On Monday, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Murad Saeed, Hammad Azhar, and Farrukh Habib fugitives in two cases concerning the attack on the Judicial Complex. The case, registered at the Ramna police station, was heard by ATC Judge Tahir Zafar Supra. The court, noting the persistent absence of the accused from the proceedings, declared them fugitives and ordered the issuance of arrest warrants for other missing suspects, including Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi and Raja Basharat. The court adjourned the hearing until April 7. Judicial Complex Incidents This case relates to events that occurred on March…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Ishq Aqeedah: A Launch Ceremony of Naat Poetry in the Light of Love and Devotion By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Karachi/ Dallas : In the literary and cultural history of Pakistan, Naat poetry has always held a prominent and revered status, where poets express their emotions, devotion, and love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through words. Continuing this tradition, the renowned Pakistani journalist, writer, and poet Alauddin Hamdam Khanzada introduced his collection of Naat and Hamdpoetry, “Ishq Aqeedah,” in a prestigious ceremony held at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi on Saturday evening. This event was not just a book…
The Light of Volunteers in Ramadan: The Story of the Dynamic Team at Islamic Center of Frisco By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada As the blessed nights of Ramadan descend and the mosques illuminate with the light of faith, there are also some lamps that shine with the spirit of selfless service. These are the volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and efforts every day, ensuring that every worshipper experiences ease, comfort, and security. The dynamic volunteer team at the Islamic Center of Friscois one such shining beacon, tirelessly serving the community for years. Their mission is clear: serving the guests…
Residents near Coldwater Creek in St. Louis are experiencing a disproportionately high rate of cancers and other serious illnesses, raising concerns about the area’s past involvement in the Manhattan Project. Many remember idyllic childhoods playing near the creek, but now they face a stark reality of frequent funerals and diagnoses of rare diseases. Community members like Karen Nickel, who founded Just Moms STL, report entire neighborhoods affected by cancers and autoimmune diseases. They describe witnessing unusually young people develop cysts and masses, and families losing multiple members to aggressive illnesses. Teresa Rumfelt’s sister, Via Von Banks, died from ALS, a…
Noise, an often-ignored pollutant, poses significant health risks beyond hearing damage. It contributes to heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and even dementia. Studies show that continuous exposure to noise, especially traffic noise, triggers the body’s stress response, leading to increased heart rate and stress hormone release. Over time, this can result in chronic health problems. Even sleep is disrupted by noise, as our ears never truly “turn off.” This constant stress takes a toll on the body. Real-life examples, like Coco’s experience in Barcelona, illustrate the damaging effects of noise on daily life and health. Experts emphasize that noise pollution’s…
Japan is pioneering the use of waste materials to produce clean hydrogen fuel. In Hokkaido, cow manure is being converted into hydrogen, addressing both waste management and energy needs. The process involves breaking down manure to create biogas, which is then turned into hydrogen for vehicles and local power. This approach offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, reducing methane emissions and creating a circular economy. However, challenges remain, including storage, cost, and infrastructure. Beyond Hokkaido, other initiatives are underway. In Fukuoka, human sewage is used to produce hydrogen for city vehicles. Researchers are also exploring various waste materials, like…
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, originally scheduled for an eight-day mission on the Boeing Starliner in June 2024, found themselves unexpectedly staying on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months due to technical issues. This extended stay, while challenging, provides valuable insights into the effects of prolonged space travel on the human body. Drawing on the experiences of astronauts like Frank Rubio, who spent 371 days on the ISS, and Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, who broke the record for the longest ISS stay at 374 days, scientists are gaining a clearer picture of the physical…
Each year, according to NASA, a car-sized chunk of rock hurtles through space on a collision course with our planet. Fortunately, thanks to Earth’s atmosphere acting as a natural shield, instead of crashing onto the ground, the asteroid burns up, producing an impressive light show, streaking across the sky as a meteor or fireball. Unfortunately, other, much larger asteroids have the potential to be far more threatening than entertaining. “Asteroids come in all sizes,” says Michael Küppers, a planetary scientist for the European Space Agency (ESA). “The really big ones, like the 10km (6.21 mile) [wide] or so asteroid that…
SpaceX has launched a new crew to the International Space Station (ISS), facilitating the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Originally scheduled for an eight-day mission, they have now spent over nine months on the ISS. The return journey for Wilmore and Williams is set to commence two days after the new crew arrives. NASA’s commercial crew program manager, Steve Stich, expressed his enthusiasm for their return, praising their work on the ISS. The departing astronauts, alongside their ISS colleagues Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov,…
Rogelio “Roger” Nores, a close friend of Liam Payne who was one of the last people to see the former One Direction singer alive, believes that Payne’s death was the result of an “extremely unfortunate” series of events. Payne fell to his death from the third floor of a hotel he was staying at in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October, local police told CNN at the time. He was 31. Five people were charged in connection with Payne’s death in January, according to local prosecutors. Nores was one of those individuals, but his charges and those of two others have…
