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Afghanistan
Pakistan Ready to Resume Taliban Talks if Proposed by Turkey, Qatar
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawja Asif said Islamabad is ready to resume dialogue with Afghanistan’s Taliban government if such a proposal comes from Turkey or Qatar. He cited a lack of cohesion within the Taliban administration as a key…
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Government
US Senate Approves Bill to End Longest-Ever Government Shutdown
DID Press: US Senate on Monday approved a funding bill to end the 41-day federal government shutdown — the longest in the nation’s history — voting 60 in favor and 40 against. The measure now heads to the House of…
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Cinema
Iran, Pakistan to Co-Produce Global Film on Allama Iqbal
DID Press: Cultural officials from Iran and Pakistan are moving forward with plans to co-produce an international film about the life and philosophy of renowned Muslim poet and thinker Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The project aims to introduce Iqbal’s life, ideas,…
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Government
Politico: Iran Warns next Strike “Finish Off” Israel
DID Press: Iran warned that its next military response to Israel could be “decisive” and “finish the job” if Israel strikes again, Politico reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Tensions between Iran and Israel have intensified after recent exchanges…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Faces Strategic Crossroads as TTP Threat Grows
DID Press: Tahrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has become a powerful symbol of Islamabad’s long-standing contradictory regional policies. Once seen as a controllable proxy to expand regional influence, the group has evolved into a serious internal threat, turning Pakistan’s own strategy into…
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Afghanistan
Over 80% of Afghanistan People Lack Reliable Electricity
DID Press: UN Development Programme (UNDP) reported that Afghanistan remains among the countries facing severe energy insecurity, with more than 80 percent of its population lacking access to stable electricity. According to the report, most Afghanistan households rely on firewood…
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Afghanistan
Mutaqi: Pakistan Uses Military Power against Afghanistan Refugees and Trade
DID Press: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi sharply criticized Islamabad for what he described as an “unrealistic and rigid” approach, accusing Pakistan of deploying its nuclear and military capabilities against refugees and food trade rather than for regional security.…
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Afghanistan
Kabul Municipality Steps Up Cleanup of Barriers and Trash
DID Press: Kabul Municipality has stepped up operations to remove concrete barriers and clear accumulated waste across the city, aiming to create a more organized urban environment and safer streets for residents. Officials said the initiative focuses on areas with…
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Government
Over 11,000 Killed in Northern Syria in bid to Politically Rehabilitate al-Julani
DID Press: A recent report from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reveals that more than 11,000 people, including over 8,600 civilians, have been killed in northern Syria since the start of 2025, largely at the hands of forces…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Detains Female Surgeon in Herat for Not Wearing Burqa
DID Press: In one of the latest restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women, Shabnam Fazli, a general surgery specialist at Herat Hospital, was detained for not wearing a burqa. Local sources reported that Fazli was arrested on Monday, November…
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