Pakistan
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Pak Army: Taliban Possess Advanced US Military Equipment
DID Press: spokesperson for Pakistan’s military warned that the Taliban are in control of advanced U.S.-made military equipment, a development he said is exacerbating security risks across the region. Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry said new assessments of Afghanistan’s security situation show…
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Pakistan Warns US Venezuela Raid Risks Unpredictable Global Fallout
DID Press: Pakistan’s representative at UN Security Council on Monday condemned the U.S. operation in Venezuela, saying it violates the UN Charter and the principle of state sovereignty. Osman Jadoon warned that the attack sets a dangerous precedent, threatening the…
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Pakistan Suffers $19.2B Trade Loss Amid Afghan Border Closures
DID Press: Trade disruptions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have inflicted severe economic damage on Pakistan, with total losses reaching $19.2 billion. The closure of trade routes has sharply reduced exports and increased imports, pushing Pakistan’s trade deficit to unprecedented levels.…
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US 2025 National Security Strategy Positions Pakistan in China Rivalry
DID Press: The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy, grounded in an “America First” philosophy and a modern interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizes a pragmatic, competitive stance toward China while implicitly positioning Pakistan — as a strategic partner of Beijing…
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China, Pakistan Call for Inclusive Political Framework in Afghanistan
DID Press: China and Pakistan jointly called for the establishment of an inclusive political framework in Afghanistan, emphasizing the participation of all groups in the country’s peace and development process. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of both countries…
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Pakistan Foils Major Attacks, Seizes 2 Tons of Explosives in Karachi
DID Press: Pakistani security forces seized approximately two tons of explosives from a cargo truck in Karachi’s Rais Goth area, authorities said, thwarting a planned series of attacks across the city’s key locations. Pakistani officials said the explosives were being…
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China Condemns Maduro Abduction: No Country Should Act as World’s Judge
DID Press: China’s FM Wang Yi said no country has the right to consider itself the “judge of the world,” following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States. He stressed the need to safeguard the sovereignty…
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Hundreds of Pakistani Citizens Stranded in Afghanistan after Border Closure
DID Press: Hundreds of Pakistani students, traders, and families have been stranded in Afghanistan for nearly three months following the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The crossings have been shut since October 12 following border clashes between…
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Taliban: Over 600 New Security Outposts Built Along Durand Line
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Defense says more than 600 new security outposts have been constructed along the disputed Durand Line over the past year, as part of what officials describe as a broader effort to tighten border control…
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Pakistan: No Intent to Change Afghanistan’s Political System
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Afghanistan’s political system is solely the decision of its people, and Islamabad has no plans to alter it. Speaking at a weekly press briefing, Tahir Andarabi emphasized Pakistan’s readiness to cooperate with…
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