Qamar Bashir

Pakistan and Turkey: A Brotherhood Forged in Fire
- By Qamar Bashir
- June 11, 2025
In international relations, genuine friendships are tested not during moments of comfort, but amid adversity. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to Istanbul to meet…

Why do India and Israel stand alone?
- By Qamar Bashir
- May 22, 2025
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…

India’s Miscalculation and Pakistan’s Strategic Victory
- By Qamar Bashir
- May 12, 2025
In a defining moment of South Asian military history, the May 2025 conflict marked a dramatic shift in the regional power balance. A far smaller…

Islam From Graphic Novels to Media
- By Qamar Bashir
- April 17, 2025
TAHAR Ben Jelloun, the acclaimed Moroccan-French author, has long been a voice against racism and ignorance. His seminal book Le Racisme expliqué à ma fille…

Two deserts, one lesson: Transformation through vision
- By Qamar Bashir
- April 4, 2025
AS a television news producer (1986-1991), I’ve covered my share of human tragedy, bureaucratic inertia and moments of quiet hope. But a few stories have…

China and India: Ready for Economic Global Dominanc
- By Qamar Bashir
- March 13, 2025
The most stunning challenges to both the USA under Trump and to Europe under threat of a third world war are two Asian giants, China…

Balochistan’s war within
- By Qamar Bashir
- February 3, 2025
The latest ISPR press release, announcing the killing of 23 alleged terrorists and the loss of 18 Frontier Corps personnel, is deeply distressing. These…

Trump’s return ushers in an unpredictable era
- By Qamar Bashir
- January 22, 2025
ON this historic morning, our family in Macomb, Michigan, woke up early to witness one of the most significant ceremonies in American history—the transfer of…

Trump’s strategy to contain China
- By Qamar Bashir
- January 21, 2025
IT was an exhilarating experience to watch the live telecast of Scott Bessent’s over four-hour confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary of the most powerful nation…

California wildfire: Will Trump reconsider Paris Accord?
- By Qamar Bashir
- January 15, 2025
THE American nation consistently demonstrates remarkable resilience and unity in combating natural and man-made disasters. Currently, while Donald Trump advocates reversing global climate change efforts…