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Kabul Upgrades Diplomatic Mission in Islamabad to Ambassadorial Level
DIDPress: Afghanistan’s interim government announced that it will elevate the status of its chargé d’affaires in Islamabad to the level of ambassador, following Pakistan’s reciprocal decision to enhance its diplomatic representation in Kabul. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the…
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Russia: Threat from Radical Groups in Afghanistan Increased
DIDPress: Andrey Belousov, Russia’s Defense Minister, has warned that extremist groups based in Afghanistan continue to pose a serious threat to the security of Central Asia. “Numerous groups of radicals in Afghanistan – more than 20 of them with over…
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Pakistan’s Prisons; New Torture Chambers for Afghan Refugees
DIDPress: Amid intensified house-to-house arrest operations in Pakistan, Afghan refugees have reported violent treatment at the hands of the country’s security forces in prisons and detention centers. As pressure mounts on Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan, new reports have emerged…
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Hidden Agendas Behind India-Pakistan Conflict
New Politics, in a recent analysis, examined the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, posing a critical question: Has war become a tool for the ruling elites of both countries to cling to power? DIDPress: Following April 22, 2025 attack…
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India and Pakistan Move Toward Acquiring Advanced Drones
DIDPress: The recent conflict between India and Pakistan, marked by extensive use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones), has intensified the arms race in South Asia, with both countries planning significant expansions of their drone capabilities. According to Reuters…
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Interim Government’s First Official Participation in Russia’s International Security Meeting
DIDPress: For the first time, Afghan interim government has sent representatives to the International High-Level Security Meeting in Russia. The event is being held from May 27 to 29 at the Russian National Center, hosted by the country’s Security Council.…
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TTP killed 11 Pakistani Security Forces
DIDPress: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terror group has claimed responsibility for 13 attacks on security positions across various regions in Pakistan on May 24. Following widespread attacks carried out on May 24 in different parts of Pakistan, the TTP claimed responsibility…
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Water War in South Asia; Pakistan Labels India’s Threat as “Irrational”
DIDPress: Following recent remarks by the Indian Prime Minister regarding the possible suspension of Pakistan’s access to shared water resources, Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry, labeled the threat as “irrational.” Cutting off water to Pakistan’s 240 million population is…
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China Backs up Improved Relations Between Kabul-Islamabad
DIDPress: China supports improvement of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan through dialogue and economic development, announced Chinese Foreign Ministry. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs vowed Beijing is ready to play an active role in improving relations between Kabul and…
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CPEC Expansion to Afghanistan Gains Momentum Following Beijing Talks
DIDPress: Foreign ministers from China, Pakistan, and the Afghan interim government gathered in a trilateral meeting in Beijing to discuss regional security, enhancing economic cooperation, and expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) into Afghanistan. In a statement released by Pakistan’s…
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