Qamar Bashir

US and Europe: Preparing to deport Muslims

IN his latest interview, Trump expressed his views on Islam and Muslim immigrants, stating, “Look at Paris. Look at London. Europe is no longer recognizable.…

Vision 2025: Futility or Progress?

  Pakistan’s Vision 2025, launched by the Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform, rightly outlines an ambitious roadmap to position the country among the world’s…

Remarkable growth of Asian economies: China, Pakistan

AMONG news of an economic slowdown in China and economic challenges in Pakistan, I was surprised to notice the outstanding ratings of both countries on…

US sanctions Pakistan over missiles programme

ON 19 December 2024, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer expressed concerns about Pakistan’s development of long-range ballistic missile capabilities, stating that such advancements could…

China and US: Pillars of global prosperity

IN December 2024, the United States and China renewed their government-to-government Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with a five-year protocol, continuing collaboration first established in…

Sunshine gold dethrones black gold

OIL has been a dominant force shaping global economies over the past two centuries, acting as both a maker and breaker of fortunes. Fluctuations in…

Syria: Trampled like grass

WHEN Israel was carrying out its military operations against Palestine, I initially believed that the scale and magnitude of Israel’s actions were disproportionate to Palestine…

Is Trump’s threat to BRICS a hoax?

I recently contributed an article titled “Looming Challenge to Dollar Dominance,” and soon after its publication, the US President-elect Donald J. Trump issued a bold…

The looming challenge to dollar dominance

EFFORTS to challenge the US dollar’s global dominance have been hindered by disparities in economic strength, reserves, infrastructure and innovation. However, recent advancements have enabled…

Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: A daunting task

THE stunning results of the USA elections surprised both Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s unprecedented victory was accompanied by Republican wins in the U.S. Senate…

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