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Muslim women finally able to embrace manicures thanks to new ‘breathable’ nail polish that fits religious restrictions

Dailymail: A ‘breathable’ nail polish, which allows water vapors to pass through to the nail, is causing a stir among devout Muslim women who are unable to wear regular polish because of the washing involved in daily prayers. Muslims’ pre-prayer ritual includes washing the arms and face completely, where water must touch every […]

14 Things You Can’t Do

Business Insider:  Dan Waldschmidt. Basically, all of life comes down to a simple reality: “You can’t keep doing the wrong things and get the right results.” You can’t learn if you aren’t willing to listen.  You can’t care less about others and expect them to care more about you. You can’t […]

PAKISTAN: “THE HANDS OF CRUELTY”: ABUSES BY ARMED FORCES AND TALIBAN IN PAKISTAN’S TRIBAL AREAS: Amnesty International

Amnesty International: After a decade of insurgency, Pakistan’s Tribal areas remain in a state of crisis. In the Tribal areas, the courts are barred from upholding the fundamental rights protections guaranteed under Pakistan’s constitution. This document summarizes the report by Amnesty International which shows that, rather than investigating and prosecuting […]

The mystery of Tahir ul Qadri

Source: The Economist. WHO and what is Tahir ul Qadri? And, more importantly, who is behind him? Those are the questions now racing through political Pakistan, with no firm answers. The religious cleric, previously a minor figure politically, has been living in Canada since 2006, where he acquired Canadian citizenship. Since he arrived […]

Pakistani Media’s Glorification of Militancy: The Case of Qazi Hussain Ahmad

Pakistanmediawatch: The News Projects Sympathy For Militants In Report on JI Leader A report on the life of former Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed in The News (Jang Group) projects sympathy for religious extremism and militancy. The report terms Qazi Hussain Ahmed as ‘a man of valour and courage’ and uses as evidence his relationship with Hizb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. […]