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Nazar ul Islam

Nazar ul Islam

Nazar ul Islam is a freelance journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan. He was previously a producer at TRT World.

Nazar ul Islam is a freelance journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan. He was previously a producer at TRT World.

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In pictures: Pakistan's 'Quranic garden' inspired by Islam's holy text

For religious scholars and local visitors, the sight of plants and trees mentioned in the Quran has been uplifting this Ramadan.

In pictures: Pakistan's 'Quranic garden' inspired by Islam's holy text

In pictures: Pakistan's 'Quranic garden' inspired by Islam's holy text

Fighting the fence: how some Afghans cross the Pakistan line for learning

In 2017, Islamabad constructed a fence along its more-than 2,600-kilometre border with Afghanistan in a bid to quell terrorism, leading to soaring school dropout rates in the area. Still, some continue to fight for their education.

Fighting the fence: how some Afghans cross the Pakistan line for learning

Fighting the fence: how some Afghans cross the Pakistan line for learning

On Kashmir Day: A look into Pakistan-administered Kashmir

As Pakistan observes Kashmir Day on February 5, TRT World visited the Muzaffarabad district in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, home to tens of thousands of Kashmiris who were separated from their loved ones either in 1947 or post-1989.

On Kashmir Day: A look into Pakistan-administered Kashmir

On Kashmir Day: A look into Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Pakistani army amputees are limping back to life

Several thousand Pakistani soldiers lost their limbs fighting terror groups. With the help of the local community, they are slowly rebuilding their lives.

Pakistani army amputees are limping back to life

Pakistani army amputees are limping back to life

Revisiting Mashal Khan's family a year after his lynching

The young Pakistani student's murder by a mob on a university campus was another "blasphemy killing," one of the dozens since the 90s. A year on, his family struggles to reconcile with the tragedy.

Revisiting Mashal Khan's family a year after his lynching

Revisiting Mashal Khan's family a year after his lynching

Istanbul – a new Europe for illegal migrants?

Pakistanis desperate to escape poverty and crime leave everything behind after paying thousands of dollars to migrant smugglers in a bid to reach the EU. But with greater border controls, Turkey ends up as their temporary home.

Istanbul – a new Europe for illegal migrants?

Istanbul – a new Europe for illegal migrants?

A Pakistani man bids farewell to eastern Ghouta after four decades

Pakistani national Muhammad Akram and his wife Sighra Bibi escaped eastern Ghouta, leaving behind several family members, including Akram's children from his second wife, who was a Syrian.

A Pakistani man bids farewell to eastern Ghouta after four decades

A Pakistani man bids farewell to eastern Ghouta after four decades

Pursuit of honour in Pakistan often ends in murder

Saba Maqsood was 18 when her family tried to kill her for marrying a man of her choice — their first attempt at taking her life. Not willing to wait for their third attempt, she has fled the country with her husband and two children.

Pursuit of honour in Pakistan often ends in murder

Pursuit of honour in Pakistan often ends in murder