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Government
Images Allegedly Show TTP Leader in Pakistan, Challenging Islamabad’s Claims
DID Press: Newly circulated images on social media allegedly show Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, potentially raising fresh questions about Islamabad’s claims regarding his whereabouts. According to claims accompanying the…
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Government
22 Terrorists Killed in Pakistan Army Operations Over 24 Hours
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said at least 22 terrorists affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and separatist groups were killed in security operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces over a 24-hour period. The military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations…
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Analysis
Pakistan’s Security Narrative: Why Islamabad Is Highlighting the Terrorism Threat
DID Press: In Pakistan’s diplomatic and media discourse, the term “terrorism” has long been more than a security concern; it has also served as a strategic tool for advancing foreign policy objectives and shaping international perceptions. Recent statements from official…
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Afghanistan
The Nation: US Still Holds Significant Influence Over Afghanistan After Withdrawal
DID Press: Pakistan’s The Nation newspaper says the United States continues to wield significant influence over developments in Afghanistan despite its military withdrawal, arguing that Washington retains leverage through financial, diplomatic, and institutional mechanisms. In a recent analysis, The Nation…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Warns UNSC That Afghanistan Has Become a Haven for Terrorist Groups
DID Press: Pakistan has renewed its warning at the United Nations Security Council over the presence of militant groups in Afghanistan, alleging that they are using safe havens inside the country to threaten regional security. Addressing a Security Council meeting…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Official Threatens Renewed Suicide Attacks Against Opponents, Pakistan
DID Press: A senior Taliban military commander has warned that the group is prepared to resume suicide attacks against its armed opponents, while accusing Pakistan of attempting to undermine the Taliban administration. Abdul Hakim Mohammad Nezami, deputy commander of the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan, China Reaffirm Cooperation Against Militant Threats from Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation to address security threats emanating from Afghanistan, with a particular focus on militant groups that both countries regard as regional security concerns. Mohammad Sadiq said he met…
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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
Pakistan: Afghan National Carried Out Deadly Swat Suicide Bombing
DID Press: Pakistani authorities say preliminary investigations indicate that the suicide bomber behind the deadly attack on a police facility in the Swat district was an Afghan national, although officials acknowledge that the inquiry remains ongoing and have not released…
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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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