Tag: Regional Security
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U.S. Diplomat Meets Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad
Key Developments: Senior U.S. diplomat held high-level political consultations with JUI-F leadership in Islamabad Regional security, global developments, and U.S.–Iran negotiations discussed Dialogue included legislative matters and broader bilateral engagement themes ISLAMABAD — April 15, 2026: A senior United States diplomatic official, Zachary Harken Rider, visited the residence of Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Embassy Road…
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Pakistan Military Deployment to Saudi Arabia Aimed at Regional Stability
Key Developments: Pakistan deploys military contingent to Saudi Arabia to strengthen defence cooperation. Saudi Defence Ministry clarifies deployment focuses on operational readiness and joint coordination. Officials reject speculation linking the move to ongoing diplomatic engagements in Islamabad. ISLAMABAD — April 11, 2026: The deployment of a Pakistani military contingent to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has drawn…
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After Khamenei: Regional Fallout and Pakistan’s Strategic Crossroads
This article is written by Mian Haroon Masood, a political leader based in Gujrat, Pakistan. The reported death of Ali Khamenei would mark a profound turning point for Iran and the wider Middle East. Within Islamic thought, martyrdom is often viewed as a deeply honored end, and such a development could intensify public emotion inside Iran.…
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Iran–Israel Conflict Escalates Amid Regional Tensions and Global Uncertainty
This article is written by Mian Haroon Masood, a political leader based in Gujrat, Pakistan. The Iran–Israel conflict entered a dangerous new phase as hostilities erupted following an initial Israeli strike. Reports indicate that dozens of casualties occurred, including civilians, after a school facility was hit during the opening wave of attacks. The development has drawn…
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Public Demand: From Strategic Restraint to Visible Deterrence
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, a Defense and Strategic Analyst specializing in South Asian military dynamics, deterrence strategy, and defense modernization, and a member of the Research and Evaluation Cell for Advancing Basic Amenities and Development. Pakistan is a nation in mourning — and a nation asking hard questions. From the mountains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…
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China’s Role in May India–Pakistan War Raises Alarms in Washington: USCC Report
ISLAMABAD — November 20, 2025: A new report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) has revealed that China “opportunistically leveraged” the May 2025 India–Pakistan conflict to test and promote its advanced weapon systems, deepening its military partnership with Pakistan and reshaping the security environment in South Asia. The bipartisan commission, which reports annually to…
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue Hits Impasse Over Counterterrorism Issue
ISLAMABAD (Baaghi TV) — November 5, 2025: The recent round of high-level talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul has ended without a breakthrough, as both sides failed to reach an agreement on key security concerns. Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarrar confirmed the deadlock, stating that while Pakistan appreciates the mediation efforts of Turkey…
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Istanbul Talks Collapsed Over Internal Afghan Power Struggle — Not Diplomacy
ISTANBUL — October 28, 2025: The collapse of the Türkiye-hosted talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan was not due to a diplomatic breakdown but to internal fractures within the Afghan regime, according to people familiar with the process. From the first session, mediators observed that the Afghan delegation was not negotiating under a unified mandate, with…
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Scud Missiles Return to the Afghan Border: History, Signals, and Pakistan’s Response
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, Defense and Strategic Analyst – South Asian Military Dynamics and Technology. Recent videos showing old Scud missiles being moved toward the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have raised fresh questions about Afghanistan’s military capabilities and intentions. While these weapons are decades old, their sudden reappearance brings back memories of a violent chapter in…
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The Defining Moment
Written by Mian Haroon Masood. The bombing of Qatar by Israel is a flagrant show of jingoism demonstrating machismo. The fact that there are American bases where American soldiers are stationed, and that they were completely and absolutely oblivious to the barrage of rockets or missiles being fired indiscriminately, rocked the entire country. This is…