Pakistan
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News
We Will Capture Islamabad in One Week, says JUI-F
DIDPress: JUI-F chief warns govt of Islamabad takeover on week’s notice.Chief of his own faction of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday issued a stern warning to the federal government, claiming that his party could “take over Islamabad…
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Analysis
Is ISIS Losing Its Power?
DIDPress: The Diplomat magazine reported that, with few exceptions, 2025 has been a relatively quiet year for ISIS-Khorasan (ISKP), the official regional branch of the terrorist group ISIS in Afghanistan and Pakistan. This year, ISKP’s propaganda output has sharply declined,…
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Afghanistan
Interim Government: Afghanistan Pursues a Neutral Policy in the Region
DIDPress: The deputy spokesperson for the Taliban interim government emphasized that Afghanistan poses no threat to any country and is pursuing a neutral policy in its regional relations. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson for the interim government, in response to recent…
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Suicide Attack Kills 13 in North Waziristan
DIDPress: Today, Saturday, June 28, a suicide bombing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province once again highlighted the fragile security situation in Pakistan’s border areas. This morning, a suicide attacker driving a vehicle loaded with explosives targeted a vehicle carrying personnel of…
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Afghanistan
Alkozai: Wagah Border Closure Severely Damages Afghanistan’s Exports
DIDPress: Ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan have kept Wagah border closed to Afghan commercial goods, leaving dozens of trucks carrying dried fruits stranded at the border. Khanjan Alkozai, a board member of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and…
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Pakistan: U.S. Violates Fundamental Principles of International Law
DIDPress: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry condemned U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, which followed attacks by the Israeli regime, saying it is “deeply concerned” over escalating tensions in the region. “Such attacks violate all norms of international law, and Iran has…
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Khalilzad: Calling Pakistan “Phenomenal Partner” is Exaggeration
DIDPress: Reacting to recent remarks of the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), former U.S. envoy for Afghanistan peace process, Zalmay Khalilzad, criticized Pakistan’s role in counterterrorism, describing it “ambiguous”. In a post on X social media platform, Khalilzad questioned…
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Analysis
From Taliban Sanctions to Counterterrorism; Pakistan at the Heart of UNSC’s Power Politics
DIDPress: ORF (Observer Research Foundation) argues While the Taliban seeks to engage with both sides, China’s strategic partnership with Pakistan and its growing willingness to cooperate with Kabul have complicated matters for India. Pakistan’s new positions at the United Nations…
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Washington to Host Pakistan’s Army Chief
DIDPress: Pakistan’s Army Chief is set to visit Washington for high-level meetings with U.S. officials to discuss key security, political, and economic issues. Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan, announced that General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army…
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Afghanistan
2 Dead and Dozens Sick; Humanitarian Crisis at the Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
DIDPress: Local sources report a humanitarian crisis at the Chaman-Spīn Bōldak border crossing. Following an intense heatwave and severe overcrowding at the Chaman-Spīn Bōldak border, two travelers have died, and numerous women and children have fallen ill due to deteriorating…
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