The maulana’s politics
The stance of the political parties in and outside parliament during the passage of the 21st Amendment was a study in contrast. It was obvious that circumstances had forced the…
The art of directing souls
Because Islam offers a unifying code of conduct we believe it can overcome civilisational differences, ethnic and social divisions, and the cultural divide that separates Muslims. However, there exists a…
A tale of kidnapping
Shahbaz Taseer’s kidnapping in August 2011 and recovery about four and a half years later on March 8 provide us with a few insights that are worth recalling. First, there…
Militants die young
Life expectancy among militants is low – and lower if someone is a commander. But there seems to be no dearth of men willing to step forward and replace their…
