Pakistan
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Afghanistan
EU Urges End to Restrictions on Women and De-Escalation Between Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: European Union has called for the immediate removal of restrictions on women in Afghanistan and urged a reduction in rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. The appeal was delivered during the 95th meeting of the Standing Committee of…
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Afghanistan
Dangerous Phase of War: Will Pakistan Target Taliban Leaders?
DID Press: As clashes intensify between Pakistan and the Taliban, a critical question is gaining traction: Is Islamabad preparing to target senior Taliban leaders? The conflict has entered a volatile stage marked by escalating military strikes and rising civilian casualties.…
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Analysis
Pakistan Emerges as Key Mediator in Iran–US War Diplomacy
DID Press: As the war involving the United States and Israel against Iran enters its fourth week, Pakistan has moved to the forefront of regional diplomacy. Islamabad has rapidly—but strategically—become a central hub for message exchanges and mediation between Tehran…
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Government
Pakistan Offers to Host Iran-US Talks
DID Press: Pakistan has announced that it is ready to host negotiations between Iran and United States if both parties are willing. Tahir Hussain Andarabi told international media that Islamabad can provide a platform for talks at all levels. He…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Resumes Crackdown on Afghan Migrants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DID Press: Authorities in Pakistan launched a renewed wave of arrests targeting undocumented Afghan migrants in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the end of Eid holidays. Security forces are expected to intensify enforcement measures, accelerating detentions and deportations of…
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Afghanistan
Short Truce, Long Tensions: Uncertain Taliban-Pakistan Relations
DID Press: Taliban have not issued an official response to Asif Ali Zardari’s claims. This silence could mean two things: first, political caution to avoid escalating tensions, and second, the fragile internal state of the Taliban, which does not want…
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Afghanistan
ICG Warns Pak-Afghan Conflict Risks Escalation Despite Eid Truce
DID Press: International Crisis Group has warned that tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan remain volatile despite the continuation of a temporary ceasefire during Eid al-Fitr, noting that the risk of renewed clashes persists. In its latest report, the organization stated…
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Afghanistan
US Threat Assessment 2026 Places Pakistan Alongside China and Russia
DID Press: A new US intelligence document, the Threat Assessment 2026, has classified Pakistan alongside major strategic competitors including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as national security concerns for Washington. The designation reflects growing U.S. unease over Pakistan’s expanding…
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Government
Pakistan Warns of Escalating Water Crisis Amid Indus Treaty Tensions with India
DID Press: Senior Pakistani officials issued a warning about the intensifying water crisis as the country marked World Water Day, calling for urgent national and international action to address climate impacts and ensure equitable water access. Asif Ali Zardari criticized…
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Afghanistan
Erdoğan Hopes Temporary Afghanistan-Pakistan Truce Becomes Permanent
DID Press: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Ankara is actively working to reduce tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, expressing hope that the current temporary truce could evolve into a lasting agreement. Speaking to Turkey’s official news agency, Erdoğan highlighted Turkey’s…
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