Pakistan: “These are Buddha’s footprints” – A trip to Sirkap
Dawn; It was the spring of 2012, students flooded in and out of classrooms hunting teachers for assistance with exam preparations and coursework. The ‘curious’ lot, as one of our […]
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Dr. Abdul Alim
Dr. Abdul Alim is a national of Pakistan and is a physician with specialization in Public Health from University of Texas at Houston USA. He is a member of the reformist, democratic and moderate Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam which inspires his deep commitment to Human Rights, Social Justice, Peace and Secularism. He is an author and Editor on Islam, for The Muslim Times (www.themuslimtimes.Info), a global blog highlighting the positive and true character of Islam as a basis for peace building.
Professionally he is a member of Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and UN Development Policy Network. He has more than 20 years of work experience in development management related to governance in social sectors, more specifically in public policy, programme planning, and monitoring and evaluation. For the last 15 years he has worked with the United Nations in the developing world covering countries in South Asia, South East Asia, CEE/CIS, and the Middle East.
The US-western role in religious extremism
Daily Times: The west must rethink its relationship with Saudi Arabia, have a more balanced approach towards Israel, and start afresh by befriending the people of the Muslim states if we are to have a safer world The phenomenal rise of political expression of the so-called ideology wrongly referred to […]
What’s at Stake in Syria Response? Human Life and America’s Credibility.
Huff Post: Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf. The greatest danger to world peace today is the growing, self-sustaining, vicious circle of violence afflicting the Middle East and North Africa. The danger grows whether the circle is fueled by extremist ideologies or by good intentions. Before the next round of escalation happens, […]
7th September: A Day of Shame for Pakistan for Ex Communicating Ahmadiyya Muslims
Parliament’s decision will not fade the Ahmadi contribution to Pakistan Source pakteahouse; September 7th, 2013 | 3 Comments Today 7th September would mark the 39th anniversary of the infamous decision by Bhutto’s parliament to declare Ahmadis ‘non-Muslims’ for the purpose of constitution. By meddling in religious matters and pandering to Mullahs, […]
Malala awarded Children’s Peace Prize by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Tawwakkol Karman
THE HAGUE: Teen rights activist Malala Yousafzai vowed on Friday to intensify her struggle for “a world where everyone can go to school”. Speaking at a ceremony in The Hague […]
Footage of chemical attack in Syria is fraud
Russia Today: There is proof the footage of the alleged chemical attack in Syria was fabricated, Mother Agnes Mariam el-Salib, mother superior of St. James Monastery in Qara, Syria, told RT. She says she is about to submit her findings to the UN. Mother Agnes, a catholic nun, who has […]
The Sun’s Magnetic Field Is About to Reverse
Smithsonian.com. Most of these events have little or no effect on Earth, but an especially powerful flare or plasma ejection aimed in the right direction could knock out Earth-based telecommunications systems. Sometime in the next two or three months, something special will happen: the magnetic field that emanates from the Sun […]
‘Abused Goddesses’ Shows Shocking Images Of Hindu Deities
Huff Post: The bruised and beaten faces of these beautiful Hindu goddesses have an important point to make — that despite the reverence for women that is a part of Hinduism, India’s most populous religion, the country has become extremely unsafe for its female citizens. Ad agency Taproot’s arresting campaign tackles the […]
Iranian president tweets Rosh Hashanah blessing to Jews
theguardian: Harriet Sherwood. Amid a global exchange of greetings and good wishes to mark Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, which began at sunset on Wednesday, there was one from […]
Here’s How Much A Military Strike Against Syria Would Probably Cost
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told lawmakers a limited military strike to deter Syria from using chemical weapons would likely cost tens of millions of dollars, but if past experience is a guide, the number could be substantially higher than that. It is not uncommon for U.S. forces to open an assault […]
Russia positions missile cruisers in the Mediterranean
Salon.com: According to Russia state news agency Interfax, the Russian navy has sent a missile cruiser to the Mediterranean in what military sources have called “routine” operations overseeing interests in […]
Pakistani Solution for Indian Poverty!!
“The rural poor welcomed me with open arms” B. Sandman; Shoaib Sultan Khan: “I never felt that I was in an alien country” “Both India and Pakistan can benefit immensely from each other’s experience in reducing poverty” – Shoaib Sultan Khan The poverty reduction model launched by Shoaib Sultan Khan, […]
Allah and His Prophet are both Secular: Brings Blasphemy Charges for Columnist
The News: Blasphemy charge against Ajmal Niazi LAHORE: Additional District and Sessions Judge Akmal Khan on Thursday directed the SHO concerned to record the statement of petitioner against columnist Ajmal […]
Anti-Miss World demonstrators from Indonesia’s conservative Islamic organisation Hizbut Tahrir present their version of Miss World,
MEDAN: Anti-Miss World demonstrators from Indonesia’s conservative Islamic organisation Hizbut Tahrir present their version of Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Indonesia wearing long dresses and headscarves fully covering the body during a rally on Thursday. afp
HOW WOULD AMERICA’S FOUNDING FATHERS REACT TO SYRIA?
craigconsidinetcd.wordpress.com: In all likelihood, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA will soon bomb Syria in the hope of dealing a blow to Syrian President BASHAR AL ASSAD’s regime. This dangerous act of war is a betrayal of the foreign policy vision of America’s founding fathers and will only serve to further weaken the US’s floundering moral credibility […]
Rosh Hashanah 2013: The Jewish New Year Explained
Huff Post: Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated in 2013 from sundown on Sept. 4 to nightfall on Sept. 6. The Hebrew date for Rosh Hashanah is 1 Tishrei 5774. Though Rosh Hashanah literally means “head of the year,” the holiday actually takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, which […]
Egyptian Muslims Forget Muhammad’s Letter to Christian Monks at Mt. Sinai
Huff Post: One issue often discussed on news sites and blogs over the last several days is the many attacks on Egypt’s Christian communities. Several outlets have reported that violence […]
John McCain Blasts Fox News Over ‘Allahu Akbar’ Criticism (VIDEO)
Huff Post: Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) blasted Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade on Tuesday for questioning members of a Syrian opposition groups’ use of the phrase “Allahu Akbar” after what Kilmeade said “looks like a fighter jet being shot out of the sky.” “I have a problem helping those people screaming […]
Jinnah unequivocally wanted Pakistan to be a secular state
pakteahouse; Jinnah unequivocally wanted Pakistan to be a secular state August 13th, 2013 | 68 Comments By Yasser Latif Hamdani I am writing this article as a rebuttal to Khuldune Shahid’s article “Jinnah’s Pakistan a mirror of his contradictions.” It is necessary because if you do not counter a falsehood in […]