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What makes a ‘good’ madrassa? Pakistan’s Islamic boarding schools under scrutiny.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Hasan Ali

14 hours agoIndians still pray at 'visa temples' after the U.S. deported migrants in chainsAHMEDABAD, India — A man gives his passport to a Hindu priest at a temple in this western Indian city. For a fee of about $2, the priest prays to the monkey god Hanuman for the man's visa application to the United States to be accepted.
What makes a ‘good’ madrassa? Pakistan’s Islamic boarding schools under scrutiny.

1 month ago | csmonitor.com | Hasan Ali

Students, teachers, and parents have gathered on the second floor of a large building in old Rawalpindi – Pakistan’s fourth-largest city by population – to celebrate Result Day. Graduation caps pulled snug over white headscarves, young girls approach the podium one by one to honor the academic achievements of their peers. At first glance, the Al-Khalil Quran Complex looks like any other school.
India’s Attack on Pakistan Was a Strategic Flop

1 month ago | thenation.com | Hasan Ali

World / May 12, 2025 India’s Attack on Pakistan Was a Strategic FlopIt was a conflict with no winners. But in the end, India lost. Ad Policy Pakistanis flash victory signs as they celebrate after the ceasefire between Pakistan and India on May 10, 2025.(Shahid Saeed Mirza / AFP) Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced that he was willing to find a solution to the longstanding dispute between India and Pakistan.
India’s Attack on Pakistan Was a Strategic Flop

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Hasan Ali

8 hours agoPresident Donald Trump ‘s readiness to accept a luxury jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar for conversion into a presidential aircraft has revived the conversations around emoluments and the notion of a president otherwise allegedly profiting off of the office. “I would never be one to …
Weaponizing water: India threatens Pakistan over tourist deaths in Kashmir

2 months ago | csmonitor.com | Hasan Ali

This is a critical time of year for farmers in northeastern Pakistan like Abdul Sattar, whose maize crop marches into the distance like a military regiment under a scorching sun. Mr. Sattar’s maize depends on the narrow canal that irrigates his fields with water from the Chenab River. That water is growing scarcer. “We already have to pick and choose which of our crops we can water,” he says. Now neighboring India is threatening to make matters worse.
Weaponizing water: India threatens Pakistan over tourist deaths in Kashmir

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Hasan Ali

1 hour agoIndian Premier League, Jaipur Gujarat Titans 209-4 (20 overs): Gill 84 (50), Buttler 50* (26) Rajasthan Royals 212-2 (15.5 overs): Suryavanshi 101 (38), Jaiswal 70* (40) Rajasthan Royals won by eight wickets Scorecard; Table Rajasthan Royals' 14-year-old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history as the …
Pakistani women stitch a new future for themselves while shattering barriers

2 months ago | csmonitor.com | Hasan Ali

| In an industrial workroom in the heart of Rawalpindi, Nasreen Aziz is busy embroidering a pattern on a piece of fabric. A mother of four, Mrs. Aziz first came to work at the Behbud Association of Pakistan in 2001 when it became clear that her husband was struggling to provide for their family. Though she had always been interested in needlework, it was here that she honed her skills and received training to make clothes to a professional standard. “When a woman starts earning, people start...
Authentic Connection: What My 5-Year-Old Taught Me About Meaningful Relationships

Mar 29, 2025 | medium.com | Hasan Ali

Hasan Ali·Follow4 min read·--My 5-year-old just schooled me on the art of authentic relationships. As a professional who helps brands build meaningful connections, I’ve read countless books on relationship building, attended seminars on networking strategies, and developed sophisticated approaches to fostering business relationships. But sometimes, the most profound lessons come from the most unexpected sources. Yesterday, I watched my son surrounded by coloured pencils, glue, and paper.
Metabolic Effects of VASER Liposuction: A Potential Adjunct for Obesity Management

Mar 4, 2025 | preprints.org | Hasan Ali

You are already at the latest version Obesity is a complex metabolic disorder with significant systemic implications, including insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease. Traditional weight loss methods, such as lifestyle interventions and bariatric surgery, remain primary treatment modalities. However, emerging evidence suggests that selective fat removal may contribute to metabolic improvements.
As US-China trade war escalates, could Pakistan be Beijing's EV loophole?

Feb 14, 2025 | csmonitor.com | Hasan Ali

Amid the ornately painted trucks bellowing smoke and the green and yellow tuk-tuks, the Chinese-made Haval Hybrid Electric Vehicle has become a ubiquitous sight on the streets of Islamabad. But you won’t find it on Route 66 or the Autobahn. China careened toward EV domination in 2024, producing a record-breaking 12 million hybrid and electric vehicles.