Crown Prince Salman briefed on Haj Encyclopedia
JEDDAH: ARAB NEWS Sunday 29 July 2012 Crown Prince Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, presided over the Makkah Historical Center’s directors meeting at his office in Jeddah to […]
JORDAN: Medical tourism sector a leader in region, but challenges remain — Hammouri
by Khetam Malkawi, JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Jordan’s medical tourism sector remains among the most robust in the Middle East but must address several challenges to retain its competitive, according […]
Decision on Haqqani network: Could Pakistan be declared a Terrorist State?
Dawn: The US Senate’s unequivocal endorsement of a bill demanding a terrorist label for the Haqqani network was widely expected, yet it will impact the Pak-American equation in ways that […]
Best of friends? CIA considers Israel one of its biggest spy threats
Russian TV: While US politicians boast strong ties with Israel, CIA officials suggest Israel is one of its biggest counter-intelligence threats. With spyware that rivals that of American agencies, it […]
Why should minorities suffer in Ramazan?
The Express Tribune: Komal Ali The holy month of Ramazan is here once again in all its glory and our hypocrisy. Yes, you read me right. Come Ramazan and all of us put our pious cloaks on just like all the female anchors adorn dupattas on their heads in Ramazan, sidelining all […]
Why I’m not celebrating U.S. exit from Afghanistan
Pervez Hoobhoy Viewpoint July 28, 2012 Why I’m not celebrating U.S. exit from Afghanistan Pervez Hoodbhoy Viewpoint Magazine, Pakistan After a trillion dollars and 2000 dead Americans, there is precious little to show as the U.S. heads towards its 2014 exit. America’s primary goal had been to create a stable, […]
Picture of the Day-From Darkness to Light
So much in nature to learn and pursue the right path.
Tolerance and Taboos – Why Circumcision Is Not a Crime
Source: Spiegel International A commentary by Matthias Matussek “It is this fundamental respect for foreign customs that we are increasingly losing.” A German court’s outlawing of the circumcision of boys — […]
Live conversion on Pakistan TV stirs anger !!!
Source: AL ARABIA NEWS A Pakistani Hindu’s conversion to Islam live on television during a prime-time Ramadan chat show has sparked criticism on behalf of religious minorities in the overwhelmingly Muslim country. In just five minutes, the 20-year-old introduced as Sunil officially changed his religion under a cleric’s guidance. A […]
FIJISUN – ISLAM IS POLITICAL GOVT. ARGUES
ANDMARK CASE: GOVERNMENT ARGUES THAT ISLAM IS POLITICAL Robert Muise and David Yerushalmi of American Freedom Law Center and Pamela Geller What began as a clear first amendment issue has exploded into a landmark case regarding the status of Islam as a political entity. Today the Detroit Transit Authority (SMART), […]
Do Jordanians want reform or revolution?
It has a population of less than seven million, few natural resources of its own, and tends to rely on aid from its rich neighbours and its friends in the […]
Dalai Lama stirs controversy in Kashmir
Credit: Asia Times. VIENNA – The Dalai Lama’s recent visit to Indian-administered Kashmir has aroused much controversy. While the spiritual leader met with Tibetan Muslim refugees settled in the valley, it was his pleas for non-violent resistance in the region that angered separatists. Arriving on July 12 for a six-day […]
Welcome to the Kurdish Spring
Credit: Asia Times Turkish foreign policy, codified by Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, used to be known in shorthand as “zero problems with our neighbors”. When Turkey started calling for regime change in Syria, it turned into “a major problem with one of our neighbors” (even tough Davutoglu himself admitted on […]
Muslims are an integral part of Europe – The presence of Muslims in Europe should be celebrated, not feared
In a fantastic article written in 1996, Roger Ballard explains how a geographical entity known as Europe was mapped out, not based on sharing a common language or ethnicity, but […]
Just Who Is Not A Kafir?
The Islamic fault lines in the state widens with extremists attacking minority sects Amir Mir, War on The Kafirs, the broad Sunni-Shia division does not explain all of it • […]
Survival Basics: Preparing for a Grid Down Power Outage
Pakalert: Recent storms in my own area reminded me that power outages resulting in a grid down can happen anytime, to anybody, anywhere. Some outages are planned, some are the […]
Alpha Lipoic Acid a Universal Antioxidant
By Dr Amtul Qudoos Farhat Alpha Lipoic Acid is a naturally produced substance in our body which is also found in certain foods. It is a unique vitamin-like substance which; […]
West Java to host the biggest halal conference in SE Asia
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG – West Java Province, Indonesia, is ready to host the biggest halal conference in Southeast Asia in 2014. The steering commitee is now preparing the event……… Not only […]
Fiji News- Democracy Talk by Fiji, NZ and Australia cy
Fiji, NZ and Australia to hold democracy talks Updated 27 July 2012, 17:21 AEST Australian Foreign Minister Bob Carr says he doesn’t believe Fiji should be allowed back into the Pacific Islands Forum just yet. Senator Carr says Fiji has made ‘good progress’ on returning to democracy. Audio: Bob Carr speak […]
FIJI NEWS – Fiji minister opens Supermarket open in Auckland, NZ
Fiji’s foreign minister to open Auckland supermarket Stuff.co.nz A leading figure in Fiji’s military regime arrives in Auckland today and will fly on to Sydney to speak with Foreign Minister Murray McCully. Since military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama’s 2006 coup, New Zealand has blacklisted members of the military … See all stories on this topic […]