Pakistan
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Pakistan Signals Policy Shift with Possible Meeting of Taliban Opponents
DID Press: Islamabad’s potential invitation to Afghan political groups opposing the Taliban could be part of efforts to create a new leverage point over the Taliban. If held, the meeting may signal that Pakistan is reconsidering its traditional policy toward…
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Saudi Arabia welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan Eid Truce, Urges Dialogue
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has welcomed the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan during the Eid holiday period. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry praised the positive response from both sides and emphasized that dialogue and…
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Khalilzad Blames Pakistan Leadership After Kabul Strike, Urges Global Response
DID Press: Former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has condemned the reported mass casualties from an airstrike in Kabul, blaming Pakistan’s leadership and calling for international action. “I am deeply saddened by the killing of around 400 Afghan civilians and the…
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Dozens Reported Killed in Kabul Strike as Taliban, Pakistan Offer Conflicting Accounts
DID Press: More than 30 bodies were seen at the scene of a deadly strike in Kabul, according to a report by BBC, highlighting sharply conflicting narratives from the Taliban and Pakistan. BBC journalists who visited the “Omid” drug rehabilitation…
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Pakistan Warns UN of Rising Terror Threat, Backs UNAMA Role in Afghanistan Stability
DID Press: UNSC on Monday unanimously approved a three-month extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with support from all 15 members, including Pakistan. Speaking at the session, Usman Jadoon said UNAMA plays a…
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Abdul Salam Zaeef Likens Pakistan’s Actions to Israel’s Conduct in Gaza
DID Press: Former Taliban diplomat Abdul Salam Zaeef has sharply criticized Pakistan’s military authorities, comparing their actions to Israel’s conduct in the Gaza Strip. Zaeef said the “actions of Pakistan’s military regime closely resemble the behavior of the Israeli regime…
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Taliban Claim 400 Killed in Alleged Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Hospital
DID Press: Officials from the Taliban say a Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul has killed 400 people and wounded around 250 others. Hamdullah Fitrat said the casualties resulted from an attack by Pakistan’s military, though the…
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Pakistani Border Shelling Kills 4 Civilians in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: Four civilians were killed and nine others wounded after Pakistani forces shelled border areas in eastern Afghanistan over the past 24 hours, officials from the Taliban administration said. Hamdullah Fitrat said mortar and artillery fire struck border districts…
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Pakistan Rejects Chinese Proposal for Talks With Taliban, Seeks Security Guarantees
DID Press: Pakistan has rejected a recent Chinese proposal to facilitate talks between Islamabad and Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities, saying any shift in its policy toward Kabul will depend on receiving concrete and verifiable security guarantees. Official sources in Pakistan said…
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China’s Strategic Calculus: Balancing Security, Economic Stakes Amid Taliban-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: China’s apprehension over escalating tensions between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistani forces reflects a multi-dimensional strategic calculation. Beyond economic considerations, Beijing views regional stability as essential for both its security and its substantial investment portfolio. Over recent…
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