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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.
Bagram and the Making of Great Game 3.0
As Trump warns Kabul over Bagram, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Gulf face fresh risks. The Great Game 3.0 is unfolding across Asia and the Middle East.
Kazakhstan’s Deputy PM Arrives in Pakistan for Two-Day Visit
Kazakhstan's Deputy PM visits Pakistan to strengthen trade and connectivity, paving the way for a presidential visit and new regional partnerships.
Trump hints at visiting Islamabad if Iran deal is reached, praising Pakistan’s key role in US Iran peace talks.
PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkey for Antalya Forum, to meet world leaders and present Pakistan’s diplomatic stance.
Pakistan reaffirms its key mediating role in US Iran talks, stressing diplomacy and regional peace efforts.
Lebanon and Israel agree to 10 day ceasefire after US mediated talks aimed at reducing regional tensions and conflict escalation.
Police arrest suspected RA agent in Rawalakot for spying and sharing sensitive data through social media networks.
10 killed in Turkey school shooting incident as another attack raises concerns over rising school violence in the country.
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