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The West’s Worst Fear
Ali Ahmed

In this socio-political comment on the “presence of Muslims which agitates the minds of many Americans”, the author addresses common misperceptions to remove interfaith misunderstandings and promote a healthier, critical appreciation of Islam and also discusses the historical faultlines within Muslims that call for urgent attention and change.

The Facebook Poems
Irshad Ullah Khan

In this collection of more than one hundred short poems that speak of love and friendship and the fleeting nature of existence, the poet explores the regrets of not living in the moment, letting precious relationships slip away and, sometimes, paying the ultimate price for choosing one’s own path in life.

Published in Dawn, Books & Authors, January 20th, 2019

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Kashmir unresolved
Updated 30 Sep, 2026

Kashmir unresolved

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Water shortage
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Young hearts
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Young hearts

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Terror and politics
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Terror and politics

There is an urgent need to tone down the rhetoric and tackle terrorism as a collective challenge for both the affected provinces and the federation.
Watching the glaciers
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Watching the glaciers

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Dangerous agenda
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Dangerous agenda

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