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History of Islam, Part 2: Conquests of Umar

In Part 2 of our History of Islam series, we explore the conquests of Umar, the second caliph. His military campaigns and strategic leadership expanded the Islamic state dramatically, shaping the ...
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INTERVIEW: Pakistan’s teenage hero Umar on the goal, the trophy and the dream

KARACHI: It all happened so quickly. One moment, Yousuf Butt launched the ball forward. The next, Otis Khan flicked it on. Then Shayek Dost was sprinting down the line. And Umar Nawaz was running. “I ...