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Afghanistan
Pakistan Army Spokesman Mocks Taliban as Tensions Escalate
DID Press: Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has sharply criticized the Taliban, comparing the group to “children” and saying Islamabad has ample time to confront militant threats amid rising tensions between the two sides. Speaking at a press conference, Chaudhry said the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Welcomes Tribal Peace Agreements in Bajaur and Kunar
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has welcomed two recent agreements between tribal elders from Afghanistan and Pakistan aimed at establishing a ceasefire and reopening cross-border routes. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said in a weekly press briefing…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Opens Advanced Drug and Food Laboratory in Herat
DID Press: Ministry of Public Health of Taliban says it has purchased advanced laboratory equipment worth nearly $5 million to upgrade the drug and food quality testing facility in western Herat. Health officials in Herat said the newly acquired equipment…
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Afghanistan
Richard Bennett: Afghan Diaspora to Play Key Role in Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Richard Bennett has called on Afghans living abroad to remain hopeful and actively contribute to shaping the country’s future, saying the diaspora will play a decisive role in Afghanistan’s long-term direction. Speaking at a special session on Afghanistan…
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Afghanistan
Maria Sultan Remarks Spark Debate Over Psychological Warfare in Region
DID Press: Recent comments by Pakistani strategic analyst Maria Sultan regarding the possible “loss of Afghanistan’s geography” have triggered wide debate across Afghan and regional political circles, with many observers viewing the remarks not merely as a personal assessment, but…
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Afghanistan
Mass Deportation of Afghan Migrants Reported in Tajikistan
DID Press: Media reports from Tajikistan say that between 200 and 250 Afghan migrants have been expelled from their homes in the Sughd region and transferred to an undisclosed location following the arrest of an Afghan national accused of killing…
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Taliban Urges Regional States to Invite Afghanistan to Key Intl Meetings
DID Press: Suhail Shaheen called on regional countries to invite Afghanistan to major regional and international meetings, saying the country should be represented in discussions affecting its people. Speaking to media outlets, Shaheen said the Taliban administration is the “ruling…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Russia Explore Joint Investment in Pharmaceutical Sector
DID Press: A delegation from Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health has held talks in Moscow focused on expanding pharmaceutical cooperation and exploring joint investment opportunities with Russian partners. The delegation, led by Hamdullah Zahid, met with Afghanistan’s ambassador to Russia…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Push Groundwater Management to Address Water Crisis
DID Press: Officials from the Taliban administration, led by Abdul Salam Hanafi, have emphasized strengthening groundwater resources and improving water management systems during a high-level government meeting. According to Hamdullah Fitrat, the session focused on addressing Afghanistan’s water challenges, including…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Maternal Death Crisis Deepens as Health System Nears Collapse
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the most alarming maternal mortality crises globally, with one pregnant woman dying every hour from largely preventable complications. According to the latest WHO report, the country’s maternal…
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