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Maqbool Malik

@maqboolisb

MSc- Defence and Strategic Studies: Journalist: Geopolitical Risks, Maritime Trade, Logistics and Security. [email protected]

 Islamabad, Pakistan
Joined December 2015
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From family: With a heavy heart we announce Maqbool Elahi Malik, beloved husband & father, passed away recently. Journalism was his life's calling, and he loved the stories, debates & community he found. As we face this new reality, we are so proud of the legacy he leaves behind!
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National preparations in full swing to commemorate Pakistan Armed Forces first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq against India radio.gov.pk/07-05-2026/firs…
Pakistan Armed Forces are proudly commemorating first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq

Pakistan Armed Forces are proudly commemorating first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq

According to a statement issued by ISPR, the historic milestone strengthened national confidence, reaffirmed institutional resolve and validated Pakistan Air Force's relentless pursuit of moderniza...

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Pakistan-Sri Lanka joint counter terrorism exercise concludes at Tarbela radio.gov.pk/07-05-2026/paki…
Pakistan-Sri Lanka joint counter terrorism exercise concludes at Tarbela

Pakistan-Sri Lanka joint counter terrorism exercise concludes at Tarbela

The troops displayed the highest standards of professional excellence during the conduct of the exercise.

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Pakistan, Qatar reaffirm commitment to regional peace radio.gov.pk/07-05-2026/paki…
Pakistan, Qatar reaffirm commitment to regional peace

Pakistan, Qatar reaffirm commitment to regional peace

The two leaders also agreed to remain in close contact and continue coordination on matters of mutual interest.

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DPM, Iranian FM discuss recent regional developments radio.gov.pk/07-05-2026/dpm-…
DPM, Iranian FM discuss recent regional developments

DPM, Iranian FM discuss recent regional developments

Foreign Minister Araghchi briefed Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on his recent visit to China and the consultations held on matters of regional and international importance.

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Pakistan, KSA agree to further strengthen energy cooperation radio.gov.pk/07-05-2026/paki…
Pakistan, KSA agree to further strengthen energy cooperation

Pakistan, KSA agree to further strengthen energy cooperation

Speaking on the occasion, Ali Pervaiz Malik said Pakistan is keen to expand its strategic energy partnership with Saudi Arabia, particularly with Saudi Aramco. He also expressed gratitude to Saudi...

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Pakistan completely defeated India in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR radio.gov.pk/07-05-2026/paki…
Pakistan completely defeated India in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR

Pakistan completely defeated India in Marka-e-Haq: DG ISPR

The Director General Inter-Services Public Relations was addressing a news conference in Rawalpindi

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Pakistan to respond with full force to any aggression: FO radio.gov.pk/07-05-2026/paki…
Pakistan to respond with full force to any aggression: FO

Pakistan to respond with full force to any aggression: FO

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tahir Andrabi said this at his weekly media briefing in Islamabad today

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Naval Chief stresses perpetual combat readiness in maritime domain radio.gov.pk/06-05-2026/nava…
Naval Chief stresses perpetual combat readiness in maritime domain

Naval Chief stresses perpetual combat readiness in maritime domain

He was addressing the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy that concluded in Islamabad today.

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Hormuz Breakthrough: Trump's Pause Raises Peace Hope
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Pakistan-Mediated Pause: US President stepped back in Hormuz to end blockade deadlock following requests from Islamabad and Riyadh, and suspended US naval escort mission. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praisesd the de-escalation move as a step toward regional peace-1
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'Marka-e-Haq commemoration shows national unity' radio.gov.pk/05-05-2026/mark…
'Marka-e-Haq commemoration shows national unity'

'Marka-e-Haq commemoration shows national unity'

The conference was held in Rawalpindi today with Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in the chair.

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Pakistan Navy provides aid to Indian, Indonesian crew members radio.gov.pk/04-05-2026/navy…
Pakistan Navy provides aid to Indian, Indonesian crew members

Pakistan Navy provides aid to Indian, Indonesian crew members

The Pakistan Navy remains ready and determined to provide effective assistance in any emergency situation at sea.

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Hormuz Escorts: Risky Business?
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Maritime Freedom: To break the Iran-US standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump launched "Project Freedom" on May 3, a CENTCOM initiative using naval escorts and diplomacy to protect trapped commercial shipping and secure global trade-1
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Hormuz Deadlock Deepens: Shipping Traffic Tightly Restricted
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"Gulf Lockdown: No Way Out" Since March 1, 2026, ongoing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have halted shipments of vital commodities and severely disrupted energy and manufacturing markets, defying UN calls for action-2
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Junaid announces up to 50% storage charge relief at KPT radio.gov.pk/27-04-2026/mari…
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US-Iran Conflict: Ending Blockade for Stability?
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As Pakistan continues with relentless diplomatic efforts to seek broad-based peace in the region and beyond, experts say that lifting US sanctions on Iranian ports and easing Strait of Hormuz regulations is the most feasible path to resolving the long-standing regional conflict-1
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US-Iran Standoff: From Military to Economic War
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The US indefinite ceasefire with Iran has shifted from military rhetoric to economic war. While the US enforces a maritime blockade, Iran holds leverage at the Strait of Hormuz in a new battle of strategic endurance-1
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Iran shuts Hormuz again
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Citing a broken promise by the US, Iran announced Saturday it has re-imposed control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's state media reports suggest that Tehran alleges Washington has failed to end a naval blockade as per an earlier promise-1
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US Imposes Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports
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The US has enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports, which was ordered on Monday. Media reports said that no ship made it past the US blockade, while six merchant ships complied with directions to turn away from the Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman during the first 24 hours-1
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Naval blockade of Iran
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Is it the last US play card? Following the inconclusive 2-day "Islamabad Peace Talks" in the wake of 15-day ceasefire, why the US opted to escalation,does the move amount to ceasefire violation,and what could be it's implications? I shall be addressing these critical questions-1
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