Shunned Hero

This article by Zarrar Said, published in the 2012 (Ali Zafar cover) issue, was a biographical profile of the Ahmadi scientist Abdus Salam, who rose to win the Nobel Prize yet was ostracized in Pakistan due to his faith. In the current political climate, where hate and intolerance continue to thrive, this article remains a tragic reflection of how influential figures are deprived of recognition and opportunity because of religious discrimination. For its time, the piece was notably progressive and merits archival recognition.