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Afghanistan
Afghan Taekwondo Athlete Loses Narrow Contest to Kazakh Opponent
DID Press: Afghan national taekwondo athlete Azir Rashid suffered a narrow defeat in his opening Kyorugi bout at the eighth edition of the World Taekwondo Federation President’s Cup in Lahore, Pakistan. Rashid faced an experienced member of Kazakhstan’s senior national…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Taekwondo Athlete Wins Bronze After Defeating Pakistani Rival
DID Press: Afghan taekwondo athlete Mohammad Golmohammadi has won a bronze medal at the eighth edition of the World Taekwondo Federation President’s Cup – Asian Region after defeating his Pakistani opponent in the poomsae event. Golmohammadi secured third place in…
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Economy
Pakistan: Protests Erupt Over Fuel Price Hikes and Heavy Taxes
DID Press: Thousands of people took part in demonstrations in several Pakistani cities, protesting rising fuel prices, heavy taxation and mounting inflation. Thousands of Pakistanis marched in major cities across the country, including Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, against the government’s…
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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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Afghanistan
Jamaat-e-Islami Announces Nationwide Protest Against US and Israeli “Terrorist Actions”
DID Press: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has announced a nationwide protest across Pakistan on Friday, March 6, in response to what the party described as “U.S. and Israeli aggression against Iranian territory.” The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the…
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