Kalsoom Lakhani

Mortenson’s half-truths

Mortenson’s half-truths

Greg Mortenson is a mountaineer-turned-humanitarian, a New York Times bestselling author, and a two-time Nobel Peace... Published 20 Apr, 2011 08:23am
A widening chasm

A widening chasm

In 2001, I was a sophomore at the University of Virginia, an international student from Pakistan studying foreign... Published 11 Sep, 2010 11:43am
Lack of donor response

Lack of donor response

Over the last few weeks, the news has continuously broadcast images of people wading through what were once their... Published 17 Aug, 2010 08:55am

Making the impossible possible

In 1996, the Kashf Foundation became Pakistan`s first microfinance institution, empowering both women and families ... Published 14 May, 2010 12:00am
A fatwa vs. suicide bombings

A fatwa vs. suicide bombings

There has never been a shortage of fatwas. These legal rulings or opinions made by religious authorities address a... Published 12 Mar, 2010 11:14am
Log on to green

Log on to green

In the aftermath of the Iranian elections, hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world showed their support... Published 24 Nov, 2009 01:26pm

Radically normal

While some may feel the idea of a Muslim `community` is a forced categorisation, Omar Mullick hopes others will be... Published 10 Oct, 2009 12:00am
The spiritual side of NYC

The spiritual side of NYC

New York City is home to a significant Muslim population, and the community is a reflection of the city itself:... Published 29 Sep, 2009 10:04am