Darul Uloom Haqqania and the new cabinet of the Taliban in Afghanistan
Darul Uloom Haqqania, one of Pakistan's largest and oldest seminaries, has produced more Taliban leaders than any school. Now its alumni hold important positions in Afghanistan. The seminary's old students established the Taliban movement and governed Afghanistan in the 1990s.
Yogi Adityanand’s offer of body, mind, wealth and guns smacks seditious
On September 28 2015 seven members of BJP leader, Sanjay Rana’s family of the nine accused in the murder of Mohammad Akhlak. In response to the police investigation, the controversial Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur Yogi Adityanath offered mind, wealth and guns to the Hindus
How cell phone addiction is real and causing psychological problems?
Access to a smartphone can make life easier by making information accessible. Still, the convenience comes at a price. The devices are carefully designed to be hard to put down. Research has been done on smartphone usage and its impact on all adolescents for so many years
What does US summit for democracy means for Middle Eastern countries?
U.S. President Joe Biden will convene his Global Summit for Democracy, a virtual gathering of global leaders that aims to promote human rights, counter corruption and discuss ways to strengthen democracy against a rising tide of authoritarianism across the world
Saudi Arabia’s loan to Pakistan: Aid or a Trap?
In the midst of Pakistan’s serious economic challenges, Saudi Arabia’s offer of US$4.2 billion in financial assistance will help to bring Saudi-Pakistan relations back on track. The Saudi move is also intended to signal that while improving ties with India,
Past, present and the future of Pakistan
Nations learn from their past and move on. The present is important as it is ongoing and we have to deal with it but the future holds the key which can be steered. In a world driven by technology, the only change is permanent.
Are we on the way to Muslim holocaust?
According to Mustafa Khan, The black hole of Naroda Patia in 2002 saw several hundred Muslims when they were herded into it and had petrol stolen from a nearby state transport bus garage poured from above. This was the holocaust.
Consequences of the Wehrmacht’s November 1941 Orsha meeting
On December 5, 1941, fresh Soviet Siberian troops, prepared for winter warfare, attacked the German forces in front of Moscow; by January 1942, the Wehrmacht had been driven back 100 to 250 km (60 to 150 mi), ending the immediate threat to Moscow and marking the closest that Axis forces ever
Hybrid war and the Chanakyan practices by India
Hybrid War isn't a brand-new occurrence that arose out of nowhere, like rain plants. Propaganda, deceit, sabotage, and other non-military strategies have all been employed to destabilize enemies for a long time. Their origins and goals can be traced back to much older schools of political philosophy.
Should the world brace itself for a new regional war?
The United States’ myth of a unipolar world has started to crumble, as China grows out from the shadows, and a resurgent Russia gathers strength under the leadership of Vladimir Putin. However, the West celebrated its victory, recreating international boundaries at its whim.
How Pakistan is losing its citizens to AIDS?
Pakistan is the second-largest country in South Asia that stands only a few steps behind India and Nepal in terms of the HIV epidemic. Despite many efforts, the HIV infection rate has increased significantly over the past few years
Taj Mahal: The tale behind this symbol of love
The Taj Mahal celebrates the great love of India's Mughal ruler Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Arjumand Banu Begum, better known to history as Mumtaz Mahal or “jewel of the palace.” Jahan first spotted Mumtaz in the bazaar at Agra, selling silks and beads.