News & Blogs from Pakistan
Archive for September, 2009
Banned drug Metamizole readily available at pharmacies in Pakistan
Sep 29th
In May 2006, the Drug Registration Board of Pakistan has banned metamizole, a painkiller know…
Restaurants in the West displaying fake Halal signs
Sep 28th
Halal meat in the west is a lot more expensive than regular meat from western farms. If restauran…
How is mechanically slaughtered chicken halal?
Sep 27th
In a western store I was surprised to see a pack of chicken labeled as halal. Not only was it lab…
The autonomy delusion of Gilgit – Baltistan
Sep 23rd
The much awaited package of structural adjustment reforms was unveiled by the prime minister of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, after a cabinet meeting, today. Despite of high claims of granting internal autonomy, a governor, to be appointed by the presdient, and the prime minister, himself, have been made the supreme authorities. The Gilgit – [...]
The Celebration Of Eid ul-Fitr
Sep 20th
Here is a brief post about the upcoming eid, Eid ul-Fitr. I would first like to mention that this…
Laylat al-Qadr and Itikaaf
Sep 14th
The last âashra of Ramadan is the âashra of salvation from Hell-fire. It is in this âashra …
Inspiration for last 10 nights of Ramadan
Sep 13th
June 18, 3.00 am Saudi Time
Beggars are a common sight in Makkah, in the back alleys, suqs an…
The Diseases and the Guidelines in Kalamullah and the Sunnah
Sep 10th
Come September 19th is one of Italyâs most celebrated and looked-forward-to festival of Saint J…
First Community Kitchen in Karachi by Concern For Children
Sep 8th
Machar Colony is one of the neighborhoods of Kemari Town in Karachi. Its total population is esti…
Objectionable Book About Islam in Syllabus Of Dawood Public School
Sep 2nd
While the focus of media is on the Science books that have controversial sex education content, D…
