Pakistani student Samad Khurram’s refusal to accept an award from the American Ambassador at his Roots College’s ceremony in Islamabad is in stark contrast to the slavish behaviour of Pakistan’s rulers. His complete blanking of the ambassador had left her initially speechless and bewildered as she heard Mr. Khurram’s brief statement at he podium.
His point [...]

For the average person making sense of what the papers are saying regarding the state of economy, means taking a degree in Economics. No matter how simplified it seems, trying to figure why interest rates should be lowered/raised to make petrol at the pumps cheaper, seems somewhat convoluted. Even when I worked in the City, [...]

How many times have I sat on a dinner table listening to my Dad debating with an Uncle about the problems in Bangladesh? Loads! And nobody seems to have an answer. My dad ends up with the same question every time: Why don’t Bengalis just follow the law in Bangladesh?

I know this is going to sound pretty sad and even though I can’t stand big brother, I’ve found myself following what’s been happening to gorgeous George. I’m sure I’m not the only one though because gorgeous, whether you love him or loathe him, has attracted a lot of attention from the Muslim community.

If you look at his career and consider his personality you will undoubtedly realise that he’s nothing but an opportunist that feeds off public attention, good or bad.

Watching the hospitalisation of Ariel Sharon has raised many issues and emotions in my mind. Whenever major political events occur I always think of how it will impact the Muslims and how we should react to any given situation. Ariel Sharon isn’t any old leader, he is one who the Israelis adore because of his [...]

Having not been home for a few weeks, I was shocked on arrival to be greeted by a guy wearing a mass of fluffiness on his head”¦it turned out to be my brother with his new hairstyle. At first he was just a boy with a much-needed haircut. Then, with the aid of gel”¦the [...]