Author: KASWAR KLASRA

UAE Iran war attacks exceed 2,819 strikes, making it the most targeted country Missile and drone attacks have hit critical infrastructure and civilian areas Strait of Hormuz disruptions have increased oil prices by more than 35 percent Excluding the UAE from negotiations risks weakening any peace agreement The world is watching the theater of diplomacy unfold, but it is missing the most important scene. As global powers rush to secure a ceasefire with Iran, one country continues to absorb the overwhelming weight of the conflict, largely overlooked in negotiations that will define the region’s future. The United Arab Emirates is…

US Iran talks Islamabad conclude after 20 hours without final agreement Pakistan successfully mediates historic high-level engagement between Washington and Tehran Key disagreements remain over nuclear commitments, frozen assets, and Strait of Hormuz Both sides agree to continue negotiations under Pakistan’s facilitation Islamabad — In a development described by diplomats as both historic and cautiously hopeful, the first round of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad after more than 20 hours of intense dialogue, ending without a formal agreement but with a mutual commitment to continue talks under Pakistan’s facilitation. The marathon negotiations, mediated by…

$10B Gwadar Oil Refinery: Strategic Partnership Milestone: The $10 billion (up to $12 billion) Gwadar oil refinery project stands as another shining example of the deep friendship and economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with renewed momentum following Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan’s high-level visit to Islamabad on April 10, 2026. Project Scale & Structure: Led by Saudi Aramco in collaboration with Pakistan’s PSO, OGDCL, PPL, and GHPL, the greenfield refinery will process 300,000–400,000 barrels per day (potentially up to 500,000 bpd), with Pakistani firms contributing 40–45% of the investment as part of a planned “Gwadar Oil…

US-Iran Talks in Islamabad: Islamabad hosts critical US-Iran ceasefire negotiations Kushner-Witkoff duo leads Trump’s diplomatic push Pakistan emerges as a global peace broker Iran demands sanctions relief and control over Hormuz Oil prices surge amid supply disruption fears Visa-on-arrival policy boosts global participation Islamabad is poised to host one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent years, as high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran unfold under intense global scrutiny. With tensions in the Middle East still simmering and a fragile ceasefire hanging in the balance, all eyes are on Pakistan’s capital—now emerging as an unlikely but decisive…

Pakistan US Iran Talks mark a major diplomatic breakthrough as Islamabad hosts high-level negotiations Pakistan’s leadership played a decisive role in securing a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran GCC countries demand inclusion of their security concerns before any final agreement is reached The Iran war triggered global economic shocks comparable to early COVID-19 disruptions In a moment that may well be remembered as a turning point in modern diplomacy, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir have emerged as unlikely architects of global stability—leaders who, through calculated diplomacy and quiet persistence, helped steer the…

Asim Munir Iran Ceasefire leads to historic two-week truce between US and Iran Trump halts military strikes at the last moment following Pakistan’s diplomatic intervention US and Iranian delegations to arrive in Islamabad for decisive peace negotiations Strait of Hormuz reopening could stabilize global oil markets and ease economic fears In a dramatic turn that has stunned global capitals and sent ripples through energy markets, the United States and Iranhave agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire, halting a war that had pushed the world to the brink of a catastrophic regional explosion. At the heart of this breakthrough stands Pakistan’s…

Pakistan Saudi Arabia Defence Pact underscores Islamabad’s firm commitment to defend the Kingdom against external aggression Field Marshal Asim Munir condemns attack on Saudi petrochemical facilities as dangerous escalation Pakistan intensifies diplomatic efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States Corps Commanders reaffirm Pakistan’s role as a regional stabiliser pushing for peace and dialogue In a strongly worded and strategically significant statement, Pakistan’s top military leadership has condemned the latest attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s critical infrastructure, warning that such escalation risks derailing fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider regional war. Chairing a high-level Corps…

UAE Air Defense Intercepts Missiles including 9 ballistic, 1 cruise missile and 50 drones in latest attack Over 507 ballistic missiles and 2,191 UAVs neutralized since escalation began Falling debris injures foreign workers at Khorfakkan Port, all reported out of danger UAE economy remains resilient with $707 billion exports and ports operating at full capacity Work was in full swing at Khorfakkan Port on Sunday when the sky suddenly turned into a battlefield. Dockworkers, many of them foreign nationals, paused as a fast-moving object streaked across the horizon—an incoming Iranian ballistic missile, descending toward one of the UAE’s busiest maritime…

Pakistan UAE deposits controversy addressed by Foreign Office amid social media claims Viral narratives falsely suggested UAE pressured Pakistan during Iran war Government confirms repayment is routine under agreed financial terms Strong Pakistan-UAE ties reaffirmed despite misinformation campaign Islamabad, April 5, 2026 — Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan has firmly rejected what it described as “misleading and unfounded” commentary circulating on social media regarding financial deposits made by the United Arab Emiratesin Pakistan, warning against attempts to distort bilateral ties at a sensitive geopolitical moment. The official statement came after a wave of online content — including posts by social…

Iran War Energy Crisis Southeast Asia Nuclear Shift is accelerating multi-billion-dollar nuclear investments across the region Closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted nearly 20% of global oil supply, exposing energy vulnerabilities Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines lead ambitious nuclear revival plans, including SMRs and large-scale plants Rising AI-driven electricity demand and energy security concerns are pushing governments toward reliable nuclear solutions It began as a war to stop the atom. When strikes were launched against Iran—with the stated aim of crippling its nuclear ambitions—few imagined the conflict would end up igniting a nuclear awakening thousands of miles away. Yet,…