In a world where campaigns to save endangered species and protests against animal cruelty gather global support within hours, the…
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The Disappearing Line Between Halal and Haram
I am proud to be a resident of Lahore, a city whose name evokes warmth, resilience, and hospitality. The people…
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Beyond Borders, Beyond Race: A Life Devoted to Humanity
In a world increasingly divided by lines of race, religion, and nationality, there are still souls who rise above these…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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