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Imran Khan’s sons seek visas to visit him in Pakistan

Khan's sons Kasim and Sulaiman, who are currently in London, urged the Pakistani government to grant them visas as they have not seen their father since November 2022.

Bangladesh’s new PM, political heir Tarique Rahman

Long overshadowed by his parents and heir to one of Bangladesh's most powerful political dynasties, the country's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has finally stepped into the spotlight.

An Interview on Revolution, War, and the Iranian Dead End

Fatemeh Aman argues that history offers no reliable model where foreign military force reshapes a complex state like Iran without severe, unpredictable social damage.

Imad Wasim and Nyla Raja Face Social Media Backlash After Second Wedding Announcement

Imad Wasim has married social media influencer Nyla Raja months after his separation from Sannia Ashfaq, sparking intense backlash online

Iran Signals Economic Incentives in New Nuclear Talks as US Keeps Military Option on...

Iran has indicated it is seeking a nuclear agreement with the United States that delivers swift economic benefits for both sides, ahead of a second round of talks in Geneva. Iranian officials suggested cooperation in oil, gas, mining, and aviation sectors could form part of a broader deal.

Netanyahu Demands Full Dismantling of Nuclear Program of Iran, Signals Shift From U.S. Aid...

Speaking at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he told U.S. President Donald Trump that any agreement with Iran must dismantle its nuclear infrastructure—not merely halt uranium enrichment.

Shoaib Akhtar Slams PCB Leadership After India Defeat, Calls Chairman ‘Incompetent’

Following Pakistan’s heavy defeat to India in the T20 World Cup, former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board, indirectly targeting chairman Mohsin Naqvi. He questioned the competence of the current leadership and criticized what he called the “superstar culture” surrounding Babar Azam.

Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn ‘de-facto annexation’

Israel's government on Sunday approved a contentious plan to make it easier for Israeli settlers to purchase land in the occupied West Bank and further sideline Palestinian authorities.

News Analysis & Opinion

Rage against the machine

A critique of media influence and authoritarian tendencies that discourage critical thinking, suppress dissent, and keep citizens distracted rather than informed.

Why Iran’s Subsidy Reform Keeps Stalling

In Iran, subsidy reform is economically necessary but politically perilous because cheap essentials underpin daily survival amid inflation and low trust.

When the Gulf Heats Up, India Is the First to Pay

India is highly vulnerable to Gulf instability due to its heavy energy reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, exposing it to inflation, trade disruptions, and risks to its diaspora.

The Taliban’s Mistake: Ignoring What Julani Understood

Abu Mohammad al-Julani’s shift from global jihadist to pragmatic power broker in Syria highlights how image management and governance shape political survival. The Taliban’s refusal to reform, by contrast, has deepened Afghanistan’s isolation and weakened its legitimacy.

Askari Privilege and the Making of a Hopeless, Lawless, and Sacrilegious Society

The author argues that Pakistan’s military privilege is not merely institutional but civilizational—reshaping infrastructure, politics, faith, and daily life to normalize inequality, suppress dissent, and extract wealth at the expense of civilian society.

Iran’s Lost Opportunities in Central Asia

Despite renewed diplomatic activity, Iran’s influence in Central Asia remains limited, with cultural ties failing to translate into strategic power. Decades of sanctions, policy inconsistency, and competition from stronger actors have left Tehran a secondary regional player.

The Quiet Omani Port Reshaping India’s Regional Strategy

India’s growing use of Oman’s Duqm port provides a politically safer, sanctions-insulated hub for its western Indian Ocean operations, reducing reliance on Iran’s Chabahar without replacing its unique overland access to Central Asia.

What Has Iran Gained from BRICS?

Iran’s BRICS membership has given Tehran symbolic legitimacy but little practical economic relief, as sanctions, dependency on China, and limited access to BRICS financial mechanisms continue to constrain its leverage.

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