Pakistan
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Khalilzad Warns Internal Injustice Weakens Pakistan’s Diplomatic Credibility
DID Press: Former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has warned that Pakistan’s domestic political conditions could undermine its regional diplomatic efforts. Reacting to recent developments and Islamabad’s mediation role in regional tensions, Khalilzad said Pakistan’s initiatives are notable, but…
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12 Countries Condemn Israel’s Appointment of Envoy to Somaliland
DID Press: A group of 12 countries, including Pakistan, strongly condemned Israel’s decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to the Somaliland, describing it as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the foreign ministers of…
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Daudzai: Pakistan Has Launched Plan to ‘Repackage’ Taliban System
DID Press: Mohammad Omar Daudzai, former ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan, has warned that Islamabad has initiated a new process aimed at redefining the political structure of the Taliban under what he described as a project to “repackage the system,”…
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Pak Army Issues Statement After Field Marshal Munir’s 3-Day Visit to Tehran
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said that Field Marshal Sayed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief, held meetings with Iran’s president and several senior political and military officials during his three-day visit to Tehran. Saturday, the Inter-Services Public…
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Islamabad: Uncertainty Over 2nd Round of Iran–US Talks
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that the process of talks between Iran and the United States remains confidential and that no date has yet been set for a second round of negotiations, as Islamabad warns of a…
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Pakistan’s Multi-Vector Diplomacy: Balancing Iran, KSA and US Interests
DID Press: As Pakistan’s army chief visits Iran and the prime minister travels to Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is navigating mounting regional pressures in an effort to position itself as a potential mediator amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The overlapping visits by…
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Analysis: Why the Taliban Missed the Chance for Internal Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: A political analysis argues that the ruling authorities in Taliban squandered a critical opportunity for national reconciliation after taking power in 2021, opting instead for centralized control that deepened political exclusion and long-term instability. The commentary suggests that…
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Russia: Pakistan–Taliban Tensions Delaying Regional Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Russia’s special presidential envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, has warned that rising tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are slowing down the implementation of key regional development projects in Afghanistan. Kabulov said the projects are being pursued with…
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UN Experts Urge Member States to Suspend Israel Arms Transfers
DID Press: Experts from the United Nations have strongly condemned large-scale Israeli strikes on Lebanon carried out just hours after a ceasefire announcement, calling on member states to immediately suspend arms transfers to Israel. According to the experts, Israeli forces…
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Pakistan Claims Mortar Fire From Afghanistan Killed 3 Civilians
DID Press: Security sources in Pakistan have alleged that mortar shells fired from across the border in Afghanistan killed three civilians—including two children and a woman—in the Bajaur District region. According to Pakistani media reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday…
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