Before I ask the question, let me tell you something about myself. I belong to a very poor family of northern Afghan province Kanduz from where we were migrated Pakistan after the jihad against Russians was initiated. Like all other muslim Afghans, we were also ‘jihadized’ and supposed to be very strict religious. So […]
Terrorist attacks on Benazir Bhutto widely condemned
The world has strongly condemned the dreaded terrorist attacks on The Caravan of Democracy in Karachi last night. The blasts occurred at midnight when the Caravan led by Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto was on its way to the Mazar-e-Qaed. Mohtarama Benazir survived the attack but nearly 150 people killed and 300 injured. Secretary General […]
Benazir Bhutto received historic welcome
Millions of political workers were gathered in Karachi as the former Prime Minister and Pakistan Peoples’ Party Chairperson Benazir Bhutto landed on Karachi airport Today. She reached her homeland after a power-sharing deal with General Pervez Musharraf was finalized. Thousands of security forces were deployed by the government and the city of Karachi was completely decorated with welcoming banners by her party […]
Memoirs: My life in madrassa
The idea of admitting me into a madrassa had come to my father’s mind after he returned from his four month Tabligh, a missionary tour. I had learned the Holy Koran during his missionary tour and he was excited very much on hearing this news. On the very same day, he announced that he will […]
ECO conference begins in Herat
Kabul: The 17th conference of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers started Wednesday morning in the ancient Afghan city Herat amid tight security. Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Kabir Farahi is chairing the meeting. This meeting will be continued three days and on October 20, Foreign Ministers of the Member States will […]
Three ‘foreign militants’ killed in N. Waziristan
Peshawar: Security forces of the North Waziristan tribal area have confirmed three foreign militants were killed in a fighting between them and the forces near Mirali area Sunday. The fresh fighting began when the militants attacked a security post while the country was celebrating its first day of Eid ul Fitr. The three foreign […]