Zain Ahmed is an Ahmadi, a member of Pakistan’s most persecuted religious minority. He is the great-great-grandson of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the 19th-century founder of the Ahmadiyya movement.
The 'Pasoori' singer posted his childhood photo on Instagram with a caption that confirmed his sexual identity. Last year, he had rejected claims of being married to artist Salman Toor.
'Gurus' like Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have been exploiting the unbridled power over their students for long—all in the name of 'parampara'. This has to change.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
Well, technically, Holy Book 2:221 forbids Muslimat from marrying outside the faith at all, and Ahmediyyas are (at least legally) considered outside the fold of Islam (never mind they hold the same views on us nonbelievers as the rest of the lot). So these objections may be morally wrong but not Islamically.
Ahmadis were the foremost proponents of the Two Nation theory. They led the Pakistan Movement which resulted in the partition. But today they find themselves much more safe and secure in India – a country they betrayed and backstabbed.
Well, technically, Holy Book 2:221 forbids Muslimat from marrying outside the faith at all, and Ahmediyyas are (at least legally) considered outside the fold of Islam (never mind they hold the same views on us nonbelievers as the rest of the lot). So these objections may be morally wrong but not Islamically.
Ahmadis were the foremost proponents of the Two Nation theory. They led the Pakistan Movement which resulted in the partition. But today they find themselves much more safe and secure in India – a country they betrayed and backstabbed.