Pakistan
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Economy & Development
Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami Calls for Priority Completion of Iran–Pakistan Gas Pipeline
DID Press: Leader of Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has called for accelerating the Iran–Pakistan gas pipeline project, reducing fuel prices, and expanding free trade between the two countries. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, head of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, stressed the importance of strengthening economic ties…
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Afghanistan
UK Backs Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defense Against Cross-Border Attacks
DID Press: Britain has affirmed Pakistan’s right to defend itself against attacks originating from Afghan territory, while urging direct dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad to prevent either country’s soil from being used against the other. During a meeting with Pakistani…
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Government
Bloomberg: Pakistan to Host Iran–US Peace Agreement Signing Ceremony
DID Press: Pakistan will host the signing ceremony of the reported Iran–US peace agreement in Geneva on Friday, according to remarks by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cited by Bloomberg. Speaking in Pakistan’s parliament, Sharif described the agreement as a…
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Afghanistan
Karzai Welcomes Iran–US Deal as Step Toward Regional Stability
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has welcomed reports of a finalized understanding between US and Iran aimed at resolving their differences through negotiations, describing it as a positive step for regional stability. In a statement, Karzai said the…
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Afghanistan
TAPI Gas Pipeline in Herat Reaches 60% Completion, 84 km of Laying Finished
DID Press: Taliban officials in Herat say the TAPI gas pipeline project has reached 60 percent completion in the province, with 84 kilometers of pipeline laid and significant progress made on supporting infrastructure along the route. Taliban spokesperson for the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Lawmaker Warns Border Closures with Afghanistan Threaten Peshawar Industry
DID Press: A senior Pakistani lawmaker has warned that prolonged closure of border crossings with Afghanistan is pushing the industrial sector of Peshawar toward a serious economic crisis, arguing that cross-border trade is essential for the region’s survival. Asad Qaiser,…
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Afghanistan
Sharif: Border Fencing Critical to National Security
DID Press: Shehbaz Sharif has defended Pakistan’s border fencing project along the frontier with Afghanistan, describing it as a central component of the country’s national security strategy. Speaking in Pakistan’s National Assembly, Sharif said the government has invested billions of…
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Afghanistan
Human Rights Body Says Targeting Civilians May Constitute War Crimes
DID Press: International Human Rights Foundation has said that attacks on residential areas and civilians, if confirmed, constitute war crimes under international law, calling for independent investigations and full documentation of recent incidents. In a statement, the foundation expressed concern…
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Afghanistan
Over 3,800 Afghan Migrants Return From Pakistan and Iran in a Single Day
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation reported that 3,813 Afghan migrants returned to the country from Pakistan and Iran through official border crossings over the past 24 hours. According to the ministry, 3,653 individuals entered Afghanistan via the…
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Government
Kashmir Protests Turn Deadly as 15 Killed in Clashes with Security Forces
DID Press: At least 15 people have been killed in escalating clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, amid widening unrest over electoral laws and political representation. Authorities said the violence erupted after renewed demonstrations organized by the…
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