Pakistan
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Over 400 Afghan Migrants Released from Pakistani Prisons, Return Home
DID Press: More than 400 Afghan migrants detained in Pakistan have been released and returned to Afghanistan during the current week, according to the Taliban-led Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. Officials said a total of 426 individuals re-entered Afghanistan through…
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Taliban Says It Did Not Initiate Conflict, Denies Crossing into Pakistan
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban administration, stated that the group did not initiate the current hostilities and has not violated Pakistani territory, emphasizing that Taliban forces remain in a defensive posture. Speaking in response to calls from…
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Taliban Confirms Torkham Crossing Will Remain Closed on March 25
DID Press: Obaidullah Aqaab Farooqi, spokesperson for the Taliban’s General Directorate of Border Police, stated that reports about reopening the Torkham Border Crossing on March 25 are “false and baseless.” The crossing will remain closed. Earlier, some Pakistani sources had…
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Taliban: Pakistani Mortar Fire Kills 2 Civilians in Kunar
DID Press: Taliban officials in Afghanistan’s Kunar province reported that Pakistani forces fired 85 mortar rounds over the past 24 hours into Kunar’s center and the districts of Sarkano, Manwara, and Nari. According to the Taliban, at least two civilians…
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Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan: “No Talks with US Have Taken Place”
DID Press: Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, clarified that despite recent claims, there have been no direct or indirect negotiations between Iran and United States. Speaking in Islamabad, he emphasized that efforts by friendly countries are aimed solely…
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Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025
DID Press: The annual IQAir report reveals that Pakistan recorded the highest concentration of airborne particulate matter in 2025, earning the dubious distinction of being the most polluted country in the world. Out of 143 countries analyzed, only 13 met…
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Controversial Claim Sparks Debate Over Possible Threat to Imran Khan
DID Press: A report by London-based Pakistani journalist Adil Raja has raised concerns about a potential plot to target former Prime Minister Imran Khan, drawing renewed attention to the country’s political and security climate. Raja shared a report originally published…
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Pakistani and Afghan Clerics Call for Truce Extension Until Eid al-Adha
DID Press: A group of religious scholars from Pakistan and Afghanistan has jointly called for extending the temporary ceasefire declared during Eid al-Fitr until Eid al-Adha, aiming to ensure a peaceful environment for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage season. The request…
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EU Urges End to Restrictions on Women and De-Escalation Between Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: European Union has called for the immediate removal of restrictions on women in Afghanistan and urged a reduction in rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. The appeal was delivered during the 95th meeting of the Standing Committee of…
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Dangerous Phase of War: Will Pakistan Target Taliban Leaders?
DID Press: As clashes intensify between Pakistan and the Taliban, a critical question is gaining traction: Is Islamabad preparing to target senior Taliban leaders? The conflict has entered a volatile stage marked by escalating military strikes and rising civilian casualties.…
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