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Afghanistan
Herat Governor Calls for Long-Term Water Strategy to Ensure Sustainability
DID Press: Taliban-appointed governor of Herat has emphasized the need for long-term planning to secure sustainable water resources for the city, warning that short-term approaches are insufficient to meet future demand. Noor Ahmad Islamjar made the remarks during a meeting…
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Afghanistan
Kabul: Capital of Forced Silence and Unwritten Headlines
DID Press: On World Press Freedom Day, while much of the world reflects on the role of journalism, Kabul presents a starkly different reality—one where the passage of time appears reversed under the weight of enforced silence. According to recent…
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Economy
Foreign Investors Exit Pakistan Bond Market Amid Liquidity Crisis
DID Press: Pakistan’s government bond market is facing a severe liquidity crunch after more than 94 percent of foreign investment exited the country by 17 April, signaling a sharp decline in investor confidence. Economists attribute the capital flight to a…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Claims Media Support Amid Press Freedom Collapse in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban claimed commitment to supporting media outlets in Afghanistan, even as international reports point to a continued and sharp decline in press freedom across the country. On World Press Freedom Day, Khobib Ghufran said the government remains committed…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Forces Seize 28 Smuggled Pistols on Pakistan Border
DID Press: Security forces of the Taliban in Paktia Province have seized 28 pistols and around 1,500 rounds of ammunition allegedly smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan. According to Munib Zadran, the operation was conducted in the Dand Patan district following…
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Afghanistan
PBS: Over 350 US Troops Injured in Iran Conflict
DID Press: A new report by US broadcaster PBS states that more than 350 American military personnel have been injured since the start of the Trump administration’s war against Iran in February. According to the report, the majority of the…
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Afghanistan
UK Comments on Border Strikes Escalate Pakistan–Taliban Tensions
DID Press: Remarks by a British official on reported civilian casualties in border strikes have intensified diplomatic friction between Pakistan and the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, adding a new layer of strain to already volatile relations. Richard Lindsay expressed concern…
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Economy
Speculation Grows Over Possible Strains in UAE Federal Unity
DID Press: Regional media reports and online discussions have fueled speculation about potential internal tensions within the seven-emirate federation of United Arab Emirates, amid concerns over diverging political and security priorities among member emirates. The reports—circulating in regional outlets and…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Army Issues Warning Over Alleged Militant Networks in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan Army has issued a strong warning, stating it will take “full-scale action” against alleged proxy groups operating in Afghanistan, amid rising cross-border tensions. In a statement following a recent visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir to border…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Officials Hold Talks on Jobs and Institutional Coordination
DID Press: Senior officials of the Taliban administration held discussions focused on employment and inter-ministerial cooperation in Kabul. Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister, met with Abdul Manan Omari, minister of labor and social affairs and a relative of the late…
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