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The global consequences of the American war on Iran.

The world is on the brink of another global conflict. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel targeted Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at his residence in Tehran. This war has escalated to unprecedented levels. Ali Khamenei was not only the supreme leader of Iran but also an Islamic jurist for many Muslims, particularly Shia Muslims around the world. His assassination has triggered waves of violence globally. In Pakistan alone, more than 25 people have died in attacks on U.S. embassies, UN offices, and other related infrastructure.   Shia Muslims believe that their Twelfth Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi , is in occultation, which means he went into concealment by God's command in 260 A.H., and is alive, overseeing the world until he reappears to establish justice. In his absence, a Faqih carries out religious and political duties. A Faqih is a qualified Islamic jurist. The concept of Wilayat al-Faqih , or Guardianship of the Jurist, has emerged to facilitate the leadership ...
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What human beings have and can become?

 A person has a mind.   A person has a body.  A person has senses.  A person has an ego.  A person has a self.  A person has a soul.  A person has feelings.  A person has thoughts.  A person has desires.  A person has perspective.  A person has life.  A person has hope.  A person has habits.  A person has skills.  A person has rationality.  A person has tastes.  A person has vision.  A person has hearing. A person has an appetite. A person has rationality. A person has courage. A person has strength. A person has a heart. A person has judgment. A person becomes mindless. A person becomes ill. A person becomes senseless. A person becomes an egoist. A person becomes selfish. A person becomes soulless. A person becomes feelingless. A person becomes emotionless. A person becomes thoughtless. A person becomes desireless. A person becomes ignorant. A person becomes visionless. A person becomes ident...
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Is Iran an ungrateful nation?

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On December 2, 2025, I flew to Tehran, Iran, for a tourism trip with two friends. We took a five-hour flight from Islamabad to Tehran. Upon arriving at Tehran Airport, we exchanged some dollars for Iranian rials and took a taxi to the city center.  Imam Khomeini International Airport , Tehran At the Tehran Grand Bazaar , I experienced a different side of Iran. I learned that the country has been under the control of the Islamic clergy since the revolution in 1979 . The people of Iran have been compelled by the clergy to follow a strict Islamic code of conduct, which includes wearing veils in public, a ban on music in taxis and shops, restrictions on the sale and consumption of marijuana, and limited freedom of movement. Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran I was informed that the clergy has hindered the economic, social, and cultural well-being of the people. Iran suffers from unpaved roads and inadequate infrastructure. Cleanliness is lacking, food is often unhygienic, and homelessness i...
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Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
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Protest in the Sost Dry-port

Traders and people have been protesting for more than a month at the Sost dry port. On September 23, 2025, the Federal Government of Pakistan, the Gilgit-Baltistan government, and the traders' association agreed to end the protest, and it was decided to allow the people of Gilgit-Baltistan to trade up to 4 billion PKR with tax exemption. The agreement hasn't addressed structural challenges. This agreement opens the door for mega corruption, which has been widely practiced at the Sost Dry Port. It allows customs authorities and traders to manipulate tax exemptions. The people of GB demand two things: either they are integrated into the constitution of Pakistan as its fifth province, or there will be no tax on their business and income.  GB does not enjoy equal rights, and it is not a constitutional province of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It has been inaccurately associated with the Kashmir issues. Since 1947, GB has been governed by a primitive governance structure, where ...
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Book Review: Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a literary genius. In Crime and Punishment, readers are immersed in the depths of human psychology, psyche, and emotions. The sequence and interplay of scenes and characters are fascinating and intriguing.  In this novel, the main character is not Ruskonovic; it is actually Dostoyevsky himself. It is remarkable how he immerses the reader in his thoughts, expressing them so vividly that each page feels alive and evokes curiosity. As a result, the reader experiences pleasure, excitement, and a sense of wonder with every turn of the page. Crime and Punishment is a unique work. Its composition, scenes, and stories are indirectly connected, and the reader is captivated by each moment. It keeps the reader engaged with subtle meanings and details of actions, human psychology, philosophy, and ethics. In this novel, I encountered a mix of emotions, including suspicion, thrill, joy, melancholy, and elements of crime. Every chapter is beautifully written and tells a diff...
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Civic Engagement Story: A Reflection on the YSALI Experience

Before participating in the Young South Asian Leadership Initiative (YSALI) civic engagement and entrepreneurship workshop in Colombo, Sri Lanka, I was directionless. I started a non-profit in December 2024, but I struggled to meet my goals and objectives. My engagement with YSALI has provided me with direction and purpose for my future civic engagement initiatives in my community. I met young leaders from South Asia who are addressing significant developmental challenges in their regions. The YSALI leaders encouraged me to find courage, confidence, and motivation in pursuing community empowerment.   The sessions and in-person activities in Colombo were both intriguing and insightful. I was grateful for the opportunity to share my leadership story with my YSALI peers and on social media platforms. I interacted with various leaders and learned about their impactful initiatives. These exchanges with my peers boosted my confidence and allowed me to adopt a more critical approach to c...
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Global Governance

At the time of warmongering, an Indian passenger plane entered Pakistan’s airspace, landed, and returned safely to India. Global governance is a system of institutions, rules, and procedures that enable international cooperation on issues that cross national borders. Transparent and accountable global governance is the backbone of human prosperity. We need transparency, trust, and the rule of law for an inclusive and cosmopolitan world order.   Since the contemporary world has been transformed into a complex unit, the challenges and demands for global governance have risen significantly. The rising ethnic conflicts, diseases, climate change, food insecurity, wars, and other pressing threats are increasingly threatening global security and stability. It has prompted doubts about the ability of the current global governance order to respond to the challenges plaguing the 21st century. The lack of accountability and transparency in global governance leads to absolute power, corru...
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