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.
Strategic Caution: Trump Venezuela patience reflects the President’s deep aversion to another Iraq- or Libya-style quagmire; he prefers pressure over invasion. Calculated Military Build-Up: While U.S. naval forces tighten the noose around Caracas, Trump Venezuela patience ensures Washington maintains control without triggering open war. Geopolitical Balancing Act: Trump Venezuela patience allows Trump to manage tensions with Russia and avoid a multi-front confrontation while keeping Maduro under maximum strain. Psychological Warfare: Through sanctions, covert operations, and internal destabilization, Trump Venezuela patience aims to make Maduro’s collapse seem inevitable—without a single bomb dropped. Washington’s power corridors are buzzing. Fighter jets circle the…
The U.S.–China Trade War shows signs of easing as Beijing suspends tariffs up to 15% on select U.S. imports. Bilateral trade stood at $559 billion in 2024, down from $658 billion in 2018. China has diversified trade through RCEP and reduced reliance on U.S. soybeans—from 41% in 2016 to 20% in 2024. Despite the thaw, major issues over technology and strategic competition persist. U.S.–China Trade relations—once defined by tariffs, counter-tariffs, and sharp rhetoric—appear to be entering a new, tentative phase of thaw. In a rare show of conciliation, Beijing announced on Wednesday that it would suspend retaliatory tariffs on select…
Ukraine war Pokrovsk marks a critical turning point as Russian forces close in on a major logistics hub. The U.S. is distracted by crises in Venezuela and the Middle East, leaving Zelenskiy isolated. Putin’s demands for peace are seen by some diplomats as logical and achievable. The world now looks to Trump and Putin — not Europe — to bring an end to the Ukraine war. The battle for Pokrovsk may well decide the fate of Ukraine’s long, brutal war. As Russian forces push deeper into the eastern city — a key logistics hub in the Donetsk region — signs…
Taliban accuse the U.S. of US Drone Violations via Pakistan, calling it a breach of sovereignty. Zabihullah Mujahid says drones enter Afghan skies through Pakistani territory. Kabul rejects U.S. request to regain control of Bagram Air Base, angering Washington. TTP issue deepens mistrust as Kabul and Islamabad trade blame over militancy. In a striking accusation that could inflame already strained regional relations, a senior Taliban official has claimed that American drones are routinely violating Afghan airspace through Pakistan’s territory. The allegation of US Drone Violations via Pakistan comes at a time when ties between Kabul and Islamabad are at an…
U.S.-backed discussions on forming an International Force to Police Gaza gain momentum. Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and Pakistan may lead security and reconstruction missions. Hamas resists foreign troops inside Gaza, insisting on border-only deployments. Palestinians demand that any International Force to Police Gaza respect sovereignty. A fresh obstacle to President Donald Trump’s ambitious Gaza peace plan is taking shape: how to bring in an International Force to Police Gaza. The proposal, currently under discussion in Washington, Cairo, and Ankara, aims to stabilize the battered enclave and prevent future conflict—but it faces formidable political and operational hurdles. For months, U.S. and regional…
Hassan’s 97.6% win ensures continuity but exposes Tanzania’s fragile democracy. Opposition leaders were barred, sparking deadly protests and international concern. Foreign partners welcome the predictability her re-election offers for investment. The future hinges on whether she can balance stability with democratic openness. Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Contested Victory has ignited jubilation among her supporters but also fury across much of the country, where thousands have poured onto the streets in protest. While the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared her re-elected with an overwhelming 97.6% of the vote, the political cost of that victory has left Tanzania deeply divided and…
Maduro Seeks Missiles From Russia: Venezuela’s president has sent a personal letter to Vladimir Putin requesting aircraft repairs, missile systems, and radar upgrades amid rising U.S. military pressure. American Buildup in the Caribbean: The U.S. has deployed the aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford and naval assets near Venezuela, citing counternarcotics operations that Caracas calls “acts of aggression.” Russia’s Strategic Dilemma: With troops stretched thin in Ukraine, Moscow faces a difficult decision — whether to defend its ally or prioritize the European front. High-Stakes Geopolitics: China and Iran have also stepped in, supplying drones and radar systems, signaling a new era…
Record Revenue: Google-parent Alphabet reported $102.3 billion in third-quarter revenue — a 16% year-over-year surge — with net income up 33% to $35 billion, beating Wall Street expectations. AI-Driven Growth: Massive investments in AI, cloud computing, and digital advertising powered the gains; Google Cloud revenue jumped 34% to $15.2 billion, while the Gemini AI app reached 650 million monthly users. Cultural Shift: Under CEO Sundar Pichai, Google is reshaping its workplace culture — introducing voluntary severance programs and refocusing teams to align with its AI-first vision and efficiency goals. Future Outlook: Google plans to invest up to $93 billion this…
Trump’s new China Doctrine replaces confrontation with managed engagement. The Kuala Lumpur truce stabilizes ties while preserving U.S. leverage. Beijing sees this as a window to rebuild; Trump sees it as proof of dominance. The coming Trump–Xi summits may define the next decade of superpower rivalry. President Donald J. Trump, the self-styled dealmaker who once waged an economic war on China, is now preparing to rewrite history—on his own terms. The same man who tore apart decades of bipartisan engagement with Beijing is poised to relaunch it, not as a gesture of goodwill, but as an assertion of power. In…
Pakistan’s delegation presented logical, legitimate demands for peace and security. Afghan Taliban delegation repeatedly changed stance under Kabul’s influence. Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey supported Pakistan’s fair and justified position. Final round of talks expected as Pakistan pushes for decisive action against terrorism. In Istanbul’s quiet autumn air, the faint echo of history could almost be heard — the sound of two brotherly nations trying once more to redefine the fragile frontier of trust that binds them. On the third consecutive day of the Pakistan–Afghan Taliban talks, diplomats and intelligence envoys labored deep into the night — eighteen grueling hours…