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Are forced marriages a form of modern-day slavery?
In one of the old dictionaries I’ve been using since my school days, the definition for ‘forced marriage’ is: “A marriage in which...
If Pakistan follows Saudi Arabia’s footsteps, why not take a leaf from its sexual harassment law also?
One would think that the loose cannon that is the rising monarch of Saudi Arabia, long since the world’s Muslim hegemony, would not...
Benazir Bhutto can wear western attire at Oxford and be praised for her achievements, but Malala Yousafzai can’t?
One can often witness how wearing hijab becomes an obstacle for women here in Pakistan. Be it at work, school or university, you will...
Scars of Partition: A Muslim and a Hindu walk into a dhabba to have a cup of chai, and all hell breaks loose
Recently, a video went viral on social media which shows a young Indian girl being physically assaulted by a female leader of India’s...
For Muslims in Pakistan, providing food for guests at funerals is a cultural obligation, not an Islamic one
Recently, my friend attended the funeral of her grandfather, the former Federal Minister Khalid Kharal. During the funeral, she...
The idea that created Pakistan
There’s a war on in Pakistan and it’s largely existentialist in nature. It’s a war for the mind, body and soul of the idea that drove...

Are forced marriages a form of modern-day... In one of the old dictionaries I’ve been using since my school days, the definition...	If Pakistan follows Saudi Arabia’s footsteps, why... One would think that the loose cannon that is the rising monarch of Saudi Arabia,...
Benazir Bhutto can wear western attire at Oxford... One can often witness how wearing hijab becomes an obstacle for women here in...	Scars of Partition: A Muslim and a Hindu walk... Recently, a video went viral on social media which shows a young Indian girl being...
For Muslims in Pakistan, providing food for... Recently, my friend attended the funeral of her grandfather, the former Federal...	The idea that created Pakistan There’s a war on in Pakistan and it’s largely existentialist in nature. It’s a war...
Polygamy: a choice or an exception? The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Maulana Mohammad Khan Sherani...	Alcohol consumption in Pakistan: Don't mix sin... Consuming pork is sinful and forbidden in Islam. However, Islamic law does not...
BOOTA SINGH The nightmare of exodus as a result of the Great Divide of India in Aug. 1947 did...	Gold, Marriage and Zakat Gold is an important part of our culture. Brides receive gold as wedding gift, as...
Why Do Soldiers Commit Suicide and Global... Soldiers do not go to fight the unknown enemies on their own. They are indoctrinated...	Outrage of the patriotic brigade Islamabad diary
Over 29000 children form human flag to set world... LAHORE: More than 29,000 schoolchildren defied all odds on Saturday to set a new...	Polio may cripple Pakistan’s future Latest reports by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that Pakistan is...
Regulation, Pakistani style GETTING the government to be an enabler rather than a disabler is the real...