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.
Chemical weapons escalation in Sudan highlights a critical breakdown in international arms control as chlorine-based munitions are covertly deployed. Intelligence dossiers and military communications confirm systematic efforts to weaponize civilian water purification agents against entrenched targets. Diverting municipal chemicals worsens an already severe public health and water crisis for millions of displaced civilians. U.S. sanctions and multilateral pressure aim to enforce Chemical Weapons Convention compliance amid ongoing regional proxy dynamics. Sudan’s civil war has entered a dangerous new phase after evidence reviewed by The Washington Post suggested that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) secretly built and stockpiled chlorine-based chemical munitions,…
PIMS fire: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs10 million (about $36,000) reward for Staff Nurse Razia, who entered the burning neonatal nursery and rescued the only surviving baby. PIMS fire inquiry: Investigators found prima facie failures involving fire safety, emergency exits, evacuation planning, security coordination and hospital preparedness. PIMS fire investigation: The exact source of the blaze remains unresolved, while the government has ordered suspensions, disciplinary proceedings and possible criminal investigations. ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a financial reward of Rs10 million — approximately $36,000 — for Staff Nurse Razia, who risked her life by entering…
Singapore Maritime Disruption: The bypass of Middle Eastern chokepoints and the Suez Canal has forced container lines around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, adding 10 to 14 days to transit times and converting the Port of Singapore into a bottleneck for regional transshipment. Operational Gridlock: Vessel off-schedule arrivals peaked at 90 percent, while container dwell times spiked to 11 days, prompting the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to reactivate legacy berths and fast-track Tuas Port expansions. Energy Market Spillovers: With Brent crude hovering above US$94 per barrel due to Strait of Hormuz supply constraints, bunkering overheads and global…
Swat suicide attack kills 14, targeting peace rally near Kabal police station Pakistan’s security forces restored peace after years of sacrifices across Swat, KP and Balochistan Latest attack raises fears militants may be attempting to regain influence Swat, Pakistan — The Swat suicide attack on Sunday has sent shockwaves across Pakistan and beyond, shattering the fragile calm in a valley long regarded as a symbol of resilience against extremism. The Swat suicide attack, one of the deadliest in recent years, underscores renewed concerns that militant groups may be attempting to regain their foothold in the region. At least 14 people,…
U.S. strike on Iran threat grows as Pakistan pushes urgent diplomacy Islamabad urges both sides to return to MoU talks to prevent escalation Jordan attack triggers fears of wider Middle East conflict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has ramped up diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions as the looming U.S. strike on Iran raises fears of a full-scale regional conflict following a deadly attack on American forces in Jordan earlier this week. At a weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan is doing its “utmost” to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding…
Japan economic transformation is driven by a ¥370 trillion investment plan targeting 17 strategic sectors by 2040. Political divisions and market volatility are intensifying due to fears of rising debt and unclear funding. Strong backing from business elites and public support is keeping Takaichi’s ambitious agenda alive. Japan economic transformation is no longer a distant policy ambition—it is the defining doctrine of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Her ¥370 trillion investment plan, stretching to 2040, is designed to catapult Japan back into the ranks of global economic superpowers. Yet, this unprecedented strategy is sending shockwaves through her own party, financial markets,…
Middle East war expands into Yemen, opening a dangerous new front in regional conflict Pakistan leads urgent diplomacy to revive U.S.-Iran talks with China’s backing Global economy at risk as oil routes face disruption and escalation intensifies ISLAMABAD — The Middle East war has entered a dangerous new phase, expanding into Yemen as the intensifying U.S.-Iran conflict pushes the region—and the global economy—to the brink of collapse. On the 15th consecutive day of sustained strikes, U.S. missiles pounded targets deep inside Tehran while Saudi jets launched coordinated attacks on Houthi installations, signaling a widening Middle East war with no immediate…
Layyah development transformation achieved in just seven months under DC Asif Ali Dogar Electric bus service introduces eco-friendly transport for citizens Social welfare programs uplift 370 families and rural women Modern parks, roads, and transit hubs redefine district infrastructure Layyah, South Punjab — On a recent evening, as the sun dipped behind the flat, dust-streaked horizon of Layyah, families gathered in a newly renovated park where children climbed brightly painted play structures and elderly men paced along tiled walking tracks. A few meters away, young laborers took turns on open-air gym equipment, laughing as they tested unfamiliar machines. For many…
Restore America’s Dignity: President Donald Trump is taking decisive action in the Strait of Hormuz to permanently restore America’s dignity on the global stage. By reinstating a relentless naval blockade on Iran and striking hostile targets, the administration is squeezing Tehran’s rogue regime to ensure the vital waterway remains free and open. Though insiders acknowledge the aggressive measures will temporarily impact the US economy, the long-term objective remains focused on achieving lasting stability and national security. This unapologetic foreign policy serves as a powerful reminder to both allies and adversaries that the United States will no longer tolerate the disruption…
Trump’s Middle East strategy has pivotally transitioned from economic pressure to direct, kinetic military intervention. Severe frustration over the failure of the Strait of Hormuz blockade has pushed Washington to take its most controversial decision yet. Mossad’s active sleeper cells within Iran have delivered critical targeting coordinates of fortified nuclear installations directly to U.S. planners. Exclusive diplomatic sources from The Islamabad Telegraph confirm that Tehran’s top leadership has sensed the plan and is preparing a massive retaliation. WASHINGTON / TEHRAN — The geopolitical architecture of the Middle East is on the verge of a violent, structural realignment. Following consecutive nights…