Qamar Bashir

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Russian economy plummeted, and most of its government-funded research institutions shut down. This included groundbreaking work in fields like space exploration, medicine, health, and advanced engineering. The lack of funds abruptly halted research projects, and thousands of brilliant scientists-once the lifeblood of the Soviet innovation […]

The tides of global diplomacy are shifting rapidly, and two nations once seen as pillars of regional dominance-India and Israel-are finding themselves increasingly isolated on the world stage. After India’s recent war with Pakistan, the global community united in its condemnation of Indian aggression. The overwhelming silence from the world in support of India, except […]

In the wake of India’s recent missile strikes on Pakistan-targeting nine sites, including mosques and civilian infrastructure-the balance of power in South Asia has been dramatically disrupted. While Indian media boasted of its precision strikes, an alternative and far more consequential narrative emerged from within India itself. Eyewitnesses, social media users, and independent sources reported […]

In the immediate aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam-a heavily militarized yet scenic area of Indian-administered Kashmir-India’s response was marked by outrage rather than introspection. Yet, ten days later, no retaliatory action has occurred. Domestically, Prime Minister Narendra Modi finds himself increasingly isolated, while internationally, India stands diplomatically cornered for attempting to implicate […]

The recent Pahalgam terrorist attack was a moment of immense sorrow. Yet, what followed revealed something even more profound: a sharp disconnect between the Indian government’s rhetoric of blame and revenge and the people’s call for sanity, justice, and unity. Across religions-Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs alike-ordinary citizens rejected the narrative of war and communal hatred. […]

In the vast theater of global trade, a silent drama unfolds every day: the United States buys real goods and services from across the world, not with hard-earned commodities or gold-backed guarantees, but with paper dollars-printed in abundance, backed by confidence, and accepted globally as the world’s reserve currency. For decades, this privilege has placed […]

In a dramatic policy reversal framed as a renaissance of American strength, President Donald Trump has reentered the political stage by signing an executive order that reopens the country’s vast coal and oil reserves. With fervent rhetoric and populist undertones, he launched a campaign leaning heavily on the slogan “Drill, Baby, Drill” and a nostalgic […]

Just weeks after declaring his desire to be remembered as a “peacemaker, not a warmonger,” the U.S. President Donald Trump issued a shocking ultimatum to Iran: “If we don’t make a deal, there will be bombing.” This threat, made during a phone interview and widely reported by global media in late March 2025, underscores the […]

In a stunning policy shift that has sent shockwaves through the education sector, President Donald J. Trump has dismantled the U.S. Department of Education. Framing the move as an overdue return of control to the states, Trump described it as a step toward “freedom of choice,” empowering families and communities to decide what’s best for […]

In his statement issued on March 3, 2025, President Donald Trump greeted the holy month of Ramadan with great respect, reverence, and humility. His message reflected one of the fundamental virtues of the American Constitution, polity, and tradition-emphasizing religious freedom for followers of all faiths, including Islam. He expressed his warmest greetings, recognizing Ramadan as […]