Extracts So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] General Last month the names of God were discussed. In Islam, the Quran serves as the expression of God, detailing His attributes through various names, such as Merciful and Knowing. These names, though numerous, are not personal but signify qualities of God. Central…
Historical Background and Geography Wakhan Corridor or Wakhan Pamir Corridor is a narrow strip of territory located within the Badakhshan province of Afghanistan. This corridor stretches eastward, connecting Afghanistan to Xinjiang, China. It also separates the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan in the north from northern Pakistan in the south. This high mountain valley serves…
Elections have come and gone but their remnants can still be felt like aftershocks of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Amidst it all – the high and mighty of Pakistani politics fight it out, sitting in an arena which mostly resembles a WWE ring, with all its fakery and downright lunacy. And what about the ever-burdened…
So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] “The Vision of Islam” authored by Dr. Sachiko Murata and Dr. William C. Chittick delves into the multifaceted aspects of Islam, including practice, faith, spirituality (Ihsan), and the Islamic perspective on history, drawing from the teachings of the Hadith of Gabriel. Dr. Israr Ahmed…
As the world emerged from the distressing aftermath of World War II, a global yearning for peace and stability permeated the collective realization among nations. Global warfare has thus been shunned to the side, for the memory of the deadliest conflicts, the nuclear bombings, and countless innocent lives lost serving as a chilling reminder of…
Pakistan and Iran’s relations are cumbersome irrespective of their Muslim brethren mantra. Both countries have accused each other of providing safe havens for terrorists. Baloch nationalism, a movement fueled by a sense of marginalization and a desire for greater autonomy among the Baloch people, poses a complex challenge for both Iran and Pakistan. The Baloch…
The Economic Cooperation Organization ECO is the successor organization of RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development that was formed in 1964 leveraging the status of being in the American bloc and was re-formed in 1985 by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey under a mutual agreement to further enhance cooperation in economic, trade and tourism sectors due to…
China’s increasing involvement in Pakistan’s military development raises concerns in the complex realm of South Asian geopolitics. This partnership, deeply rooted in history and geography, is evolving as China extends its reach through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China’s alignment with Pakistan’s military modernization reshapes regional dynamics and draws global attention.China seeks…
The Greeks have given us many things – democracy, philosophy, architecture, mythology, the Olympics – the list goes on. Another highly valuable Greek contribution to this world is logic. It was Aristotle, Plato and Socrates who were its biggest proponents and underpinned it with knowledge, analysis and judgement. Subsequently, societies were steeped in logical thinking…
So tell the tale — perhaps they will reflect. [Koran 7:176] “The Vision of Islam” authored by Dr. Sachiko Murata and Dr. William C. Chittick delves into the multifaceted aspects of Islam, including practice, faith, spirituality (Ihsan), and the Islamic perspective on history, drawing from the teachings of the Hadith of Gabriel. Dr. Israr Ahmed (may…
