Pakistan
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Pakistani Senator Warns of Shrinking Space for Enlightened in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistani Senator Jan Mohammad Buledi, parliamentary leader of the National Party (NP) in Pakistan’s Senate, has expressed concern over the situation of Afghan families in Pakistan, saying since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, living a dignified…
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Turkey Arrests Senior ISIS Member in Afghanistan–Pakistan Region
DID Press: Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) announced it has arrested Mehmet Goren, also known by the alias “Yahya,” a senior member of the ISIS terrorist group, in the Afghanistan–Pakistan region. The suspect has since been transferred to Turkey. According…
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Afghan Traders Face $600 Million Loss Due to Border Closures
DID Press: A member of the board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce stated that the closure of border crossings for over two months has resulted in a $600 million loss in trade with Pakistan. The prolonged closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan…
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Herat Launches Advanced Surgeries amid Pakistan Border Closure
DID Press: Following closure of border crossings with Pakistan and the resulting inability of patients to travel for treatment, several advanced and complex surgeries have been initiated in the province for the first time, announced the Public Health Directorate of…
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King Abdulaziz Honor Bestowed on Pakistan Army Chief by Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense awarded the prestigious “King Abdulaziz” decoration to the Chief of the Pakistan Army. Prince Khalid bin Salman, Saudi Defense Minister, announced on his official social media account that the award was granted to…
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130,000 People Evacuated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Pak Army Operation
DID Press: Local authorities and tribal elders in Tirah district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province agreed to evacuate the area for a military operation by the Pakistani army. According to reports, approximately 130,000 residents of Tirah will leave their homes to…
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Pak FM Holds Talks with Iran, Turkey on Regional Developments
DID Press: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM, held separate phone conversations on Sunday with the foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey to discuss the expansion of bilateral cooperation and key regional developments. According to a spokesperson for Pakistan’s…
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Taliban: Over 3M Afghan Migrants Returned in 2025
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that more than three million Afghan migrants returned from neighboring countries, primarily Iran and Pakistan, in 2025. Spokesperson Abdulmutalib Haqqani highlighted that returns are ongoing from Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. UNHCR…
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Kabul-Bound Passengers Barred from Boarding in Islamabad
DID Press: Several passengers on a Kam Air flight from Islamabad to capital Kabul were prevented from boarding despite holding valid visas and tickets. The flight, scheduled for December 20, saw more than 31 passengers denied boarding by Islamabad airport…
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Pakistan Court Sentences Imran Khan and his Wife to 17 Years
DID Press: A Pakistani anti-corruption court sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison over their involvement in the “Toshakhana II” financial corruption case. The verdict was issued on Thursday by a…
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