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“Iqra”, READ. This is the first word of the Quran Surah Al-Alaq 96:1 . "Seek knowledge by even going to China, for seeking knowledge is incumbent on every Muslim” Jalal al-Din 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr al-Suyuti, al-Jami al-Saghir min Hadith al-Bashir al-Nadhir(Damascus: Maktabat al-Habuni, n.d.), 1:43 (In those times travel was extremely hard and going to

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The mastermind and symbol of hatred ,death and destruction, the murderer of thousands of peace loving people from all faiths, nationalities and races has been eliminated.Yes, it is a big achievement and the closure of a big and an important chapter but it is just a chapter in a long and a very difficult book that we must finish.All this could not have been possible without determination , a lot

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The last article I wrote about Pakistan was “Pakistan Deluged”. Then it was the rain and floods.This time it is a political storm.Let us not underestimate the dangers here. The whole region is volatile and the situation there is very unstable. Also let us not forget that we are allies. And let us remember we have come a long way and need very much to continue working together as allies in this

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As if they had not had enough, now six million people are victims of very severe floods in Pakistan. This is the worst monsoon season the country has had in over 80 years and a lot of it is where it has not happened before.WE CANNOT IGNORE THIS. Millions have been displaced and thousands have died. A very sad and a serious humanitarian crisis. It is not just that, most of the floods are in the

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What a misfortune when a small number is able to damage global peace, security, and stability.There are nearly 7 billion people in the world coming from 195 different countries. A vast majority of these millions and billions of people are peace loving and want to live their lives in peace. With such large numbers, we are certainly not outnumbered. Then why do we let a very small

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“Whosoever kills an innocent human being, it shall be as if he has killed all mankind, and whosoever saves the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind.”(Quran 5:32)“Seek peace, and pursue it.”(Bible Psalms 34:14)“Do naught to others which if done to thee would cause thee pain.” (Hindu Mahabharata 5.1517)“I am committed to cultivating compassion and learning ways to

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101 innocent people, mostly women and children have been killed in a single blast by a suicide bomber in a market in Peshawar, Pakistan .What message does it send?Does it make you want to say anything or do something?Or are you going to be a silent bystander?Let us not be silent, Let us make the world a better place! Please comment. Your opinion matters. Make your voice heard.-Myra Chaudhary

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Pakistan is at a Crossroads. What happens in Pakistan affects the entire South Asia region and the world at large.Considering that 60 percent of the population in Pakistan is under 24 what do you think is the most effective way to lead the youth in the right and positive direction. And in your opinion what would be the most effective way to address the issue of extremism?Let us not be silent, Let

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Reflections on Democracyhttp://thehoot.net/articles/6124By Myra Chaudhary April 3, 2009Section: Arts, Etc.The first time I met Benazir Bhutto is a wonderful memory that I can never forget. She was the first ever woman prime minister of a Muslim country. And what a lovely New England autumn day it was. I fondly remember how she looked at the blue sky and the red-orange leaves and said “this is my

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The freedom to speak freely and share one’s ideas is a beautiful thing, something that I will always love about my home, America. Little could I have imagined what a few short articles could do, or how powerful a few words could be. Last summer, my assignment for Senator Kerry was to write an article about Pakistan. One article, “Hope within Pakistan,” unexpectedly turned into a blog series about

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By Myra Chaudhary November 21, 2008Section: Arts, Etc.The remarkable thing about Mela is people from eight different countries—Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan–come together as South Asians to create a beautiful illustration of their culture, the masterpiece that we know as Mela. As a Pakistani- American and a South Asian, I could honestly never get

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Wonderful Views

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All It Takes Is A Cup of Tea: Published on The Central Asia Institute Website

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A Message of Hope and Determination August 12, 2008

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Women of Pakistan July 28, 2008

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Education and Poverty in Pakistan July 13, 2008

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Hope Within Pakistan July 5, 2008

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Never be silent or afraid to share your ideas. Please share your ideas, comments, and topic suggestions in the comments box or in the comments section of any of the articles. Please share your comments below:

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