Military
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Pakistan Warns of Stronger Response to Any Indian Aggression
DID Press: Khawaja Asif warned that Pakistan will deliver a stronger response to any future aggression by India, following what he described as a swift and decisive reaction by Pakistani forces in a recent confrontation. Speaking at the launch of…
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US to Close Peshawar Consulate Over Security Concerns
DID Press: US Department of State has announced the gradual closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing security concerns and resource management priorities. According to the statement, diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be transferred to the US Embassy in…
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Trump Halts ‘Project Freedom’ in Hormuz, Analysts See Strategic Setback
DID Press: Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to the “Project Freedom” operation in the Strait of Hormuz, a move analysts interpret as a sign of strategic strain and political deadlock in Washington’s confrontation with Iran. In a post…
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Taliban Reaffirms “Non-Discriminatory Security” Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Interior Ministry says its security forces continue to provide nationwide protection “without discrimination” for all ethnic and religious groups across Afghanistan. Speaking during a meeting with the High Commission of Shiite Affairs, Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Matin…
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Elder-Led Diplomacy Stalls Amid Military Escalation on Afghan-Pak Border
DID Press: A recent gathering of tribal elders from Afghanistan’s Kunar province and Pakistan’s Bajaur district in the Nawe Pass border area has once again highlighted a recurring feature of the region’s political landscape: reliance on traditional mediation mechanisms to…
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Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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Over 86% of Gaza Farmland Destroyed Amid Ongoing War
DID Press: Palestinian Media Center reports widespread devastation of agricultural infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, stating that more than 86% of farmland has been damaged or rendered unusable due to continued hostilities. According to the report, the destruction extends beyond…
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Iran Activates 4 Alternative Routes as US Maritime Pressure Fails
DID Press: Amid escalating tensions over maritime restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate that Iran has activated four alternative strategic corridors in energy, trade, transit, and regional cooperation, significantly weakening the impact of US pressure measures. Following Washington’s…
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Religious Scholar Killed in Armed Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: Pakistani police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have confirmed that Sheikh Muhammad Idris Turangzai, a prominent religious scholar linked to the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, was killed in an armed attack in the Charsadda district. According to police officials, the incident…
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Tribal Elders Agree Ceasefire Along Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Areas
DID Press: Tribal elders from border regions in Pakistan and Afghanistan have reportedly reached an agreement on a ceasefire following several days of cross-border clashes and casualties. According to reports, tribal leaders in Bajaur District announced on Monday that an…
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