Muhammad Omar Iftikhar is a Karachi-based author, columnist, public speaker and science-fiction writer with more than 20 years of writing experience. He is the author of Divided Species, Player AI, 20 Steps to Writing Articles and 108 Insights to Manifest a Meaningful 2026. He serves as Head of Communications and MARCOM at the Institute of Business Management and also hosts podcasts and public-speaking sessions. His work explores society, technology, writing, education and contemporary affairs.
The global economy depends on shipping routes that often receive little attention until they are threatened. When a major route is disrupted, the effects are not confined to the sea. They can spread across countries, affecting fuel prices, transportation costs, trade and industrial activity. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the clearest examples of…