Ali Akbar Shahbaz

The writer is a CSS aspirant and a student at University of Agriculture Faisalabad. He can be reached at: aliakbar.8787@gmail.com

Should Pakistan be a Secular State? A View on Islam vs. Secularism Debate

Should Pakistan be a Secular State

The Renaissance in Europe started roughly from the 14th century and went on all through 17th century AD. During this period, enviable advancements were made on political, religious, industrial, social, cultural and intellectual fronts. New administrative and geostrategic horizons were explored. Germany, France, Britain and then United States of America became the superpowers. Actually, Europe had emerged from a culture …

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Religion vs. Secularism What Cures Humanity?

Religion vs Secularism

It was the dark period in European history when church was supreme in power triangle that comprised church, feudal lords and the king. The church introduced the confession ritual and those who were found guilty were excommunicated and were barred from entering the church thereupon. The inquisition saw tens of thousands of immolations on the basis of a mere suspicion …

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