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In a sequence of calibrated strategic moves that marks a definitive shift in Moscow’s posture toward Tokyo, Russia on Friday conducted a major Pacific Fleet missile test near the Southern Kurils, conducted just days after President Vladimir Putin made his first-ever visit to Iturup Island on August 13; a visit that immediately drew a formal […] The post Missiles and Warships Follow Putin’s Kuril…
In a coordinated joint statement on Thursday, the governments of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, and Canada delivered a sharp rebuke of Israel’s decision to advance construction tenders for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The seven nations called the decision “unacceptable” and warned that the E1 project […] The post Seven Nations Call…
D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Secretary-General Ambassador Sohail Mehmood has concluded a two-day working visit to Ankara, Turkiye describing it as productive and focused on strengthening the D-8’s institutional partnerships and advancing practical cooperation across its key priority areas. The visit included meetings with senior Turkish officials, think tanks, a technology university,…
Islamabad (TDI): The ASEAN Committee in Islamabad (ACI), comprising the diplomatic missions of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam, celebrated the 59th Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with an evening reception in Islamabad. The event, held at a local hotel here, brought together members of the […] The post ASEAN…
Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism as the world observes the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, offering honors to those who lost their lives in the fight against terrorism and recognizing the sacrifices of victims’ families. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign […] The post Pakistan Reaffirms…
Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and Google have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital skills, IT exports and innovation, with Pakistani students set to receive free one-year access to advanced AI tools including Gemini. The agreement was signed on Friday during a reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in […] The post Pakistan,…
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China held a Senior Officials Meeting in Riyadh on Thursday, bringing together foreign ministry officials from GCC member states, a Chinese delegation, and the GCC General Secretariat to advance their strategic partnership and discuss pressing regional security issues. The meeting was held at the GCC Secretariat headquarters and marks […] The post GCC, China…
Malaysia and Pakistan have agreed in principle to establish a joint working group between their security and law enforcement ministries, a move aimed at turning their longstanding friendship into structured, practical cooperation on shared security challenges. The agreement was reached during a bilateral meeting between Malaysia’s Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution and Pakistan’s Federal…
Uzbekistan’s greatest wealth lies not only in the splendour of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, but in the succession of minds that taught humanity how to calculate, heal, observe the heavens, understand faith, govern with justice and give language a civilizational voice. From al-Khwarizmi, al-Biruni and Ibn Sina to Imam Bukhari, Ulugbek, Navoi, Babur and the […] The post Uzbekistan’s Legacy of…
Tehran (TDI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Tehran must develop a strategy to overcome “unjust sanctions”, as the United States prepares to impose what Washington says will be its toughest-ever sanctions package against Iran. Ghalibaf’s remarks came a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would impose “the […] The post Iran Vows to…
Senior United States defense officials have been travelling across Asia to reassure allies that Washington remains committed to the region’s security. But their efforts have been significantly complicated by President Donald Trump himself, who abruptly ordered the scaling back of major military exercises with South Korea just hours before they were due to begin, calling […] The post US Defense…
Islamabad (TDI): Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Thursday visited the Rwanda High Commission in Islamabad and discussed ways to strengthen economic and commercial relations between Pakistan and Rwanda. The governor was received by Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Pakistan Fatou Harerimana during the visit, which followed the envoy’s visit to the Governor House in […] The post Sindh…
Kyiv (TDI): At least 12 people were killed and more than 30 injured in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv early Thursday, Ukrainian authorities said. The attacks damaged residential and other buildings across the Ukrainian capital, triggered fires and disrupted electricity supplies to thousands of homes. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said seven people were killed […] The post Russian Strikes…
Tehran (TDI): Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have warned that Saudi Arabia will be unable to contain Yemen’s Houthi movement as attacks on the kingdom intensify. Guards spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said Saudi Arabia would not remain safe from Houthi attacks, claiming that the more Riyadh attacked Yemen, the stronger the retaliation would be. Meanwhile, Iranian […] The post Iran Warns…
The Health and Education Summit and Expo Pakistan 2026 did not begin with an exhibition hall, a list of speakers or a date on the calendar. It began with a simple question: what happens when the people shaping Pakistan’s health and education sectors are brought together not simply to exchange ideas, but to build something […] The post Conceiving the Idea of Pakistan’s First Health & Education Expo…
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan are intensifying efforts to transform their bilateral economic relationship into a billion-dollar corridor, with fresh ministerial-level engagement this week underscoring the urgency behind a target that once seemed distant but now looks structurally achievable. Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade confirmed on Wednesday that Minister Laziz Kudratov met…
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohammad Al-Budaiwi praised the diplomatic and humanitarian efforts of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, following the completion of a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine facilitated through UAE mediation. Al-Budaiwi said the UAE’s active mediation on this file reflects its firm approach of using diplomacy in service of humanitarian causes, […] The…
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s military, known as the Tatmadaw, staged a coup, overthrowing the elected civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring a year-long state of emergency. It triggered widespread protests across Myanmar, which were suppressed by the military with lethal force, killing hundreds of civilians in the weeks that followed. The […] The post What Is ASEAN’s Five-Point…
I did not expect an Indian vlogger to make my case for me. By most accounts, he traveled into Afghanistan’s Kunar province chasing content: mountain vistas, a Taliban escort, the kind of footage that performs well online. What he says he came back with instead was proof of something I, and every serious Pakistani official […] The post Indian YouTuber Exposes TTP Safe Havens in Afghanistan appeared…
Islamabad (TDI): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday reviewed preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, which Pakistan is scheduled to host in 2027. Dar chaired a meeting attended by senior officials, where the Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) briefed him on progress on various development and infrastructure projects linked […]…
