When the Rains Turn Ruthless
Even before the arrival of the monsoon, various parts of Pakistan were already overwhelmed by destruction. Unseasonal and unrelenting rains descended upon the land, bringing...
The Prophet’s Dignity: A Line Muslims Will Never Let Be Crossed
In every era of human history, certain individuals have risen above all others by virtue of their unmatched character, timeless message, and universal appeal. Among...
Sacred Boundaries: Alcohol and the Islamic Vision of Society
The matter of alcohol consumption and its trade in an Islamic state demands grave and contemplative consideration. Islam, as a complete code of life, addresses...
BLA and Mukti Bahini: Two Names, One Agenda
Although I was born four years after the Indo-Pak war of 1965, the stories I read and heard throughout my childhood spoke of a resolute...
When Lahore Rained, Memories Bloomed
The monsoon rains in Lahore have always held a special place in my heart, not merely as a season, but as a chapter of life...
Government Employees and Tax Collection
Tax collection has always been an indispensable pillar in the architecture of a functioning state. Since the earliest formations of organized governance, levying taxes has...
Grief in the Swat Valley
Some events pierce the heart so deeply that their echoes remain long after the floodwaters recede, the cries die down, and the dust settles. They...
The Caliph Who Walked at Night: Leadership Lessons from Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA), the second Caliph of Islam, remains one of the most formidable and inspiring figures in the annals of human history. His...
Peace Through Power or Power Without Peace?
The history of mankind is, in no small measure, a history of conflict and conquest. From the dawn of human existence, when survival depended upon...
The Fall of False Giants
War, in its essence, is a tragic manifestation of human failure—failure to resolve differences through dialogue, failure to respect boundaries, and failure to uphold justice....