South Asia
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Afghanistan
Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan Will Continue Its ‘Constructive’ Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has described Afghanistan as a “close neighbor” and reaffirmed Tashkent’s commitment to continuing what he called a “constructive and resolute” policy toward Kabul. Speaking at celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, Mirziyoyev…
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Government
Pakistan Warns India Against Using Shared Waters as Political Leverage
DID Press: Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has warned that any attempt by India to deny Pakistan access to waters allocated under the Indus Waters Treaty could have profound consequences for regional peace and security. Speaking…
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Government
Syria, Pakistan Pledge to Expand Defense and Security Ties
DID Press: Syrian transitional government Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani called for stronger bilateral defense and security ties during a meeting with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Rawalpindi. Al-Shibani, who is visiting Pakistan at the head of…
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Government
Pakistan Summons US Diplomat Over Ambassador’s Kashmir Remarks
DID Press: Pakistan summoned the chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad on Wednesday and lodged a strong protest over remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who described Kashmir as an “important part of India.” Pakistan’s Foreign…
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Government
Durrani: Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defense Pact Marks Start of Regional Security Architecture
DID Press: Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s former special representative for Afghanistan, says the comprehensive defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey goes beyond a military agreement and could represent the first practical step toward establishing a regional security architecture for…
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Afghanistan
India Criticizes Pakistan Army Remarks on Kabul–New Delhi Relations
DID Press: India has criticized recent remarks by a Pakistani military spokesperson regarding ties between Kabul and New Delhi, describing them as a reflection of Islamabad’s “insecurity and concerns” over growing cooperation between India and Afghanistan. Pakistan Army spokesperson Ahmed…
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Afghanistan
Turkmenistan Reports Progress on TAPI Pipeline, Expands Gas Field Development Plans
DID Press: Turkmenistan says work on the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline is advancing, as authorities review progress on the strategic regional energy project alongside new priorities for expanding the country’s oil and gas sector. According to a statement from the…
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Afghanistan
From Backer to Enemy — How Pakistan Turned on the Taliban
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban administration have shifted from decades of strategic cooperation to growing public confrontation, reflecting Islamabad’s diminishing influence over the movement it once regarded as a cornerstone of its regional security strategy. For more…
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Afghanistan
Karzai Voices Concern Over Treatment of Afghan Students in Pakistan
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has expressed concern over reports that Afghan students in Pakistan are facing harassment and difficulties extending their visas, urging Pakistani authorities to treat their cases separately from broader migration issues. In a statement…
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Government
Pakistan Says It Has Conducted More Than 40,000 Counterterrorism Operations
DID Press: Pakistan’s military says it has carried out more than 40,000 counterterrorism operations in the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as security forces intensify efforts against militant groups operating across the country’s western regions. Speaking at a press…
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