Every year, as the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah emerges over the Muslim world, hundreds of millions of Muslims prepare for Eid-ul-Adha, a sacred commemoration rooted in one of the most profound moral narratives in human history. Across continents, pilgrims gather in Makkah for Hajj while families from Jakarta to Karachi, Lagos to London, prepare […]
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Ramadan: A Month of Sacrifice and Compassion
As the crescent moon ushers in the holy month of Ramadan this year, it finds a world still grappling with profound fractures. From the remnants of the devastating 2025 floods in South Asia to the rising cost of living in the United States, the global landscape is one of stark contrasts. Ramadan arrives at a […]
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto: icon of democracy and sacrifice
At a time when dictatorship was accepted as destiny and silence was mistaken for loyalty, a rebellious voice shattered the idols of fear. The hardships of imprisonment, the loneliness of exile, and constant threats could not weaken her resolve. This was not merely a struggle for power; it was a revolutionary battle for the people’s […]
58 years of sacrifice, service: The untold story of PPP’s journey for Pakistan
For fifty-eight years, the Pakistan Peoples Party has been more than a political party; it has been a movement of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering dedication to the people of Pakistan. Founded in 1967 by Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, PPP emerged at a time when the nation was grappling with dictatorship, political disenfranchisement, and economic uncertainty. […]
Sanctuaries and Sacrifice
There is a hollow weight that settles in your chest when you watch the news and see names you will remember long after the screen goes dark. Lieutenant Colonel Junaid Arif. Major Tayyab Rahat. Azam Gul. Adil Hussain. Gul Ameer. Sher Khan. Talish Faraz. Irshad Hussain. Tufail Khan. Aqib Ali. Muhammad Zahid. Eleven men who […]
Karbala inspires truth and unity, says CM Gandapur in ashura message
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called the tragedy of Karbala a timeless symbol of patience, sacrifice, and resistance against injustice, urging unity in today’s divided world. In his message on the occasion of Ashura, Gandapur stated that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) stood firm against tyranny and falsehood, setting an unparalleled example […]
KP residents ready to offer any sacrifice for national defense: CM
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday during an emergency provincial cabinet meeting stated that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will not hesitate to make any sacrifice for the defense of Pakistan. He expressed firm belief in the eventual success of Muslims in the Ghazwa-e-Hind. The emergency meeting was convened in response […]
Eidul Azha: Roasting head and hooves of sacrificial animals banned in Lahore
LAHORE: Lahore Commissioner Dr Mujtaba Piracha has said that on Eid ul Azha parching/roasting of head and hooves of sacrificial animals [on roadsides or public places] had been banned by the imposition of 144 Section and administration would take action in case of violation. He said that parching/roasting of sacrificial animals is a source of anomalous smell […]