In the winter of 1990, when my second daughter was born, she was whisked from the birthing room to the neonatal intensive care unit, where she was diagnosed with a coarctation of the aorta. This meaning a critical narrowing in the major vessel from the heart, she was a dusky gunmetal blue from the chest to the toes,… Read More »
FAMOUS ATHEISTS’ LAST WORDS BEFORE DEATH 1. CAESAR BORGIA—Italian nobleman, politician, and cardinal: “While I lived, I provided for everything but death; now I must die, and am unprepared to die.” 2. THOMAS HOBBS—Political philosopher: “I say again, if I had the whole world at my disposal, I would give it to live one day. I am about… Read More »
A trick I learned. When you live in a country whose language you don’t speak, even the simplest tasks become exponentially more difficult. But at one point, after a haircut I was particularly pleased with, I had the foresight to take a selfie and store it in my phone. I didn’t have to rely on my nonexistent Italian… Read More »
Reading tutoring isn’t just for those who need help building basic reading skills. A good reading tutor will help your student to master new sight words, decipher new vocabulary using context, and establish strategies to improve reading comprehension and analysis. Reading tutoring also helps students gain confidence and become more motivated to read. Over time, the benefits of… Read More »
This research paper analyses the political and strategic considerations that prevent the US government from taking over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal despite its misgivings about Islamabad’s policies and the real risk that those atomic weapons may at some point come under the control of terrorists. The American National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction is likely to remain… Read More »
KARACHI – Renowned leprosy fighter Dr Ruth Pfau, who passed away on August 10 and is being accorded state funeral, made three final wishes before leaving the world. Pfau, who was rightly credited for eradicating leprosy from Pakistan, wished that she should not be put on a ventilator, probably for living a natural life, how long it was. Her second wish reflected her rampant love… Read More »
The Baker Street robbery was the burglary of safety deposit boxes at the Baker Street branch of Lloyds Bank in London, on the night of 11 September 1971. A gang tunnelled 40 feet (12 m) from a rented shop two doors away to come up through the floor of the vault. The value of the property stolen is unknown, but is likely to have been between £1.25 million and £3 million;… Read More »
Okay. Let’s get right to the point. Want to know of a deed that’s super easy, super fast and super simple yet it’s so great in the sight of Allaah that it takes you to Jannah?Why not, right?Here’s how. Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (Radhi Allaahu anhu) narrated that the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam)said:“There are two characteristics that… Read More »
It started off with a little kiss never thought that it would end like thisBut here you are with me againShe said, “Lets go, take me for a rideShow me that there’s a place called paradiseYou know I miss you, we only have tonightSo lets no think about what’s wrong or right [Chorus]Maybe tonight, with be our biggest regretBut I know its… Read More »
Type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, has long been managed primarily through lifestyle changes, medications, and insulin therapy. However, in recent years, surgical interventions have emerged as a viable and effective option for certain individuals struggling to control their blood sugar levels. In this article, we will delve into the surgical treatment for Type 2… Read More »