Dr Maqsood Jafri

The need for a Pakistan solidarity council

Unity of thought is vital for successful collective action. When policies lack clear vision and consensus, they often lead to failure. Dictatorships and monarchies, where…

Indian aggression: A threat to global peace

THE recent attack by India on Pakistan’s civilian population is a grave concern for regional stability and international peace. On May 7, 2025, India launched…

In memory of Taj Haider

Senator Taj Haider was a principled Bhuttoist and a moderate leftist, committed to gradual societal change through democratic means. A Fabian socialist, he believed in…

Stray reflections

Recently, someone shared financial details on the Gordonians Own WhatsApp platform—meant for old Gordonians—regarding the assets of certain Pakistani Sufis residing in Birmingham. I won’t…

Reclaiming equality through nationalization

I am grateful to the alumni of “Gordonian Own” for providing a platform to discuss important issues related to education and social matters. It is…

The Last Prophet (PBUH) in devotional poetry

AHMED Mehmood-uz-Zaman is an esteemed eulogist whose poetry in admiration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shines like radiant stars in the firmament of devotional poetry.…

The status of women in Islam

AN eminent lady Linda Barto of North Carolina, America has commented on Surah 2: 282 and nicely explained “why two Women to Replace one Man”…

On the poetry of Nisar Turabi

Dr Nisar Turabi is a literary legend whose sheen has brightened the horizon of creativity proclivity and critical sublimity. He is a bilingual poet. His…

The disasters of religious and racial prejudices

THE world is engulfed in multiple woes and wailings because of ethnic, racial, linguistic, and religious prejudices. Prejudices are like a plague. “Pride hath a…