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Newly Elected GB Assembly Members Take Oath

GILGIT: Members of the newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly took the oath on Monday as the first session of the region’s sixth legislative assembly commenced in Gilgit. The oath was administered by outgoing Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate to 30 lawmakers, including 21 members elected on general seats, six women elected on reserved seats and three technocrats. […]

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Diplomatic

Pakistan will continue to play ‘honest, sincere role’ in advancing dialogue, says PM after US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to serving as a constructive and impartial facilitator of dialogue, marking his first public comments following the conclusion of a high-level meeting between the United States and Iran held under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. In a post […]

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Politics

Prosperity Party Registers Landslide Victory in Ethiopia’s 7th General Elections

TDV: The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has officially announced the results of the 7th General Elections, declaring a landslide victory for the Prosperity Party.Following a transparent process that saw the participation of over 54 million registered voters, the results mark a significant milestone in Ethiopia’s democratic journey.The official results of the 7th General […]

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Diplomatic

PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim Munir meet US Vice President JD Vance in Zurich

TDV: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir held an important meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Zurich on Sunday amid ongoing diplomatic efforts related to US-Iran negotiations. The meeting was also attended by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and former US presidential adviser Jared Kushner. Meanwhile, […]

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Sports

Tunisia Outclassed as Sweden Secure Convincing 5-1 Triumph

TDV:weden opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Tunisia in a Group F match late Sunday at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. Midfielder Yasin Ayari scored twice, finding the net in the seventh minute and deep into stoppage time (90+6), while Alexander Isak added a goal in the 30th minute. […]

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Diplomatic

US, Iran reach peace deal after diplomatic efforts, says PM Shehbaz

TDV: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement following intensive diplomatic engagement, with both sides agreeing to end military operations and move towards a formal settlement. In a post on X, the prime minister said the agreement provided for the immediate and permanent cessation […]

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Diplomatic

Trump Claims Xi Assured China Won’t Arm Iran

Beijing/Washington/Tehran   –  US President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping offered China’s help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran in its war against the US and Israel. “He said he’s not going to give military equipment… he said that strongly,” Trump […]

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Opinion

WUF13 in Baku: Sustainable Cities and an Innovative Urbanization Model

By: Fuad Huseynzade This month Baku is hosting a globally significant event – the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) of the United Nations. This forum is considered one of the most influential platforms in the world in the fields of urbanization, urban planning, and sustainable development. Organized by the UN Human Settlements […]

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Opinion

Tobacco Taxation: A Critical Public Health and Economic Imperative for Pakistan

By: Ashfaq Ahmad Tobacco taxation is widely recognized as one of the most effective and evidence-based strategies to reduce tobacco consumption and protect public health. According to the World Health Organization, increasing tobacco taxes directly raises retail prices. It discourages smoking, particularly among young people and low-income populations who are most sensitive to price changes. […]

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Climate

UN Climate Chief Urges Clean Energy Shift Amid Global Fuel Crisis

By: Zaman Bajwa TDV: The head of United Nations climate efforts has called for an accelerated global transition to renewable energy, warning that ongoing geopolitical tensions have exposed the deep vulnerabilities of fossil fuel dependence. Speaking during Green Transformation (GX) Week in Yeosu, the UN climate chief said the recent conflict in the Middle East […]

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