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Pakistan not seeking role in war but will honour Saudi defence pact: Sanaullah

TDV: Speaking to the senior adviser said Pakistan has already condemned the attack on Iran and assured Tehran of all possible cooperation. “Pakistan’s policy is not to become part of any war, but we will take every step necessary for the defence of the country,” he said. Sanaullah noted that Pakistan maintains a defence agreement […]

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Politics

Iran warns US against ground invasion, Larijani issues strong message

TDV: Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, has issued a stern warning to the United States following reports suggesting a possible limited ground operation in Iran. In a statement posted on X, Larijani said Iran was fully prepared to confront any such move. He said some American officials had indicated […]

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Politics

Red Zone sealed ahead of protest march towards D-Chowk after Friday prayers

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad administration has completely sealed off the Red Zone, as security has been put on high alert ahead of a planned protest march against US-Israel aggression on Iran. The federal capital has been placed on high alert to prevent protesters from entering sensitive areas. Shipping containers have been used to block all major entry points […]

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Diplomatic

Türkiye’s Erdogan slams drone attack on Azerbaijan in call with Aliyev

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev have discussed a drone strike on Azerbaijan’s autonomous Nakhchivan exclave, which injured four people. In a phone call on Thursday, Erdogan condemned the drone attack and conveyed his well wishes to Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate said. Earlier, the Turkish […]

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National

Japan provides grant assistance to Pakistan Red Crescent Society

TDV: The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human SecurityThe Projects (GGP) Program has decided to provide grant assistance of USD65,470(equivalent to PKR 18 million) to the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) for a project to enhance blood donation services in the capital region.The grant contract was signed between His Excellency Mr. […]

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World

Israel launches ‘preemptive’ strike on Iran

TDV: Explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday, with thick smoke seen rising over parts of the city, as the Israeli defense minister said Israel launched a “preemptive” strike against Iran. Sirens also sounded across Israel, which declared a “special and immediate” state of emergency across the country that includes a prohibition on educational activities, […]

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Politics

PTI chief warns of decisive response amid border strikes

WebDesk: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace with neighboring countries while warning that any threats to the nation would be met decisively. In a message shared on X (Twitter), Khan prayed for Pakistan’s safety and stated that “every enemy will meet their end,” emphasizing that provocations […]

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Politics

64pc eligible individuals have received payments under PM’s Ramazan relief package

ISLAMABAD (TDV): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday announced the formal launch of the PM Ramazan Relief Package 2026, with an allocation of Rs 38 billion.  He announced while chairing a review meeting on the Ramazan Relief Package 2026. Addressing the participants, he highlighted that the assistance amount has been increased from Rs5,000 to Rs13,000 per household […]

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Entertainment

Sharmeen’s Patakha Pictures announces open call for 2026 Edition of ‘Claim the Frame’

KARACHI  –  After the successful completion of its last cycle in December 2025, Patakha Pictures, the funding and mentorship initiative launched by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, announced an open call for the 2026 cycle of its acclaimed filmmaking mentorship program, Claim the Frame. Created to nurture the next generation of storytellers, Patakha Pictures, launched in 2022, has […]

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National

Major cities on high alert amid escalating Pakistan-Afghan border tensions

TDV: Security was placed on high alert across Punjab and Karachi on Friday following Pakistan’s launch of “Ghazab Lil Haq”, an operation initiated in response to what officials described as unprovoked firing by Afghan Taliban forces at multiple points along the border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Punjab Inspector General Rao Abdul Kareem ordered stringent security […]

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