Author: ZORAIZ KLASRA
ZORAIZ KLASRA
Zoraiz Klasra is the National Security and Defence Correspondent for The Islamabad Telegraph. He specializes in exposing hybrid warfare, disinformation campaigns, and regional threats to Pakistan. His investigative reporting focuses on covert networks involving India, Israel, and anti-state proxies.
2025 Year in Review reveals the Charlie Kirk assassination was the year’s top trending news story. The historic 43-day government shutdown crippled federal services and drove record search traffic. January’s Los Angeles wildfires caused upwards of $57 billion in economic damage. Major shifts in trade policy and universal tariffs became a primary driver of economic anxiety. As 2025 draws to a close, the digital footprint of the year reveals a society deeply entangled in political upheaval, environmental crises, and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. The “Year in Search” serves as a mirror to a nation navigating intense change, where…
UAE President visit Pakistan marks his first official state visit, underscored by a high-profile JF-17 aerial salute. The visit prioritizes the finalization of multi-billion dollar investment deals in the energy, logistics, and infrastructure sectors. Discussions between the two leaders aim to solidify a shared vision for regional stability and maritime security. This diplomatic milestone reinforces the UAE’s role as Pakistan’s primary economic anchor in the Gulf region. The conclusion of the high-stakes, one-day official visit by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on December 26, 2025, marks the beginning of a transformative…
As 2025 draws to a close, a storm is brewing over Washington. On December 22—three days after a strict congressional deadline—the Justice Department issued an emergency plea for prosecutors to volunteer their Christmas week. The mission: review and redact a staggering trove of investigative materials known as the Epstein files. With the FBI recently discovering “over a million” additional documents, the race for transparency has shifted from a legal obligation to a chaotic political battlefield. The Message to America: A System in Conflict The message these files send to the American people is one of deep-seated institutional friction. For years,…
A new Moscow bomb blast on Yeletskaya Street has killed two police officers and a suspicious individual. The explosion occurred in the same vicinity where Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was assassinated via car bomb on Monday. Russian investigators are treating the incidents as targeted attacks, with suspicions falling on Ukrainian intelligence services. Analysts suggest the spike in urban violence may be intended to derail peace negotiations currently being brokered by the Trump administration. In a week marked by rising smoke and shattering glass in the heart of the Russian capital, the shadows of the Ukraine conflict have once again lengthened…
2025 was the year of Trump as the administration launched a historic overhaul of the U.S. nuclear posture to deter four-adversary threats. The “Golden Dome” executive order prioritized $25 billion for a layered missile defense system, shifting focus from rogue states to peer competitors. A strategic emphasis on the “non-strategic triad” brought nuclear-armed cruise missiles back to the Indo-Pacific and European theaters. The Pentagon initiated the “uploading” of warheads onto Minuteman III ICBMs, signaling a departure from previous New START treaty constraints. In a move shrouded in strategic secrecy, the Trump administration has begun an aggressive expansion of the United…
Epstein Files Unleash Political Firestorm: Redactions Fuel Skepticism and Division as bipartisan leaders threaten the DOJ with contempt. The DOJ released 13,000+ documents, but heavy blackouts have left lawmakers and the public demanding transparency. New photos show high-profile figures like Bill Clinton, while missing files involving Donald Trump have sparked accusations of selective editing. Victims and survivors express heartbreak over “delayed justice” and the shielding of elite enablers. In a move mandated by the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, the U.S. Justice Department released over 13,000 documents and hundreds of photos recently. The Justice Department’s December 22, 2025, release of…
Illegal labor in Malaysia remains a critical challenge as premier shopping centers are found to be bypassing strict immigration protocols. Recent investigations into Pavilion Damansara reveal that undocumented workers are being sheltered in basement quarters to avoid police detection. Government officials warn that corporate negligence is undermining the national strategy to reduce dependency on undocumented migrants. Advocacy groups are calling for a “Tier 1” enforcement approach to hold high-profile commercial entities accountable for labor violations. KUALA LUMPUR — In the shimmering atrium of Pavilion Damansara, where the scent of expensive perfume mingles with the polished gleam of marble, the machinery…
The Venezuela oil blockade of December 2025 has reduced exports from nearly 1 million bpd to an estimated 258,000 bpd. China, the primary buyer of Venezuelan crude, has condemned the blockade as “international piracy” but has avoided military escalation. Brent crude remains stable near $60/bbl due to global oversupply, despite the naval interdictions in the Caribbean. The legal dispute centers on unpaid arbitration awards from the Venezuela oil nationalization of 2007, involving billions owed to ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips. As of December 21, 2025, the Caribbean has become the flashpoint of a high-stakes geopolitical drama. Following President Donald Trump’s declaration of…
Toshakhana-2 case verdict resulted in a 17-year prison sentence for both PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, delivered at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. Verdict confirmed a 10-year rigorous imprisonment under sections 34 and 409 of the PPC, alongside a 7-year term under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Verdict imposed a substantial fine of Rs16.4 million on the couple, with the court noting that failure to pay will lead to additional time behind bars. Toshakhana-2 case verdict included a mandate for leniency, as the judge explicitly considered Imran Khan’s age and Bushra Bibi’s gender when finalizing the duration of…
Brown University shooting suspect was found dead after a multi-state manhunt, ending days of fear across New England. Trump administration immediately suspended the Green Card Lottery, citing the suspect’s immigration status. Hundreds of thousands of global Green Lottery aspirants now face uncertainty due to one accused individual’s actions. Repeated campus shootings still fail to trigger meaningful U.S. gun control reforms. The discovery of the Brown University shooting suspect dead inside a New Hampshire storage facility has brought grim closure to one of the most disturbing academic attacks in recent U.S. history. Yet the end of the manhunt has opened a…