Miza Muhammad Said’s ‘Religion and Esoteric Teaching’ sheds much-needed light on the sect
The preservation, transmission and acceptance of the Greek philosophical tradition by caliphates helped lay foundation of modern Western philosophy
In his book, Tilak Devasher has raised questions over legitimacy of internationally recognized border between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Global powers must protect nuclear states on the brink of collapse to avoid them reaching a point where they feel compelled to seek money for proliferation
The social basis for stable democracy may not yet exist in many parts of the Middle East today
In CPEC, Islamabad has an opportunity for societal changes that can bring the country more in line with the vision of its founding father
Tariq Rahman’s ‘Pakistan’s Wars: An Alternative History’ offers insights into the circumstances that led to the creation of Bangladesh
Ishtiaq Ahmed’s book looks back at the Pakistan founder’s initial political forays at the Indian National Congress
From his entry to politics in 1957 through his execution in 1979, the PPP founder played a role in several momentous events of Pakistan’s history
Author Tariq Rahman’s recent book outlines the circumstances under which the Pakistan Army emerged as the dominant force of the country
Murtaza Razvi’s book on the former military dictator offers praise and censure in equal measure, from the perspective of the people who knew him
Historian Romila Thapar peels back the manner in which Hinduism has evolved over the centuries
Mistrust of the West and a lack of any institutionalized democratic process hampers the Middle East’s attempts to democratize
A look back at the events leading up to, and immediately following, the U.S. raid that led to the Al Qaeda chief’s killing
Any religious group’s inability to deviate from established ‘fundamentals’ risks its devolution to archaic, tribal norms
Looking back at the rise of militant Hindutva in India
In his 2011 autobiography, the PTI chairman offered his views on how the military siege of the mosque led to Musharraf’s downfall
Territorial, religious, political, and military factors are key to the sustained conflict between the neighboring nations
The Shia community in Pakistan has stood up for its rights whenever it was perceived to be necessary
Criticism for Zia’s Islamization process was rooted in the perception he was trying to use it to legitimize his rule and not for legal reforms