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Climate

UNDP, Italy Explore Science-Driven Solutions for Climate Resilience in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: UNDP Resident Representative Samuel Rizk met with Ambassador of Italy Ugo Ciarlatani and Paolo Gallizioli, Head of the Islamabad Office of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), to discuss scaling scientific and innovation-driven solutions for Pakistan’s development challenges. The discussion centred on strengthening climate resilience, water security and sustainable, resilient development through science […]

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National

PM Shehbaz Condemns ‘Heinous’ Drone Attack on Holy City of Makkah, Vows Solidarity with Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned “in the strongest possible terms” an attempted drone attack on the holy city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, calling it a “dastardly and heinous” act that has left the nation “saddened and perturbed.” In a statement posted on X, PM Shehbaz said there were “no words strong enough” to capture the […]

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Diplomatic

Pakistan Foreign Office Engages Uzbek Media on Bilateral Relations

ISLAMABAD (TDV): Uzbek media delegation visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, where it was briefed on the current state of Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations. The delegation is in Pakistan at the invitation of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Hasan Ali Zaigham, Director […]

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Diplomatic

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on Friday, formalising a trilateral collective security arrangement under which an armed attack on any one of the three states will be treated as an attack on all. The agreement was signed at the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence, held at Al-Safa […]

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Sports

The First World Championship For Akhal-Teke Horses To Be Held In The Netherlands

Islamabad: From 4 to 6 September 2026, the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in the Kingdom of the Netherlands will host the First World Championship for Akhal-Teke Horses—a landmark international event dedicated to one of the world’s oldest and most treasured horse breed.The Championship will bring together breeders, owners, equestrian experts, judges, and admirers of the Akhal-Teke […]

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Opinion

Seven Years After Revocation of Article 370: Iilegal Constitutional and Administrative Reforms

By. Areeba Amjad 5th August 2019 is marked as a moment of action from New Delhi in revoking Article 370, hence leaving Kashmiris empty-handed from their own allocated special status. This is termed a complete violation of International Law and the UNSCR. The Constitutional and Administrative reforms resulted from this action, forcing away the special […]

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Diplomatic

US,Pakistan are partnering to modernize agriculture through American innovation: Natalie A. Baker

ISLAMABAD: Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy Natalie A. Baker said American engagement with Pakistan’s agriculture sector extends well beyond commercial transactions, as the two countries prepare for a major trade mission this October. Baker said the United States and Pakistan are partnering to modernize agriculture through American innovation, describing the effort as part of […]

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National

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye to sign trilateral defence pact in Jeddah

JEDDAH: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye are set to sign a joint defence agreement in Jeddah on Friday, according to sources close to the Saudi military and government, in a move that could reshape security alignments across the Middle East and South Asia. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is due to meet Turkish President […]

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Economy

Angola, Africa and the Next Chapter of Business Collaboration

By. Dr. MAC Munir Ahmad Chaudhry It was a distinct pleasure to meet His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Júlio Belarmino Gomes Maiato of the Embassy of the Republic of Angola for a meaningful and highly productive discussion on the future of business collaboration in Africa. Our conversation focused on OBS – One Business Season, the automotive […]

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Diplomatic

Pakistan, Azerbaijan Reaffirm Commitment to Expanding Strategic Relations

News Desk: TDV: Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, describing the meeting as a “distinct privilege” and reaffirming the two countries’ commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the ambassador said the “brotherly nations” were “destined to […]

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