Waqif Khan
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The Forgotten Hero of the Indus: The Boy Who Challenged an Empire
In the spring of 326 BCE, Alexander the Great marched his armies into the Indian subcontinent, having conquered Persia and much of the known world. He had heard stories of the mighty Indus Valley, of cities carved from clay and stone, of warriors who rode with the speed of the wind. But he was confident. Every kingdom he had faced had fallen. Why would this land be any different?
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in History
The Letter from Jallianwala
April 13, 1919 — Amritsar, Punjab The sun was unforgiving that afternoon, but it was Baisakhi — the harvest festival. Thousands had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh to celebrate, to protest peacefully against the Rowlatt Act, to listen, to breathe freely for a moment in their own country.
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in Fiction
Whispers from the Wall
When Mira moved into apartment 3B, she was just relieved to find a place within her budget. A small, third-floor unit in an aging brick building on the edge of the city. The landlord was an old man with trembling hands and glassy eyes who didn’t ask too many questions. “Don’t worry about the neighbors,” he said with a weak smile. “You probably won’t hear a thing.”
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in Fiction
The Man Who Refused to Quit
In the dusty countryside of Hamamatsu, Japan, a young boy named Soichiro Honda spent his days tinkering with broken bicycles and watching his father repair metal tools. Born in 1906, in a time when Japan was still transitioning into an industrial nation, Soichiro showed signs early on that he was no ordinary child. He wasn't a good student—his hands were too restless, his mind too curious, and the classroom too small for his imagination.
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in History
The Rise and Fall of Rome
Rome didn’t start as an empire. It began as a myth. A story of two brothers — Romulus and Remus — abandoned in the wild, raised by a she-wolf, and destined to build a city that would one day rule the known world. In 753 BC, Romulus is said to have founded Rome, naming it after himself — by blood, by war, and by destiny.
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in History
The Honest Hustler – Jamal’s Road to Halal Success
In the narrow streets of Lahore, lived a young man named Jamal. He was 19, full of dreams, but without money, education, or support. His father had passed away when he was 13, and from that day, he became the “man of the house.”
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in Fiction
The Journey to the Mirror of Success
Long ago, in a land of endless dunes and golden sunrises, lived a young man named Zayd. He was strong, clever, and full of ambition — yet restless. He wanted more than just food on the table and a roof over his head. Zayd wanted success. Not just wealth, but a life of meaning, recognition, and purpose. But despite his efforts, success always seemed one step ahead of him — like a mirage in the desert.
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in Motivation
The Salt in the Glass: A Lesson on Perspective
Start writing...Once upon a time, in a quiet village nestled at the edge of a mountain range, lived a young man burdened by constant anger and frustration. Life seemed to weigh heavily on his shoulders. Small things irritated him — the way people talked, the way they behaved, the unfairness of his struggles. No matter what he did, peace remained out of reach.
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in Chapters
The Silent Howl of Lyra
The wind whipped through the jagged peaks of the Greyfang Mountains, carrying the scent of pine and the promise of a harsh winter. Lyra, a lone wolf with fur the color of twilight and eyes like molten gold, stood silhouetted against the bruised sky. Her pack, once vibrant and strong, had been scattered by a sudden, violent blizzard months ago. She was the sole survivor, her paws aching with every step, her belly hollow with hunger.
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in Fiction
Between Two Flames: The Iran‑Israel War of 2025
The explosion shattered the dawn in Tehran. It was June 13, 2025. Israel’s Operation Rising Lion had begun—precise, massive, and unannounced. Missiles and bombs tore through Iran's air defenses, silencing sirens and beginning a campaign targeting nuclear sites at Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan. Top commanders—Hossein Salami, Mohammad Bagheri—and leading nuclear scientists were killed in the opening hours .
By Waqif Khan7 months ago in Fiction
