By Afshain Afzal

Keeping aside evidences of US Navy Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, instead of rendering an apology for committing an international crime against a sovereign state, by twist of words President Trump administration has neither accepted the responsibility of attack on Qatar’s sovereignty nor refuted it. The statement issued by White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt is difficult to transcribe in diplomatic terms as Washington is trying to evade responsibility but at the same time admits the crime.

The verbatim statement is reproduced without omitting even a comma or full stop, “Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation a close ally of United States that is working very hard and bravely taking risk with us to broke peace, does not advance Israel or United States goals. However, eliminating Hamas, who have profited the misery those living in Gaza is a worthy goal. President Trump immediately directed special Envoy Witkoff to inform the Qataris of the impending attack, which he did. The President views Qatar as a strong ally and friend of the United States and feels very badly about the location of this attack. President Trump wants all hostages in Gaza and the bodies of the dead released and this war to end now.”

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Qatar, Muhammad Bin Abdur Rahman Al Thani has exhibited the tall stature of Arab leadership; how Muslim leaders behave in a situation where so called most trusted ally proved to be worst enemy. In a statement the Prime Minister of Qatar said, "....We are not adopting a policy that is escalatory and taking it to another level. We always resort; we call for others for diplomacy but also resort for ourself. And basically that would definitely have its scar on the relationship, what happened today. But I hope by the time everyone learns the lesson that this kind of neighbourhood relationship should not be violated and should not be undermined,...."

Prime Minister of Qatar has taken a bold step by declaiming that after the unprovoked attack, the US-Israel and Qatar relationship “would definitely have its scar on the relationship” Now doubt, peaceful nations of the world committed a great blunder by pardoning USA when she terrorize the whole by dropping two two nuclear bombs on Japanese cities of Hiroshima in 1945 that killed and maimed hundreds of thousands of people, and their effects are still in the Japanese nation. It is time to pardon everyone’s past follies and take a new start towards peace and harmony between nations. But at the same time we should never forget the lesson learnt from our pasts. UNO must be more empowered in the future to handle all such issues and act as instrument of peace, ensuring equality of all nations under the UN Charter.

By Afshain Afzal

Tele Aviv and Washington are really in a fix over the British attitude, especially absenting in recent voting at the UNGA. Israeli President Isaac Herzog is all set to visit London to discuss plan action on already chalked out moves. However, such actions are likely to fail and ruin the economies of participating allied nations. US and Britain are already facing recession and any misadventure would isolate these countries for decades to come.

As regard to the Middle Eastern nations, they are well aware of the Western strategic plans to break their backbone by putting US companies and Iran at the control the sale of oil in the region and beyond, depriving Arab countries form exporting oil to countries like Pakistan and India.

In the most recent development the Muslim nations have not yet decided to designate Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) and certain individuals and groups as Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) respectively, as well as also declaring those who are assisting and funding them with the same statuses. Although, these plans have even not yet put into writing for circulation but if approved by the Muslim nations and allies, the FTO and SDGY organizations, individuals and groups could be attacked in foreign lands legally and legitimately under the international law.

In another development, Israeli aircrafts took off from US Navy Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier in Iranian maritime sea and carried out attack on Qatar. Another report says that Israeli aircrafts took off from Nimitz Class US Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier strike group deployed in the Indian Ocean. Whatever the case may be US and Israel might be thinking that they easily double-crossed leadership of Qatar by one side accepting US $400 million Boeing 747 for the use as US Air Force and on the other side, President Trump approved Israeli airstrikes on Doha breaching Qatar’s sovereignty. It is high time that Washington and Tel Aviv should unconditionally agree to abide by the International laws as well as the UNO resolutions/ judgments, otherwise other countries have also the rights to evoke Articles from UNO Charter. One wonders President Trump wanted to make America Great but why he cannot he see what the US tax payers at American streets and masses around the world are demanding… “end to the genocide of Palestinian Muslims”.

GENEVA, 7 SEPTEMBER 2025, (TON): In the latest development, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted overwhelmingly to move its September session from New York City to Geneva after the US government refused entry visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and around 80 other senior Palestinian officials.

The Resolution against US-Israeli arrogance and to move UNGA’s session from New York to Geneva was supported by 154-2 votes. Only the US and Israel voted against the resolution. Britain abstained.

Meanwhile, the US State Department had confirmed that it had denied the visas for “national security,” and that the Palestinian Authority was undermining peace efforts.

In is important to recall that appeal to the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice at the Hague against Israel’s genocide in Gaza has also pending.

From the legal point of view Washington’s ban is a clear violation of the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement, which requires the host country to provide access for all accredited delegations.

The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) will open on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. The high-level General Debate will run from 23–27 September and conclude on 29 September 2025.

By Afshain Afzal

American taxpayers across the US are at the cross road to decide at which level they should resist Washington’s open violation of Federal Laws. The Intelligence community has misguided President Donald Trump if he is above the law. Americans are quite clear that President Trump broke the Posse Comitatus Act that bars the use of the military in civilian law enforcement, except in certain exceptions.

No doubt some of President Trump’s past actions lead to make America Great but this does not mean that violation of Federal law should go unchecked. We have 2^nd September 2025, verdict of US District Judge Charles Breyer who pronounced that the Trump administration broke federal law by sending National Guard troops to Los Angeles in June in response to protests over immigration raids and also passed orders for the administration to refrain from using them to execute laws. Hence, the President Trump should know well that he setting a precedent that he and his administration has no respect for the American constitution.

There should be no mistake that local policing and law and order enforcement are separate from military operations. Here there is no requirement of military automatic assault rifles, grenade launchers, improvised explosive devices, helicopter gunships and deadly drones to suppress unarmed civilians. We cannot deny the fact that there is no insurgency or guerrilla warfare-taking place where military or military tactics would be required.

Today many nations still consider America as beacon of democracy and human rights but if this is the real face of America one feel concerned President Trump attempt of military occupation of Chicago to target protesters especially Jewish activists supporting Palestinian solidarity movement is a dangerous move. If the action is not reversed there is a need to review if Statue of Liberty allowed should be displaced at New York or returned to France. The UNO bodies must monitor the breach of human rights and state sponsored coercive tactics in the US to restore democratic best practices.

By Afshain Afzal

President Donald Trump is doing a nice job by restoring law and order in the USA by arresting criminals. But eliminating and expelling them and families from their homes, where they were living since decades and in many cases several generations, is not a wise step. Aren’t these the same people who were encouraged, instigated and misled by US government to immigrate to the US against the wish of the countries the belonged; immigrate to a dream country and the “Free World”.

Unaware hidden agenda of Intelligence agencies and gangs and groups associated with them, President Trump administration and others have chosen a dirty job that would undermine American democracy. Forgetting that USA is not a country but a union of states, having independent identities, coercive tactics and strategies would destroy what founders of present day USA had deemed for these occupied territories. The politics of bounties, rewards and incentives will not work here but would cast cracks in American democracy in the same manner how erstwhile Soviet Union got disintegrated after the introduction of Perestroika and Glasnost by the Russian President at that time.

Since sometime several Billions of dollars were allocated by Western nations including the US, Canada, Britain etc for operations through third countries. All lists have been prepared and more Mata Data is being generated to flush out criminals and undesired elements. Interestingly, the focus is not on the white populations professing moderate Christian faith or anti-Christ but immigrants who managed to get nationalities or have established their businesses including immigrant Jews, orthodox Christians and Muslims. The rule of the game is not only to trace illegals and criminals but also to flush out individuals and groups having linkage with elements against free world. For older people and undesired people biological waves and artificially generated disasters operations are in the pipeline.

In the month of August, 30 federal agents arrived at the Naval Base while hundreds of homeland security officers were on their move. Naval Station Great Lakes has been requisitioned to witness increased activity as Federal forces including the Marines, personnel from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees agencies, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) who moved in on 2 September 2025 and their stay if not prolonged would stay up to 30 September 2025. One of their major tasks would be to act under the garb of federal statutes and focus on Counter Terrorism, detention and interrogation of suspects and enforcement of immigration laws. The US Marines, as part of the Department of Defense (DoD) will be assisting DHS, ICE, and CBP personnel.

The DHS has introduced a new system where state and law enforcement personnel will be paid handsome amount for assisting Federal agents in materializing arrest and eviction of suspected criminals including religious extremists, terrorists, armed gangs, murderers, rapists from American communities to pave way for moderates including atheists including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer, Intersex, Asexual etc. From 1 October 2025, participating law enforcement and others will have reimbursement opportunities. In the name of national effort to ensure the safety of American families, these operations not only confined to the US but around the world. It is being claimed that those expelled or voluntarily return to their countries of origin would spread American culture and bring change. One wonders should it go like this that for the freedom of Americans and allies, other nations will have to sacrifice their freedom, independence and sovereignty.

By Afshain Afzal

Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian along with Iranian Foreign Minister, senior ministers, and other high-ranking officials landed at Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport on 2 August 2025, where received by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and senior provincial officials. The President of brotherly Iran along with delegation proceeded directly to the mausoleum of Sir Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal and paid homage to the great poet. Why the Iranian President landed at Lahore instead of federal capital Islamabad and why President of Pakistan was not there to receive at the airport? These give absurd and dangerous signals.

If we recall, Pakistan’s Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited Mashhad, Iran on 14 July 2025, to participate in Iran-Iraq-Pakistan conference on Zaireen (pilgrims) including managing the Arba'een pilgrimage. He also held separate meeting Iranian President Dr Pezeshkian and shared Pakistan contribution for with unity among Muslim countries through introducing Iranian religious, cultural and heritage bonds. Interestingly, as a preplanned move Mohsin Naqvi declared on 27 July 2025 that land route from Pakistan to Iran would be closed to Pakistani Zaireen whereas in the conference he was too vocal about airlifting Zaireen from Quetta to Taftan under military security. What could be Mohsin Naqi’s objective in visiting Iran for making arrangements in Iran and Iraq during Arba'een is quite obnoxious.

As reaction, Dr. Shabbir Hassan Maisami, the Secretary-General of the Shia Ulema Council Pakistan, Chairman Zahra Academy Pakistan & Secretary General Islami Tehreek Pakistan threaten Islamabad of severe consequences gave 24 hours deadline to Government of Pakistan otherwise they would take stage in Islamabad. Allama Syed Nasir Abbas Taqvi announced that State cannot impose war and it is sole responsibility of Ulama to issue Fatwa. Similarly, Allama Basharat Hussain Imami declared that Shi’ite do not require any license for religious processions and demanded removal of ban from Quaid-e-Azam’s fellow school of thought, Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Fiqa Jafferia. At Press Club Islamabad leader of Majlis Wadhat Muslimeen, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Jaffery also declared that they will not accept any restriction for Shiite on Pak-Iran border and he would lead the procession to border.

It is matter of concern that the childish statement by Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister resulted in social media campaigns creating lawlessness; anti-state statements condemnation of Pakistani authorities and the same must be investigated. It is also to be investigated how Federal Minister of Interior can visit to a foreign country to meet President of another country and carryout discussion on Iran-Iraq-Pakistan conference on pilgrims as well as other issues when Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has been given the mandate to deal with such subjects. Pakistani authorities should not wait for the worse and put the country in order.

By Afshain Afzal

As per the Western sources, recent surfacing of footprints of international terrorism, especially Middle East and the West has raised loud alarms causing serious concerns. The Western players are blaming Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan behind the dirty game. However, it is too early to conclude with accuracy unless remaining missing pieces of puzzle are fit in their correct places. Since decades blame was leveled of Orthodox Muslims, often referred as fundamentalist Sunni Muslims but a recent disclosure has opened everyone’s eyes as joint conspires by other religious groups including Shi’ites have been surfaced. One wonders if they are really involved in terrorism and linked with Daish and ISIS or not.

In the recent development, warning shots have been fired for Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan with regard to their conspiracy to destabilize Middle East and North Africa. It is strange that Iran expelled several million Shi’ite Afghan refugees from 2007 till today but where are they? Just a fraction of said refugees are in Afghanistan so where are the rest? As regard to Pakistan, every year, thousands of Pakistani pilgrims travel to Iran, Iraq and Syria to visit religious shrines in these and other countries. Many of the Shi’ite Afghan also get Pakistan Computerized National Identity Cards through NADRA and flee to other countries. An official of NADRA contacted disclosed that there is no employment policy here at NADRA. Acquaintances of higher ups are given high salary temporary and Contract jobs without the approval of Federal Public Service Commission. The commit frauds and are never accountable as they are not permanent employees. He confirmed their involvement in preparation of fake cards.

It was worth concern that in mid July 2025, Pakistan’s Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf said, “Pakistan government was not keeping record of 40,000 Pakistani Shia Zaireen who did not return from Iraq, Iran and Syria”. Last year, on 24 July 2024, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Chaudhry Salik Hussain shared horrifying figures that more than 50,000 Pakistani Zaireen, who went to Iraq for religious purposes did not return. For a second if we believe that these illegal absconders are not involved in terrorism we cannot ignore that the European Union (EU) and Pakistan have a readmission agreement that establishes the mutual obligation to readmit their nationals who do not, or no longer, fulfill the conditions for entry, presence, or residence in the other's territory. This agreement also covers the readmission of third-country nationals and stateless persons under certain conditions.

It is too early to blame Pakistani Shi’ites for their involvement in terrorism. But even in case they are not terrorists, such people may cause heavy burden on Government of Pakistan if they have fled to Europe for better living. According to the agreement Pakistan has to bear all expenditure for their repatriation in case it is proved that Pakistan allowed them to use their soil to proceed abroad or embark without authorization. The concern from Western countries is not without substance as terrorism is curse and equally dangerous are illegals residents. Pakistani authorities must cooperate with international community to track down these tens and thousands of Zaireen who fled to other countries not only to defame Pakistan but their involvement in crimes has seriously put peace at stake.

By Afshain Afzal

Iranian President’s Political Adviser, Mehdi Sanai has confirmed President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian’s two-day to Pakistan from 2 August 2025. Earlier, on 28 July 2025, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iranian President has given a green signal to the US for dialogue on nuclear agreement to avoid direct confrontation and war. The development came when Washington confirmed a lot of rewards and awards over Iran’s agreement of allowing her nuclear installations open for inspection.

If we recall, Pakistan was quite vocal when Islamabad condemned US-Israel attacks Iranian nuclear facilities, and assassination of Iranian generals and nuclear scientists. However, there was too much pressure on Pakistani military leadership, whereas the US kept Pakistani political leadership in dark. In the present scenario, the foreign elements in number of countries are openly supporting, funding and training centrifugal forces in Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan for political and religious takeover.

With regard to Iranian President’s visit the top agenda point is IAEA delegation, which is scheduled to visit after second week of August 2025, but Iran is hesitant to allow inspection of in two nuclear sites claimed to have been damaged in US and Israeli strikes during the 12-day drama-conflict in June 2025. It is strange that on one hand US, Israel, and other Western nations are secretly aiding Tehran to come up as major power in Muslim world whereas at the same time posing Iran as their biggest enemy. In a nut shell, there is no harm is engaging Western nations for peace but neither Iran nor the other Muslim nations should agree to any secret agreement or understanding and must remain associated with Islamic block and friendly allies to help each other during crisis.

By Afshain Afzal

Nine innocent people were killed and 23 injured in firing in Tirah Valley in last two days. Hospital authorities at Hayatabad Medical Complex and other hospitals in Peshawar confirmed death of seven people and injuries to over a dozen. Earlier three persons were reported missing. Government sources claim that they have been killed by elements of Fitna-al-Khawarij but videos have confirmed that if not all many people were killed in the firing by security forces. Brigadier Usman has assured that an inquiry will be carried out and strict action will be taken against those responsible in Tirah incident.

Over past few months, Pakistan Army and law enforcement agencies are showing themselves tough due to extended power granted to them. It is right time to place them at the Eastern border to take revenge of Indian direct attack inside Pakistan killing dozen of innocent Pakistani and destroyed at least five Holy Mosques. There can be no doubt that Pakistan has one of the best Army in the world but in some cases they need to be punished to discourage obedience of unlawful command and killing with authority.

Meanwhile, the Tribal assembled at Loya Jirga and decided not to allow security forces to violate human rights. The Mashran (Elders) send a clear message to security forces that no extra judicial killings will be tolerated and rule of law will be followed. There can be no doubt that criminals are hiding throughout the country but why operations are carried out in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is million dollar questions.

The lives of security forces and the locals are equally important but dubbing anyone as Fitna-al-Khawarij and killing them without judicial orders are unconstitutional. One wonders if Almighty Allah has empowered anyone to send to hell (Jahanam Wasil) or declare others as Shudha. Almighty Allah guides us in Surat-un-Najam Ayat 38 that that no bearer of burden shall bear the burden of the other, so everyone should be ready for compete accountability process on Yom-ud-Din. In Surat e-Nehl Ayat 69 Almighty Allah guides us that Shaheed (Shudha) are Allah’s rewarded ones who obey Almighty Allah and Rasool so we all should be mindful when disobeying Almighty Allah. We must find avenues of peace as Allah has guided us rather than killing each other.

ISLAMABAD, 26 July 2025 (TON): Under the US sponsorship, Pakistan on Saturday hosted the Regional Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference here in Islamabad. Senior military leaders from the Uzbekistan, United States, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan attended the conference “Strengthening Bonds, Securing Peace” to strengthen regional security cooperation and military diplomacy.

The conference focused on peace in Central and South Asia, and coordinated responses during crises and common threats, including terrorism, cyber insecurity, and violent extremism. The conference discussed importance of deeper military-to-military cooperation for transnational threats and complex hybrid challenges.