I met a Pakistani-Jew in Israel. This is what he taught me. By: Ibrahim Rashid on June 5, 2018On my first day in Jerusalem, I woke up, performed wudu (ablution) and donned a new shalwar kameez that my grandmother had sent from Pakistan. I thought to myself, “Today, I am representing my culture, religion, and family – and I will do it with pride.” As I boarded the bus for the Western Wall, […]
PTI’s pandering to the religious right. We should all be worried By: Farhan Janjua on June 4, 2018Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has entered the battlefield with full force ahead of the general election 2018 and isn’t keeping its ambitions to secure right wing votes a secret. PTI wants to play the holier than thou game even if it has to pander to the murderous narrative of extremist parties such as the Tehreek i […]
7 simple ways to conserve water By: Anum Mohsin on June 4, 2018 Water is a colourless, transparent, odourless liquid that is essentially the centre of our daily lives. However, this priceless source is reportedly running out. Studies reveal that Pakistan may run dry of water by 2025 with its current massive water crisis. Here are simple 7 ways to conserve water every day. 1. […]
Georges St Pierre or Conor McGregor? ‘Doesn’t matter’ to Khabib By: Yeshel Asif on June 4, 2018UFC’s first ever Muslim and Russian champion has set things straight. He is ready to fight in September or October, and he couldn’t care less about his opponent. Although, the Eagle has, on multiple occasions, said that a bout with possibly the greatest fighter of all time, Georges ‘Rush‘ Saint Pierre would suffice, he does […]
A Holocaust to create Israel, and another to achieve Greater Israel By: Arshiya Zahid on June 4, 2018It is a common adage that history always repeats itself… Unfortunately, the Holocaust is no longer confined to history, but still exists in the present. What is happening in Gaza these days is not just killing, it is a planned genocide of Palestinians. Thus, people cannot say, ‘Never again’ about the Holocaust any longer. Many […]
In Pictures: England beat Pakistan by an innings and 55-runs at Headingley By: Web Desk on June 3, 2018England beat Pakistan by an innings and 55 runs in the second Test of a two-match series between the two teams. Here’s how things unfolded. Pakistan – First Innings England respond to Pakistan’s fall
The Muslim veil ban debate: signs of an evolved world? By: Eeshah Omer on June 2, 2018It is a great pleasure and honour for all of us to be here today, in a quantum leap of a revolutionised understanding of the world, where the product of a time that once divided it into blocs, now sees into the everyday life and curiosities of its citizens, and treats them with dignity and […]
Dupatta Gali — of cultures and traditions By: Arshiya Zahid on June 2, 2018Only 14 days are left until Eid, and the women of Lahore are already rushing towards the bazaars for their Eid shopping. Of course, they’ve got to be able to buy so many things to slay on this festive occasion. We all know how brands, even designer outfits, are ruling over minds these days, but […]
Ali Banat: the man with the Gift of Cancer By: Eeshah Omer on May 31, 2018Ali Banat (born February 16, 1982), an Australian based charity worker, social activist, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of the MATW (Muslims Around The World) Project passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2018. Just like me, you might not have heard of Banat before, but his story resonated with the millions of people who came to […]
A hat-trick for Alia Bhatt as ‘Raazi’ enters the 100 crore club By: Ozair Majeed on May 31, 2018Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal’s film remains rock steady, collecting Rs. 104.32 crore at the box office. Alia Bhatt is having a dream run in Bollywood as her last three films have managed to enter the prestigious 100 crore club. We must say she has the knack of smelling good scripts. Raazi is witnessing a phenomenal run […]