The pitfalls of democracy

The best system we have made the worst of

VIEWPOINT By Fida Iqbal

Democracy is the only best system of governance in present contemporary global scenario of all-round progress. The four pillars of democracy—Legislature, Executive, Judiciary and Press (precisely, the right of information) are inseparable and any one of them cannot deliver without the forceful existence More

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Voice Vote

Who represents whom in this cacophony?

ANALYSIS BY ALTAF KHAN

Why do mainstream political parties delegitimize themselves? Not long ago an MLA of J&K assembly, was furious over the remarks of former Prime Minister of Pakistan administered Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mehmood Choudhary, for  questioning the representative character of the mainstream politicians More

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A personality of stature

An Introduction to Imam Abu Hanifa (RA)

TRIBUTE By Dr Farooq Ahmad Peer

To restore the ideals of Islam and regulate the life of the Muslims on the teachings of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet (SAW), Allah has given birth to many great scholars of Islam whose contribution in the spread of Islamic teachings is unforgettable and unimaginable. One such More

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Like people, like leaders

We can't expect extraordinary from an ordinary lot

SOCIETY By Isaar Kashmiri

      It was quite thought-provoking for me. A current of thoughts began to flow in my mind. I took out my pen and started jotting down the dictation of my mind when I saw both of them coming to blows in the office. Both are my acquaintances and both are teachers of good repute More

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