Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his planned two-day official visit to Russia amid rapidly changing regional security conditions. Officials confirmed that the decision followed careful assessment of developments affecting stability across the Middle East. The trip was originally scheduled to begin on March 2 with high diplomatic expectations. However, authorities prioritized national security […]
Regional Tensions
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East amid US-Iran tensions
The US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its supporting warships have entered the Middle East region, expanding Washington’s military presence as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to simmer, according to two US officials. Read More: US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack The carrier strike group, which includes several guided-missile destroyers, […]
Fragile Syria truce faces fresh threats
Syria’s government has accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces of breaking a newly announced ceasefire, raising fears that hopes for a political deal could quickly collapse. Moreover, officials said multiple attacks killed several soldiers just a day after a four day truce was declared to reduce fighting in the northeast. These incidents came at a […]
FDI drops sharply on regional tensions
Foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged 43 per cent during the first half of the current fiscal year, deepening challenges for the government as it seeks to revive overseas capital inflows amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The sharp decline underscores the fragile sentiment of foreign investors, exacerbated by tensions in the broader region. Read More: Pakistan receives […]
Netanyahu urges Trump to delay military strike on Iran, reports say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged US President Donald Trump to delay any potential American military strike on Iran, according to a report in The New York Times that underscores deep regional concern over escalation risks. Read More: Iran warns a response to Trump and Netanyahu’s ‘threats’ Netanyahu and Trump spoke by phone Wednesday, the same day the […]
Pakistan reaffirms it won’t allow airspace use against Iran: FO
Pakistan reiterated on Thursday that it would not permit its territory or airspace to be used against Iran, as tensions continue to escalate in the broader Middle East. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi stressed Islamabad’s commitment to regional peace and stability during a weekly briefing. Read More: Pakistan rejects Indian claims, backs Iran peace He said Pakistan […]
Taliban’s 2025: A year of global isolation
The Taliban regime faced diplomatic isolation and global setbacks throughout 2025, analysts say. Afghan observers reported growing tensions with neighboring countries and international scrutiny. Arrest warrants against senior commanders for crimes against humanity added to the regime’s challenges. Analyst Nasir Ahmad Andisha said the Taliban lost credibility with allies and failed to maintain international legitimacy. […]
Iran rejects talks on missile programme, calls it deterrent
Tehran, 22 December 2025: Iran said its missile programme is defensive and not open to negotiation. The programme is meant to protect Iran and deter attacks. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei emphasized that Iran’s defense capabilities are non-negotiable. Israel considers Iran’s ballistic missiles and nuclear programme its main threats. During the 12-day war in June, […]
Trump won’t rule out war with Venezuela
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that war with Venezuela is not off the table. He confirmed that all options remain on the table. The warning came amid ongoing US seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers near the Caribbean. Trump spoke in a telephone interview with a US news channel, highlighting increased actions against Venezuelan […]
Trump claims truce, but Thailand strikes Cambodian positions
Thailand vowed to continue military operations along its disputed border with Cambodia on Saturday. The statement came hours after US President Donald Trump claimed he brokered a ceasefire. Despite the claim, Thai fighter jets struck targets as clashes intensified across border regions. Read more: Thai-Cambodian border fighting continues despite Trump Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand […]