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Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Strategic Depth Collapses: Taliban Shifts from Ally to Threat
DID Press: Islamabad had expected that the Afghan Taliban, due to historical and ideological ties, would cooperate in restraining Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). However, this did not happen. Instead, overlapping interests and ideological alignment between the groups have effectively returned the…
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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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Afghanistan
Ishaq Dar: Operations in Afghanistan Part of Islamabad’s Counterterrorism Strategy
DID Press: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that Islamabad is pursuing actions both inside and beyond its borders as part of its firm strategy to combat “terrorism,” and that “operations in Afghanistan” are a component of this…
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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
Afghanistan in 2025: Taliban Consolidates Power Amid Political Contraction, Global Isolation
DID Press: The year 2025 marked a decisive phase in Afghanistan’s political trajectory, characterized by the consolidation of authority by the Taliban, a tightening of political space, and the persistence of international isolation. While the group strengthened administrative control nationwide,…
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Afghanistan
Trust in Taliban Was Misplaced, Says Durrani
DID Press: Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s former special envoy for Afghanistan, said the surge in deadly attacks inside Pakistan and the conduct of the Taliban authorities have pushed Islamabad into a position where it sees “no option but military action.” He…
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Afghanistan
Pakistani Drones Reported Over Kabul, Kandahar, and Ghazni Skies
DID Press: Local sources report that Pakistani military drones have been flying over Kabul, Kandahar, and Ghazni in recent days. According to residents, reconnaissance drones operated by the Pakistani army have repeatedly flown at low altitudes over parts of these…
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Afghanistan
China, Pakistan Warn UN of Rising Terror Threats from Afghanistan
DID Press: China and Pakistan have voiced serious concern at a UN Security Council meeting over the expanding activities of terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan, urging the Taliban to take stronger and more responsible action. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative, Asim Iftikhar…
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Afghanistan
Trade Suspension Hits Afghanistan Harder than Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper reports that the suspension of trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan for more than two and a half months has placed significant economic pressure on Kabul, with Afghanistan’s export losses estimated to be several times greater…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Pakistan Enter Tentative Rapprochement Amid Mutual Distrust
DID Press: Relations between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a cautious phase of rapprochement after years of border tensions and mutual accusations. Recent diplomatic gestures and mediation by Pakistani religious leaders have created opportunities for dialogue and…
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