“Cheegha: The Call from Waziristan, the Last Outpost” (Reviewed by Angelina Merisi) Author: Ghulam Qadir Khan Daur L’Aleph: Sweden Wisehouse 2014 Foreword by: Prof. Akbar Ahmed Book Review: Ground realities, images and impressions of the lands and people of Waziristan can at best be merely conjured up in the imaginations of those keen to seek knowledge and truth concerning this ...

If there’s one thing well known (even if it’s not mentioned) about young men, it’s that their libidos run riot most of the time. Biologically, their ‘sex drive’ peaks around 18 to 22 years of age – http://www.menshealth.com/events-and-promotions/sex-myths. This relates to their hormonal peak, but has nothing to do with performance or satisfaction. And it’s not just men who suffer ...

Book Review: India VS Pakistan: Why can’t we just be friends? Kashmir — Terrorism — N-Bomb Husain Haqqani is a well-known political philosopher, journalist, academic, and formerly Pakistan’s ambassador to Sri Lanka, then the United States. He has a comprehensive command of the affairs of South Asia. His books have been well received for their thoughtful analyses and his considered ...

Zarghuna Kargar “Dear Zari: Hidden Stories from Women in Afghanistan,” Naomi Goldsmith (ed.), London: Vintage Books, 2012. Contents: ‘My Story’ (Author), 12 individual life stories recounted by Afghan Women, Epilogue & Glossary. It is not often we are offered a glimpse into the private lives of Afghan women. The portrayal of Afghan women as vulnerable victims of cultural norms, traditions ...