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Pakistan did not allow Islamabad Talks to become Media Circus

Despite a heavy presence of a very curious intentional media, a highly active domestic media and a hyper active social media Pakistan managed the information environment very crafty to allow the negotiators to only focus on the most sensitive and consequential matter of life and death ahead of them.  Media centre where all journalists are huddled provide the most comfortable and cozy environment and a mingling space for journalists all over the world while information is being released only through official channels and fake news / rumours suppressed there and than.  Those who complain of no continuous flow of who is talking what and with who, where and how than they don’t understand that its talks for peace , not for headlines ; its diplomacy at finest, not a media show ‼️‼️

Islamabad: Where the Iran–US–Israel Conflict Begins to Unwind

 ▪️ The Iran–US–Israel crisis did not begin in Islamabad — but its complexity has started to unwind there. ▪️ After weeks of escalation, Strait of Hormuz threats, energy market instability, and looming US strike warnings, diplomacy replaced confrontation — and that diplomacy moved to Islamabad. ▪️ Direct US–Iran negotiations were held in Islamabad — the highest-level engagement in decades — under Pakistan’s facilitation. ▪️ US Vice President JD Vance led the American delegation, while senior Iranian leadership participated in negotiations. ▪️ Talks ran for multiple rounds, written proposals were exchanged, and despite no final agreement, dialogue replaced escalation — marking a strategic turning point. ▪️ JD Vance described the Islamabad talks as substantive and conducted in good faith, acknowledging the seriousness of negotiations facilitated in Pakistan. ▪️ Iran formally thanked Pakistan for hosting and facilitating the dialogue, reinforcing Islamabad’s credibility as a neutral m...

A shift in a War: Pakistan, A New Gamer-Changer..!!

A political earthquake in Islamabad… and the end of the game that Benjamin Netanyahu was betting on What is happening is not a passing diplomatic meeting… but a redrawing of the map of power in the Middle East… without permission from Washington and Tel Aviv In Islamabad… Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan met… not to discuss war only… but to end it and impose a completely new equation The first shock: Pakistan is officially transforming into a (backchannel) between Washington and Tehran — conveying messages — opening the door to negotiations — and managing the most dangerous file in the world right now The second shock: Iran agrees to the passage of additional ships through the Strait of Hormuz under Pakistani cover… in a step that means a gradual breaking of the brink of explosion The third shock: Four traditional allies of Washington… moving together without it (Saudi Arabia – Turkey – Egypt – Pakistan) And here is the real shift: the beginning of a regional system opera...

Iran Under Fire: US and Israel Unleash Airstrikes, Killing Khamenei

The USA  is looking to topple the Islamic government in Iran The early 2026  United States and Israel War in Iran titled  Operation Epic Fury  aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and facilitating  regime change . These coordinated strikes resulted in the  death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei  and other high-ranking officials, prompting swift  retaliation against U.S. bases  and Gulf States. The conflict has caused significant  global economic disruption , specifically regarding volatile oil prices and the closure of the  Strait of Hormuz . While the Trump administration urged the Iranian public to overthrow the government. Experts warn that Iran’s  advanced weaponry and rugged geography  present a more formidable challenge than previous wars in Iraq or Afghanistan.  Since the Iranian Revolution , relations between the United States and Iran have remained tense, marked by sanctions, proxy confrontation...

Stories that bounced: The nine lives of 4 most-wanted men

  Ever wonder how some terrorists keep dying and resurfacing? As we watched the Afghan Taliban return to power in Afghanistan, we began to slowly realize in the newsroom that our reporting on them would be completely different from now on. They had overnight gone from “international terrorists” to heads of government. This was, of course, the story of  that  Afghan Taliban, who were extremely difficult to cover from Pakistani newsrooms. Similarly fraught was the reportage on the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the country. Their intertwined networks and shadowy connections were every reporter’s and editor’s nightmare. The dangers of covering terrorism were not just physical for journalists. And as Imran Khan’s CNN Haqqani Network flub revealed Wednesday, keeping track of “terrorist” outfits is a full-time job. The worst part of it has been keeping tabs on their connections with each other, verifying the attacks they have claimed and, oddly enough, their deaths....

US-Afghan Ties And Future Hopes

The relations between Afghanistan and the US are often a hot topic of discussion in international media circles. Since the US-led invasion of Afghanistan and the consequent overthrowing of the Taliban regime in 2001, a number of democratically elected governments have served their terms in the war-ravaged country. With passing time, the level of trust and the nature of expectations from each other has not only continued to evolve but for the most part has deteriorated. The civilian leadership of the two countries has not always been on the same page. Their relations have seen a lot of ups and downs over the last decade and a half as a result. The very nature of their partnership is intricate and complicated. One major factor is the lack of success in resolving the core issues of Afghanistan. On one hand, the removal of Taliban government has been welcomed largely by the Afghans, on the other, the inability of the new civilian administration to take charge and contro...

ISIS recruits in Afghanistan

Afghanistan can perhaps be labelled as one of the most war affected country in the world. Peace has seldom been achieved since the  Soviet invasion . After the end of the Soviet occupation, the country saw severe infighting over power which led to major internal armed conflicts. The fact that Afghan groups who took arms against the former USSR but later turned to each other for support is not a surprising story. By nature, Afghans are a tough people, they have further been hardened by a war they fought against an extremely powerful foe. It was only natural all major players involved in the Afghan jihad saw themselves fit to lead the nation and reign supreme as well. Many of these warlords were mostly interested in serving their own purposes, rather than work towards the greater good of the locals. But this changed after the  rise of the Taliban  in the mid-90s. Within a few months, a major part of the country was under Taliban rule. They were rece...

Changing Lives For The Homeless

We have all heard the phrase “Home Sweet Home,” but little do we know that not everyone gets to say and live it. Unfortunately, even in today’s modernized and technologically advanced world there are many homeless people in the United States of America, who have nowhere to sleep but the streets. While the nation has exhibited immense economic growth over the past 100 years, the US has failed to provide shelter to much of its homeless population. The street sleepers are also a matter of security concern for the nation since many homeless have had a record of criminal activity. From petty thieves to serial killers we can find many living on the streets and without a permanent mailing address. Law enforcement agencies have tried to curb sexual predators in troubled neighborhoods but let’s face it these efforts haven’t been very successful. A study conducted in 2015 indicates the number of homeless people in the US to about 500,000. Sadly, a quarter of them are childr...