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Zia-ul-Haq — Hero or Butcher? The New Social Media War Over History and Narratives Amid Social Media Debates and Private Discussions, Why is Zia-ul-Haq Suddenly Portrayed as the ‘Killer of Palestinians’? Is This the Start of a New Historical Narrative? By: Ahmad Saghir  Independent Journalist and Political Analyst  I n Pakistan’s popular discourse, a persistent narrative claims that General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, while serving as a brigadier, led a Pakistani military contingent in Jordan during the 1970 Black September conflict, resulting in the massacre of up to 25,000 Palestinians under orders from the Jordanian monarchy. This story, often amplified on social media and in political rhetoric, portrays Zia as a central figure in a large-scale atrocity.  However, a closer examination of declassified documents, historical analyses, and contemporary accounts reveals a more nuanced reality: Zia did play a supportive military role, but the claims of a Pakistani-led slaughter of ...

From pollen warfare to climate disruption—how CDA’s dangerous tree experiments are suffocating the capital. They said it was for “beautification.” They called it “urban innovation.” But what if we told you that a single misguided decision—planting the wrong tree—could alter your weather, your air, your lungs… and maybe your life? By: Ahmad Saghir - Islamabad Islamabad, once hailed as Pakistan’s green crown and a model of natural urban design, is now gasping for breath—both figuratively and literally. In recent years, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has introduced non-native, heat-adaptive trees like date palms into the city’s landscape, deviating from the indigenous flora that evolved naturally with the region’s semi-arid, temperate ecosystem. While visually striking, these trees come with environmental costs that the city is already starting to pay. From Shade to Scorch: Historically, Islamabad’s tree cover—comprising species like Sheesham, Amaltas, Kachnar, and Peepal—helpe...

800 fuel units for missiles have been secretly dispatched from China to Iran — a move that could redefine the balance of power in the Middle East . By: Ahmad Saghir Independent Journalist & Political Analyst In late May, Iran placed an urgent order with China for fuel critical to long-range missiles. Now, that fuel is en route — and multiple intelligence leaks confirm that at least 800 units are being delivered. The implications? Catastrophic — not just for Israel, but potentially for the entire region . According to reports published by The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and The Times of Israel in the first week of June, Iran’s missile supply chain has received a massive upgrade. The quiet delivery of fuel from China is not just a routine transaction — it marks a dangerous turning point in the Iran-Israel conflict. Analysts believe that the fuel in question will power hundreds of surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, potentially capable of reaching Israeli cities and strategic s...

Who is the Iranian figure crying at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem? Why are the U.S., Europe, and others pushing for regime change in Tehran? By: Ahmad Saghir – Country Head / Regional Director, Global Media Networked (Postgraduate – Political Communication, Germany / MPhil Political Science, Pakistan) U ntil recently, Iran has been a country under immense pressure — both internally and externally. On one hand, it’s faced with foreign aggression and geopolitical isolation; on the other, it’s torn between two opposing ideological forces that are quietly shaping the country’s uncertain future. The first force comprises individuals, groups, and elites who remain loyal to the legacy of former Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. These factions long for a return to Iran’s monarchy — an era they associate with cultural openness, Western alliances, and economic development. In their view, the current revolutionary regime has driven Iran into international isolation, economic misery, and endless re...