Islamic asset management on the rise in Canada
A recent report from Pew Research Center called ‘The Future of The Global Muslim Population’ estimates that, by 2030, there will be about 2.7 million Muslims living in Canada, and they will...
Samra Zafar’s journey from teenage bride to human rights activist
Samra Zafar faced years of abuse after arriving in Canada as a teenage bride in an arranged marriage, but nothing could stop her from pursuing her dreams of education and freedom.
Naseeha helpline overwhelmed by U.S. callers
For every phone call that gets answered, Yaseen Poonah can’t help but think about the thousands that don’t.
Poonah, founder and president of Naseeha, a GTA-based volunteer helpline for...
Why Pakistan hates Malala
On July 7, Malala Yousafzai posted her first tweet. Within hours, she had earned several hundred thousand followers and a warm welcome from the Twittersphere. Over the next few days, as word...
Mark Wiens showcases Pakistani cuisine
Nice to meet you, I’m Mark Wiens.I believe when you travel, there’s no better way to connect with people, than through food.
No matter what culture or country you’re...
Pakistani politicians in Canada
There are several Canadian politicians of Pakistani descent. The list includes the following: Salma Zahid, Iqra Khalid and Yasir Naqvi
Iqra KhalidSalma ZahidYasir Naqvi
Olive Grove gets top marks
Olive Grove School is a full-time co-educational Islamic elementary school (K-8) and ministry licensed Preschool located in Mississauga, Ontario that serves the larger community. Olive Grove High School currently offers Grade...
