The Rise and Demise of Muslim Modernism The breakup of Pakistan in December 1971 produced a ‘New Pakistan.’ ZA. Bhutto, after coming to power declared that he will pick up the pieces and built a new country. Geographically it was a new country. East Pakistan had broken away to become Bangladesh. What was once West Pakistan was […] The post The Willing Contender: A Case For Renewing Radical Muslim Modernism appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
The events which followed the death of the sixth great Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707, are well known. Every high school graduate in Pakistan has read about them, memorised them, and eventually forgotten them. William Dalrymple brings them to life with his vivid narration. Readers feel as if they are witnessing the tumultuous events unfold […] The post How Dalrymple Dives Into The Anarchy After Aurangzeb – I appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
With India and Pakistan celebrating the 75th anniversary of their Independence, we are both immensely happy and optimistic, and yet also cautious and concerned. India and Pakistan are products of a common history and culture, yet these nuclear-armed neighbours are stuck in mutual suspicion and hostility. As they look back on 75 years of their […] The post Towards A Vision For India-Pakistan Collaboration appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
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