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Afghanistan
Trump Says Resolving Pakistan–Afghanistan Clashes to Mark His ‘Ninth War Ended’
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced that he intends to focus on ending the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan after returning from his trip to Israel for the release of hostages. He said the initiative will mark the…
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Afghanistan
Malek Setez: Former Republican Leaders Have No Right to Speak of Patriotism
DID Press: In response to wave of reactions to Pakistan’s recent attacks on Afghanistan, political analyst and researcher Malek Setez sharply criticized former Republic leaders, accusing them of hypocrisy. He said those who once traded the country’s legitimacy and territorial…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Launches ‘Khyber Storm’ Operation as Deadly Blast Strikes Bannu
DID Press: Pakistan’s military announced the start of a large-scale offensive named “Khyber Storm” targeting Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) positions inside Afghanistan. Military officials said the operation aims to eliminate TTP commanders and affiliated fighters across Afghan territory, with the Pakistan…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Faces Direct Confrontation With Taliban
DID Press: Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan’s capital Kabul and Paktika provinces, along with a warning from its defense minister about possible incursions into Afghanistan territory, mark what analysts describe as a major shift in Islamabad’s long-standing Afghanistan strategy. After decades…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Uses ‘Decisive Firepower’ Near Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said it has used “decisive firepower” in Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan in response to movements by what it described as “militant elements” across the border with Afghanistan — a move seen as a sign…
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Afghanistan
Fazl-ur-Rahman Urges ISI to End Policies Undermining Afghanistan
DID Press: Fazl-ur-Rahman, head of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, criticized his country’s security agencies and called for an end to interventionist policies that weaken Afghanistan, emphasizing that instability in Afghanistan ultimately harms Pakistan. In unusually candid remarks, Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman directly criticized…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan and Pakistan Draw 0-0 in Asian Cup Qualifier
DID Press: Asian Cup qualifier match between the national football teams of Afghanistan and Pakistan took place today, Thursday (October 9), at 1:30 PM Kabul time. After a thrilling contest, both teams ended the match without scoring any goals. The…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan to Play Pakistan in Asian Cup Qualifiers Today
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national football team is set to play against Pakistan this afternoon in the third round of 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. The match will take place at Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad at 13:30 Afghanistan time on Thursday, October…
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Former Afghanistan Official Warns India-Pakistan Rivalry Undermines Peace
DID Press: Former Afghanistan Foreign Minister and national security adviser, Dr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, warned on Wednesday that geopolitical competition between India and Pakistan in Afghanistan does not contribute to regional peace and stability. Spanta said current Indian policies are…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, Taliban Discuss Security, Trade at Moscow Talks
DID Press: Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan held a 90-minute meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s acting foreign minister, on the sidelines of Moscow Format meeting, discussing trade, security, and regional cooperation. The talks took place as the annual Moscow…
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