I’m a Muslim doctor. My patient refused treatment because of my religion.
The day started as a regular, nondescript morning. I was preparing to see my patients. I picked up my phone and saw news that three coordinated suicide bombings had just occurred in Brussels, Belgium. I went through the all-too-familiar ritual that a lot of Muslims go through, of hoping that the perpetrators would not be […]
Let all move from hypocrisy to honesty, from speech to actions
PAKISTAN just celebrated 14 August independence anniversary, when a separate sovereign state for Muslim majority populations in Indian sub-continent, named Pakistan, was born, based on two-nation theory of an un-Islamic oppressor Hindus majority exploiting Muslim minority which wanted to practice Islam without fear and hindrance. That was about seven decades ago when Pakistan was founded […]
Suspected In Imam Shooting Nabbed
Following the execution-style shootings of a New York City imam and his assistant this weekend, a suspect has been detained for the crime. The man was picked up by police on unrelated charges after the shootings in Queens. The suspect hadn’t been arrested or charged in the case, law enforcement told Newsday Monday. Other reports […]
Is honor killing an ordinary crime?
Honor Killing became a very common crime here as the women are beheaded, burned to death, stoned to death, stabbed, electrocuted, strangled and buried alive for the honor of their families. It is not surprising as news items of honor killings and honor attacks off and on appear in the media. Honor killing become the […]
ISIS Recruits Only Had ‘Basic’ Knowledge Of Islam
As the Islamic State group continues to lose ground in Syria and Iraq, new details about its recruits and their knowledge of Islam emerged late Sunday. Those interested in joining the group also known as ISIS were asked to rank their knowledge of the Islamic faith on a scale of one to three, with many […]
Millions sacrificed for creation of Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that today the entire nation is celebrating Independence Day at a time when it is grieved due to Quetta tragedy. He said that prayers and sympathies of 20 crore people are with the bereaved families of martyrs. He said that lakhs of people laid down their precious […]
Message from Mr. Mamnoon Hussain President Islamic Republic of Pakistan
My dear Countrymen!Today we are celebrating our Independence Day with a new zeal and vigor. I am confident that our determination will pave the way for political, economic and social stability in the coming days. Our country has been confronted with many challenges since the last few years but the nation has boldly faced them […]
Muslim, Christian Youth Meet in Cairo to Discuss Combating Extremist Rhetoric
Cairo – Representatives from 15 Arab, European and African states will convene in Cairo this week to speak against extremist religious rhetoric and spread awareness among the youth on the dangers of extremism. The first gathering of Muslim and Christian youth will be held in the Egyptian capital on August 18-22 under the name of […]
Reports of shooting prompt JFK evacuation in NY
A preliminary investigation at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport has found no evidence of gunfire inside one of its terminals despite earlier reports of shots being heard, according to the airport’s operator. No gun casings were found after a search of Terminal 8, where reports of shooting in the departures area on Sunday […]
Champion Deehani arrives home to hero’s welcome – Shooter dedicates gold medal to Kuwait’s leaders, people
KUWAIT: Kuwaiti champion shooter Fehaid Al-Deehani arrived in Kuwait yesterday to a hero’s welcome, with many officials and a large crowd greeting him enthusiastically at the airport’s VIP lounge. Deehani won the gold medal in the double trap event of the Rio 2016 Olympics on Wednesday. “This achievement is for the sake of Kuwait and […]