Pakistan
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan Leave Dozens Dead, Over 100 Injured
DID Press: More than 30 civilians were reportedly killed and over 100 others wounded after Pakistani air and ground operations targeted areas in eastern Afghanistan, according to local sources. While Islamabad says the operation was part of its counterterrorism campaign,…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Says Karachi Attack Suspect Is Afghan National
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said one of the suspects arrested following a deadly attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi is an Afghan national, after militants stormed the security installation late Saturday. According to a military statement released on Sunday,…
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Government
Pakistan Suspends Geo News Broadcast Following Religious Outcry
DID Press: Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has suspended broadcast operations of Geo News for 15 days over the alleged airing of images linked to revered Islamic figures during a special Muharram program. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said 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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Afghanistan
Iran Becomes Afghanistan’s Main Trade Corridor
DID Press: World Food Programme (WFP) says Iran has become Afghanistan’s most important trade corridor following prolonged disruptions along Pakistan’s borders, with around 60% of Afghanistan’s trade now flowing through western routes via Iran. The report, released on Friday, states…
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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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Afghanistan
Pakistan Downplays Taliban’s New Border Force, Stresses Respect for Frontier
DID Press: Pakistan has played down reports that the Taliban are forming an 8,000-member special border force, describing the move as an internal Afghan matter while emphasizing that respect for the border between the two countries remains Islamabad’s primary concern.…
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Afghanistan
Kabulov: Opposition from SCO Member Blocking Taliban’s Entry
DID Press: Russian Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has said that opposition from a member state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is preventing the Taliban from advancing toward participation in the regional bloc, with Russian media identifying Pakistan as…
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Government
Iran FM Arrives in Islamabad as President Pezeshkian Visits Pakistan
DID Press: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad simultaneously with the official visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Pakistan, marking coordinated high-level diplomatic engagement between the two countries. According to reports, Araghchi was received upon arrival by…
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