ABOUT SHAHID
"The power of Shahid’s cartoons are acute. Take a close look if you dare. Instead of euphemisms, find direct statements; instead of evasion, find candor. The skill of illustration is matched by the acuity of vision..."
Norman Solomon
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Fundamentalism
Monkey-in-the-Middle
The Monkey:
"If you try to keep them as pets you're creating a mentally disturbed animal in 99.9 percent of the cases," said Wright, director of conservation (Phoenix Zoo), science and sanctuary at the zoo. "The animal will never be able to fit in any other home. Never learn how to... READ MORE
Impregnating Karachi
"Sexual reproduction is a union that results in increasing genetic diversity of the offspring. It is characterized by two processes: meiosis, involving the halving of the number of chromosomes; and fertilisation, involving the fusion of two gametes and the restoration of the original number of chromosomes. During meiosis, the chromosomes... READ MORE
Fallen Star
Pakistan's flag was designed by Syed Amir-ud-Din Kedwai. Adopted on August 11, 1947 it is also commonly known as Parcham-e-Sitara aur Hilal (meaning The Flag of the Crescent and Star).
The flag has a dark green field (representing the country's Muslim majority) with a vertical white stripe on the left... READ MORE
Praying in Opposite
All Muslims pray in the direction of the Kibla. The Kibla, for any point of reference on the Earth, is the direction of the Kaaba. Muslims do not worship the Kaaba or its contents - it is simply a focal point for their prayers.
All Extremists pray in the opposite direction of the... READ MORE
The Rape of Afghanistan
“From the outset, we have made it clear that the construction of our proposed pipeline cannot begin until a recognized government is in place that has the confidence of our government, lenders, and our company [I urge] the Administration and Congress to give strong support to the UN lead peace... READ MORE