Mohammad Ahmad

The phenomenal rise of political expression of the so-called ideology wrongly referred to as Islamic fundamentalism has its roots in a number of factors, most revolving around the west’s appeasement of religious clergy in Muslim states. To appeal to public emotion, the pseudo-religious extremists wrongly labelled as fundamentalists present their actions as a reaction to […]

Today is the death anniversary of one of Pakistan’s greatest heroes. One can safely assume that there will be no mention of his services to Pakistan. It would be rare to find any expression of appreciation from a nation for whom he did so much. His memory has been wiped out from the minds of […]

With more than 5,300 casualties, the armed forces of Pakistan have paid a very high price in fighting terror. With around 40,000 fatalities, the price that the civilians of Pakistan have paid in blood is also unmatched. All said, the people of Pakistan have offered unmatched sacrifices in fighting terror. Unfortunately however, the policy of […]

Most of us are born to parents at least professing even if not practising a faith. As we grow we acquire whatever values our parents have given us. As adults, most continue being bound to the faith or belief they were born into without ever getting any direct knowledge about a differing thought. Most have […]

Britain conquered Burma over a period of 62 years (1824-1886) and incorporated it into its Indian Empire, administering it as a province of India until 1937 when it became a separate, self-governing colony. Burma was granted independence in 1948. Post-independence, Burma took measures to strengthen the economic interests of the Buddhist Burmese against those that […]

We had lost hope. The clatter of the guns was the only sound that mattered. Exploding IEDs and suicide bombers were terrorising all. Fear was the strongest emotion. Terror was having a field day. The image of the religion of peace was being distorted by the extremists. The response from society was weak while the […]

If the indicators are read correctly there is every chance that Pakistan will again be left stranded after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. This would not be new as it has happened before after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. The US is wary of the losses its troops face and the economic cost of its […]

In the context of the continued persecution of the Ahmadis in Pakistan this scribe recently wrote a column titled “Who will stand for Ahmadis in Pakistan?” Since then I am trying to find the answer. Have I heard some strong voices in their support denouncing their persecution? With Imran Khan chickening out just before the […]

Did the people know what they voted for? Did they get what they voted for? Was their choice reflected in the results? Whatever answers one may give to these questions, for Pakistan it is indeed a reason for celebration. Its people overcame fear, defeated terror and participated in the democratic exercise most hated by the […]

The morning of May 1, my daughter desired a carton of juices and some samosas to be bought for her. The time of the day she made the demand made me inquisitive of the reason for her wish and I asked her about the purpose. She said, “Its Labour Day and I want to treat […]