Four-Day War: A Military Analysis of India and Pakistan in Light of the Stimson CenterUSA Report By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Stimson Center, based in Washington, is a reputable research institution on South Asia’s security affairs, which conducts research on topics like international policy, arms control, and nuclear security. Associated with this institution, renowned researcher Christopher Clary, in his latest report “Four Days in May: The India-Pakistan Crisis of 2025,” has presented a detailed analysis of the close war that occurred between India and Pakistan in May 2025. According to this report, the four-day war of May 2025 fought between…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
VOSA CEO Zahid Rana’s father Rana Idrees passes away in Multan MULTAN: Rana Idrees, father of Voice of South Asia Chief Executive Officer and senior journalist Zahid Rana, has passed away at a private hospital in Multan after a brief illness. He was 74. The funeral prayers of the Rana Idrees were offered at Nishtar Arts Council Park. A large number of relatives, friends, locals and others attended the funeral prayers. The deceased has been buried in the local graveyard. He is survived by 4 sons and 4 daughters. Due to his father’s illness, senior journalist Zahid Rana had reached…
New Digital Cold War and Global Strategy: Pakistan’s Advance, India’s Unease By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada When nations begin to write code instead of building weapons, and when blockchain borders become more significant than geographical ones, then know that the world has entered a new era an era where power no longer resides solely at the tip of a gun, but lies hidden deep within digital wallets, blockchain servers, and crypto reserves. Such a moment recently emerged when Pakistan announced the establishment of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. This announcement, which appears on the surface to be a financial and technological…
The Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) has scheduled a meeting for June 2 (Monday) to formulate proposals for Pakistan’s forthcoming fiscal year’s development budget, according to sources quoted by The News. This pivotal meeting will be chaired by Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal. Representatives from all federal ministries and the four provinces are expected to participate in the APCC session. During this meeting, the committee is anticipated to approve the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the next fiscal year. The APCC functions as a consultative body, providing recommendations on macroeconomic and development frameworks to the National…
Karachi, Pakistan – Industrial and official sources informed The News on Thursday that Pakistani consumers might experience a slight dip in fuel prices starting June 1. Petrol is projected to decrease by Rs0.60 per litre, and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs0.28 per litre. However, there is also a strong likelihood that the prices of POL (petrol, oil, lubricant) products will remain unchanged, a decision contingent on input from the finance ministry. Conversely, kerosene oil is expected to see a marginal increase of Rs0.30 per litre, raising its price from the current Rs164.64 to Rs164.96 per litre. The price of light…
Mark Consuelos lightheartedly suggested he would consider dating a college student if he and Kelly Ripa were ever to separate. The Live With Kelly and Mark co-host has no plans to part ways with his wife, Kelly Ripa, but during a humorous segment on their show, he joked that in the hypothetical event of a breakup, he might look into dating someone attending college. Kelly, however, was quick to disagree, quipping, “I know if you and I broke up you would absolutely fall apart, completely.” Mark, in turn, playfully affirmed his wife’s statement while adding a teasing remark. “That’s true,”…
A former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs has provided testimony against the rapper in the third week of his ongoing sex trafficking trial. Taking the stand in a New York court, the second witness in the case recounted instances of violent outbursts from the Bad Boy Records founder, as reported by the BBC. The woman tearfully alleged that she was subjected to repeated sexual assaults during her eight years of employment under him. “I couldn’t tell him no about a sandwich,” she stated. “I couldn’t tell him no about anything.” Combs’ legal team has not yet had the opportunity to…
According to an insider, Nicola Peltz has reportedly fallen victim to Victoria Beckham’s strategies on more than one occasion. Speaking to Page Six about Victoria’s alleged attempt to overshadow her son Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding to Peltz in 2022, the source claimed that Victoria made herself the focal point during the couple’s first dance. “Everyone in the room witnessed what transpired,” the source revealed. “The shock was palpable. It was profoundly hurtful. Unfortunately, this wasn’t an isolated incident. It’s a recurring pattern that persists to this day.” An insider told the outlet, “Before the song commenced, Marc Anthony invited Brooklyn to…
Dolly Parton’s late husband, Carl Dean, had been “ailing for quite a while” before his passing in March. The 79-year-old “Jolene” singer recently spoke with The Independent about how she is coping with her profound loss. “I genuinely feel his presence. I simply try to carry on, because I know I must,” Parton, 79, shared with the publication. “And he was ill for quite a while, and a part of me found peace in knowing he was at peace and no longer suffering. But that still doesn’t diminish the loss and the profound loneliness of it.” The Grammy winner also…
Josh O’Connor and Alison Oliver appear to be emerging as Hollywood’s newest couple. The Challengers star and the Saltburn actress have once again fueled dating speculations, with newly surfaced public displays of affection. According to recent images shared by DeuxMoi, the duo was seen kissing while strolling in London this week. Rumors of the pair’s romantic involvement first circulated when Alison joined Josh in Cannes to support the premiere of his film, The Mastermind. However, the two did not make a joint appearance on the red carpet; Alison posed separately and later met Josh on the carpet. A source previously…
