BackgroundPolitically, the Persian Gulf (also known as the Arabian Gulf) may be termed as one of the most troubled and complicated spots on the globe. Differing economic, political and security concerns heavily laced with religious and ideological undertones make it an extremely complex region. The Palestine–Israel conflict where Iran’s support to Hamas and Hezbollah, the…
The 10th Joint Naval Exercises named Naseem Al Bahr (Sea Breeze) was held between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in Karachi. Naseem Al Bahar (NAB) is a biennial exercise, which was evolved as manifestation of the unique Pak-Saudi strategic bilateral and interpersonal relationship and mutual resolve to enhance bilateral cooperation in facing the common challenges. These…
IntroductionAs the topic of my research is concerned with the role of religion on Pakistani society and its impacts on the psychology of its inhabitants, how they perceive religion, as a guideline or they misuse it and manipulate it. Either they are using religion as a candle of way or they are manipulating it by…
IntroductionThis is the story of PABNA force consisting of 3 officers, 4 JCOs and 128 other ranks out of which between 26 – 31 March 1971, 2 officers, 3 JCOs and 80 other ranks had embraced Shahadat in the defence of Pakistan. The QUAID had won the priceless gift of freedom for the Muslims of…
The turmoil in the Middle East which is the main source of global unrest and threat to the world peace is wrongly attributed to the Palestinians and Muslims. This shows sheer disrespect to human rights and deliberate ignorance of history in order to legitimize the creation of Israel. Some questions raised in this context are:…
Name Aisha Title Siddiqa, known as Umm Al Mumineen. Since she had adopted her sister’s son Abdullah bin Zubair as such she was also known as Umm-e-Abdullah. In addition she was also given the title of Hamera (Fair) GenealogyThe family tree of Hazrat Aisha according to various authentic authors is as follows: FatherAbu Bakr –Abi…
“I died as a mineral and became a plant,“I died as plant and rose to animal,I died as animal and I was Man.Why should I fear? When was I less by dying?Yet once more I shall die as Man, to soarwith angels blest; but even from angelhoodI must pass on: all except God doth perish.When…
Hazrat Ali may Allah be pleased with him, reported:I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: The best of the women of her time was Mary bint ‘Imran, and the best of the women of her time was Hazrat Khadijah bint Khuwailid Abu Musa may Allah be pleased with him, reported:Allah’s Messenger…
The Divine CallI finally performed Hajj, my maiden one, in October 2012 at the ripe young age of 65. The pilgrimage was not an original part of my year’s itinerary as I had planned to attend the wedding of my niece in UK in July which would have left me with little time or finances…
IntroductionThe period of my service in Chitral remains a part of my memorable treasure. Some details of Chitral’s spellbinding natural beauty were highlighted in my previous article.The northern border of Chitral runs with TAJIKISTAN (previously part of the USSR) but separated by the AMU DARYA, which flows down from its water shed in the PAMIRS…
