Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Closes Afghan Refugee Camp in Swabi, Displacing 20,000 Residents
DID Press: Government of Pakistan ordered the closure of Gohti Afghan refugee camp in the Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, affecting approximately 20,000 residents, according to local media reports. Authorities reportedly shut down all shops and commercial units inside the…
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Government
Senior Police Officer Killed in Armed Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: Deputy commander of the Lachi police district was killed along with two bodyguards and several other police officers, In a violent attack today in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The assault occurred near the Shakdara road, and the gunmen fled…
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Afghanistan
China–Pakistan Push to Legitimize Taliban Through Security Pressure, Economic Incentives
DID Press: China and Pakistan are pursuing a coordinated approach that combines security pressure with economic incentives in an effort to curb militant threats while facilitating the international legitimization of the Taliban, according to regional assessments. Beijing and Islamabad recently…
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Afghanistan
2,500 Fighters Moved From Syria to Afghanistan, Claims Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s military spokesperson has claimed that, based on what he described as “credible intelligence,” around 2,500 armed fighters have been transferred from Syria to Afghanistan, adding that none of them are Pakistani nationals. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan to Deport 20,000 Afghans Awaiting US Resettlement
DID Press: Pakistani authorities have announced the deportation of thousands of Afghanistan citizens who were in the process of resettling in the US. According to sources, approximately 20,000 Afghan refugees, who had been waiting for months for relocation to the…
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Afghanistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Warns: Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Closure Devastating Economy
DID Press: government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has warned Pakistan’s federal government that the continued closure of commercial borders with Afghanistan has caused a sharp decline in revenues and the loss of job opportunities. According to Pakistani media, Muzammil Aslam,…
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Government
Militants attack Pakistani police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: A group of militants attacked a police vehicle in the Banu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistani security officials said. The police vehicle was reportedly on patrol when it was suddenly shot by the attackers. Pakistani police said…
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Government
TTP Forms “Air Force” Unit, Escalating Drone Threats in Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan Taliban (TTP) announced the formation of a new unit called the “Air Force,” heightening concerns over the increased use of drones and quadcopters in attacks, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province. Official statistics indicate a significant rise…
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Government
130,000 People Evacuated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Pak Army Operation
DID Press: Local authorities and tribal elders in Tirah district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province agreed to evacuate the area for a military operation by the Pakistani army. According to reports, approximately 130,000 residents of Tirah will leave their homes to…
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Government
9 TTP Members Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: Pakistan Army reported that nine armed members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in two intelligence-based operations in the Tank and Lakki Marwat areas. Weapons and ammunition were also seized. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the…
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