Pakistan
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Deports Nearly 140,000 Afghan Migrants from Punjab
DID Press: Pakistani authorities say nearly 140,000 Afghan nationals have been returned from Punjab province to Afghanistan as part of an ongoing campaign targeting undocumented migrants, despite continued concerns from international organizations over the humanitarian impact of the deportations. According…
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Afghanistan
Former Pakistani Envoy: Afghanistan Still Faces Crisis Under Taliban Rule
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani said Afghanistan has not achieved stability or prosperity under Taliban rule, arguing that the country continues to face deep economic, social and political challenges. Durrani said Afghanistan has not become…
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Government
July Becomes Pakistan’s Deadliest Security Month of 2026
DID Press: Pakistan recorded its deadliest month of 2026 in July, with fatalities from militant attacks and counterterrorism operations reaching their highest level in three years, according to a new report by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.…
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Pakistan Says It Has Conducted More Than 40,000 Counterterrorism Operations
DID Press: Pakistan’s military says it has carried out more than 40,000 counterterrorism operations in the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as security forces intensify efforts against militant groups operating across the country’s western regions. Speaking at a press…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Rejects UNAMA Report on Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan as ‘Baseless’
DID Press: Pakistan’s military has rejected a recent UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) report documenting civilian casualties from Pakistani cross-border operations, calling the findings “baseless” and insisting that its military actions have targeted only militant positions linked to the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Recalls Kabul Envoy for Security Consultations
DID Press: Pakistan has recalled its ambassador to Kabul for security consultations, according to a report by The Nation, as Islamabad assesses recent political and security developments in Afghanistan, including the latest fighting in Badakhshan and its potential implications for…
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Government
17 Killed in Twin Terror Attacks Across Pakistan
DID Press: At least 17 security personnel were killed and 23 others injured in two separate terrorist attacks targeting police and military forces in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, according to local authorities. The coordinated attacks claimed the lives…
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Security Crisis Deepens in Pakistan’s Balochistan Amid Attacks and Kidnappings
DID Press: Pakistan’s Balochistan province is facing a growing security crisis as authorities impose curfews in parts of the region following a surge in militant attacks, with reports of killings, kidnappings, and attacks on transport vehicles. Local officials announced a…
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Afghanistan
135 Pakistani Medical Students Return Home From Afghanistan
DID Press: 135 Pakistani medical students who had remained stranded in Afghanistan for nearly nine months have returned to Pakistan through the Torkham border crossing following diplomatic efforts and coordination between Pakistan’s consulate in Jalalabad and the Taliban’s Ministry of…
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At Least 30 Protesters Reportedly Killed in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
DID Press: At least 30 unarmed protesters have reportedly been killed during a security crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to local protest organizers, as demonstrations demanding political and electoral reforms intensified across the region. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)…
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