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.
Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions escalate as Pakistan’s armed forces continue sustained operations against terrorist hideouts across the border. China has offered to mediate between Islamabad and Kabul to prevent further escalation and encourage dialogue. Pakistan says counterterrorism strikes are necessary to dismantle TTP sanctuaries operating from Afghan territory. Public support inside Pakistan remains strong as communities demand decisive action against terrorism. China’s offer to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan comes at a moment when the security landscape along the volatile frontier has entered a decisive phase. As Pakistan’s armed forces intensify counterterrorism operations against terrorist sanctuaries across the border, Beijing’s diplomatic outreach…
Pakistan Forces foil terror plot in Lakki Marwat after intelligence-led operation kills five militants before they could strike the city. Security forces recovered weapons and ammunition from militants linked to Indian-backed networks operating from Afghanistan. Militants were allegedly involved in attacks on civilians and foreign nationals, including Chinese workers. Operation carried out under Pakistan’s nationwide counter-terror campaign Azm-e-Istehkam Pakistan’s armed forces on Saturday thwarted what security officials described as a potentially catastrophic terrorist attack in the northwestern city of Lakki Marwat, killing five militants during a swift intelligence-based operation that prevented the group from carrying out a large-scale assault on…
Trump Iran strategy shows a clear preference for military pressure over diplomacy, signaling no Iran deal for now. US strikes on Kharg Island and Iranian cities aim to cripple Tehran’s economic and strategic infrastructure. The president calls for allied warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, heightening global energy and security risks. Forecasting the Iran war suggests possible prolonged escalation, regional retaliation, and eventual negotiations under pressure. The rhetoric coming from Donald Trump in recent days has been strikingly blunt—even by his own standards. As American carrier strike groups converge near Iranian waters and explosions echo across the region, Trump…
Can Russian Oil Ease Prices: Iran War Escalation is driving a prolonged Middle East conflict with global economic and geopolitical consequences. The United States and Israel have already consumed more than $11 billion in weapons in the first phase of operations against Iran. The Strait of Hormuz disruption is pushing global oil prices toward $100 per barrel and threatening the world’s largest energy supply corridor. Russia has emerged as the biggest financial beneficiary after the U.S. temporarily lifted sanctions allowing global purchases of Russian oil. The war between Iran, Israel and the United States is entering a dangerous new phase,…
US–Iran War tensions deepen as Russia urges the United States and Israel to halt strikes and return to diplomacy. Moscow warns continued attacks on Iran risk triggering a broader regional conflict across the Middle East. Russia says civilian casualties in Iran are rising sharply amid ongoing military operations. Analysts warn disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz could send global oil prices soaring. Russia on Thursday urged the United States and Israel to immediately halt their military strikes against Iran and return to diplomatic negotiations, warning that the conflict risks spiraling into a broader regional war with severe global consequences. Speaking…
Iran war escalates as new tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz threaten global shipping and energy supplies. Israel expands strikes in Lebanon, issuing evacuation warnings after deadly bombardment in Beirut. Oil prices spike near $100 despite the release of 400 million barrels from global strategic reserves. Qatar urges the UN Security Council to intervene and halt the widening Middle East conflict. The war between Iran and the United States–Israel alliance is entering a more volatile phase, spreading instability across the Middle East and rattling global energy markets. Fresh attacks on shipping lanes, escalating airstrikes in Lebanon, and new missile…
India-China trade thaw: Restrictions on imports and investments eased in 2026. Historical context: Tensions since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash shaped six years of friction. Pragmatic motives: Energy shortages and industrial bottlenecks drove India’s policy change. Strategic outlook: Gradual engagement expected, with sensitive sectors remaining restricted. Forecast: Incremental trade growth and cautious cooperation likely through 2026. In a significant recalibration of its economic and diplomatic posture, India announced on Tuesday the easing of long-standing restrictions on Chinese imports and investments in select sectors. The move, the most consequential since a deadly border clash in 2020, reflects New Delhi’s cautious effort…
Saudi Arabia oil output cuts highlight the growing impact of the Iran war on global energy supply and shipping routes. Gulf producers including UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq slash millions of barrels per day amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Riyadh warns Tehran against attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure as regional tensions escalate. Global economy faces inflation risks as oil supply shocks ripple through aviation, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. The sudden decision by Saudi Arabia and several Gulf producers to slash oil production has sent shockwaves through global energy markets. According to reports, Saudi Arabia has reduced output by 2–2.5 million barrels…
U.S.–Iran War Escalation forces evacuation of American personnel from Saudi Arabia amid rising missile threats. Iran expands retaliatory drone and missile strikes across Gulf states hosting U.S. military bases. United States deploys B-52 strategic bombers to the UK to strengthen long-range strike capability against Iranian missile infrastructure. Middle East security crisis deepens as Washington and its allies reposition forces for a potential prolonged regional conflict. As the U.S.–Iran war intensifies into a full-spectrum regional confrontation, Washington has begun rapidly repositioning both diplomatic personnel and military assets across the Middle East and Europe—moves that signal a dramatic escalation in the geopolitical…
Gwadar fisherman killed by missile debris underscores civilian risks in regional conflicts. Iran-US-Israel war disrupts maritime trade and escalates oil market volatility. Missile interceptions can still cause lethal collateral damage far from conflict zones. Civilian casualties highlight the urgent need for international diplomatic intervention. Gwadar, Pakistan – March 8, 2026: A Pakistani fisherman was killed after debris from an Israeli missile, intercepted by Iranian air defences, struck his boat in waters off Iran, officials confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred while the fisherman was operating in Iranian waters. District authorities confirmed that he had ventured into the region in search…