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Imran Khan Seeking ‘Parole’ to Mediate Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions
DID Press: Pakistan’s jailed former PM Imran Khan has requested to be released on parole to help resolve rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, his sister Noreen Khan said on Thursday. Noreen Khan told local media that her brother made…
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Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Strike Amid Afghanistan Border Crisis
DID Press: Following intensified border clashes between Pakistan and the Taliban government in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s defense minister has warned of a possible military strike from India. Islamabad believes that the evolving situation in Afghanistan could open a new front of…
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UN Urges Afghanistan and Pakistan to Ease Tensions Through Dialogue
DID Press: United Nations expressed concern over rising tensions along Afghanistan-Pakistan border, calling on both sides to exercise restraint and resolve their disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, warned during a press briefing…
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Iran Steps In as Mediator to Defuse Afghanistan–Pakistan Crisis
DID Press: Following recent deadly clashes between Pakistan’s army and Taliban forces, Tehran has swiftly moved to mediate, urging restraint and dialogue between the two sides. Iranian officials are leveraging longstanding relations and mutual trust with both Islamabad and Kabul…
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First Iran–Afghanistan Passenger Train Departs from Mashhad to Herat
DID Press: The first passenger train between Iran and Afghanistan departed on Wednesday, October 15, from Mashhad’s Tappeh Salam station to Rozanak station in Herat Province, Afghanistan, marking a new milestone in regional connectivity. Earlier, Amir Tavakoli-Roudi, a member of…
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Afghanistan Begins Polio Vaccination Drive in Kunar, Nuristan and Laghman
DID Press: “Polio-Free Afghanistan” health initiative announced a new vaccination campaign targeting children in three eastern provinces — Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman. According to the organization, the drive is set to begin next week and will use a combination of…
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India, Afghanistan to Launch Direct Flights Linking Amritsar With Kabul and Kandahar
DID Press: In a move aimed at strengthening regional and economic ties, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has announced plans to open direct flights between India’s Amritsar and Afghanistan’s Kabul and Kandahar cities. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the announcement…
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Pakistani Defense and Intelligence Chiefs Await Kabul’s Approval for Visit
DID Press: In the past 48 hours, several top Pakistani military and intelligence officials — including Minister of Defense, Director-General of inter-services Intelligence (ISI), and several senior generals — have visited Afghanistan embassy in Islamabad multiple times to request visas…
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Pakistan Says ‘Path of Dialogue with Afghanistan Open’
DID Press: Following intense border clashes with Taliban forces, Pakistan issued an official statement condemning attacks launched from Afghanistan territory while reporting heavy losses among the assailants. Despite the sharp tone, Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy and dialogue with…
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Trump Says Resolving Pakistan–Afghanistan Clashes to Mark His ‘Ninth War Ended’
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced that he intends to focus on ending the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan after returning from his trip to Israel for the release of hostages. He said the initiative will mark the…
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