The latest declarations from the White House have sent shockwaves through global markets, as President Donald Trump suggests the U.S. could wind down its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks. However, as domestic petrol prices climb past $4 a gallon and the Strait of Hormuz remains a volatile chokepoint, many are questioning if this mission accomplished narrative is premature. The reality on the ground characterized by a lack of formal negotiations and a mowing the lawn military strategy suggests that ending this conflict will be far more complex than a simple withdrawal. The Stone Age Strategy: Defining the U.S. Military Objective President Trump has pivoted from seeking a diplomatic grand bargain to a strategy of pure attrition. By stating that a deal is no longer necessary, he has redefined success as the degradation of Iran’s capabilities to the point of being put into the Stone Ages.This shift signals an Israelization of American war aims, where the goal is n...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finished reviewing Pakistan’s economic reform program and approved the release of $700 million. This brings the total disbursed under the $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) to $1.9 billion.
The funding is expected to stabilize the Pakistani rupee and help in managing external debt. The program, set to conclude in April, aims to support Pakistan’s economic stabilization.
Despite high inflation, Pakistan is likely to enter a new agreement with the IMF for continued support, highlighting the country’s historical reliance on IMF assistance with 24 arrangements since 1950.

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