Tolerance and Religious Freedom — The Unique Governance Model of Persia Shariq AliValueversity When we think of ancient empires, images of power, conquest, and oppression usually come to mind. However, ancient Iran—particularly the Achaemenid Empire—offers a strikingly different example. It… Read More »Tolerance and Religious Freedom — The Unique Governance Model of Persia

Jafar Panahi — A Filmmaker, or a Story Himself Shariq AliValueversity President Trump has already threatened to erase Iranian civilization. In response, Iranian citizens, in large numbers, are pouring into the streets of Tehran, moving in waves to protect power… Read More »Jafar Panahi — A Filmmaker, or a Story Himself

An Unforgettable Evening and the Journey to the Moon Shariq AliValueversity I still remember that evening… I was about nine years old and had gone to Jamshoro to spend my holidays at my aunt’s house. As soon as I finished… Read More »An Unforgettable Evening and the Journey to the Moon

Iranian Civilization: Preserving Ice in the Desert Shariq AliValueversity How could it have been possible, thousands of years ago, to preserve ice in the scorching heat of the desert?This is not a tale of fantasy, but a reality of ancient… Read More »Iranian Civilization: Preserving Ice in the Desert

Cyrus the Great: The First “Superpower” Ruler of the World Shariq AliValueversity If we turn the pages of history, one name repeatedly emerges—Cyrus the Great. It feels as though time itself bears witness that he was not merely a king,… Read More »Cyrus the Great: The First “Superpower” Ruler of the World

سائرس دی گریٹ: دنیا کا پہلا “سپر پاور” حکمران شارق علیویلیوورسٹی تاریخ کے اوراق پلٹے جائیں تو ایک نام بار بار اُبھرتا ہے۔Cyrus the Great۔ یوں محسوس ہوتا ہے جیسے وقت خود گواہی دے رہا ہو کہ یہ صرف ایک… Read More »سائرس دی گریٹ: دنیا کا پہلا “سپر پاور” حکمران