Global Affairs - Ch Haroon Rashid

CPEC Phase II: Pakistan and China Enter a New Era of Economic Transformation

A decade after the launch of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC the relationship between Islamabad and Beijing is evolving...

Red Fort Blast and the Blame Game: How India’s Reflex Narrative Risks Regional Stability

The November 2025 explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort wasn’t just a tragic act of violence it was a reminder...

Peace Talks Collapse: Pakistan Exposes Afghan Regime’s Indian Nexus

Pakistan has officially declared the collapse of its peace talks with Afghanistan, ending months of quiet diplomacy aimed at reducing...

India–US Defence Deal Explained: Impact on Pakistan & China-Pakistan Strategy

Let’s be honest — when two global players sign a long-term defence deal, it’s never “just a defence agreement.” It’s...

Israel Returns 30 Palestinian Bodies to Gaza: A Human Story the World Cannot Ignore

Sometimes news breaks that doesn’t just inform you it hurts you. The latest one from Gaza is exactly that. Israel...

Why Delhi’s Artificial Rain Failed to Reduce Smog: Simple Explanation & Real Solutions

Every winter, Delhi turns into a gas chamber. Eyes burn, throats hurt, and stepping outside feels like walking into a...

The Peace That Betrayed Justice: How Diplomacy Became a Cover for the Annexation of Palestine

Introduction On the stage of international diplomacy, the recent “peace deal” — heralded by key players with cameras flashing and...

India’s Indian Ocean Strategy: Is Pakistan Facing Maritime Encirclement?

Introduction: The Silent Encirclement Below the Waves In the shifting balance of South Asian geopolitics, the Indian Ocean has quietly...

Pakistan Proposes Karachi Port for China–Bangladesh Trade: Opportunity or Mirage?

In a significant diplomatic overture, Pakistan has proposed that Bangladesh use Karachi Port as a transit hub for trade with...

Pakistan Army Destroys Afghan Posts and Tanks After Unprovoked Border Fire in Kurram

ISLAMABAD, Oct 15, 2025 — The Pakistan Army has confirmed that its forces destroyed multiple Afghan border posts and tanks...

The Missing Voices of Peace: Sharm el-Sheikh Summit Without Israel and Hamas

By Ch Haroon Rashid In a moment broadcast worldwide as a turning point for Middle East peace, former U.S. President...

María Corina Machado vs. Donald Trump: The Nobel Committee’s Verdict on Democracy and Populism

Nobel 2025 Verdict: Democracy Over Populism Summary: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize,...

Israel Intercepts Gaza Flotilla: Global Outrage and Legal Questions Over Blockade Enforcement

In October 2025, Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a convoy of more than forty humanitarian aid vessels...

The Gaza Plan at the 80th UN Session: Hope for Peace or a Recipe for Controversy?

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025 saw the unveiling of one of the most...

India’s Rail-Launched Agni-Prime: A New Dimension in Strategic Mobility

By Ch. Haroon Rashid India has taken a decisive step in its missile modernization journey. On September 24, 2025, the...

Incursion from the South: Yemen Drone Strike Exposes Key Gaps in Israel’s Air Defence

By Ch. Haroon Rashid Abstract The recent drone strike on Israel’s southern city of Eilat, reportedly launched from Yemen, has...

Gaza War – A Helpless Cry for the Oppressed

By Ch. Haroon Rashid Every day I see the faces of children in Gaza, and my heart feels heavy. I...

UK, Canada, and Australia Recognize Palestine: Symbolism Without Substance?

By Ch. Haroon Rashid In a landmark move, three close U.S. allies — the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia —...

India’s Gulf Flank Exposed: Pakistan–Saudi Pact Forces New Delhi into Strategic Dilemma

By Ch.Haroon Rashid Category: Analysis | South Asia, Middle East, Energy Security Timeline of Events 1947–2024: Since independence, India and...

Tough Talk, No Teeth” — Key Takeaways from the Qatar Arab-Islamic Summit

By Ch.Haroon Rashid Arab leaders in Doha condemn Israel’s strike but stop short of announcing concrete action Doha, Qatar —...

Russian Oil: Trump’s Nightmare and NATO’s Dilemma

By Ch.Haroon Rashid Russian oil has once again become the center of global geopolitical turbulence. Former U.S. President Donald Trump,...

Sharjah Asia Cup 2025: India’s Unsporting Conduct Condemned – Cricket Must Stay Political-Free

By Ch Haroon Rashid The Asia Cup 2025 match at Sharjah saw India defeat Pakistan by 7 wickets. While the...

The Doha Strike: A Wake-Up Call for Gulf States Living in Illusion of Security

Introduction: From Comfort to Crisis For decades, the Gulf states have lived in an oasis of comfort. Their deserts turned...

The Paper Shield: An Analysis of the Israeli Airstrike in Doha and the Systemic Failure of Qatar’s Air Defence Network

(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On September 9, 2025, an Israeli airstrike shattered the peace in Doha, Qatar, targeting the senior...

Israel carried out an airstrike in Doha, Qatar

On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders involved in ceasefire talks....

Saudia Slaps Sanctions on India: Oil Supply Cut Exposes India’s Reliance on Russia

India is facing a mounting energy security crisis after Saudia imposed sanctions on India and halted oil supplies to Nayara...

Putin, Xi, and Kim in Beijing: Optics, Alliance—or the Birth of a New Bloc?

On a crisp September morning, the world watched as three of its most powerful leaders stood side by side on...

Born into Darkness: Gaza’s Mothers and Babies Face War and Famine

By Ch Haroon Rashid Published: August 5 Sep, 2025 , Lahore Pakistan At a dimly lit hospital in Rafah, 28-year-old...

China’s 2025 Military Parade: A Declaration of Power and a Challenge to the West

China’s upcoming military parade on September 3, 2025, is far more than a ceremonial display; it’s a powerful statement of...

SCO Summit in Tianjin: Tariffs, Trade, and the Dragon–Elephant Tango

26 leaders gather under Beijing’s shadow as Modi seeks economic breathing room and Pakistan eyes opportunity Date Line: Lahore, Pakistan...

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