Pakistan
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Afghanistan
5 Afghan Journalists Detained in Pakistan
DID Press: Amid non-renewal of Afghan refugee visas, five Afghan journalists reportedly detained in Pakistan, raising concerns about the safety of media professionals in the country. Afghanistan Media Support Organization (AMSO) reported that in the past two weeks, Pakistani police…
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Government
145 Baloch Liberation Army Members Killed in Border Clashes with Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistani officials have reported heavy casualties in recent clashes with the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), accusing Taliban and India of supporting the group. According to Pakistani authorities, 145 BLA members were killed in the recent border skirmishes in…
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Government
Khalilzad: Pakistan’s Security Policy Failed in Balochistan
DID Press: Reacting to recent surge of attacks in Pakistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace process, criticized Pakistan’s security policy in Balochistan. He emphasized the urgent need for a shift in Islamabad’s security strategy to bring…
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Analysis
Balochistan Under Attack: What’s Next for Pakistan’s Strategic Province?
DID Press: A new wave of coordinated attacks by Baloch separatists on 12 cities in Balochistan, including Quetta, Nushki, Mastung, Tump, Dalbandin, and Gwadar, has once again drawn the attention of regional and security analysts to this strategically important province.…
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Afghanistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Warns: Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Closure Devastating Economy
DID Press: government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has warned Pakistan’s federal government that the continued closure of commercial borders with Afghanistan has caused a sharp decline in revenues and the loss of job opportunities. According to Pakistani media, Muzammil Aslam,…
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Afghanistan
Prolonged Trade Route Closures with Afghanistan Increase Economic Pressure on Pakistan
DID Press: According to Washington Post, the prolonged closure of key trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan has had a significant negative impact on Pakistan’s economy and domestic markets. The report says Pakistan closed major trade corridors with Afghanistan in…
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Government
Pakistan Faces Backlash Over Joining Trump-Led Gaza Peace Council
DID Press: Opposition parties and religious groups in Pakistan have intensified their criticism of Islamabad’s decision to join a Trump-led peace initiative, accusing the government of bypassing democratic scrutiny on a highly sensitive foreign policy issue. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
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News
Suicide Bombing at Wedding in Pakistan Kills Five, Injures 10
DID Press: At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a suicide attack during a wedding ceremony near Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan, northwestern Pakistan, local officials said on Saturday. The attack took place on Friday…
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Government
Pakistan Rejects Any Foreign Interference in Iran’s Internal Affairs
DID Press: Pakistan strongly opposed any foreign intervention in Iran’s internal affairs, saying Tehran’s security and stability are vital for the entire region. Speaking at a press briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan firmly rejects…
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad: Pakistan’s View of Doha Deal “Wrong and Out of Context”
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan, said Pakistan’s interpretation of Doha Agreement is “wrong and incorrect.” His comments came in response to statements by Pakistan Army spokesperson Sharif Chaudhry. According to Khalilzad, the Doha Agreement was…
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