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Who did fight for liberation of Bulgaria in 1877-1878?
Russian professor, Doctor of History Sergey Perevezentsev has touched upon a hidden historical and political motive of the scandal caused by the speech of...
Bangladesh Digital Security Act Protects Free Speech and Minorities
Since declaring its independence from Pakistan in 1971, Bangladesh has strived to build a secular democracy that protects the rights of all its people....
Valentine’s Day pinpoints limits of Saudi prince’s Islamic reform effort
Valentine’s Day in Riyadh and Islamabad as well as parts of Indonesia and Malaysia puts into sharp relief Saudi Arabia’s ability to curtail the...
Tackling Pakistani madrassas: An uphill struggle
This is an edited version of remarks by James M. Dorsey at the launch in Islamabad on 30 January 2018 of ‘The Role of...
Saudi Women Will Decide the Fate of Vision 2030
Earlier this month, Saudi women attended football matches at three major football stadiums for the first time, overcoming an infamous symbol of gender segregation...
Testing Prince Mohammed’s pledge to return Saudi Arabia to moderate Islam
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vow to return his kingdom to a moderate interpretation of Islam could be put to the test by...
Shame and stigma: The taboo of menstruating in South Asia
The beliefs and practices that revolve around menstruation differ across societies. In some cultures, the menstruating women are victimised due to the regressive attitudes...
Religious buildings in Kazakhstan to be labeled 16+
New restrictions on religious activities are emerging in Kazakhstan. Will they help to fight extremism?
According to the Government bill introducing amendments to the laws...
Saudi sports: The dark side of Crown Prince Mohammed’s reforms
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be putting his best foot forward when enthusiastic women soccer fans this week attend for the first...
Afghanistan: Girls’ Enrollment in Schools Increases with New Facilities
KHOST CITY – It is early morning and girls in their black dresses and white scarves are lined up neatly in the school yard...