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Push for Follow-Up US-Iran Talks Gains Momentum

By: Zaman Bajwa ISLAMABAD: Diplomatic sources say efforts are intensifying for a new round of Iran-US talks as Pakistan and global powers move to sustain fragile diplomacy Officials said mediators are seeking to return Iran and the United States to the negotiating table, with Pakistan playing a key role alongside Turkey and Egypt. The immediate […]

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Opinion

Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s new Weapon of Mass Destruction

Zeshan Nawaz In the early 20th-century, the most celebrated British military strategist, Sir Basil Liddell Hart came with the notion of an “indirect approach” during military Operations. His literatures on maritime security and strategy promoted as “British Way in warfare” for military Bras and strategists around the world. He advocated that, states should use naval […]

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Diplomatic

Indonesian Muslim Leaders Urge Global Islamic Unity for a Peaceful and Just World Order

JAKARTA: The Center for Dialogue and Cooperation Among Civilizations (CDCC) and the Global Fulcrum of Wasatiyyat Islam are calling for the formation of a Global Alliance for a Just and Civilized Humanity. This initiative is known to have emerged in response to the failure of the old world order to prevent war in the Middle […]

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World

Pakistan grants visa on arrival to delegates, journalists for Islamabad Talks 2026

TDV: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Friday that delegates, journalists, and other representatives of nations attending the ‘Islamabad Talks 2026’ in Islamabad will be issued visas upon arrival. Pakistan is set to host what could prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements in recent history, as senior […]

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Diplomatic

Dar, Saudi FM Review Situation After Lebanon Ceasefire Breaches

TDV: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia expressed deep concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon on Thursday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The concern was raised during a telephone conversation between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the statement said. Dar appreciated Saudi Arabia’s […]

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Diplomatic

Naqvi Reassures US Envoy on Security Ahead of High-Stakes Iran Talks

TDV: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assured US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Natalie Baker on Thursday of foolproof security ahead of the arrival of high-level foreign delegations in Islamabad on Friday for the US-Iran ceasefire talks. The meeting took place a day after Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Prime Minister Shehbaz […]

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World

US to destroy every bridge, power plant in Iran by tonight if no deal, warns Trump

TDV: US President Donald Trump said in a press conference on Monday that Iran could be “taken out” in one night and said that night “might” be Tuesday evening.  “The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” the president said. Trump has warned repeatedly that the […]

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Economy

Pakistan China Sign Key CPEC Agreements at Annual Awards Ceremony 2026

Islamabad (TDV): The Annual Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Pakistani and Chinese Staff of CPEC Projects 2026 was held as Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives recognized exceptional professionals contributing to projects under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Addressing the ceremony, Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal underscored CPEC’s transformative impact on Pakistan’s economic landscape. He highlighted that the initiative has significantly strengthened […]

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Politics

OIC Youth Indonesia Calls Al-Aqsa Closure a Breach of International Law

Jakarta: The President of OIC Youth Indonesia, Astrid Nadya Rizqita, who also serves as the ICYF Regional Model OIC Coordinator for Asia, strongly condemned the closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Palestine, by Israeli occupation authorities during the holy month of Ramadan. The policy is viewed as a direct obstruction to Muslims seeking to […]

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Diplomatic

Referendum on New Constitution Deemed Valid

ASTANA — The Central Referendum Commission has released preliminary results of the Constitutional Referendum, Qazinform News Agency reports Voting counting concluded on March 16, 2026. According to the Commission, voter turnout reached 73.12%, with 9,127,192 citizens casting their ballots. Preliminary data show that 7,954,667 people supported the adoption of the proposed constitutional amendments, representing 87.15% of voters. Meanwhile, 898,099 voted against the amendments, and 146,558 ballots […]

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