Author: Saifullah

Iran has stated that approximately 30 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with official permission since Wednesday evening, according to reports carried by Iranian state media on Thursday. The announcement comes at a time of heightened tension in one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors, which Tehran has reportedly placed under tighter control following the escalation of regional hostilities earlier this year. Iranian state media quoted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as saying that all maritime traffic through the strait is being regulated under its supervision. According to the statement, vessels are required to obtain prior…

Iran has indicated that its influence over the strategic Strait of Hormuz could generate significant economic benefits and strengthen its international position. Iran’s military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia, speaking via the state-linked ISNA, said that control and oversight of the waterway could substantially boost national revenues and expand Iran’s geopolitical leverage. He stated that Iran’s strategic position in the strait could potentially “double” oil income and enhance its influence on the global stage, describing it as a key economic and strategic asset. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, with roughly one-fifth of global oil…

Israel has intensified airstrikes across southern Lebanon, with the health ministry reporting multiple fatalities in attacks targeting vehicles along the coastal route between Beirut and Sidon, according to AFP. The strikes reportedly occurred despite a ceasefire framework and come just ahead of a new round of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, mediated by the United States. Lebanon’s health ministry stated that three strikes on vehicles along or near the coastal highway, located roughly 20 to 30 kilometres from Beirut, killed at least eight people, including two children. The National News Agency reported that two of the strikes…

Israel launched fresh airstrikes targeting vehicles on a highway south of Beirut, killing at least eight people, including two children, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. According to AFP, Lebanese authorities said “three raids carried out by the Israeli enemy on the Saida-South coastal highway, specifically in Barja, Jiyeh and Saadiyat, resulted in eight martyrs, including two children.” The strikes reportedly hit civilian vehicles traveling along the coastal highway connecting southern Lebanon with Beirut. The attacks come amid intensifying regional tensions and continued military escalation across the Middle East. The targeted areas, including Barja, Jiyeh, and Saadiyat, are located along a…

Pakistan and China have once again reaffirmed their longstanding strategic partnership while discussing regional peace and diplomatic coordination during a telephone conversation between Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. According to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, Ishaq Dar described the Pakistan-China friendship as “time-tested,” highlighting decades of cooperation across connectivity, infrastructure, energy, and digital development sectors. He said both countries’ leaderships were actively working together to strengthen economic growth and regional cooperation. Dar called the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor a “game-changing” initiative for Pakistan’s energy sector and revealed that China was now advancing towards…

There is a moment brief, electric, terrifying when history could go either way. On the night of April 7, 2026, that moment arrived. US President Donald Trump had posted on Truth Social that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back.” American bombers were reportedly en route. Iran’s missiles were ready. The Strait of Hormuz was closed. Oil markets were in freefall. With roughly ninety minutes left on the clock, Trump posted again. He had agreed to a two-week ceasefire — based, in his own words, on conversations with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal…

The victory of Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has once again sparked serious questions about the state of democracy in India. Despite facing international embarrassment after a brief but humiliating military confrontation with Pakistan, Modi now appears politically rejuvenated after his party’s sweeping electoral success in Bengal. For the first time in history, the BJP has captured power in West Bengal, securing 207 out of 293 declared seats and reducing Mamata Banerjee’s All India Trinamool Congress to just 80 seats. However, the scale of the victory has been overshadowed by allegations of electoral engineering and…

Pakistan’s Foreign Office has firmly rejected a report published by CBS News regarding the alleged presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase, describing the claims as “misleading and sensational.” In an official statement issued on Tuesday, the Foreign Office spokesperson dismissed the report as speculative and lacking credibility, reaffirming Pakistan’s clear stance on the matter. “The report regarding the presence of Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase is misleading and sensational,” the spokesperson stated. The Foreign Office further emphasized that such reports appear to be part of an effort to create unnecessary confusion and disrupt ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed…

Retired Brigadier and defense scholar Dr. Tughral Yamin, shared detailed insights into the evolving security dynamics of South Asia, Pakistan’s deterrence capabilities, and Islamabad’s growing role as a regional mediator. India’s “False Flag” Narrative Dr. Yamin stated that India frequently blames Pakistan and the ISI for internal security incidents without presenting concrete evidence. Referring to the Pahalgam incident, he described it as a “false flag” operation allegedly aimed at generating political advantage ahead of Indian elections. He argued that Pahalgam lies deep inside occupied Kashmir under heavy security surveillance. According to him, any infiltration in such a tightly monitored region…

International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to approve a $1.2 billion tranche for Pakistan today, as its Executive Board meets to review the country’s economic performance under ongoing financial assistance programs. According to official sources, the IMF Board will assess Pakistan’s third economic review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which could unlock the next installment of approximately $1.2 billion. Pakistan has reportedly met key conditions required under the program, paving the way for approval. The meeting is also expected to review Pakistan’s progress under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), a climate-focused financing arrangement, with an additional $200 million…