Counterterrorism
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Afghanistan
India Warns Security Risks from Deepening Russia–Taliban Ties
DID Press: An Indian media outlet has warned that the expanding relationship between Russia and the Taliban could have significant security implications for the wider Eurasian region. The report by the Indian platform Countercurrents highlights that recent engagement between Moscow…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, China Coordinate Efforts Against Regional Security Threats
DID Press: Muhammad Sadiq and Yue Xiaoyong have held talks in Islamabad focused on regional security challenges and counterterrorism cooperation. According to Muhammad Sadiq, the meeting was “constructive and productive,” with both sides exchanging views on security developments affecting the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Says Taliban Warning to TTP Is Not Enough
DID Press: Pakistani officials say a reported warning from the Taliban leadership to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to halt attacks inside Pakistan is insufficient without concrete and verifiable action, stressing that Islamabad’s security concerns remain unresolved. According to Pakistani sources,…
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EU
Pakistan, EU Hold Talks on Security Threats and Militant Groups
DID Press: Muhammad Sadiq has said that he met with senior European Union officials to discuss the political and security situation in the region, including threats posed by militant groups. According to his statement, the meeting included discussions with Erik…
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Economy & Development
China, Pakistan Boost Security and Economic Cooperation Under CPEC 2.0
DID Press: China and Pakistan have announced a new broad consensus to deepen their “all-weather strategic cooperative partnership,” following the official visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Beijing. According to a joint statement, the two sides agreed to…
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Government
Pakistani Forces Kill 25 Militants in Joint Operation in Bannu
DID Press: Pakistani security sources say at least 25 militants, including two senior commanders, were killed during a joint operation by police and a local peace committee in Bannu district. According to security officials, the operation was launched in the…
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Government
Pakistan Says Key TTP Commander Killed in Balochistan Raid
DID Press: Pakistani security forces say a key commander linked to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed during an intelligence-based operation in Pishin district of Balochistan province, while an Afghan associate was arrested. According to Pakistani security sources, the operation…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan’s “Terrorism Industry” Narrative Accuses Islamabad of Monetizing Violence
DID Press: A critical analysis published by an Afghan media outlet argues that Pakistan’s security doctrine has historically treated internal instability not merely as a challenge, but as a strategic asset used in foreign policy and financial negotiations. The commentary…
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Afghanistan
CENTCOM: Afghanistan Security Situation Under Continuous Monitoring
DID Press: US Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that the United States continues to closely monitor the security situation in Afghanistan and the activities of terrorist groups operating in the country. General Brad Cooper told a hearing of the U.S.…
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Afghanistan
UK Ties UN-Backed Aid to End of Taliban’s “Barbaric” Restrictions
DID Press: The United Kingdom, speaking at an event coinciding with International Human Rights Day, issued a forceful condemnation of the Taliban’s escalating violations of women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan. British officials urged the international community to unite against…
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