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Review of book by Pervez Hoodbhoy

[Islam and Science: Religious Orthodoxy and the Battle for Rationality by Pervez Hoodbhoy  (London: Zed Books, 1991)].   Muhammad Salim The rise of fundamentalism characterizes many modern nation states, including Muslim majority countries. The particular countries also face the crucial issue of scientific regression or poverty of scientific thoughts. Given the ongoing yet unprecedented challenges

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Proposed strategy for rehabilitation

Shadman Zain The recent GLOF and torrential rains have wreaked havoc in the length and breadth of the country resulting in affecting almost 35 million people which constitutes roughly 15 percent of the total population of Pakistan. The national loss is huge and unprecedented, the extraordinary times require remarkable efforts to effectively respond to calamities

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Minimum percentage for entry to medical colleges decreased

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical Council has postponed the Medical and Dental Colleges Admissions Test (MDCAT) in view of the flood situation in the country, announcement Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Abdul Qadir Patel at a news conference in Islamabad, Radio Pakistan reported. He said electricity and internet services remained disconnected in various parts of

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