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Government
5 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in Roadside Bomb Blast in Balochistan
DID Press: Pakistani army announced on Monday that a roadside bomb explosion in Kech district, Balochistan, killed five soldiers, including a captain, during an anti-terror operation. According to the military’s statement, the troops were targeted while conducting operations against insurgents.…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad Branded as Afghanistan’s “Invisible President” and Architect of Collapse
DID Press: Hezb-e-Islami party, led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, launched a scathing attack on former U.S. diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad, describing him as the “invisible president of Afghanistan” and accusing him of orchestrating Taliban’s dominance at home and abroad. In a sharply…
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Government
Second US Strike on Venezuela Leaves 3 Dead; Maduro Issues Fierce Response
DID Press: US military has once again targeted a Venezuelan vessel in international waters, an attack that left three Venezuelan citizens dead and sparked an angry reaction from President Nicolás Maduro. Washington claimed the vessel was suspected of carrying narcotics.…
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Government
Poll: Houthi Strikes on Israel Expand Scope of Conflict, Raise Tel Aviv’s Military Costs
DID Press: A new survey indicates that Yemen’s Houthi attacks on Israel are widely seen as expanding the geographic scope of Gaza war while significantly increasing Israel’s military expenses. According to the poll, 62% of respondents believe Houthi strikes have…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Tightens Border Surveillance to Curb Militant Infiltration
DID Press: Pakistan rolled out a new security strategy in the tribal districts of Khyber and Bajaur aimed at blocking insurgent infiltration from Afghanistan, Dawn reported. The winter-season plan focuses on enhanced border surveillance, dismantling militant hideouts, and cutting off…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Only Absentee at Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit in Doha
DID Press: An emergency summit of Arab and Islamic leaders convened in Doha on Monday (September 15) in response to Israel’s airstrike on Qatari territory — with Afghanistan notably absent. Despite Qatar having hosted the Taliban’s political office in recent…
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Government
Rubio’s Mission in Jerusalem: Pressuring Netanyahu to Curb Military Strikes
DID Press: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarked on a sensitive mission in Jerusalem aimed at securing Israeli commitments to avoid strikes on the territory of Washington’s regional allies. The trip comes amid continued Israeli threats against countries hosting…
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Afghanistan
Setting up CASA-1000 Power Transmission Towers Begins in Panjshir
DID Press: After a period of suspension, work on the regional and strategic CASA-1000 power project has resumed in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province. Authorities confirmed that installation of transmission towers has begun in Paryan districts, Hisa Awal, Rokha, Anaba, and Bazarak,…
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Government
Doha Hosts Arab-Islamic Summit Focused on Practical Measures against Israel
DID Press: Arab and Islamic leaders are convening in Doha today (Monday) to adopt actionable measures in response to escalating tensions in Gaza and the West Bank. Qatar has emphasized that, unlike previous meetings, this summit will go beyond symbolic…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad’s Advice to Pakistan; Will Afghanistan’s Fate Repeat?
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. diplomat and chief negotiator with the Taliban in Afghanistan, has advised Pakistan to address the security threat posed by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through political dialogue rather than military action. Analysts warn that this approach…
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