This post discusses the impact of the Khilafat Movement on the life of Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. Background Khilafat Movement was a protest movement of Indian Muslims, launched for the protection of the Ottoman Empire and its territorial integrity at the end of World War I. Indian National Congress and its leader Mahatma Gandhi…
This article discusses the reasons for the start of the Khilafat Movement 1919-24 and its failure. What was the Khilafat Movement, 1919-24? Khilafat Movement, 1919-1924 was a movement of Indian Muslims for the territorial integrity of Ottoman Empire. In addition, they demanded the British to abstain from meddling with the position of Sultan as Khalifa…
All India Muslim League (AIML) came into being on 31st December 1906. It was the second day of the annual session of the Muhammad Educational Conference at the residence of Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk in Dhaka. On this day (30th December) Muslim leaders decided to set up a political platform for Indian Muslims. Sir Aga Khan III…
This article discusses the significance of trade and commerce activities for a nation. What are trade and commerce? The term trade refers to the exchange of goods and services whereas the term commerce refers to a set of factors that make trade happen. These factors include transportation, publicity, and the government’s trade policies. What is…
This post discusses the problems caused by the economic disparity in Pakistan. i.e. provincialism, terrorism, illiteracy, dual and low-quality education, compromised health. The term ‘economic disparity’ refers to the difference in economic status and living standard of people, groups of people, people of different provinces, districts, etc. The economic disparity also exists on basis of…
This entry discusses the educational, social, and political role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as a reformer in the development of Muslims during the British raj. Background After the 1857 war of Independence, the British held Muslims responsible for the revolt against the British. With that, the British Indian government carried out a vicious wave…
This post discusses the following three important questions about Aligarh Movement: 1. What was Aligarh Movement? 2. What were the reasons for the start of the Aligarh Movement 3. What were the aims and objectives of the Khilafat Movement? What was Aligarh Movement? Aligarh Movement refers to the educational efforts made by Sir Syed Ahmad…
There are approximately 70 languages spoken in different regions in Pakistan. Among these 70 languages, 66 are indigenous and spoken as the first language. The major regional languages of Pakistan include Punjabi, Saraiki, Sindhi, Barohi, Pashto, Hindko, Shina, Khowar, Kasmiri, Balti, etc. This article discusses the steps taken for the development and promotion of regional…
This article summarizes three speeches of Jinnah and Iqbal that they made on different occasions concerning the Two-nation Theory. These speeches include Dr. Allama Iqbal’s 1930 Allahabad address and Mr. Jinnah’s 1946 address at Islamia College, Peshawar plus his 1940 Lahore address. Summary of Allama Iqbal’s Allahabad Speech Allama Muhammad Iqbal addressed the 22nd annual…
There are many factors that require due consideration before the industrial establishment of any kind in any place. These factors include the availability of capital, labor, raw material, access to market, transportation facilities, power supply, government policy, etc. Following are some of the important factors that influence the industrial establishment in any place: Availability of…