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“From Istanbul to America: A Love Carried by Faith and Distance”
The last day Amina saw Omar was under the golden sky of Istanbul, where the call to prayer echoed through the ancient streets and the Bosphorus sparkled with a kind of sorrow. She had grown up in Turkey as the daughter of Afghan immigrants, and Istanbul had become her everything. But now, the man she loved was leaving—not forever, but for something almost as daunting: America.
By Irfan stanikzai 7 months ago in Writers
Walking the Tightrope
Walking the Tightrope Finding My Rhythm in a World That Keeps Moving When I was ten years old, my school held a "Dream Career Day." Everyone had to dress up as the person they wanted to be when they grew up. Some kids came dressed as astronauts, others as firefighters, doctors, or singers. I came wearing two different name tags—one read “Engineer,” and the other said “Author.” My classmates laughed and asked if I’d forgotten to choose just one. But I remember standing there, proud and certain, saying, “Why can’t I be both?”
By Atif jamal 7 months ago in Writers
“The Clock That Never Lied”
1. Prologue: The Wasted Clock There was a clock on his wall—ticking, always ticking. But for him, it was just background noise. He often joked, “Time waits for no man… but it’ll surely wait for me.” His name was Omar, and he believed tomorrow was infinite.
By Irfan stanikzai 7 months ago in Writers
The Creators Who Don’t Consume: Why Elon Musk Doesn’t Drive a Tesla Daily”
In a world obsessed with innovation, it’s common to see inventors celebrated for their genius. We buy their products, follow their interviews, and imitate their success. But here’s a paradox that often goes unnoticed: many inventors do not use what they create.
By Irfan stanikzai 7 months ago in Writers
Rethinking Symbolic Leadership
Leadership, at its core, is meant to drive progress, inspire teams, and deliver results that move organizations toward a sustainable and thriving future. Yet, according to Narghiza Ergashova, the modern business world finds itself grappling with what she identifies as "ROT Leadership" – a concerning trend where appearances take precedence over substance and long-term value is sacrificed at the altar of shareholder expectations and symbolic success.
By Narghiza Ergashova7 months ago in Writers
The Last Letter from My Father: A War That Took More Than Lives
I still remember the smell of my father’s books. It was a soft mixture of old paper, worn leather, and something faintly floral — maybe the scent of my mother’s hands when she dusted his shelves every Friday morning.
By Irfan khan 7 months ago in Writers
The Last Letter from My Father: A War That Took More Than Lives
I still remember the smell of my father’s books. It was a soft mixture of old paper, worn leather, and something faintly floral — maybe the scent of my mother’s hands when she dusted his shelves every Friday morning.
By Irfan stanikzai 7 months ago in Writers
From Chalk Dust to Cap and Gown: A Journey of Perseverance
In a small village nestled between rugged hills and dusty roads, there lived a boy named Ayaan. His family wasn’t wealthy. In fact, they barely had enough to put food on the table. His father worked as a daily laborer in the nearby city, while his mother stayed home, tending to their small garden and raising Ayaan and his two younger siblings.
By Irfan stanikzai 7 months ago in Writers
