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Election
Bilawal Demands Probe After Kashmir Election Defeat
DID Press: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for an independent fact-finding commission after his party suffered a setback in local elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, accusing the federal government of suppressing protesters and manipulating the vote.…
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Afghanistan
UNAMA Reports Continued Media Crackdown, Journalist Detentions in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported continued restrictions on media freedom in Afghanistan, including journalist arrests, suspension of media outlets, and growing pressure on media workers by the Taliban authorities. In its latest quarterly report released…
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Economy
Drone Strike Hits Saudi Aramco Facility, Damaging Storage Units in Abqaiq
DID Press: Newly released images from Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq oil facility show damage to parts of storage infrastructure and precautionary measures aimed at preventing the spread of fire following a reported drone attack on the site. Yemen’s armed forces announced…
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Government
Spanish Cities Allow Adhan as Religious Rights Debate Continues
DID Press: Several cities across Spain have allowed mosques to broadcast the call to prayer (Adhan) under local regulations, renewing discussions about religious freedom, cultural diversity, and coexistence among different faith communities. According to reports, the use of loudspeakers for…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Reports Restoration of 32 Historic Sites Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture has announced the restoration of 32 historical monuments, the identification of 44 archaeological sites, and the rehabilitation of hundreds of cultural artifacts across Afghanistan over the past year. Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban…
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Government
Pakistani Senator Criticizes Religious Restrictions Ahead of Arbaeen
DID Press: Raja Nasir Abbas, opposition leader in Pakistan’s Senate and chairman of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) party, has criticized restrictions on religious gatherings and urged the Punjab government not to limit Ashura and Arbaeen mourning ceremonies. Abbas said holding…
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Afghanistan
UN Reports Continued Killings and Arbitrary Arrests by Taliban
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says the Taliban continued to carry out killings, arbitrary arrests, and torture of former Afghan security personnel between April and June 2026, while also expanding the use of public floggings, according to…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Security Threats Are Under Control Amid Rising Clashes
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has sought to reassure the public following recent clashes in northeastern Afghanistan, saying Taliban forces are capable of containing security threats and that residents should not be concerned. Speaking on Tuesday during the second…
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Afghanistan
UN: Nearly 500 Afghan Civilians Killed in Border Clashes with Pakistan
DID Press: UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says nearly 500 Afghan civilians were killed and more than 1,200 others injured in border hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan from October through the end of June, according to its latest human…
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Afghanistan
Freedom Front Claims Taliban Offensive Repelled in Badakhshan
DID Press: Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) says its fighters repelled multiple Taliban attacks in Zebak district of Badakhshan province before launching a counteroffensive that forced Taliban forces to retreat, as fighting in the area entered its second consecutive week. In…
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