Pakistan
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Afghanistan
Taliban: threats, interference in Afghanistan affairs unacceptable
DID Press: Taliban have sharply criticized recent remarks by a Pakistani military spokesperson on Afghanistan’s political and social structure, calling them baseless and irresponsible. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban administration, said in a post on X that the comments…
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Government
Pakistan Warns US Venezuela Raid Risks Unpredictable Global Fallout
DID Press: Pakistan’s representative at UN Security Council on Monday condemned the U.S. operation in Venezuela, saying it violates the UN Charter and the principle of state sovereignty. Osman Jadoon warned that the attack sets a dangerous precedent, threatening the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Suffers $19.2B Trade Loss Amid Afghan Border Closures
DID Press: Trade disruptions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have inflicted severe economic damage on Pakistan, with total losses reaching $19.2 billion. The closure of trade routes has sharply reduced exports and increased imports, pushing Pakistan’s trade deficit to unprecedented levels.…
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Afghanistan
China, Pakistan Call for Inclusive Political Framework in Afghanistan
DID Press: China and Pakistan jointly called for the establishment of an inclusive political framework in Afghanistan, emphasizing the participation of all groups in the country’s peace and development process. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of both countries…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan–Pakistan Joint Committee Formed to Resolve Trade Challenges
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan chambers of commerce have agreed to establish a 12-member joint committee aimed at addressing trade barriers and reopening ports to resume bilateral trade. Aiming to resolve trade-related issues and facilitating the flow of imports and…
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Afghanistan
Taliban: Over 600 New Security Outposts Built Along Durand Line
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Defense says more than 600 new security outposts have been constructed along the disputed Durand Line over the past year, as part of what officials describe as a broader effort to tighten border control…
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Government
Pakistan Reaffirms Full Support for China on Taiwan
DID Press: Taher Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, reiterated Islamabad’s unwavering backing of Beijing, describing Pakistan and China as “ironclad friends and comprehensive strategic partners.” He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the “One China” principle, recognizing Taiwan as an inseparable…
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Afghanistan
Durrani Urges Softer Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani called on Islamabad to adopt a softer, more pragmatic approach toward Kabul, stressing that Afghanistan is a “brother nation” facing profound difficulties and needs engagement rather than pressure. In a…
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Afghanistan
Trade Suspension Hits Afghanistan Harder than Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper reports that the suspension of trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan for more than two and a half months has placed significant economic pressure on Kabul, with Afghanistan’s export losses estimated to be several times greater…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Pakistan Enter Tentative Rapprochement Amid Mutual Distrust
DID Press: Relations between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a cautious phase of rapprochement after years of border tensions and mutual accusations. Recent diplomatic gestures and mediation by Pakistani religious leaders have created opportunities for dialogue and…
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