Politics
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Taliban Warn Pakistan: Kabul Ready to Respond any Military Action
DID Press: Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid issued a sharp response to recent threats from Pakistan, dismissing remarks by Pakistani officials about possible military action against Afghanistan as unconstructive. He stressed Kabul is prepared to defend its territory. Mujahid said such…
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Pakistan-Taliban Relations at Crossroads: Diplomacy Continues amid Deepening Border Tensions
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Taliban-led government in Afghanistan have entered a critical phase, marked by mutual mistrust and border security concerns, even as diplomatic channels remain open. Islamabad has repeatedly expressed concern over anti-Pakistan armed groups operating from…
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Beijing–Tehran Strategic Alliance Deepens Across Economy, Military, and Intelligence in West Asia
DID Press: According to renowned journalist Pepe Escobar, Iran has emerged as a central geopolitical node in the evolving multipolar world order, playing a pivotal role not only in regional dynamics but also in the strategic calculations of major powers.…
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Pakistan JUI Leader Urges Improved Ties with Neighboring States
DID Press: Leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema‑i‑Islam party condemned the country’s foreign policy as unacceptable and called for improved relations with neighboring countries, stressing the importance of respecting the views of all political parties and leaders. At a joint press…
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UN Warns Mass Returns Push Afghanistan to Humanitarian Brink
DID Press: UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) warned mass return of millions of Afghanistan citizens from Pakistan and Iran has brought this country to the edge of a humanitarian crisis. Since October 2023, approximately 5.4 million people have returned…
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Pakistan Activates Counter‑Terror Unit in Gilgit‑Baltistan to Boost Northern Security
DID Press: Government of Pakistan launched a dedicated counter‑terrorism unit in the strategically important northern region of Gilgit‑Baltistan as part of efforts to strengthen security and protect key transport routes. The new Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) unit in Gilgit has…
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Taliban Leader Orders Restraint on Language Policy to Avoid Tensions
DID Press: Following controversy over the removal of Persian and Uzbek from signs at some educational centers in northern Afghanistan, Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a new directive urging local officials to refrain from any actions that could inflame linguistic or ethnic…
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German Chancellor Warns: “No More Int’l Order”
DID Press: Friedrich Merz, speaking at the 62nd Munich Security Conference, warned of a deepening rift between Europe and the United States, emphasizing that the transatlantic partnership can no longer be taken for granted. Merz highlighted recent shifts in transatlantic…
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Taliban Ban Food Imports Carried by Returnees from Pakistan
DID Press: The transfer of certain food items and medicines by returnees from Pakistan is prohibited and will be confiscated if detected, announced the Taliban authorities in Nangarhar. Under a new directive, the Taliban have banned passengers entering Afghanistan from…
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UN Forms 40-Member AI Panel
DID Press: UN announced the formation of a 40-member scientific panel on artificial intelligence. The body’s mandate is to assess the implications of emerging technologies and to propose recommendations on governance and regulatory frameworks for AI. The United States Mission…
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