There are estimated to be around 160 million birds in the UK with a lifespan of two to five years. Why do I never see a dead one? Hillary Shaw Newport, Shropshire, UK Based on these figures, one small bird dies in the UK every second. There are several reasons why you seldom see a dead one. Deceased small… Read More »
Reko Diq is a desert in Balochistan. ‘Reko Diq’ actually means sandy peak in local language that is the name of an ancient volcano. This area comes under Chagai District that has population of 300,000. Reko Diq is popular for being naturally rich as it has gold mines, copper mines and shale gas. A small part of this… Read More »
In 1375, craving solitude from the exhausting business of politics, Ibn Khaldūn took the most momentous step of his life: he sought refuge with the tribe of Awlād ʿArīf, who lodged him and his family in the safety of a castle, Qalʿat ibn Salāmah, near what is now the town of Frenda, Algeria. There he spent four years, “free… Read More »
Pakistan has again banned Valentine’s Day events and media coverage of them, after a court ruled the holiday un-Islamic for a second consecutive year. The judgment prohibited any advertising or the sale of merchandise associated with the day. In order to comply with the court ruling, Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) last week sent out instructions to… Read More »
Where Is Babylon? The city of Babylon was located about 50 miles south of Baghdad along the Euphrates River in present-day Iraq. It was founded around 2300 B.C. by the ancient Akkadian-speaking people of southern Mesopotamia. Babylon became a major military power under Amorite king Hammurabi, who ruled from 1792 to 1750 B.C. After Hammurabi conquered neighboring city-states, he brought… Read More »
For generations, Rooh Afza has been a popular drink in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Especially in the month of Ramadan, this red-colored drink can be seen in grocery stores and pharmacies. Although it is known as sharbat in present days, this drink has a legacy of more than 100 years, and once upon a time, it used to… Read More »
Welcome to (International Stories). In this story, we will discuss The 5 Primary Functions & Features of the World’s First Mobile Phone. I hope you will like Tech Story. The 5 Primary Functions & Features of the World’s First Mobile Phone what is The primary function of the mobile phone? The primary function of the world’s first mobile phone was to… Read More »
Shaban is a precious month for several reasons – specifically, it is an opportunity to prepare for Ramadan, and due to the fact that it has been narrated that on Shab-e-Barat (15th Shaban) in particular, Allah (SWT) raises the deeds of his servants. Therefore, it is a revered day for many Muslims, who are encouraged to perform extra acts of… Read More »
Salat or Salah (prayer) is the most crucial commandment in Islam, performed five times a day, individually and collectively. It is the second pillar of Islam. Yet, it is the pillar of the pillars of Islam. The entire edifice of Islam rests on it. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said that between a person and polytheism (shirk) and non-belief (kufr)… Read More »
With nearly two billion followers, Islam originated in Arabia and spread throughout the world, becoming the world’s second largest religion after Christianity. While Mecca is its holiest site, there are other major Muslim sites—gilded mosques, mosaic-embedded shrines, and holy cities—that not only are architectural gems but provide intriguing insights into Islam’s history and culture. Here’s a look at… Read More »