May 09, 2020 The ‘apolitical’ piety that Tabligh claims to preach fits into the broader discussion on Islamic Revivalism, which constitutes both Social and Political Islam.
Aug 26, 2014 It is the state's bigoted approach that has exacerbated majoritarian religious violence in Pakistan, as religious and sectarian minorities live under a pall of enveloping insecurity and fear of persecution.
Oct 15, 2012 Horrifying as the Malala Yusufzai incident is, it is less a ‘wake up call’, and more of a sign of things to come in Pakistan
Jan 10, 2011 The targeted terror, which the Taseer killing will naturally inspire in any incipient moderate constituency, can only ensure that Islamist extremism will continue to hold sway, and will silence every whisper that finds expression against it
Jul 11, 2011 Recent spate of killings are just a manifestation of increasing Talibanisation, and further radicalisation and militarisation of various political and sectarian formations that loom large over this beleaguered city