Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
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Is Iran Winning This War? Qamar Bashir Press Secretary to the President (Rtd) Former Press Minister, Embassy of Pakistan to France Former Press Attaché to Malaysia Former MD, SRBC | Macomb, Michigan What once appeared to be an abstract geopolitical forecast has now taken the shape of unfolding reality. In early 2024, Chinese-Canadian analyst Jiang Xueqin advanced a controversial thesis—“The Iran Trap.” His argument was dismissed by many as speculative: Donald Trump would return to power, initiate a major confrontation with Iran, and ultimately entangle the United States in aRead More
The Kindleberger Trap
Dr. M Ali Hamza The Kindleberger Trap is a concept from international political economy. It is named after economist Charles Kindleberger. It describes a dangerous situation. A dominant global power; a hegemon, is either unwilling or unable to maintain international stability. At the same time, no other nation is ready to step in and fill the void. During the interwar period (1920s–1930s), Kindleberger argued that the United States failed to replace Great Britain as the global stabilizer. The result was a collapse in global cooperation. No nation provided essential publicRead More
ICCI president calls for stronger measures to combat tuberculosis
ISLAMABAD, MAR 24: /DNA/ – President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Sardar Tahir Mehmood has said that tuberculosis remains a serious public health challenge and continues to claim thousands of lives every year. Citing global health estimates, he noted that around 1.3 million people die from TB annually worldwide, which translates to over 3,500 deaths every day, while millions more fall ill with the disease. In Pakistan as well, TB remains among the leading infectious diseases, affecting hundreds of thousands of people each year. In a statement issuedRead More
Pakistan embassy in Manila celebrates 86th national day ceremony
MANILA, MAR 24 /DNA/ – The Embassy of Pakistan in the Philippines commemorated 86th National Day of Pakistan in a dignified flag-hoisting ceremony. Ambassador Dr Asima Rabbani raised the flag and messages of the President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were also read on the occasion. The ceremony drew strong participation from the Pakistani community in the Philippines.
Pakistan pursues peace, strengthens strategic cooperation with Russia, Envoy says
MOSCOW, Mar 24: Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi has said Islamabad is pursuing peace with neighbouring countries while strengthening strategic cooperation with Russia to address emerging security and energy challenges in the region. In an interview with Russian newspaper Izvestia, the ambassador outlined Pakistan’s positions on developments in Afghanistan, relations with India, the evolving situation in the Middle East, and prospects for expanding Pakistan-Russia cooperation. Ambassador Tirmizi said Pakistan did not seek conflict with Afghanistan but expected the Afghan authorities to prevent militant groups such as Tehreek-e-TalibanRead More
Court rejects bail pleas of 50 illegal Afghan residents
PESHAWAR, Mar 24: A local court here on Tuesday rejected the bail applications of around 50 Afghan nationals residing illegally in the city. The hearing was conducted by Additional District and Sessions Judge, Mirza Muhammad Kashif. During the proceedings, the court dismissed the bail requests of the detainees, stating that none of them possessed valid legal or travel documents. According to the prosecution, the arrests were made during police raids conducted in various areas under the jurisdictions of Shahid Gulfat Hussain and Inqilab police stations. The Afghans were taken intoRead More