Posts From Aijaz

Cricout – The Cricket Lovers’ Social Network

What’s better than a social network? A social network dedicated to a specific interest, where you can socialize to your heart’s content and then some, around something you just love. What is it that we love as individuals as well as a nation? If you were thinking political scandals and vain gossiping, you’re very close but not quite there. We all love cricket of course!! Cricket is one thing that

It’s Almost Election Time – Who do I Vote For?

Elections ahoy! Elections Ahoy! Yes people it’s almost time! For the first time in the history of Pakistan a civilian government will hand over power to another civilian government (I got the chills just typing that). But that’s the truth and it is time for us civilians to now decide who is going to plunder and loot… uh… I mean ‘govern’ us for the next five years. The Contenders… To

Mohenjo-Daro: An Adventurous Look into Pakistan’s Past

The historical site of Mohenjo-daro is a magnificent look into the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (also known as the IVC). Mohenjo-Daro, which translates to ‘Mount of the Dead’ in Sindhi, was built in 2600 BC. The people of Mohenjo-daro inhabited the Earth at the same time as the ancient Egyptians. The Buildings The city is a fascinating insight into the brilliance of the IVC for their time. The entire city

Islam and Tolerance

Religious tolerance in Islam has been a hotly debated aspect of this religion for decades.  However, these debates tend to overlook a very important point, the need to differentiate between the actions of Muslims and the teachings of Islam.  The two may seem interchangeable but that is not the case in reality and following this course often leads to incorrect conclusions.  On many occasions throughout the history of Islam, we