Counterterrorism
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Economy
Former US Official Calls for Immediate Suspension of US Aid to Israel
DID Press: Joe Kent, a former US counterterrorism official and security figure, has called for the immediate suspension of US assistance to Israel, arguing that Washington must adopt a stricter stance to preserve regional stability and uphold recent peace arrangements.…
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Government
Turkey Arrests Senior ISIS-K Media Operative in Intelligence Operation
DID Press: Turkish security sources say the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has detained a senior member of ISIS’s Khorasan branch in a special operation and transferred him to Turkey. Turkish media, citing security officials, identified the detainee as Ahmed Kazanci,…
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Afghanistan
US Accuses Taliban of Violating Counterterrorism Commitments
DID Press: US has accused the Taliban of failing to meet its international counterterrorism obligations, alleging that the group is sheltering militant networks and detaining American citizens. Speaking at the UNSC meeting, US representative Jeffrey Bartos said the Taliban have…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Reject Claims of Foreign Armed Groups Operating in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has rejected recent allegations by Pakistani and Tajik officials regarding the presence of armed groups in Afghanistan, insisting that no foreign militant organizations are operating in the country. Speaking to media outlets, Mujahid said…
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Government
Pakistan Says 17 India-Backed Militants Killed in Balochistan Operations
DID Press: Pakistan’s military says security forces have killed 17 suspected militants during a series of intelligence-based operations in the southwestern province of Balochistan. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations were launched following…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Calls on Taliban for Public Stance Over TTP Report
DID Press: Pakistan has urged the Taliban leadership to issue a clear, official and public position regarding recent media reports alleging that the group’s supreme leader ordered the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to halt cross-border attacks. The request follows a report…
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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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