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Khalid Masood

Former Pakistan Army Officer, Student of Geo-Politics
& Public Relations. Writer & Digital Creator

In the grand theater of global affairs, geopolitics writes the script, but public relations delivers the performance. While nations jostle for influence through military alliances, trade routes, and territorial claims, their real power often lies in how the world perceives their intentions. A missile test can shake borders, but a well-timed speech or viral narrative can redraw minds. Public relations becomes the soft weapon of hard politics—shaping global opinion, masking aggression as diplomacy, and turning regional ambitions into stories of national pride. In today’s interconnected world, it’s no longer enough for a country to act powerful—it must also appear righteous, progressive, and justified. Thus, geopolitics fuels the strategy, but PR spins the story the world believes.

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U.S.-India Trade Standoff: Trump’s Tariff Threats Expose India’s Arrogant Defiance

05/08/2025 No Comments

🌟 From Lyari’s Streets to Global Glory: Better Future Pakistan’s Historic Norway Cup 2025 Victory

05/08/2025 No Comments

(By Khalid Masood) In a tale that resonates with the raw spirit of human triumph, a group of underprivileged teenagers from Karachi’s Lyari neighborhood redefined what’s possible at the Norway Football Cup 2025. The U-15 squad of Better Future Pakistan, forged from the grit of street life, stormed through one of the world’s largest youth football tournaments, defeating 35 national teams in a campaign of sheer

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Happy 64th Birthday, Barack Obama: A Life of Leadership, Legacy, and Lessons

05/08/2025 No Comments

(By Quratulain Khalid) Today, August 4, 2025, the world joins in wishing former U.S. President Barack Obama a very happy 64th birthday. Social media platforms are abuzz with tributes, including a heartfelt post from his wife, Michelle Obama, on Instagram, and warm wishes from world leaders, celebrities, and millions of admirers around the globe. On this special occasion, it is both timely and fitting to reflect

The Kashmir Dispute: 5th August – “Youm-e-Istehsal”

05/08/2025 No Comments

(Ayesha Mahnoor) Introduction The Kashmir dispute, one of the world’s oldest unresolved conflicts, remains a festering wound on the conscience of international law. For instance, India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), cemented by its unilateral revocation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, has stripped the region of its special status, defying United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and the promise of a plebiscite

F-35, Su-57, and J-35: A Comparative Analysis for India and Pakistan’s Stealth Fighter Aspirations

04/08/2025 No Comments

(By Khalid Masood) Introduction In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, fifth-generation stealth fighter jets represent the pinnacle of air combat technology, blending low observability, advanced avionics, and multirole capabilities. For instance, the U.S. F-35 Lightning II, Russia’s Su-57 Felon, and China’s J-35 (also known as FC-31) dominate discussions as India and Pakistan seek to modernise their air forces to counter regional threats. Specifically, the Indian

Pakistan’s 2025 Diplomatic Triumph: Outmanoeuvring India in Washington and Beijing

04/08/2025 No Comments

(By Khalid Masood) Introduction In the high-stakes arena of global diplomacy, Pakistan has executed a masterstroke, securing a landmark oil partnership with the United States while deepening ties with China, all amidst the volatile geopolitics of 2025. For instance, President Donald Trump’s August 1, 2025, Truth Social announcement of a U.S.-Pakistan deal to develop Pakistan’s vast offshore oil reserves stunned the world, particularly India, which faced

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India’s Operation Sindoor Debate: Exposing India’s Flawed Narrative and Pakistan’s Principled Stance

03/08/2025 No Comments

(Ayesha Mahnoor) Introduction In July 2025, the Indian Parliament’s Monsoon Session erupted into a fiery debate over Operation Sindoor, India’s aggressive military strikes on May 7, 2025, targeting alleged terror sites in Pakistan following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. For instance, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailed the operation as a decisive blow against Pakistan’s supposed terrorism sponsorship. However,

Trump’s Nuclear Submarine Deployment: Saber-Rattling and Its Implications for the EU and Beyond

02/08/2025 No Comments

(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the repositioning of two nuclear submarines to “appropriate regions” near Russia, a provocative response to inflammatory remarks by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and deputy chairman of its Security Council. For instance, Trump’s decision, publicized on Truth Social, cited Medvedev’s reference to Russia’s “Dead Hand” nuclear system as a “highly provocative” threat, necessitating

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India’s Arrogant Boycott: Undermining Sportsmanship in the 2025 WCL

01/08/2025 No Comments

(Mohsin Tanveer) Introduction In July 2025, Indian cricket legends, including Yuvraj Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina, disgracefully refused to face Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) in Birmingham, England, citing the flimsy pretext of geopolitical tensions following the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack. Consequently, this arrogant decision led to the cancellation of both a league-stage match and a semi-final, unjustly allowing Pakistan

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Book Review: No Exit from Pakistan: America’s Tortured Relationship with Islamabad by Daniel S. Markey

31/07/2025 No Comments

(By Quratulain Khalid) Introduction Published in 2013, No Exit from Pakistan: America’s Tortured Relationship with Islamabad by Daniel S. Markey offers a penetrating analysis of the fraught U.S.-Pakistan relationship, a dynamic central to global security. Drawing on his experience as a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) senior fellow and former U.S. State Department official, Markey likens this partnership to Jean-Paul Sartre’s play No Exit, where characters

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Reviving the Presidential Fitness Test: Trump’s Push for Physical Excellence in Schools

31/07/2025 No Comments

(By Ayesha Mahnoor) Introduction On July 31, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. public schools, reinstating a program phased out in 2013. This decision, formalized through an executive order, responds to a growing concern about declining youth fitness. For instance, today’s young people are less physically fit than their counterparts in the 1920s and 1940s, when robust health

U.S.-Pakistan Trade Deal: A New Era of Energy Cooperation

31/07/2025 No Comments

(By Khalid Masood) Introduction On July 31, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a landmark trade deal with Pakistan, focusing on the joint development of Pakistan’s vast oil reserves, estimated at over 10 billion barrels. This agreement, therefore, marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Pakistan economic relations, strengthening ties between the two nations amid a complex South Asian geopolitical landscape. For instance, the deal follows a period