Rights groups, activism and Deobandi response – Muhammad Amir Rana: Multiple processes of activism are gaining ground in Pakistan with political and religious parties leading the recent discourse on activism. Social welfare and rights groups are also quite active in Pakistan, but ultimately they contribute to enriching existing religious
تاریخ کے مفرور – عمار کاظمی: ہمارے ایک باشعور دیوبند دوست کا مودودی صاحب کی تصنیف “خلافت و ملوکیت” کے حوالے سے ایک کمینٹ۔۔۔ “یہ چرسیوں کی روایات ہیں جنہیں صرف شرپسندی کے مقاصد کے تحت پھیلایا جاتا ہے، مولانا مودودی کی جماعت اور اولاد
Does Pakistan have a plan for ISIS? – Marvi Sirmed: The consummate dithering and apathy that the Pakistani state has been demonstrating towards militant organizations gives it a unique status amongst the comity of responsible nations. There is probably no other state in the world ready to put its
Ashura of Muharram and Desi Liberals – Ale Natiq: Throughout the year desi liberals, socialist and secular countrymen would yearn for cultural activity, interfaith harmony, inclusive and pluralist traditions/rituals; and activities which defy fear and terrorism. Guess what? Azadari and Ashura processions in specific give you all of