home, where early family experiences play a crucial role in shaping their development. These formative years lay the...

15.09.2024 3

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Beyond the 1965 war

Great nations never forget their heroes. They recognise them as their greatest assets, ensuring their sacrifices are immortalised. Pakistan, too,...

07.09.2024 3

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For women's sake

In the pursuit of building a more equitable and progressive society, the empowerment of women stands as a paddle of enlightenment. It goes beyond...

31.08.2024 1

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Walk of Love

The 'Walk of Love', as every disciple of Imam Hussain (AS) calls it, transcends all boundaries of faith, belief, religion and creed. Everyone is...

26.08.2024 6

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A parental responsibility

Children are highly impressionable, often mimicking behaviours and actions they see. They are too innocent to understand the severity. The impact...

21.08.2024 3

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Mend your ways

We all aspire to live better lives, yet often neglect the steps necessary to achieve them. Three critical areas where we frequently fall short are...

14.08.2024 2

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From glory to fall

When we read the pages of history, we find that Muslims once led the world in civilisation, while European societies were stuck in a period of...

06.08.2024 8

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Societal roots of delinquency

Crime is not an innate instinct, nor is it a deliberate act by an individual. It is society that breeds criminals. The treatment children receive...

29.07.2024 2

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How to stop child marriage?

Child marriage is a dire issue affecting children under the age of 18. It robs them of their innocence and subjects them to responsibilities and...

20.07.2024 1

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Woman leader of Karbala

The tragedy of Karbala starkly represents the timeless struggle between good and evil, virtue and wickedness, truth and falsehood, depicted by...

15.07.2024 2

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