Category: Geo Politics

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is under intense scrutiny for its decision to approve a $1 billion loan to Pakistan under its Extended Fund Facility (EFF), bringing total disbursements under the program to $2.1 billion. The timing of this decision—days after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, and during heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan—has sparked fierce backlash from India and international observers. Critics argue the IMF is not only enabling financial mismanagement in Pakistan but potentially emboldening military overreach and cross-border terrorism. Understanding the IMF and Its Bailout Mandate The International Monetary Fund…

A Nation in Crisis Amid deepening geopolitical turmoil and a rapidly crumbling economy, Pakistan finds itself cornered—militarily, financially, and diplomatically. The country, currently engaged in a volatile conflict with India following Operation Sindoor, has issued an urgent appeal to the international community for emergency financial assistance. As Pakistan’s stock markets plunge and investor confidence evaporates, Islamabad’s plea reflects not only its economic desperation but also its faltering posture in the face of mounting pressure. The global financial community, led by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), now faces a pivotal moment—should it continue offering…

India Responds Decisively to Pakistan’s Attempted Escalation India has effectively countered an attempted military escalation by Pakistan, which targeted multiple Indian cities following Operation Sindoor, India’s precision strike on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In a swift and calibrated response, Indian forces neutralized Pakistani air defence infrastructure, including key systems in Lahore, underscoring India’s resolve to respond proportionately to any provocation while avoiding broader conflict. Pakistan Targets Indian Cities, India Responds in Kind Late Wednesday night and into early Thursday, Pakistani forces attempted coordinated strikes on Indian military installations across…

World Media Watches, India Responds India’s bold and precise Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), has triggered global media attention—both responsible reporting and disinformation. While several international outlets highlighted the strategic and retaliatory nature of the strikes following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Chinese state media outlet Global Times attempted to cloud the operation with misleading visuals and narratives. In response, India has firmly pushed back, emphasizing the importance of factual reporting and clarity in conveying national security actions. Disinformation Exposed: Old Images, False Context The controversy…

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Retreats from Rhetoric, Signals De-escalation! Operation Sindoor — India’s Precise Answer to Terror On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, a swift and focused military operation that targeted nine terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). These pre-dawn strikes came as a direct response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including a foreign national. Indian intelligence confirmed the involvement of Pakistan-based terrorist organizations like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen, prompting the surgical action. The…

A Nation on Edge After a Massacre On April 22, 2025, a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, left 26 people dead—25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. The attack, linked to Pakistan-based terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), shocked the nation and reignited long-standing tensions between India and Pakistan. In response, India launched a calculated military offensive—Operation Sindoor—targeting terror infrastructure across the border. The fallout from these strikes has triggered heightened security measures across India, including the cancellation of paramilitary leaves and red alerts in sensitive regions. Operation…

A New Term, Renewed Diplomatic Energy With Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese securing a historic re-election, global leaders are reaffirming their diplomatic priorities with Canberra. Among the first to do so was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who called Albanese to personally congratulate him and express his intent to strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The resounding electoral victory not only signals continuity in Australian leadership but also opens the door to deeper cooperation between the two Indo-Pacific democracies. A Resounding Mandate in Australia Albanese’s Labor Party swept the polls, winning 92 seats…

A Closed-Door Season, An Open-Ended Silence Amid mounting tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held a rare closed-door consultation on Islamabad’s request. Framed as an urgent discussion to address regional instability, the meeting, however, concluded without any outcome, declaration, or even a statement. This non-decision reflects the deep fault lines in global diplomacy when national interests and regional conflicts intersect—especially involving nuclear-armed neighbours like India and Pakistan. The UNSC Meeting: A Platform Misused Held at the UN headquarters in New York, the…

Blood in Pahalgam, Pressure on the Chenab The brutal April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 25 Indian tourists and a local resident dead, marked a tipping point in the already brittle relationship between India and Pakistan. As evidence of Pakistani involvement in the attack began surfacing, India quickly shifted gears—not just diplomatically or militarily, but also hydrologically. In a calibrated and symbolically loaded response, India moved to restrict water flow through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River, and signaled similar plans for the Kishanganga project on the Jhelum.…

A Spark in Pahalgam, Tensions Across Borders The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of several Indian security personnel, has reignited simmering tensions between India and Pakistan. In the aftermath, the Line of Control (LoC) witnessed ten consecutive nights of small arms fire and military posturing. These events, set against a backdrop of an already strained bilateral relationship, have raised fears of a broader military confrontation between two nuclear-armed adversaries. While a full-scale war remains speculative, both nations have begun recalibrating their strategic doctrines. India, in…