The Israel-Iran conflict has sparked fears of new dangers for Pakistan. These include rising security threats and deeper economic troubles. The country is already dealing with militancy, separatism, and a fragile economy. As tensions grow in the Middle East, the Tehran-Israel war could have a major impact on Pakistan. Iran shares a 909-kilometer border with Balochistan. This area in southwest Pakistan is already unstable. This week, Pakistan shut down several border crossings with Iran. However, the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan points remain open. These are being used by Pakistani nationals returning home. On Wednesday, hundreds of Pakistanis based in Iran arrived…
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Pakistan’s recent nomination of Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize is more than a symbolic move. It reflects how far Pakistan diplomacy is willing to go to avoid a full-blown regional disaster. The gesture highlights Pakistan’s desire to use every diplomatic effort to calm rising tensions, especially at a time when the world seems to be marching blindly toward conflict. Even when faced with domestic criticism, Pakistan chose to act responsibly. Its foreign policy shows the mindset of a rational actor in a chaotic environment. It used facts, logic, and even a degree of appeasement to try and bring…
ISLAMABAD – Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has made it clear that only the state has the authority to declare jihad. “No group or individual can make such a decision,” he stressed during an interaction in Karachi on Sunday. The event brought together members of religious and social communities. They expressed full support for the armed forces and praised the Pakistan Army response to recent national challenges. The gathering followed a major military conflict with India last month, after which army officers have been holding nationwide engagements with civil society. During the session, Lt…
NEW YORK / WASHINGTON – As the Middle East simmers with rising conflict between Iran and Israel, Trump Iran attack continues to dominate global and domestic discussions. Pakistan addressed the United Nations Security Council, warning that history proves force only fuels deeper divides. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar called for immediate de-escalation. “Dialogue, not destruction, is the only way forward,” he said during the UNSC emergency session. Meanwhile, in Washington, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers clashed over President Trump’s Iran attack. They questioned whether the president had the legal authority to carry out the strikes without congressional approval. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine…
NEW YORK – As tensions grow in the Middle East after the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Pakistan supports Iran at the United Nations Security Council. Pakistan’s UN envoy, Asim Iftikhar, urged global powers to avoid further escalation. He stressed that dialogue and diplomacy are the only paths to peace. “We must act now to stop the crisis from worsening,” Iftikhar said during an emergency UNSC session. His remarks came shortly after the United States launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. U.S. President Donald Trump described the action as a “spectacular success” to…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Iran. In his first public response, he accused Israel of making a serious mistake by attacking Iranian territory. He warned that Israel is already facing consequences and will continue to suffer more. Speaking in Tehran on Wednesday, Khamenei said, “The Zionist enemy has committed a grave error. It is being punished—and this will not stop.” He also warned about the United States’ direct role in the military campaign. According to him, US airstrikes on Iran have dangerously escalated the situation. “American intervention in this war…
Pakistan has officially decided to extend the Pakistan airspace closure for Indian aircraft for another month. A formal announcement will be issued through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) later today. This move continues the flight ban that was first enforced on April 24. Initially, the restriction on Indian flights was introduced due to heightened tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi. The first extension came on May 23, adding another 30 days to the restriction. That extension ends today. However, authorities have now opted to prolong the Pakistan airspace closure for another month. The upcoming NOTAM will include specific details about…
Amid rising tensions following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Pakistani officials have raised alarm over a deliberate online disinformation campaign. The false claims suggest that U.S. B-2 stealth bombers used Pakistan airspace during the operation. Government sources have firmly rejected these rumors. An official from the Ministry of Defence stated, “Our radars and air defense systems confirm no U.S. aircraft, including B-2 bombers, entered or crossed Pakistan airspace.” He called the allegations entirely baseless. Authorities suspect hostile groups are behind the spread of this propaganda. The government believes this false narrative is part of an organized misinformation effort to…
Iran has detained two undocumented Afghan nationals accused of working for the Mossad spy network. Authorities say the suspects were gathering intelligence and transmitting it through WhatsApp. The arrested men allegedly tried to send the location of a high-ranking Iranian official to their intelligence handler based in Germany. Officials claim they had earlier provided the coordinates of Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB). They also revealed the address of a senior government figure residing in the upscale Saadat Abad area of Tehran. According to Iranian investigators, each espionage operation earned the suspects $2,000. These payments were made into bank accounts overseas, avoiding…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has officially nominated Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising his efforts in defusing a dangerous standoff between Pakistan and India. The nomination praises his direct diplomacy and his past offers to mediate the Kashmir dispute. In a formal statement issued on Saturday, Islamabad credited Trump with “strategic foresight” and “engaged intervention” that led to a swift ceasefire. Pakistan said this action prevented a possible regional war between two nuclear powers. The statement went on to applaud Trump’s repeated willingness to mediate on Kashmir. It described his involvement as “a sign of genuine statesmanship.”…
