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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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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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