Remembering a Reformer: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Posted on October 17, 2008
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Saad Qaisar Today (October 17, 2008) marks the 191st birthday of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898). In the history of Indian Sub-Continent, the role Syed Sahib played for Muslims of India deserves golden words. Sir Syed was the most influential leader and social reformer of his time. He felt that the socio-economic future of Muslims […]

Nawakille: A Squash Town

Posted on October 16, 2008
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Faisal Irfan Mian The small village of Nawakille (pop. few thousand) outside the frontier city of Peshawar in Pakistan boasts something that no other in the world can. Over the last half century, the village that does not have a single squash court, has produced six world number ones in the sport. In fact, since […]

Roshan Malik About 38 percent children population below five years of age are either underweight or malnourished and around 36.2 percent people live below the poverty line in Pakistan. Primary enrolment of 5-9 years old children in Pakistan is the lowest in the region. Fifty six percent of the people have access tap water while […]

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