The meaning of sacrifice
The ‘chehlum’ of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his devoted companions was observed on Thursday (Sep 7) where thousands of people participated in the processions held in different parts of the…
The ultimate sacrifice
What is the significance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Karbala almost 1400 years ago? What is the relevance in the present times of the unthinkable tragedy that befell…
Time for sacrifice
It is that time of the year. Soon in every nook and corner of the city you will hear the cries of goats, cows and other animals that the residents…
Goldman Sachs CEO, after missteps, to take center stage at investor day
Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s Chief Executive David Solomon faces a reality check from investors on Tuesday as he presents plans to reach key financial goals. At only the second investor…
Goldman Sachs’ consumer pivot solves one question, but makeover raises more
Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s strategy pivot has solved one problem for investors who didn’t love its foray into consumer banking. Still, Wall Street is yet to be convinced if the…
The Buffalo massacre
Challenging racist violence demands an understanding of our true history. Instead, a vocal minority in our country are demanding not gun bans but book bans, trying to suppress the teaching…
The sacralization of politics
A cult leader is regarded by his/her followers as the epitome of virtue and wisdom and thus a complete stranger to the intellectual or moral lapses which ordinary mortals are…
Indonesian farmers pay price of foot and mouth outbreak before Eid sacrifice
Indonesian farmer Okky Pratama usually sells dozens of cattle for Eid al-Adha, making his biggest earnings around the Islamic day of sacrifice, but this year he has sold just five.…
The massacre in Bucha
PAKISTAN is in a state of shock these days, but beyond this country’s borders, the world is also in great turmoil. While we were living out our old script of…
The essence of sacrifice
This Eid is special. Its timing is important. A lot is being said about be careful and wise. Everybody is thinking, talking and debating about behavior change on this Eid.…
