Posted on December 24, 2007 by afaq
He was a small kid with sparkling eyes.
“His name is Burhan” Lali had said when introducing him to all of us. It was the wedding of Javed mamu and all of us were so young. We didn’t know what is grief and pain. We were loved and protected. Lali is the younger sister of my mother and this [...]
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Posted on July 7, 2006 by afaq
July 7, 2006, the court of an additional session judge was in order. Outside the courtroom it was sweltering hot. No drinking water or shade was there for the accused or their families, convicted and their loved ones, lawyers, their ‘munshis’ all looked the same. Tired, disillusioned, sick and greedy. They are tired and sick [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2006 by afaq
Education in Pakistan is what we obtain to look smart and earn better. It gives us a sense of being superior. And being superior is what matters in Pakistan. Hardly anything is done in the daily life of people which misses this one aspect of self praise. This self praise and importance-in-your-own-eyes takes many shapes and forms. [...]
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Posted on June 7, 2006 by afaq
Constantly updated Quran readings. Verse by verse
Chapter: 16 (Surah: Alnahal). Nahal in Arabic means the Bee.
1-2. Its inevitable, the command of God is upon them who denied Him, do not therefore hasten in seeking His wrath. All glory to Him He is far and above those who make partners to God and ascribe unto Him. [...]
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