Pakistan
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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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Government
Pezeshkian Travels to Pakistan Aboard ‘Minab 168’ Memorial Aircraft
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed for Pakistan aboard the special aircraft “Minab 168” to attend a ceremony honoring victims of the recent conflict, particularly 168 schoolchildren from Minab who were killed during the war. According to reports, the…
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Development
Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan Agree Framework for Future Negotiations
DID Press: Technical negotiations involving Iran, United States, Pakistan and Qatar have concluded with an agreement on the structure and mechanisms for future talks, according to Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Gharibabadi, who headed the Iranian technical delegation, said…
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Iran
Pakistan Says It Participates in Iran–US Technical Talks in Switzerland
DID Press: Ishaq Dar has said that a delegation from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry is present at the venue of talks between Iran and United States in Switzerland, taking part in “technical-level expert discussions” with both sides. In a post on…
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Economy & Development
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to Visit Pakistan for One-Day Official Trip
DID Press: President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday for a one-day official visit, according to reports from the presidential media office. A spokesperson for the Iranian presidency confirmed that the visit will focus…
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Government
Pakistani Newspaper: US Must Confront Israel to Preserve Iran Deal Stability
DID Press: English-language Pakistani newspaper Dawn has warned that Israeli actions in the Middle East could undermine ongoing or potential agreements involving Iran and Western powers. In a detailed analysis, the paper argued that continued escalation by Israel, particularly in…
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