Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Afghanistan
Pakistan’s ANP Calls for Diplomatic Solution to Tensions With Afghanistan
DID Press: Aimal Wali Khan, president of Pakistan’s Awami National Party (ANP), has urged the government to resolve tensions with Afghanistan and other neighboring countries through dialogue and diplomacy, stressing that war cannot provide a permanent solution to political disputes.…
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Afghanistan
Dawn: Decline in Afghanistan Transit Threatens Peshawar’s Economy
DID Press: Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper has reported a sharp decline in Afghan transit trade through Pakistan, warning that the shift is putting increasing economic pressure on Peshawar and the surrounding region. The newspaper, citing changes in Afghanistan’s trade routes, said…
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Government
Fazlur Rehman Warns Pakistan Army Chief: ‘Do Not Forget History’
DID Press: Fazlur Rehman, leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, has warned Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir that military power should not lead to the lessons of history being ignored, saying a repeat of the events of 1971 should not…
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Government
Pakistan Army: 49 Militants Killed in Operations Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said on Friday that at least 49 militants affiliated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other armed groups were killed in security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, as the country faces a sharp rise in…
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Government
Deadly Blast Hits Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: A powerful explosion struck the Bannu area of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, reportedly killing and injuring several people, according to security sources. The blast occurred near a police facility and residential areas, prompting emergency responders to rush to…
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Afghanistan
Strict Torkham Inspections Slow Afghan Migrants’ Exit
DID Press: Multi-stage and strict inspections at the Torkham border crossing have significantly slowed the return of Afghan migrants, resulting in long queues and hours-long delays for families, while reports also indicate that their valuables are being confiscated along the…
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Government
Pakistan Says 18 Militants Killed in Major Army, Security Operations
DID Press: At least 18 suspected militants have been killed in several joint operations by Pakistan’s army and security forces amid intensified militant activity in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to Pakistani authorities. The Pakistani army and security forces, acting…
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Government
Images Allegedly Show TTP Leader in Pakistan, Challenging Islamabad’s Claims
DID Press: Newly circulated images on social media allegedly show Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, potentially raising fresh questions about Islamabad’s claims regarding his whereabouts. According to claims accompanying the…
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Government
22 Terrorists Killed in Pakistan Army Operations Over 24 Hours
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said at least 22 terrorists affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and separatist groups were killed in security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces over a 24-hour period. The military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Loses Billions as Afghanistan Border Trade Shutdown Continues
DID Press: Pakistan has suffered nearly $1 billion in losses to its exporters due to the continued suspension of trade with Afghanistan over the past 10 months, according to Ziaul Haq Sarhadi, senior vice president of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber…
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