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Government
Pakistani Forces in Hadramawt Signal New Security Realignment in Yemen
DID Press: Reports indicating the presence of Pakistani personnel in Yemen’s strategic Hadramawt province have fueled speculation about a new security realignment within the Saudi-led coalition, as the role of the United Arab Emirates appears to be diminishing in parts…
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Government
8 Muslim Countries Condemn Violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque
DID Press: Pakistan, along with seven other Muslim-majority countries, has issued a joint statement strongly condemning recent actions by Israeli settlers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and calling for an immediate halt to escalating tensions in the city.…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Pilgrims Begin Returning Home from Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Ministry of Hajj & Religious Affairs under the Taliban administration has announced the start of the return process for approximately 30,000 Afghan pilgrims following the completion of Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the return operation…
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Afghanistan
Start of Hajj Rituals: 30,000 Afghan Pilgrims Moved to Mina
DID Press: Afghanistan authorities say 30,000 Afghan pilgrims have been transferred to Mina as the annual Hajj pilgrimage officially begins with the Day of Tarwiyah. The Ministry of Guidance, Hajj and Endowments under the Taliban administration stated that the movement…
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Development
Western Media Hegemony Erodes as Gulf Networks Gain Global Reach
DID Press: The so-called “2026 war” has marked a turning point in global media influence, accelerating the rise of Gulf-based networks and eroding the long-standing dominance of Western outlets in shaping international conflict narratives. A report by the think tank…
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Economy
Kuwait Faces Unprecedented Crisis as Oil Exports Stop
DID Press: A report by The Wall Street Journal says Kuwait is facing its most severe crisis in decades following a regional conflict that has disrupted oil production, damaged infrastructure, and strained basic supply chains. According to the report, oil…
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Government
Saudi Border Security Reshuffle Sees Pakistani Military Role Expanded
DID Press: Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has reshaped its southern border security architecture by relying increasingly on Pakistani forces, while sidelining Yemeni-affiliated units previously deployed in the region. According to regional media reports, thousands of Pakistani military personnel have…
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Government
Pakistan Denies Report of Troop Deployment to Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Pakistan has strongly rejected a Reuters report claiming that thousands of Pakistani troops and advanced military equipment have been deployed in Saudi Arabia under a bilateral defense arrangement. The report alleged that Pakistan stationed around 8,000 troops along…
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Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia Arrests Five Afghans Over Illegal Hajj Attempt
DID Press: Saudi Arabian security authorities announced the arrest of five Afghan nationals for allegedly attempting to enter the holy city of Mecca illegally to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. According to Saudi media reports, the individuals attempted to reach Mecca…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Begins Airlift of Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has announced the official start of transporting Afghan pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi, head of Hajj, Umrah, and Pilgrimage Affairs at the…
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