Pakistan
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Afghanistan
TTP Commander Killed in Ghazni Shooting
DID Press: A commander of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan has been killed in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province after being shot by unidentified gunmen, local sources said. According to reports, Khalid Masood, a TTP commander, was attacked around midnight on Thursday while leaving…
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BLA Claim Deadly Raid on Pakistan Coast Guard Base
DID Press: Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for an armed assault on a Pakistan Coast Guard base in Gwadar, saying more than 30 Pakistani security personnel were killed and dozens wounded. Pakistani authorities have not yet commented on…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Accelerates Afghan Deportations as Daily Returns Reach 6,000
DID Press: Pakistan has stepped up the deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals, with the number of daily returnees through the Torkham border crossing rising to around 6,000, according to officials. At the same time, ongoing trade restrictions at the crossing…
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Afghanistan
US Backs Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defense Amid Taliban Tensions
DID Press: US has voiced support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against what it described as terrorist attacks, as tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban continue to escalate. In a statement, the U.S. State Department said Washington supports Pakistan’s…
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Government
Qatar, Pakistan Claim Progress in Iran–US Talks in Doha
DID Press: Qatar and Pakistan, acting as mediators, say they have made positive progress in separate discussions with Iranian and U.S. negotiators during recent talks held in Doha. Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari said on Thursday that mediators held separate meetings with…
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Government
Pakistan Records 16% Drop in Violence Despite Persistent Security Threats
DID Press: A Pakistani security research institute has reported a 16% decline in violence during June 2026 compared with the previous month, while warning that the country’s security situation remains fragile following several deadly suicide attacks. According to a new…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Warns Pakistan: Continued Attacks May Lead to Internal Fragmentation
DID Press: A senior Taliban official has strongly condemned recent Pakistani military actions inside Afghanistan territory, warning that continued strikes could trigger internal instability in Pakistan, including rising divisions and potential fragmentation. Shir Ahmad Haqqani made the remarks during a…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Warn Doctors Against Prescribing Pakistani Medicines
DID Press: Taliban authorities in Kabul have warned medical professionals against prescribing medicines imported from Pakistan, claiming they are harmful to public health. Mohammad Taher Ahrar, a health commander within the Taliban-run Ministry of Defense, made the remarks during a…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Taunts Khalilzad Over Taliban Role Speculation
DID Press: Pakistan’s presidential spokesperson has sharply criticized former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, dismissing his remarks on Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions as biased and suggesting, in a sarcastic tone, that he should continue his efforts if he hopes to become foreign minister…
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Afghanistan
Russia Calls for Diplomatic Solution to Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: Russia has called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt military confrontations and resolve their disputes through political dialogue and diplomatic channels, expressing concern over the continued escalation of tensions between the two neighboring countries. According to a statement…
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