By Qamar Bashir What once appeared to be an abstract geopolitical forecast has now taken the shape of unfolding reality. In early 2024, Chinese-Canadian analyst Jiang Xueqin advanced a controversial thesis—“The Iran Trap.” His argument was dismissed by many as speculative: Donald Trump would return to power, initiate a major […]
Diplomatic Enclave
Islamabad -UNS: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), in coordination with the district administration and Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), has issued an adverse weather advisory in light of the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s forecast of rain, windstorms, hailstorms, and thunderstorms from March 24 to March 30. According to the forecast, heavy rain […]
By Iftikhar Mashwani Islamabad: Pakistan has reportedly stepped up diplomatic efforts to prevent a potential conflict between the United States and Iran, engaging in back channel diplomacy to de-escalate tensions between the two sides. Sources indicate that Pakistan is preparing to host a decisive round of negotiations in Islamabad within […]
Lünen- UNS:Chairman OPF Syed Qamar Raza, assured the Pakistani community in Germany that all concerns and issues would be addressed at all level on priority basis. Addressing a seminar focusing on “The Role of Immigrants in Germany’s Development and Progress” he said that Oversease Pakistanis are the back bone of […]
By Dr Lubna Farah Saudi Arabia Implements Strict Umrah Departure Protocols, Issues Severe Warnings on Visa Overstays. Saudi authorities have introduced enhanced measures to ensure the orderly departure of Umrah pilgrims, coupled with stern warnings against overstaying visas. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah urged all pilgrims to coordinate closely […]
Occupies a complex and often controversial position in Middle Eastern geopolitics, shaped by a combination of ideological commitment, strategic ambition, and long-standing tensions with Western powers and regional rivals. Over the past decades, Iran has developed a reputation for projecting influence beyond its borders, particularly in countries such as Lebanon, […]
UNS: All sorts of bizarre objects have been spotted on the Red Planet over the years, including what appears to be a helmet and even an eerie doorway. These tend to spark conspiracy theories that an ancient alien civilisation may have once lived on Mars. Back in 2001, independent imaging […]
MIAMI -UNS/AFP: World number one Carlos Alcaraz remains upbeat about his form despite an early third-round exit at the Miami Open, shifting his focus to the upcoming clay court season. The Spaniard was defeated in three sets by 36th-ranked American Sebastian Korda on Sunday, marking one of his earliest exits […]
By Staff Reporter Islamabad: In celebration of Eid ul Fitr 2026, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, delivered a heartfelt message to the Home-Based and Locally Recruited Staff of the High Commission of Malaysia in Islamabad. In his message, the High Commissioner extended […]
By Dr Lubna Farah ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday categorically rejected the recent assertion by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard alleging a potential threat from Pakistan’s missile capabilities. In a statement, FO Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi emphasised that Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are exclusively defensive in nature, […]