Dr Maqsood Jafri

The Makkah joint defence agreement

It is heartening news that on August 7, 2026, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan…

Imam Hussain’s mission & message of Karbala

  THE tragedy of Karbala teaches sacrifice, fortitude, valour, steadfastness and commitment to a divine mission. It stands against tyranny, monarchy and injustice and upholds…

US-Iran peace dialogue in Pakistan

DR Sher Ali Khan of Al-Hamd Islamic University, Islamabad, is holding a conference on April 11 on the peace dialogue between the United States and…

Middle East crisis: Political or religious?

I have written previously that the Israel-Palestine conflict is not merely a political or territorial issue; it is fundamentally religious. The Zionists aim to establish…

Pakistan needs democracy

On social media, some journalists have opined that Islam does not support democracy and that it does not suit Pakistan. Some intellectuals have echoed this,…

Israel’s aggression and Islamic perspective

A video of Asma Hadeed, a PTI MNA, has been circulating in which she quotes verses from the Holy Quran and sayings of the Last…

Path to peace: From prayer to practice

CARDINAL Raymond Burke’s recent initiative, Nine Weeks of Prayer, is a commendable effort to promote spiritual growth and unity. However, a fundamental question remains: can…

Peace, power and the Palestinian struggle

IN a recent write-up, published in a section of media, Dr. Farooq Adil examined President Donald Trump’s proposed formula for a ceasefire in Gaza with…

The need for a Pakistan solidarity council

Unity of thought is vital for successful collective action. When policies lack clear vision and consensus, they often lead to failure. Dictatorships and monarchies, where…

Indian aggression: A threat to global peace

THE recent attack by India on Pakistan’s civilian population is a grave concern for regional stability and international peace. On May 7, 2025, India launched…

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