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Afghanistan
Pakistan Conditions Talks with Taliban on Elimination of Terrorist Bases in Afghanistan
DID Press: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, spokesperson for the Pakistan Army, stated that Islamabad is willing to engage in talks with the Taliban, but only if terrorist groups are dismantled and wanted individuals are handed over. Speaking at a press briefing,…
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US Intelligence: Taliban Has Curbed ISIS-K Attacks in Afghanistan
DID Press: US intelligence community has assessed that the Taliban has successfully reduced attacks by ISIS-K in Afghanistan. According to the annual report, Taliban forces have conducted extensive operations against ISIS-K targets, in some cases preventing planned attacks by the…
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Taliban PM Calls Defense of Afghanistan “Religious Duty” Amid Rising Tensions
DID Press: Mohammad Hassan Akhund, prime minister of the Taliban administration, said defending Afghanistan and its people is both a religious and moral obligation. In an Eid al-Fitr message, Akhund condemned recent Pakistani strikes on Afghan territory while emphasizing that…
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Pakistan Accused of Truce Breach After Civilian Deaths in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: Local reports from Kunar Province allege that Pakistani military forces violated an existing ceasefire, opening fire on residential areas in two districts and causing civilian casualties. Residents said the incident shattered expectations of calm following the recent truce,…
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Pakistan Vows to Target Terrorists “Anywhere” Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s top military commander, reiterated his country’s commitment to decisively combating terrorism during a meeting with religious scholars in Rawalpindi. Munir declared that Pakistan will target terrorists “wherever they are,” signaling a firm stance…
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Turkey Welcomes Taliban-Pakistan Eid Truce
DID Press: Turkey’s foreign ministry welcomed a temporary ceasefire between the Taliban and Pakistan during Eid al-Fitr. In an official statement, Ankara expressed hope the truce would be respected and pave the way for a process leading to lasting peace…
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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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Amnesty Warns Short UNAMA Extension Risks Weakening Rights Oversight in Afghanistan
DID Press: Amnesty International has voiced “deep concern” over the three-month extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), warning it could undermine human rights monitoring in Afghanistan. In a statement issued Tuesday, the group…
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OIC Urges Action to Restore Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
DID Press: Organization of Islamic Cooperation has stressed that girls’ education in Afghanistan is a critical issue with far-reaching consequences for the country’s development. Khalil Ibrahim Okur, deputy head of the organization’s humanitarian affairs department, said access to education for…
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