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Spokesperson Mujahid accuses UNAMA of exaggerating negative issues and ignoring Afghanistan’s progress ahead of a UN meeting.
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US, with help of Pakistan, arrests Kabul airport bomber behind 2021 attack, boosting counterterror ties amid shifting dynamics.
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Pakistan and IMF begin talks on $7 Billion loan review, focusing on economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and tax measures.
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PTA confirms registration process of Starlink in Pakistan, aiming to expand satellite internet access in remote areas.
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Security forces foiled a major TTP attack on Bannu Cantonment, killing six terrorists and preventing mass casualties.
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IMF warns Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is at risk as trade union strikes loom over budget cuts to government benefits.
Indian military faces rising suicides as over 1,325 personnel take their own lives, amid corruption and declining morale.
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As India-US visa policies tighten, Indian students face record rejections, yet India remains a top buyer of U.S. defense equipment.
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Pakistani scientist wins top international award for agricultural innovation, boosting Pakistan’s role in sustainable farming.
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UN report warns of worsening human rights in Afghanistan under Taliban, citing gender persecution, repression, and a crisis.