Pakistan
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Afghanistan
Border Clash Kills Pakistani Soldier in Nangarhar
DID Press: A Pakistani soldier was killed following an exchange of fire between Taliban border forces and Pakistani troops along the disputed Durand Line in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, according to local sources. The incident reportedly occurred near the border…
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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
Asif Durrani Warns Kabul and New Delhi Over Proxy Groups
DID Press: Former Pakistan Special Envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani has accused the Taliban authorities and the Indian government of supporting armed groups, warning that continued policies could have serious regional consequences. Durrani said the Taliban must understand they lack…
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Military
Jamaat-ul-Ahrar Splits Again from TTP
DID Press: Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a prominent faction of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has announced that it is ending its affiliation with the group and resuming independent operations, citing internal disputes and organizational grievances. The group confirmed in a statement that it has…
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Afghanistan
Kazakh Envoy Says Afghanistan Poses No Regional Security Threat
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Afghanistan has said the country poses no security threat to neighboring states, including Pakistan, stressing that a stable Afghanistan can contribute to greater regional cooperation and security. The ambassador said no threats are emanating from…
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Afghanistan
TTP Commander Killed in Ghazni Shooting
DID Press: A commander of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has been killed in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province after being shot by unidentified gunmen, local sources said. According to reports, Khalid Masood, a TTP commander, was attacked around midnight on Thursday while leaving…
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Government
BLA Claim Deadly Raid on Pakistan Coast Guard Base
DID Press: Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for an armed assault on a Pakistan Coast Guard base in Gwadar, saying more than 30 Pakistani security personnel were killed and dozens wounded. Pakistani authorities have not yet commented on…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Accelerates Afghan Deportations as Daily Returns Reach 6,000
DID Press: Pakistan has stepped up the deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals, with the number of daily returnees through the Torkham border crossing rising to around 6,000, according to officials. At the same time, ongoing trade restrictions at the crossing…
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Afghanistan
US Backs Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defense Amid Taliban Tensions
DID Press: US has voiced support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against what it described as terrorist attacks, as tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban continue to escalate. In a statement, the U.S. State Department said Washington supports Pakistan’s…
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Government
Qatar, Pakistan Claim Progress in Iran–US Talks in Doha
DID Press: Qatar and Pakistan, acting as mediators, say they have made positive progress in separate discussions with Iranian and U.S. negotiators during recent talks held in Doha. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari said on Thursday that mediators held separate meetings with…
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