The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) 51st Annual Conference was held from August 29-September 1, 2014 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. This year’s theme was-“Generations Rise: Elevating the Muslim American Culture”. VOA Deewa & VOA Urdu teamed up to Interview the President of ISNA, Imam Mohamed Magid. Thousands gathered to hear […]
Will Indian Muslims listen to Ayman-Al –Zawahiri call?
Posted September 7th, 2014 at 5:12 pm (UTC+0)
By Iftikhar Hussain Al Qaeda chief Ayman Al Zawahiri’s announcement of opening up a new Al-qaeda franchise in India, Bangladesh and Burma that in his words would address the grievances of Muslims there, has not only alarmed the three countries but also the world at large, raising fears of the expanding threat of the organization, […]
Western Jihadis Keep Alarm Bells Ringing In U.S., European Capitals
Posted August 27th, 2014 at 6:03 pm (UTC+0)
By Iftikhar Hussain The recent killing of a US journalist James Foley apparently by a British national fighting alongside the militant outfit Islamic State in Syria has raised alarms in many western countries. Writing in the Sunday Times, the UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said, “It is an utter betrayal of our country, our values […]
The King of the Pashtun Squash Dynasty Hashim Khan Dies at 100
Posted August 19th, 2014 at 9:15 pm (UTC+0)
By Niala Mohammad Pakistan’s first national hero, Hashim Khan passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at his home in Denver, Colorado. He was believed to be 100, but his official age was unknown due to lack of official documentation. Recognized as one of the greatest squash players of all time, Hashim Khan hailed from […]
Islamabad Blames, Kabul Counters Border Violations
Posted August 4th, 2014 at 7:07 pm (UTC+0)
By Behroz Khan A new round of blame-game has been kicked off between Afghanistan and Pakistan with each side accusing the other of border violation and interference, a situation that jeopardizes efforts for regional stability. The spat also comes at a time of particular sensitivity for Afghanistan, which is embroiled in a debilitating controversy over […]
Nazia Parveen, FATA’s First Female Athlete
Posted July 24th, 2014 at 8:16 pm (UTC+0)
Written by Niala Mohammad and Wagma Jalawan “Don’t Think Just Because You are a Girl You Can’t do Something.” This tenacious tribalite has done more than climb rocks. She has challenged the cultural norms of a society where women are hidden in the shadows of men. Her goal is to win an Olympic gold medal […]
The Grand Bazaar-Turkey
Posted July 16th, 2014 at 5:02 pm (UTC+0)
By Niala Mohammad Walking through the streets of the Grand Bazaar feelings of nostalgia overcame my senses. The Turkish people’s features and mannerisms starkly resemble those of the Pashtuns. The smell of grilled corn being sold on the corner reminds me of local “waghey waala” or corn vendor in Peshawar. For a split second I […]
My Name is Mutasirina- IDP Baby
Posted July 11th, 2014 at 7:17 pm (UTC+0)
Behroz Khan Mutasirina (affectee) is the name of the first baby girl born at a camp set up in Bannu, where Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are pouring in from North Waziristan since June 15. The first baby boy born there is named, Azb Khan, code-name of the military operation. “This name will remind us and […]
North Waziristan IDPs in Bannu District
Posted June 26th, 2014 at 3:02 pm (UTC+0)
Pictures by VOA Deewa Recent military operations conducted in North Waziristan by the Pakistani Army has displaced an estimated half a million people from the region. Below are pictures of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from North Waziristan that have fled east 62 km to the adjoining Bannu District in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa. IDPs are standing in […]
