Ako

Fear is no policy and surrender is no option

[Hussain Nadim @HNadim87]

Geopolitical relevance can easily turn into a geopolitical nightmare.

Especially when those at the helms have a proven history of failing at everything they have so far touched, expect no different.

[Michael Kugelman @MichaelKugelman]

The Iranians could easily return to Pakistan. It’s right next door. And if they signal they’re ready for talks, Kushner & Witkoff would get the sign off to fly to Islamabad. Despite all the bluster and posturing, both sides seek off ramps & an end to the war. Talks aren’t dead.

[Seyed Abbas Araghchi @araghchi]

Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value.

Shared Iran's position concerning workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran. Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy.

[Seyed Abbas Araghchi @araghchi]

Embarking on timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow.

Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments.

Our neighbors are our priority.

[Iran in Russia @IranembinRussia]

J.d Vance' trip to Pakistan

[Ako @askkonb]

@voiceofpmik @askkonb

[Rana Ayyub @RanaAyyub]

My latest for the Washington Post on Imran Khan. The legendary cricketer and politician Pakistan can jail, censor but never erase. @PostOpinions

https://t.co/F5YMqo9I5Y

[Stew Peters @realstewpeters]

HEGSETH: “Threatening commercial ships transiting international waters is piracy.”

ALSO HEGSETH: “Two oil tankers were seized overnight. We’re going to take their 50 million barrels of oil and sell it.

The hypocrisy is unbelievable. These are not serious people.

[Duke Of Nigeria. @xagreat]

Few months ago, Pedro Sanchez was only loved in Spain.

Today, he is the most loved Prime minister in the world.

The power of honesty, courage and peace.

[Mehlaqa Samdani @MehlaqaCAPJ]

What would a U.S. navy blockade look like if it were to happen?

[Hussain Nadim @HNadim87]

Geopolitical opportunism shouldn't be confused with moral high ground or the goodness of heart.

If it was latter, it would start from home.

[Moeed Pirzada @MoeedNj]

Pakistan Air Force reaching Eastern Saudi Arabia at a time when Pakistan is marketing itself as an honest broker between the US & Iran is a very bad optic. In the first instance, the “Mutual Defense Pact” between Pakistan & Saudia (Sept, 2025) is a ridiculous misnomer for a mercenary relationship where Saudis can only pay for Pakistan’s services through deferred oil payments, credit facilities & permitting expatriate remittances etc. This neatly fits in the pattern of mercenary relationship feuding European princely states exhibited in the period before the 18th century rise of nation states..Pakistan’s only defense challenge lies in its East with India and in case of a conflict the only help Saudis can extend is “Good Will” or the kind of mediation, Pakistan is offering to Iran which in reality is “Helping President Trump”..Saudis don’t even have the space to offend India when it comes to Pakistan..
Pakistan ~Saudi mercenary relationship demonstrates the extent to which Pakistan has lost its sovereignty because of its failing economy. Since nothing is working for economy, one can fear more and more shameless compromises in near future. Over the past few years, US led or influenced global institutions (IMF, World Bank, ADB, UK Aid, and EU’s GSP plus etc) have helped maintain a financial drip for Pakistan that has prevented a political meltdown but Pakistani regime is forced to give away more and more of its sovereignty & related resources without getting anything substantial for its economy and people. Majority of Pakistanis are becoming more and more poor, income inequality is increasing- but antics like the “Roman Games in Coliseum” continue like this “Islamabad Talks” - unless something substantial flows out for Iran, Pakistan and the region these talks will only be remembered as “Trump & Saudi Bail out” - Iran’s real need is lifting of Primary, Secondary & UN Sanctions and can make Nuclear related compromise in return; Pakistan benefits in a big way if Sanctions are lifted. Because Pakistan’s biggest problem that makes its exports uncompetitive is cost of energy. Iranian gas through IPI can give Pakistan breathing space & Iran provides a geographic corridor to Turkey and Europe - but Pakistani elite are busy as always in antics to please their masters and fooling people! PAF landing in Eastern Saudi Arabia and US Warships entering Straits of Hormuz (if without coordination with Iran’s military, as claimed by Barak Ravid in Axios) at a time when Iranian leaders are busy negotiating with the US Vice President, JD Vance, are not good signs - and raise very difficult questions! @tparsi @vali_nasr @RealScottRitter @BarakRavid

[Michael Kugelman @MichaelKugelman]

Most debate on how Pakistan positioned itself to host the recent talks has overlooked a key earlier moment: Imran Khan & Gen Bajwa (before things went south) worked to strengthen ties w/Iran & be more neutral re Iran & KSA. Helped build trust w/Iran (despite a brief war in 2024).

[Lowkey @Lowkey0nline]

The moment Israel targeted British journalist Steve Sweeney in southern Lebanon.

[𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐦 @Malcolm_Pal9]

“Did you know U.S. and Israeli jets fired missiles at protesters in Tehran? Your media won’t tell you.” says Professor Mohammed Marandi of Iran.

Host: “Can Iran close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely?”

Marandi: “For them, it’s a fight for survival. For you, it’s about maintaining power structures and ethno-supremacy.”

[Pedro Sánchez @sanchezcastejon]

El Sr. Feijóo sigue sin aclarar si apoya la guerra de Trump e Israel.

Pero no se puede alentar a quien incendia y luego quejarse de los efectos del humo que provoca ese incendio.

Lleva 18 días equivocándose. Rectifique. No porque sea de sabios, porque es su responsabilidad.

[Congressman Greg Casar @RepCasar]

The bombing of a girls' elementary school with an American missile should haunt each of us. 168 people died, mostly female students, many as young as seven years old.

[Amock_ @Amockx2022]

BREAKING : Spanish 🇪🇸 PM Pedro Sánchez roars against Trump in Parliament

"Trump is someone who will set the world on fire & then blame smoke caused by that. He has been wrong for 18 days of war. I urge everyone to call him out" 🔥

Sánchez earned RESPECT for courage 🫡

[Adil Haque @AdHaque110]

“They say that Spain is alone. They said the same when we recognized the State of Palestine, and then others followed. We are not alone. We are the first. Those defending the indefensible will be the ones left alone.”

(Sánchez, March 9)