Dead Reckoning of Dhaka is a powerful lens through which one of the darkest chapters of Pakistan’s history can be re-examined with intellectual honesty and historical depth. The tragedy commonly remembered as the Fall of Dhaka was not merely a military defeat or territorial separation; it was the cumulative outcome of political misjudgments, social alienation, … Read more
Orhan Pamuk stands as a compelling example of how literature can quietly yet profoundly reshape a human life. Orhan Pamuk did not merely become a novelist by profession; he was gradually formed by books, memory, and an intense inner dialogue with history, identity, and culture. His journey reveals how reading, collecting, and living with books … Read more
Minority Rights have always been central to the moral, constitutional, and ideological foundations of Pakistan. From the very beginning, the state was envisioned as a place where all citizens—regardless of faith—would live with dignity, security, and equal opportunity. These principles were not merely political slogans but were rooted in Islamic teachings and reinforced through the … Read more
Delhi Colony is not merely a residential neighbourhood of Karachi; it is a living archive of migration, memory, and cultural survival. After the Partition of the subcontinent in 1947, thousands of Muslim families migrated from different parts of India to the newly formed Pakistan. Along with their belongings, they carried centuries-old traditions, refined language, social … Read more
Democracy has become the most celebrated political idea of the modern world. It is praised as the ultimate guarantee of freedom, equality, and popular sovereignty. Yet when examined through the lens of Islamic political thought—as discussed in Mufti Abulbabah Shah Mansoor’s writings—the concept appears far more complex and controversial. This blog critically explores Democracy vs … Read more
Urdu Language stands among the most expressive and culturally rich languages of South Asia, yet few people realize how deeply it has been misrepresented in Pakistani textbooks. This issue was brought to national attention by Pakistan’s most courageous and truth-loving historian, Professor Khurshid Kamal Aziz, famously known as K.K. Aziz. His groundbreaking and controversial book, … Read more
Introduction Hindi cinema has always stood at the crossroads of entertainment and enlightenment, serving as both a mirror and maker of society’s imagination. More than a century after its birth, it is not merely a world of colour and dreams; rather, its true power lies in its ability to influence collective thought and reflect cultural … Read more
Introduction The importance of water cannot be overstated. It is the lifeblood of every living being on Earth. Without water, survival is impossible. Yet, abundance has made people careless. We waste it daily. Many are unaware that this resource could cause future global conflicts. Around the world, experts warn that the wars of the next … Read more
Islamic civilisation has always stood as a unique blend of faith, culture, and knowledge. It reflects not only religious teachings but also intellectual and social values. At its very heart lies the Arabic language, which carried divine revelation and shaped the identity of Muslim societies over centuries. The relationship between language and culture runs deep … Read more
Knowledge without morality is a central challenge of our era. While science and technology advance rapidly, humanity continues to face war and moral decline. Professor Noam Chomsky, in his Islamabad lecture, warned that progress without ethical guidance endangers society, as we learn more about destruction than construction. This thought-provoking discussion was captured in a column … Read more
