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As Washington and Tel Aviv intensified their joint military pressure on Tehran, the world’s gaze turned instinctively towards Iran’s most powerful partners. Questions abounded: why had Russia and China, both deeply invested in the region, confined themselves largely to verbal condemnations rather than decisive action? On the surface, the answers seemed simple. Moscow and Beijing had protested, but they had stopped short of any tangible military or coercive engagement. Yet beneath this apparent inaction lay a complex calculus, one shaped not merely by geopolitical loyalty but by a careful assessment of risk, capability, and long-term strategy. Moscow’s response was swift…

By Dr. Zawwar Hussain Pakistan’s launch of Operation Ghazab lil Haq is far more than a mere military maneuver. It is a statement of sovereign resolve, a reaffirmation that national integrity, territorial security, and internal stability are not negotiable commodities in a world shaped by the shifting whims of global power. When a nation rises to defend its people and its borders, it does more than mobilize troops; it mobilizes conscience, conviction, and collective will. In such defining moments, the character of a nation is tested. Does it fracture under pressure, or does it harden, like tempered steel, through unity…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to safeguarding Chinese citizens, investments, and institutions, signaling the country’s determination to provide a secure environment for the ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Launched as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, CPEC has become a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economic planning, with the potential to transform the nation’s infrastructure, energy sector, and regional connectivity. The corridor, stretching across the country, is far more than a series of highways, railways, and power plants. It represents a framework for deepened cooperation between China and Pakistan, bringing together economic, trade, industrial,…

By Sudhir Ahmed Afridi The Middle East awoke to another shock when Iranian state media confirmed the death of Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader whose authority had defined the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. Born in 1939 in Mashhad, Khamenei lived to the age of 86, spending a lifetime steeped in religious scholarship, revolutionary struggle, and the stewardship of a state forged amid turmoil. Within hours of the announcement, streets in Iran, Iraq, and beyond were filled with mourners. Black flags flew from rooftops, processions wound through cities, and pledges of loyalty mingled with tears and vows…

By Shakeel Hussain In World Order, Henry Kissinger observes that great powers seek to preserve dominance by shaping—or sometimes weakening—rival states. Diplomatic pressure, economic sanctions, alliances, intelligence operations, and military force are all tools in their arsenal. Yet history shows these strategies often fall short. Instead of subduing opponents, they can provoke resistance, stir nationalism, and entrench long-term rivalry. Few cases illustrate this more vividly than the enduring confrontation between the United States and Iran. Before 1979, Iran was Washington’s closest ally in the Middle East under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The U.S. relied on Tehran as a pillar of regional…

By Abdul Qadir Mahesar DADU: Faculty, staff, and students at the University of Sindh campus in Dadu gathered for a rally to show solidarity with Pakistan’s armed forces, organisers said. The event, described as a peaceful demonstration of support, was led by Prof. Dr. Aneela Naz Soomro, the campus focal person. Participants, including male and female students and university employees, chanted slogans in favour of Pakistan and its military, emphasising support for national security and sovereignty. Addressing the rally, Soomro praised the armed forces for their sacrifices in defending the country’s borders and independence, highlighting the importance of patriotism, unity,…

Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Renowned Sindhi Sufi singer Faqeer Khalid Bhatti has publicly forgiven members of the Khemtio community following a wedding shooting in Sachal Goth, Karachi, three weeks ago. His nephew, Sohail Bhatti, was injured in the attack, which had escalated tensions between the families involved. A reconciliation delegation, led by Sufi artists Manjhi Faqeer and Junior Janan Chan and including political and social figures such as Harif Khan Chandio and Ali Sher Goraro, visited Khalid Bhatti near Mehar. The singer welcomed the delegation and declared that he had forgiven the assailants, upholding Sindhi traditions of reconciliation. He added…

Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani MEHAR: Police in Mehar have arrested two men in separate shootouts linked to serious criminal cases, recovering weapons from both suspects, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dadu Amir Saud Magsi said officers acted on intelligence reports about three men allegedly loitering with criminal intent near Patti Jee on the Mehar–Beto Road. Personnel from Radhan police engaged the suspects in a brief exchange of fire, arresting Sajjad, son of Mohib Ali Chandio, while two accomplices managed to escape. In a separate incident on Mehar Bhatti Road, police confronted five suspects, resulting in the arrest of Saddam…

By Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad has approved bail for the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana fake receipts case, issuing the official court order on Monday. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka issued the written verdict, granting bail on six applications filed for the PTI founder and one for Bushra Bibi. The court noted that the prosecution failed to present any evidence proving that the PTI founder or Bushra Bibi had incited rebellion. The written verdict stated that the prosecution could not demonstrate that the protests…