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Economy
Pakistan Hosts OIC Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment
DID Press: Pakistan is hosting the ninth Ministerial Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Women today (Sunday), bringing together representatives from the bloc’s 57 member states to discuss strategies for advancing women’s economic, social, and political empowerment.…
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Government
Shehbaz Sharif: Diplomacy Only Way to Preserve Regional Peace
DID Press: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of diplomacy and restraint in reducing regional tensions following a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Sharif said the two leaders discussed recent regional developments and ways to…
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Afghanistan
Former Pakistani Senator Says Islamabad’s Afghanistan Policy Has Failed
DID Press: Former Pakistani senator Afrasiab Khattak has criticized Islamabad’s decades-long policy toward Afghanistan, saying the approach of the past five decades has failed to achieve its intended objectives and requires a fundamental review. Khattak said policies based on intervention…
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Government
Achakzai: Internal Instability Pakistan’s Biggest Threat
DID Press: Opposition alliance leader in Pakistan’s parliament Mehmood Khan Achakzai has warned that internal instability poses a greater threat to the country than external security challenges, urging adherence to constitutional rule and democratic principles. Achakzai criticized the current political…
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Government
Pakistan Invites Trump for Official Visit to Islamabad
DID Press: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has formally invited US President Donald Trump to visit Islamabad, issuing the message on the occasion of US Independence Day. According to the official account of Pakistan’s Presidency on X, Zardari extended congratulations…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Taunts Khalilzad Over Taliban Role Speculation
DID Press: Pakistan’s presidential spokesperson has sharply criticized former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, dismissing his remarks on Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions as biased and suggesting, in a sarcastic tone, that he should continue his efforts if he hopes to become foreign minister…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Orders Immediate Arrest of Undocumented Afghan Migrants
DID Press: Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has issued a directive ordering security forces to identify and detain Afghan nationals without valid documentation, in a move that significantly intensifies pressure on migrants across the country. According to the order, issued by the…
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Government
India Strengthens Maritime Shield Against China-Pakistan Axis
DID Press: India is accelerating the development of its multi-layered maritime defense network in response to expanding naval cooperation between China and Pakistan, with a growing focus on advanced anti-submarine drones and autonomous surveillance systems. Amid deepening defense collaboration between…
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Government
Pakistan Marks Ashura Nationwide Under Tight Security Measures
DID Press: The day of Ashura was observed across Pakistan on Friday with religious processions and mourning gatherings held under strict security arrangements, as authorities deployed tens of thousands of police personnel and imposed communication restrictions in several cities. In…
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Culture & Arts
Rawalpindi Under Tight Security as Ashura Processions Take Place
DID Press: Authorities in Rawalpindi have implemented extensive security measures for Ashura commemorations, deploying military, paramilitary, and police forces across the city to safeguard religious processions and gatherings. According to officials, five army units, seven ranger units, and thousands of…
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