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Syed Zahid Majeed/APP Islamabad: In the heart of Pakistan’s slums, where hardship and despair often overshadow hope, a remarkable woman is lighting the way for the forgotten. Ustadha Rummana Shaheen, a UK national of Pakistani origin,…

Saleem Raza Bradford: This is the holy month of Ramadan Kareem, a time of reflection, self-purification, and seeking truth. It is not only a period of fasting but also an opportunity to pause, introspect, and assess where we…

Saleem Raza Bradford: I write these words with a heart heavy with sorrow, with eyes that have seen the pain you bear, and with a soul that still refuses to give up on you. You were born from the dreams of those who longed for freedom,…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Sunday, October 19, marked by a significant exchange: Hamas released three hostages, while Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners. These three…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: Young British Pakistanis, with the support of community organizations, are forging their own unique legacies.  With an unwavering "not to be denied" attitude, they are pushing back against the tides of racism…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: Britain is widely regarded as the "mother of all democracies," influencing the development of democratic systems worldwide, regardless of their form or structure. It has taken Britain over 800 years to reach…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford:Former Conservative Minister Richard Holden MP has called for a ban on first-cousin marriages in the UK. Mr. Holden introduced his Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill through the 10-minute rule…

Saleem Raza Bradford: As the echoes of 25 years of suffering under the deposed Bashar al-Assad in Syriareverberate, Saleem Raza’s poignant poem The Pyrrhic Victory of Hope becomes a mirror reflecting the cost of misplaced alliances and…

Saleem Raza Bradford: The violent suppression of the nation’s survival and progress. Peaceful protesters from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa represent a tragic and dangerous inflection point for Pakistan. The killings, injuries, and blatant use…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: Pudsey Bear, the instantly recognizable yellow, one-eyed cuddly mascot of the BBC's Children in Need charity, has been a symbol of hope and support for disadvantaged children across the UK since 1985. Few may…