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A Champion of Pakistan’s Minorities suggestions made by Schwartz to hold ters that may compromise the quality Perilous Pursuits: The Struggles and Shaam expressed his concerns about
(Continued from page 4) the Embassy Cup youth tournament in of your prayer or cause physical dis- Resilience of Pakistani Journalists the challenges faced by young people
lim, Farahnaz has fallen into a common 2025 as a precursor to the 2026 FIFA comfort such as leg, feet, or back pain. (Continued from page 13) in the country due to job insecurities
statistical error. On the creation of Paki- World Cup which will be jointly hosted Instead, approach Salah with modera- control, often result in pre-scripted news and an uncertain future. He remarked,
stan, West Pakistan had a tiny Hindu by 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the tion, starting with manageable lengths dominating media houses. Financial in- “Hamare naujawan Ishq karne ke bajae
population as most of the community United States. The final of the competi- and gradually increasing intensity over terests further sway these powerhouses, visa ki qataaron mein khade nazar aate
had already fled to India, but East Paki- tion will be held at the MetLife Stadium time. Just as we progressively build up aligning them with official narratives. hain” (our qualified youth are priori-
stan still had a substantial Hindu popu- in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July our strength at the gym, adopting a sus- Deviations from sanctioned stances in- tizing visa applications over romance).
lation. After the breakup of Pakistan, the 19, 2026. tainable approach to Salah ensures that cur punitive measures, forcing journal- Javed Jabbar, a former federal minister
tiny Hindu population of West Pakistan, (Elaine Pasquini is a freelance it remains a fulfilling and nourishing ists to navigate a delicate balance. and noted journalist, suggested that the
now constituting Pakistan, is all that is journalist. Her reports appear in the practice for both the body as well as our Nuzaira Azam noted that while so- book should be mandatory reading for
reflected in the current low percentage. Washington Report on Middle East soul. cial media has expanded opportunities journalism students.
In the general deterioration of law Affairs and Nuze.Ink.) In conclusion, in an attempt to beau- for free expression, it has also intro- Audio-visual arrangements were
and order in Pakistan, not only the tify our prayers, let us strive to adorn duced new challenges such as online coordinated by Tehniyet Azam, with
minorities are suffering the violence. Guilty! them with sincerity, reverence, and harassment, cyber-attacks, and draco- photographs provided courtesy of Sar-
Tragically, Shia, Ahmadis, Hindus and (Continued from page 5) devotion, knowing that in each prostra- nian cybercrime laws used to suppress wat Parvez and Afzal Usmani. - Iqbal.
Christians are targets but the horror is finding that he had raped a woman in tion and recitation, we draw ourselves dissent. Her organization, the Global zafar1509@gmail.com
universal: schools and even shrines rep- the 1990’s, that his business has engaged closer to Allah, the Most Merciful and Beat Foundation, supports journalists
resenting mainstream Sunni Islam have in so much fraud that a judge fined him Compassionate. May our prayers be a and journalism students by providing Pray-In for Gaza at Senator
been targeted. Who can unsee the video 400 million dollars, that he was respon- source of tranquility, reflection, guid- media training and empowering report- Padilla’s Office Calls for Peace
of the savage lynching of Mashal Khan sible for taking away women’s right to ance, and spiritual fulfillment, enrich- ers from remote areas of Pakistan. She (Continued from page 15)
in Mardan? abortion, and that he wants to dismantle ing our lives and illuminating our path mentioned that despite efforts to engage the rubble in Gaza and if you had a

Farahnaz’s bleak picture is some- NATO and hand Ukraine to Russia. toward eternal bliss. Aameen. right-leaning journalists, they had lim- funeral for every one killed, “it would
what balanced by the many examples of Now that Trump has a criminal convic- (Umm Ahmad is an early child- ited success, with Mujeebur Rahman take 100 years to honor all those mar-
well-integrated and devoted Pakistanis tion, Biden’s team needs to hang that hood educator and mother of three Shaami being the sole exception. tyred.” He went on to recall the lat-
from the minorities. She herself, a Shia, around his neck every day. boys. Always on the quest to learn, she Participating via Zoom from Ka- est Israeli attack on Rafah that killed
and her distinguished family are good For Trump, the conviction has been is passionate about seeking knowl- rachi, Akhlaq Ahmed highlighted the an additional 45 people including
examples. Of the many at hand, take devastating. He has three more criminal edge and passing it on to others. A logistical difficulties of arranging in- “women who were pregnant being
Jimmy Engineer, a Zoroastrian, who is trials against him, and he has successful writer in the making, she draws in- terviews due to the time differences burned alive”, and that there are no
one of Pakistan’s most famous paint- delayed them for now. It is unlikely that spiration through deep conversations, between Pakistan and the USA. He em- safe places in Gaza.
ers and widely loved. Dr Ruth Pfau, a any of them will take place before the laws of nature, and her own children. phasized the book’s primary objective: He went on to say that the Rafah
Christian missionary doctor battling election. If he can win the White House She and her family are currently living preserving these narratives for future attack, characterized by Netanyahu
leprosy, was held in such high esteem he can put off those cases or even have in Abu Dhabi, UAE.) journalists and historians. Ahmed also as “tragic mishap,” was unacceptable.
that upon her death, the President, the Department of Justice dismiss the Sources: acknowledged the need for an English “This was not a tragic mishap, this is
along with the Commanders-in-Chief two federal cases entirely. If he fails to The Importance of Beautifying translation of the book, mentioning that over 75 years and over $140 billion ex-
of the armed forces, attended her fu- win in November though, he could be Your Prayer efforts are underway. pended to ensure the ongoing ethnic
neral. Another Christian Pakistani, facing far more serious felonies and the https://muslimcentral.com/abu-usa- Ajit Sahi, a recipient of numerous cleansing, erasure, and the violent dis-
Dr James Shera, the first Asian Mayor prospect of lengthy jail sentences. This mah-thahabi-importance-beautifying- national and international awards for possession of our brothers and sisters
of Rugby, England, and himself widely impending humiliation is terrifying. prayer/ his courageous journalism and activ- of Palestine. The powerful thing is that

loved among the Pakistani commu- Trump is staring into the abyss. ism, highlighted that press freedom is no matter how much they seek to erase
nity, shared his passion for Pakistan in Hablamos Islam, We Speak Islam a deeply entrenched issue throughout Palestinian resistance and existence,
a moving obituary to Pfau, calling her Nine Steps to Beautify Your Prayers (Continued from page 19) the subcontinent. He emphasized the we continue to gather in numbers they
“Pakistan’s Mother Teresa”: (Continued from page 17) president of his local MSA, organized interdependence of problems in these never dreamed imaginable. All of us
“As I watched on television, as the Day of Judgment as you engage in Salah. events and provided graphic design sup- countries, asserting that they must be here today is a testament that the re-
state-run and private television net- Envision the awe-inspiring scene of port. He still designs t-shirts and other addressed collectively. sistance will never die until Palestine is
works of Pakistan broadcast live footage resurrection, where every soul is held promotional items. His mother, a fash- Tehniyet Azam, a PhD scholar at liberated.”
of her funeral, this sight of an excep- accountable for their deeds. Allow this ion designer and seamstress, makes all Pennsylvania State University, dis- Before leaving, the group prayed to-
tional measure for a foreign Christian imagery to instill a sense of urgency and of the costumes for the puppets. Díaz’s cussed the unique societal challeng- gether and created a street mural calling
in this Muslim country overwhelmed reverence in your prayers, as you stand sister-in-law is a regular contributor es faced by female journalists. She for action from Padilla while pledging
my heart and soul.” before Allah in humility and submis- to songs and story lines. And more re- shared how her grandfather, Fatehul to remain in solidarity to see an end to
Farahnaz expresses gratitude to sion. cently, their son Uthman has lent artis- Azam, was a staunch advocate for the war in Gaza, while promising to re-
those who inspired her, including her tic skills, illustrating his mother’s latest gender equality and encouraged his turn until their goals are met.
distinguished grandparents, Hassan 7. Find your moment of devotion. book, “The Secret of My Hijab.” daughter, Nuzaira Azam (Tehniyet’s
Ispahani and Begum Ispahani, close Discover a moment of profound de- To support the filming of the pup- aunt), to pursue a career in journal- Supreme Court Rejects Mustafa Kamal’s
associates of the Quaid. Her book pays votion that resonates with your heart. pet shows, the family converted a shed ism despite resistance from some ex- Apology
tribute to three leading Pakistani figures Whether it’s visualizing yourself inside in their backyard to a working stu- tended family members. (Continued from page 10)
assassinated in the cause of religious the grave, facing the reality of death and dio, complete with set lighting, green Professor Rauf Arif of Towson Uni- “If someone wants to criticize my deci-
freedom--Benazir Bhutto, Salman Tas- accountability, or picturing yourself screen, and a computer for digital ed- versity, veteran journalist Anwar Iqbal, sions, read them first,” he said.
eer and Shahbaz Bhatti, the Christian standing on the Day of Judgment, let iting. And when a given show includes media analyst Faiz Rehman, and re- The court then issued notices to
federal minister. this imagery deepen your connection to a number of puppets at one time, all nowned Urdu promoter and poet Dr A. all the TV channels for broadcasting
Farahnaz has held many important Allah and enrich your Salah experience. of their children contribute. Díaz ad- Abdullah also shared their perspectives derogatory speeches directing them
positions in her career including that mits that when the whole family is on the book. Additionally, Yusuf Rahat to submit their responses within two
of a member of the Pakistan National 8. Cultivate mindfulness through involved, it can be “so much fun.” But captivated the audience with a powerful weeks.
Assembly and a Fellow at the Wood- taqwa. it serves a larger purpose than the im- recitation of his nazm, emphasizing the Furthermore, the apex court has also
row Wilson Center in Washington, When you find your mind wan- mediate need for more hands. These significance of the pen and learning. sought Pemra’s response regarding the
DC. Perhaps her greatest achievement dering amidst worldly concerns dur- proactive parents hope that “if our Rahila Firdaus, a prominent PTV ban on reporting court proceedings.
is this book, in which she emerges as ing Salah, consciously redirect your children see the importance that we anchor and commentator, skillfully The case has been adjourned till June
the champion of Pakistan’s minorities. thoughts to the concept of Taqwa, or put into what we are doing they will moderated the program. 28 with the apex court giving Vawda
Whether you agree or disagree with her, God-consciousness. Remind yourself also do the same.” Alhamdulillah, it Despite the long weekend, many one week’s time to submit his response
there is no denying the courage, clarity, that it is only Allah who possesses the seems that has already taken hold. Urdu enthusiasts and journalists at- to the suo motu.
and passion with which she reminds power to alleviate your worries and Hablamos Islam Islamic children’s tended the memorable event. Notable Will accept SC decision: Vawda
Pakistanis of the need to live up to the grant you peace. For instance, during books have been distributed in over 12 attendees included representatives In a press conference after the hear-
high ideals of the Quaid. prayer, it’s common to be preoccupied different countries. The books are avail- from various literary and cultural as- ing, Vawda, who did not get a chance to
(Akbar Ahmed is Distinguished with mundane tasks like managing able for purchase on Amazon and other sociations, including AAA-DC’s Aslam speak during the hearing, said he would
Professor and the Ibn Khaldun Chair household chores or meeting deadlines. major online bookstores under the Azad, UKAA’s Aquile Ahmed, Dr Renu- accept whatever decision the court ar-
of Islamic Studies, School of Interna- Instead of succumbing to these dis- name of author Wendy Díaz. ka Misra, and this writer of the Global rives at, but clearly stated that he would
tional Service, American University, tractions, reaffirm your trust in Allah’s For more information about Habla- Organization of People of Indian Origin not apologize as he had done nothing
Washington DC. He is a Wilson Cen- omnipotence, knowing that He alone is mos Islam and their projects, follow in America, VOA’s Khalid Hameed, and wrong.
ter Global Fellow. He was the former capable of managing all your affairs. them on social media @Hablamos Is- Indus Arts Council’s Kanwal Basheer. “I’ve always respected the chief jus-
Pakistan High Commissioner to the By shifting your focus from worldly lam or visit their websites: www.habla- Poet Tahir Hanafi from Pakistan and tice and his bench. The court heard
UK and Ireland.) concerns to reliance on Allah, you cul- mosislam.com and www.hablamosis- writer Shafiuddin Usmani from India Mustafa Kamal’s case in detail, my turn
tivate mindfulness and strengthen your lamninos.com. were also present. is yet to come,” the independent sena-
Washington Soccer Club Champions faith in Him. (Zahirah Lynn Eppard is Sound Vi- The book was previously released tor said.
Pakistani-Made Soccer Balls sion’s Director of Religious Education) in multiple locations across Pakistan, Kamal, while speaking to reporters
(Continued from page 13) 9. Avoid a sense of overburdening. https://www.soundvision.com/ar- including Karachi, Lahore, and Islam- outside the apex court, said if his state-
competitive to secure greater market It’s essential not to overburden your- ticle/hablamos-islam-we-speak-islam?e abad. During the release ceremony at ments were in contempt of the court,
share.” self during Salah. Avoid prolonging it Type=EmailBlastContent&eId=6b04e6 the Arts Council of Pakistan in Ka- then he seeks an unconditional apology.
The ambassador also welcomed excessively by reciting lengthy chap- cc-f550-42b7-bbdd-9b339c752160 rachi, seasoned journalist Mahmood - The News
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