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The ambulance is more Muslim than you

by Shahidul Alam Posted on September 4, 2010

Subscribe to ShahidulNews The ambulance is more Muslim than you by Usman Gulfaraz Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Abdul Sattar Edhi and his wife Bilquis having breakfast in their home in Karachi. Their bedroom that doubles as their dining room. © … Continue reading →

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On One Eid Day

by Shahidul Alam Posted on October 23, 2006

      Dr A.K.M. Abdus Samad, the director of the mental hospital in Hemayetpur, Pabna, was pragmatic. “An average of 2% of all populations are schizophrenic, and of course there are many other mental ailments. In this country of … Continue reading →

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These strangers are family now

by Shahidul Alam Posted on July 2, 2006

PHOTOS and TEXT by SHEHAB UDDIN Nepal Times Issue #304 (30 June 06 – 06 July 06) Most people find shelters for senior citizens depressing and avoid visiting them. But working on this photo feature at the Pashupati Bridhashram over … Continue reading →

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