The Iranian Crisis

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…

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Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Joint Naval Exercises

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…

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Aisha Bint Abu Bakr

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…

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Hazrat Mariyum

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…

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My Hajj Experience

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…

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Some Memories of My Service in Chitral

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…

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