Islamabad, July 5 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan’s Quetta sentenced Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment, sparking criticism from international human rights organisations and reigniting concerns over the trajectory of the rule of law in the country. However, the case has demonstrated how Pakistan’s “Hard State” doctrine is evolving from a counterterrorism strategy into a broader model of governance, a report has detailed. This transformation did not take place overnigh…
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Tel Aviv, July 4 (IANS) Pakistan may now find itself in a position where history repeatedly shows that governments enjoying international strategic importance often face reduced external pressure over their internal governance failures. Whether it is the US pandering to Pakistan or the European Union continuing its GSP-Plus status despite human rights abuses, international partners appear reluctant to criticise Islamabad due to its regional strategic utility.If the trend persists, the consequenc…
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, commenced in Tehran drawing senior Iranian officials, foreign dignitaries and high-level delegations from across the world. The solemn proceedings were marked by emotional scenes, with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi breaking down in tears during the farewell ceremony. According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, Tehran Governor Mohammad Sadegh Mo…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s recent disclosure about his earnings after taking over the country’s top post clearly reveals that Pakistan has earned his goodwill by backing his crypto enterprise, but is it durable or even beneficial for the country?The figures that are now out in the public domain show that the Trump family earned a whopping $1.4 billion through the crypto route, which far exceeds the income from its main real estate business. World Liberty Financial, …
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The impact Operation Sindoor had on the morale of the Pakistan Army is becoming increasingly visible. Post the operation that was carried out by the Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan falsely claimed that it had, in fact, managed to gain the upper hand over India. Officials say that Operation Sindoor did not just have an impact on the Pakistan Army’s morale, but the same is visible among the rest of the security forces in the country.One could…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s attempts at mediating between the US and Iran initially boosted its diplomatic profile, but has also exposed Islamabad to risks such as the alienation of allies like Saudi Arabia, raising suspicions in Washington and Tehran, as well as its dependence on countries like China and Qatar to actually steer the talks.The exercise has unsettled Saudi Arabia because it appeared to tilt Islamabad closer to Tehran at a time when Riyadh expected Pakistan’s alignment…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) When it comes to Pakistan’s foreign policy there has been a noticeable shift. The foreign policy which was formally conducted through diplomats and Embassies has now witnessed a marked change. Today there is a lot of reliance on businessmen, lobbyists, crypto entrepreneurs, personal networks and political intermediaries.Disinfo Lab, a group of researchers who investigate Info-warfare and Psy-war said in a series of posts on social media platform X that since 2024 there …
Islamabad/Beijing, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s firm support for all of China’s efforts to achieve reunification with Taiwan, including “by every possible means”, is widely viewed as an alarming statement. While US President Donald Trump has repeatedly praised Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Munir’s name frequently featuring in his remarks, Pakistan has simultaneously aligned itself completely with China and endorsed Beijing’s aggressive actions, undermining …
Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir must introspect the adverse impact of his actions on Pakistan instead of celebrating the statistics and issuing threats, a report has stated. After becoming Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Munir showed his true colours by manipulating the General Elections in 2024 to put in place the government of his choice, allowing him to further strengthen his own position. He also promoted himself to the rank of Field Marshal by subverting…
Islamabad/New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir’s shortsightedness has failed the country on both domestic and international fronts despite all the diplomatic theatrics. At the domestic level, Pakistan is grappling with energy and economic challenges, with inflation soaring to 300 per cent, while the country’s energy sector is facing almost a “complete shutdown”. Globally, Pakistan’s limited diplomatic leverage during the Iran-US mediation has left peace talks in a “fragil…