The Hormuz blockade should be read as more than a military maneuver. It is a stress…
Blog
PIA announces pre-Hajj flight operation to transport over 55,000 pilgrims
Pakistan International Airlines has announced the formal launch of its pre-Hajj operation from April 19, under…
Islamabad gears up for likely second round of US–Iran talks amid regional tensions
Authorities in Islamabad have stepped up preparations for a possible second round of talks between the…
US-Iran Talks in Islamabad Open Amid Cautious Optimism and High Stakes Diplomacy
Indirect diplomacy between the United States and Iran is converging in Islamabad, with Washington striking a…
Government Cuts Fuel Prices by Up to Rs135 per Litre Amid Global Oil Price Decline
The federal government on Friday announced a major reduction in petroleum product prices, lowering high-speed diesel…
Pakistan Navy Rescues 18 Crew Members in Swift Arabian Sea Search and Rescue Operation
The Pakistan Navy carried out an operation in the Arabian Sea and rescued 18 crew members,…
US and Iran Hold High-Stakes Talks in Islamabad as Pakistan Brokers Fragile Middle East Ceasefire
US Vice President JD Vance and a senior American delegation arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for…
PMD Predicts Mostly Dry Weather Across Pakistan on Friday with Thunderstorms and Hail in Some Areas
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mostly dry weather across the country on Friday, although…
Melania Trump Rejects Epstein Links, Calls for Public Hearings for Victims
First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday strongly denied any connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, saying…
Pakistan Pledges Full Support for US-Iran Peace Deal as Islamabad Hosts Mediation Talks
Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to facilitating a peaceful resolution between the United States and Iran,…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Tehran Does Not Seek War With US, Israel but Will Defend Its Rights
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said in a written message that the country…
Shaping Resilience: How Economies Thrive in a Volatile World
At a time when the world is marked by financial unpredictability and the economic realignment of…
Between Crisis and Credibility: Pakistan’s Diplomatic Bet in Beijing
In an environment in which geopolitics is rapidly taking on the contours of a zero-sum game,…
Pakistan ‘Ready to Host US-Iran Talks’: A Testament to Islamabad’s Proactive Diplomacy
With the US-Israel war on Iran entering a critical phase, which is causing the worst energy…
The Afghan Regime’s Treachery: Pakistan’s Imperative for Self-Defense
In the shadow of the Pak-Afghan International border, a simmering conflict has erupted into what Pakistan’s…
Guardian of the Sea: Why Pakistan’s Naval Escorts in the Gulf Matter
In an era of growing geopolitical volatility, the security of maritime trade routes has become a…
PM Shehbaz Reaffirms Pakistan’s Commitment to Work Closely with Iran in Letter to Mojtaba Khamenei
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with Iran in a letter…
Iran Begins Laying Naval Mines in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating War
Iran has begun laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a major…
WHO Warns of Health Risks from ‘Black Rain’ in Iran After Oil Facility Strikes
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that so‑called “black rain” falling in parts…
China’s Non‑Manufacturing Activity Contracts in February, PMI at 49.5
China’s non‑manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI), a key indicator of business activity in services and other…
Pakistan’s Courts Shift to Four‑Day Work Week as Part of Austerity Push
Pakistan’s courts have joined government and provincial institutions in adopting austerity and fuel‑conservation measures, including a…
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Saudi Visit Strengthens Pakistan’s Role in Middle East Peace Efforts
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who serves as the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of…
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Confirmed Dead After Strike
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, has been confirmed dead after a major military…
The “Three-Front” Dilemma: A Pakistani Assessment of the India-Israel-Afghanistan Strategic Axis
Recent geopolitical realignments in South and West Asia point to the gradual crystallization of a hostile…
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Visits Caribbean to Strengthen Regional Ties
Marco Rubio, serving as U.S. Secretary of State, traveled to the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts…
Italy’s Leonardo Beats 2025 Guidance, Cuts Net Debt
Italy’s aerospace and defence group Leonardo reported on Wednesday that it delivered full‑year 2025 financial results…
The Case of Four Journalists: Upholding Law, Order, and Responsible Journalism in Pakistan
In May 2023, the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan triggered violent unrest in cities…
Strengthening Bonds: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Landmark Visit to Qatar
Pakistan took a major step in its foreign policy, as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif made…
Iran Says US Not Demanding Full Halt to Uranium Enrichment
The United States is not demanding that Iran entirely cease its uranium enrichment program, Iranian Foreign…
India’s Homegrown Epsteins: Predators in Saffron Robes and Beyond
Introduction In a world still reeling from the revelations of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking empire, a…