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Book Review – Alwaleed: Businessman, Billionaire, Prince

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Syed Ali Mujtaba

Syed Ali Mujtaba reviews Alwaleed: Businessman, Billionaire, Prince written by Riz Khan. Continue reading →

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Haj Subsidy, Anyone?

Posted on January 18, 2006 by Mohib Ahmad

Google the words Haj Subsidy and the top three results are from the rabid right wing Muslim-bashers. All the first 30 results are related to India and that means it is a big issue for Indian and Indians. Since, the … Continue reading →

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From Karachi to Ajmer

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Mohib Ahmad

Indian government is planning to extend the proposed Khokrapar (Sindh) – Munabao (Rajasthan) rail link upto Ajmer Sharif. This is indeed good news. Not only it will result in the popularity of this rail link but more importantly, it would … Continue reading →

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Haj Stampede, Solutions?

Posted on January 16, 2006 by Mohib Ahmad

At least 52 Indians have been identified dead in this year’s Haj stampede at Mina, highest from any country. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family members of all the victims. A great deal of criticism has been aimed … Continue reading →

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