Former Union Minister MJ Akbar stated on August 14, 2026, that Islamabad must first answer for every drop of Indian blood lost in terror attacks before raising concerns over the Indus Waters Treaty. Speaking from Panaji, Goa, Akbar responded to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Independence Day remarks regarding water rights and regional security. Indus … Read more
Ongoing military exchanges between the United States and Iran have entered their tenth day, destabilizing global energy security as diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan struggle to restore a collapsed ceasefire. Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Price Volatility The conflict centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint that handles approximately one-fifth of … Read more
The United States officially lifted its blockade of Iran on Thursday, allowing oil tankers to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative ceasefire agreement took effect. While shipping activity has begun to normalize, the diplomatic rollout of the deal remains uncertain, with Vice President JD Vance delaying a planned trip to Switzerland … Read more
President Donald Trump has urged an immediate halt to military strikes in the Middle East as U.S. and Iranian negotiators work toward a final ceasefire agreement. Despite these efforts, Israeli military forces struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut on Sunday, citing projectiles launched into northern Israel. The potential deal, brokered largely by Pakistan, remains fragile as … Read more
DPM Ishaq Dar to Represent Pakistan at UN Security Council Debate Following a high-level diplomatic mission to Beijing, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, is scheduled to depart for New York on Monday night. The visit is set to center on international multilateral cooperation, with a focus on discussions surrounding … Read more
The Escalating Conflict in Balochistan: Geopolitical Ripples and Future Security Trends The recent suicide bombing at the Quetta railway station serves as a grim reminder of the persistent instability in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. As the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) intensifies its campaign against the central government, the region remains a focal point of a complex, … Read more
Iran has established a new government agency to formally vet and collect tolls from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has heightened international concerns over the freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most critical waterways. The agency, known as the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, is “positioning itself as the only … Read more
Trump Backs Down From Iran Strike, Two-Week Ceasefire Agreed Upon TEHRAN, Iran — In a dramatic reversal just hours before a self-imposed deadline, U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The move averted immediate military strikes on Iranian infrastructure, a threat Trump … Read more
Pakistan’s Tightrope Walk: Mediating Between Iran and the West Islamabad finds itself at the center of a volatile situation as it attempts to de-escalate the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. With regional powers converging in Pakistan for talks, the stakes are incredibly high, and the path to peace remains fraught with challenges. The … Read more
Trump’s Shifting Stance on Iran: A War Paused on the Brink of Negotiation? As airstrikes continue to batter Iran and its neighbors, and missiles rain down on Israel, a surprising development has emerged: President Donald Trump’s claim of ongoing talks with Iran to end the escalating conflict. This announcement, made amidst a backdrop of heightened … Read more