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Category: Central Asia

Pakistan Rejects Afghan Taliban’s ISIS Claims as Tensions Deepen Over Regional Terrorism
Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban claims of ISIS presence, clarifies the non-traditional “ceasefire” with Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s FO Condemns Drone Attack, Warns of Grave Threat Emanating from Afghanistan
Foreign Office expresses solidarity with China and Tajikistan after armed drone kills three Chinese nationals near the Afghan border.
Uzbekistan Deal Signals Afghanistan’s Trade Pivot Amid Pakistan Border Disruptions
Afghanistan pivots trade to Uzbekistan amid Pakistan border closures; cement, medicines, and exports reshaped.
Former CIA Officer John Kiriakou Alleges Mossad Recruited Afghan Refugees as Informants Inside Iran
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou alleges Mossad recruited vulnerable Afghan refugees in Iran as low-cost informants for covert intelligence.
Tajikistan’s flag with red, white, green stripes and a gold crown, and the white Taliban flag with black Arabic script.
Officials from Tajikistan’s foreign ministry and security institutions meet Afghan counterparts to strengthen political, economic, and security ties
Mirziyoyev Pushes Afghan Integration and Calls for Trans-Afghan Railway Amid Jawzjan Language Row.
Addressing leaders in Tashkent, President Mirziyoyev urged deeper regional engagement with Kabul even as the Taliban dropped Uzbek from Jawzjan University, triggering fresh ethnic tension.
Tajikistan Defence Chief Visits Pakistan to Deepen Military Ties
Colonel General Sobirzoda of Tajikistan meets Field Marshal Asim Munir at GHQ, pledging enhanced collaboration in training and counterterrorism.
Pakistan, Afghanistan Hold Key Talks on Security and Economic Cooperation at Moscow Format Meeting
Pakistan and Afghanistan discuss regional security, trade, and connectivity at the Moscow Format consultations.
Pakistan Responds to Washington Post Claims Over Afghan Deportations
Pakistan rejects claims of TWP, citing decades of support to Afghan immigrants and delays in US resettlement programs.
TTP Commander Baitullah Khan Mehsud Reportedly Detained by TTP Leadership in Afghanistan
TTP commander Baitullah Khan Mehsud reportedly detained by TTP leadership in Afghanistan, exposing internal power rifts.
Operation Cleanup was halted on Qatar’s request, which offered mediation, says Deputy PM & Foreign Minister in a major disclosure.
Sri Lanka requests global assistance as Cyclone Ditwah kills 123, leaves 130 missing, and destroys thousands of homes across the island.
The Taliban betray Pashtunwali by sheltering TTP militants while Pakistan, upholding Melmastia, exposes Kabul’s selective cultural use.
Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal to host a benefit concert in LA to raise funds for Palestine and Sudan relief efforts.
On Friday night, two blasts occurred on Quetta’s Qambarani Road; first near a check post, second on a motorcycle-mounted IED near a BDS vehicle, with no casualties reported.
DG ISPR, during a briefing with journalists on November 25, stated that Afghan forces fire across the border to help terrorists infiltrate Pakistan, citing security challenges.
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