Tag: Saudi Arabia
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Can Muslims take nationality of America or other non-Muslim countries?
Is it allowed for Muslims to take nationality of America or some other non-Muslim country? Is it allowed for Muslims to live in the lands of Kufr and Shirk? Following is published for knowledge and guidance of people, who: a. live in a non-Muslim country but criticize those who reside in a Muslim country b.…
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Houbara Bustard: busted beyond measure?
It seems that humans and animals alike bear the brunt of maleficent intentions of the uber-rich. Nowhere does this stand truer than in Pakistan, where the Houbara Bustard is the latest in a long series of rare and endangered species on the hunting list of foreign “dignitariesâ€. The Houbara Bustard is a migratory bird whose…
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The Jasmine Revolution of Tunisia: A Review
The uprising and massive public outrage in Tunisia has been triggered by series of events which led to the downfall of president Zein El Abidine Ben Ali, who ruled the country for 24 years. Ben Ali took refuge in Saudi Arabia. The increase in corruption, unemployment, inflation and poor living conditions for the middle urban…
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Pakistanis Face Problems at Hajj
Hajj marks for many Muslims, the peak of spiritual contact with the Almighty Allah throughout their lives. However, this year, a number of pilgrims who performed the religious ceremony found themselves victims to the inefficiency and corruption of the Pakistani government. Not only did the government fail to provide adequate accommodation for several Pakistanis performing…
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What to expect when you go for Hajj from Pakistan
Every Muslim, who is able in health and finances, is required to perform Hajj at least once in lifetime. It is a desire for every Muslim to visit the Holy Places, either for Umrah or Hajj. Pakistanis are no exception. Every year, hundreds of thousands apply for the annual Pilgrimage (Hajj) through Government sponsorship scheme…
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Rehmani Hajj Flight: Rehman Malik exploiting Holy Pilgrimage to benefit Friends and Family
Apparently, Senator Rehman Malik is a friend of friends, and love to make new friends. Every year he sends a special charter flight full of Hajjis, including family and friends. The good Senator believes in doing good deeds without publicity therefore the VIP Hajj package is totally hush-hush. However, news of his “Rehmani Hajj Flight”…
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Smuggling Scandal: Pakistani family arrested in Saudi Arabia
In past few years everyone had seen travel agencies mushrooming in the city. Every now and than n…
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Fresh and Juicy Fruits of Pakistan
Remembering the June of 2008, when I was wondering around in a super store of Dammam in the f…
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The New Middle East Plan and Disintegration of Arab Estates
Our media is screaming these days about a map published in Armed Forces Journal that depicts the …