At least six people died and 20 others sustained injuries after violent clashes erupted near the United States Consulate General Karachi on Mai Kolachi Road. A hospital official confirmed the casualties as protesters confronted law enforcement personnel in the area. The unrest followed reports of the assassination of Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israel strikes. Consequently, […]
Regional Tensions
Isfahan witnesses massive street gatherings after Khamenei martyred
After confirmation that Ali Khamenei was martyred, thousands of people poured into the streets in Isfahan to express grief and anger. Crowds gathered outside homes, public squares, and government buildings within hours of the announcement. Many residents left their houses quickly, waving flags and chanting slogans in support of the leadership. Security forces monitored the […]
Regional crisis forces cancellation of PM Russia visit
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 […]
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, […]