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 […]

History’s Ghetto: Stranded Pakistanis

Posted on October 9, 2008
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Raza Rumi It was almost by accident that I visited the Mohammadpur Geneva camp in Dhaka – one of the largest settlements housing thousands of stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh. On my last visit to Dhaka, my guide Ronny offered the possibility of getting the best bihari kebabs in town. He told me that his house […]

Rohtas naama

Posted on October 6, 2008
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Umar Shah Clicking on photos in this article will take you to their high resolution and large size images. Nine hundred and forty eight years after Hijra, A great fort was built by a ruler, The emperor, the lion from whom the world flees, Whose good fortune is reflected in his grandeur These words, now […]

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