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PM Urges Dialogue, Diplomacy in Call with Iranian President

TDV: ISLAMABAD  –  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reassured the Iranian President of Pakistan’s firm commitment to regional peace on Saturday and said that Pakistan would continue its sincere and honest endeavours to promote regional peace and security. PM Sharif was talking to Iranian president Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on the phone late Saturday. During their warm […]

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National

Pakistan Receives First Kyrgyz Truck Shipment via China Under QTTA

TDV: SOST – Pakistan’s drive to enhance regional connectivity reached a milestone as the first truck from Kyrgyzstan carrying transit goods arrived at Sost Dry Port after entering the country via China under the Quadrilateral Traffic in Transit Agreement (QTTA). This was reported by Gwadar Pro quoting a statement issued by the National Logistics Corporation […]

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Diplomatic

President Zardari meets Hunan leadership, discusses cooperation possibilties

News Desk: TDV: Changsha, China: President Asif Ali Zardari, currently visiting Changsha in Hunan province of China, held a meeting with Mr Shen Xiaoming, Party Secretary of Hunan Province, and attended a banquet hosted in his honour by Governor of Hunan Province, Mr Mao Weiming. The engagement focused on advancing practical cooperation in agriculture, health, […]

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Opinion

Britain’s NATO: London Becomes Kingmaker in the Post-American NATO

By: Zeshan Nawaz In the summer of 1945, when the world leaders were signing the UN charter in San Francisco. The British permanent secretary of foreign affairs, Alec Gadogan, predicted that the Security Council has its own flaws because at the time of crisis when the super-powers were against each other, it could not work. […]

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Opinion

Azerbaijani architecture: from ancient monuments to modern structures

By: Agha Aghayev/ Fuad Huseynzadeh Azerbaijani architecture reflects a unity of rich traditions, diverse cultural influences, and historical stages that have developed over millennia. This architectural heritage has evolved from ancient times through the Middle Ages, the modern era, and into the present day, preserving its uniqueness. The earliest examples of architecture in Azerbaijan date […]

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National

Islamabad Tightens Security Ahead of Incoming Foreign Delegations

By: Zaman Bajwa TDV: Islamabad authorities on Sunday sealed off the Red Zone to regular traffic as the capital prepares to host visiting foreign delegations, police officials confirmed, issuing alternate routes to minimise disruption for residents. In a statement shared on X, police said the Red Zone and its extended areas would remain fully closed […]

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Economy

Ambassador Dr. Oumer Calls on Commerce Minister of Pakistan

TDV: H.E. Dr. Oumer Hussien Oba, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE), called on H.E. Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for Commerce, on Thursday at the Ministry of Commerce in Islamabad. During the meeting, both sides had a comprehensive discussion regarding various initiatives […]

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National

No date set for second round of US-Iran talks, FO says

TDV: “Nuclear issues are among the subjects being discussed by the countries,” he said while responding to a question during his weekly briefing. “We will not comment on the positions of Tehran and the parties involved in the negotiations. This is part of the parties’ trust in us,” Andrabi said, urging the media to refrain […]

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Climate

Japan Allocates $2 Million for Disaster Relief Efforts in Pakistan

TDV: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$2 millionfrom the Government of Japan to support vulnerable communities affected by disasters acrossPakistan.This contribution will enable WFP to provide food assistance to more than 45,000 people,impacted by monsoon floods and other shocks. It will also help communities restore assets andstabilise livelihoods for […]

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Politics

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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