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This article was sent to the press even before the quarter-finals hadn’t been played yet. And the champion would have clinched the trophy by the time you’d be reading these lines. Going through these so-called predictions shall be, therefore, more meaningful for our readers. No genuine and professional cricketer can really buy this T-20 is an anyone’s game argument. They …

Sunnah and hadith/traditions are technically same. There are three types of the sunnah of the Holy Prophet (SAWW), i.e. Sunnat-ul-Qaol, Sunnat-ul-Fael, Sunnat-ul-Taqreer. Sunnat-ul-Qaol is comprised of the sayings of the Holy Prophet (SAWW). Sunnat-ul-Fael consists of actions of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) and Sunnat-ul-Taqreer means/implies those actions that were performed by the companions in his presence and the Holy Prophet …

OCTOBER October 1, 1908 – Henry Ford’s Model T, a “universal car” designed for the masses, went on sale for the first time. October 1, 1946 – Twelve Nazi leaders were sentenced to death at the International War Crimes Tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany. October 1, 1949 – The People’s Republic of China was founded with Mao Zedong as chairman. October …

Nouns\Adjectives: Guillotine: a device for beheading a person by means of a heavy blade that is dropped between two posts serving as guides (widely used during the French revolution)/ an instrument for surgically removing the tonsils. ‘During the French Revolution many important ruling monarchs were guillotined by the masses.’ Miso pedia: hatred of children, especially one’s own. God Speed : …

Energy consumption in offices and workplaces needs to be addressed on a large scale as lot of energy is consumed and wasted here. The use of excess energy contributes to the problems associated with dwindling fossil fuel reserves. Also, wasting energy reduces profitability. The government support programmes in some countries on energy efficiency and management as well as carbon management …

September 1, 1939 – At 5.30 a.m., Hitler’s armies invaded Poland starting World War II in Europe. September 1, 1969 – Military officers overthrew the Libyan government. The Libyan Arab Republic was then proclaimed under Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. September 1, 1983 – Korean Airlines Flight 007 was shot down by a Russian fighter jet while on route from New York …

WATCHING the London Olympics 2012, hailed as a singular success, was an exhilarating experience, and for Pakistanis, who waited in vain for an opportunity to raise a shout for one of them, the spectacle offered much food for thought. First, a few words about the 9bn extravaganza. The US regained the world’s No 1 spot that China had snatched from …

The Holy Qur’an is the basic, fundamental, ultimate and the most important source of Islam. All the Islamic laws and tenets are having their origin from the Holy Qur’an. It is the last book sent by the Allah Almighty for the guidance of humanity that was revealed upon the last prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) in a span of 23 years. …

Two-Nation Theory is the basis of creation of Pakistan. It states that Muslims and Hindus are two separate nations by every definition; therefore Muslims should have a separate homeland It is human nature to show affection to the land where he is born, grows up and lives. He admires and follows the customs, values and principles of the life designated …

Palestine is tired and has given up. Iraq is still burning. Afghanistan has yet to breathe peace. Kashmir stands disillusioned. Lebanon is simmering. Libya has been tamed. Egypt and Syria are being chiseled anew. Pakistan is on ICU resuscitation. Iran is on notice. The Muslim world could not be more chaotic and more helpless. Surely these are critical times for …