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Zakaria Virk is a writer, translator, author and historian of Islamic science. He has compiled 17 books in Urdu and English, written scores of article published in newspapers, magazines of India, Pakistan, UK, USA and Canada. He is a retired civil servant. He has two sons both living in the US, one Adnan is ESPN sports TV anchor in Bristol, Connecticut. He has traveled to more than 15 countries. He has published 5 books on the life and achievements of Muslim world's first Nobel laureate Dr Abdus Salam. (1926-1996).
He has donated blood 50 times in Canada. He is a card carrying member of Liberal Party of Canada.

US Postal Service issues Diwali stamp in recognition of Indian-American contributions

White House has praised the contributions of Indian-Americans in the US. Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 10:30 [IST] Washington, WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the joyous Hindu festival of Diwali with a Forever stamp. The Wednesday, Oct 5, first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony will take place at the Consulate General […]

India clips ‘spy’ pigeon’s wings over fears it will fly back to Pakistan

http://tribune.com.pk/story/1198895/india-clips-spy-pigeons-wings-fears-will-fly-back-pakistan/ Indian police have clipped the wings of a “Pakistani pigeon” they claim to have arrested from Bamial village in Punjab province nearly two weeks ago over suspicion of ‘spying’. “The wings of the pigeon have been clipped to ensure the suspected spy does not fly back to Pakistan,” The Telegraph […]

27 Times Trump has been insulting to women

By Michael Sebastian, Oct 13, 2016 Donald Trump has insulted women for decades. Trump reminded us of this when he unleashed a war of words on Fox News host Megyn Kelly, questioning her professionalism and suggesting she treated him unfairly at a Republican debate last year because she was menstruating. (Trump later denied that […]

Canada:Edmonton resident appalled by anti-Islam flyer left in his mailbox

Edmonton resident appalled by anti-Islam flyer left in his mailbox By Caley RamsayWeb Producer  Global News  more– A A +Several residents in a southwest Edmonton neighbourhood say they are appalled by anti-Islam flyers being dropped off in their mailboxes.“I was really disappointed. This is circulating in the neighbourhood,” he said. “I think it has […]

“One day we will win the hearts of people” – Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

http://www.thebengalitimes.com/english-times/2016/10/09/20024 Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad interviewed by Canadian media at Jalsa Salana Canada “One day we will win the hearts of people” – Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community অ+অঅ-প্রিন্ট On 7 October 2016, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor […]