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The Bani Sa‘ud have turned Hajj into a money-making racket. This is contrary to Allah’s teachings in the noble Qur’an. Why do Muslims allow such deviations from divine commands? Saudi agents are also involved in the gouging of innocent Muslims.

US-Pakistan relations have never been stable. The US prefers to deal with Pakistani generals thinking they can deliver what Washington demands. The current Pakistan army chief has fallen to new lows in sucking up to Donald Trump, in hopes of continuing to remain in power.

Countries affected by US sanctions must collectively build institutions to neutralize the delitrious effects of sanctions and other coercive tactics deployed by Washington. It requires political will, not slogans. BRICS could be a suitable platform for such an undertaking.

Western hypocrisy manifests itself in many different ways, from political chicanery to theater. The latest example is provided by Holywood actor and director Woody Allen. He condemns Russia’s attack on Ukraine but remains completely mute over Israeli crimes in Gaza.