Author: Saifullah

Sumaiya Qalandrani Baloch, reportedly around 25 years old at the time of her death, was presented as an educated individual from a middle-class background. She was studying computer science and had also worked as a journalist linked to the media wing of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a banned militant organization. Reports suggest she became associated with the group around the age of 18 and later became involved in propaganda activities. She was also reportedly engaged to Rehan Baloch, the son of a prominent BLA figure Aslam Baloch, who was linked to the group’s suicide wing. On June 24, 2023,…

Iran’s Parliament Speaker and senior negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf held a high-level meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Syed Asim Munir in Tehran on Saturday as both countries intensified diplomatic engagement amid growing tensions in the Middle East. According to Iranian media, Qalibaf stated that Tehran would not compromise on the rights of the Iranian nation. During the meeting, he said Iran’s armed forces had rebuilt their capabilities during the ceasefire period and warned that if the United States “foolishly restarts the war,” the response would be “more crushing and bitter.” Field Marshal Asim Munir also held separate meetings with Iranian…

Chief of the Air Staff Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has undertaken an official visit to Türkiye to strengthen strategic military relations and enhance defence cooperation between the two countries, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Upon arriving at the Turkish Air Force Headquarters, the Pakistan Air Force chief was welcomed with a formal guard of honour before beginning a series of high-level engagements focused on boosting bilateral military collaboration. During the visit, Air Chief Marshal Sidhu held detailed discussions with Turkish Air Force Commander Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu. Both sides agreed to further expand defence cooperation, particularly through increased joint…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake a four-day official visit to China from May 23 to 26, according to an announcement made by Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Friday. The visit is being held at the invitation of the Chinese leadership and is expected to further strengthen the long-standing strategic partnership between Pakistan and China. During a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi confirmed the schedule of the prime minister’s visit, describing it as highly significant for bilateral relations. The visit comes at a historic moment as both countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between…

Twenty Iranian sailors have returned to Iran after Pakistan played a key diplomatic role in securing their release from an oil tanker seized by US authorities over alleged sanctions violations, Iranian officials confirmed. The sailors were part of the crew aboard the tanker Majestic X, which was intercepted by the US Navy on April 23 due to accusations of breaching international sanctions. Alongside the Iranian crew, 11 Pakistani nationals were also among those released. According to officials, Pakistan coordinated closely with authorities in Singapore, Thailand, and the United States to arrange the safe return of the crew members. The sailors…

The strategic history of South Asia is often analyzed through two distinct phases: the pre-nuclear period marked by full-scale conventional wars, and the post-nuclear era characterized by intense but more controlled crises. The emergence of nuclear capabilities in May 1998 reshaped the region’s security dynamics in a fundamental way. Before nuclearization, the absence of a strategic deterrent meant that conventional military imbalances frequently escalated into large-scale wars. Conflicts such as the 1947 war, the 1965 war, and the 1971 war demonstrated how rapidly regional disputes could turn into sustained military engagements involving massive troop deployments and cross-border offensives. The 1971…

The latest warning by the United Nations in May 2026 highlights an alarming rise in the risk of nuclear terrorism, calling for urgent global coordination. The UN Counter-Terrorism Centre has cautioned that rapid advances in drone technology, artificial intelligence, and easier access to radiological materials are significantly increasing the capabilities of extremist groups. Security assessments by the United Nations Security Council Monitoring Team continue to report that the Taliban provide safe havens to more than 20 terrorist organizations, including Al-Qaeda, ISIL-K, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, and ETIM. These groups are reportedly able to recruit, train, and plan operations within Afghan territory with…

The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s recent ruling on the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, identifying it in line with a Hindu religious claim over the Kamal Maula mosque site, has reignited one of India’s most sensitive and enduring fault lines: the contest over sacred spaces. While legally framed as a matter of historical interpretation and archaeological evidence, the verdict has quickly moved beyond the courtroom. It has entered the wider political and cultural arena where history, identity, and power intersect in increasingly volatile ways. India’s post-independence legal framework, particularly the Places of Worship Act 1991, was designed to freeze the religious…

For decades, Pakistan’s security discourse treated Baloch militancy as a geographically confined insurgency rooted in remote mountains, rugged terrain and tribal strongholds. The image was familiar: armed men hiding in isolated camps, disconnected from urban life and operating far from Pakistan’s economic and educational centers. That image no longer reflects reality. The attack carried out by Shari Hayat Baloch in Karachi shattered more than a security perimeter. It shattered an outdated understanding of how modern insurgencies evolve. The most alarming transformation within Baloch militancy is not merely the rise in attacks or the use of suicide bombings. It is the…

Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates, warning that attacks on nuclear facilities constitute a serious violation of international law. In an official statement shared on X, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry expressed full solidarity with the people and government of the UAE following the May 17 incident. The spokesperson stated that any deliberate attack on nuclear installations violated international law, including international humanitarian law, the United Nations Charter, and nuclear safety principles established under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). “Nuclear installations must never be targeted under any circumstances,”…