Afghanistan
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Istanbul Talks with Taliban Failed, says Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Minister of Information has confirmed the collapse of four days of talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government in Istanbul, citing Taliban delegation’s unwillingness to address Islamabad’s core security concerns. Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced…
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UN: US Military Waste Contaminated 40% of Kabul’s Water Supply
DID Press: Four years after the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, UN has revealed what it calls an environmental disaster unfolding in the country. According to a new UN report, the consequences of the US two-decade military presence in…
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Afghanistan, Kazakhstan Sign $360mln Trade Deals
DID Press: Afghanistani and Kazakh businesses signed cooperation agreements worth over $360 million on the sidelines of the Afghanistan–Kazakhstan Business Forum held in Shymkent city, marking a new step in strengthening economic ties between Kabul and Astana. According to official…
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Pakistani Media: Secret Kabul-Delhi Ties Halt Istanbul Peace Talks
DID Press: The second round of peace talks between the Taliban and Pakistani representatives in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, ended after 18 hours without agreement, reported Pakistani media outlets. Sources said deep divisions over handling Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
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Taliban Warns Pakistan of “Strong Response” after Failed Istanbul Talks
DID Press: Taliban government has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying any potential military action from Islamabad will be met with an immediate and forceful response. The warning comes after bilateral talks in Istanbul reportedly collapsed without agreement. Abdul…
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Hekmatyar Blames India for Rising Kabul-Islamabad Tensions
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e-Islami party, urged the people and parliament of Pakistan to restrain “irresponsible” statements by their officials amid escalating tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. In a recent note shared by his son, Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar,…
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Kabul to Maintain Regional Security Ties Despite Interpol Unit Closure
DID Press: Taliban’s Acting Ministry of Interior has announced the disbandment of its Interpol police unit, emphasizing that regional and international security cooperation will continue through official channels. Spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qane said the government remains committed to strengthening cross-border…
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Iran and Afghanistan Confer Expanding Cultural Cooperation
DID Press: Dr. Hussaini, Cultural Counselor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan, and Dr. Sadeqi, Head of the Aryazamin Cultural Foundation, during a meeting highlighted expansion of scientific, cultural, and artistic cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan. Dr. Hussaini…
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Saudi Investors Interested in Afghanistan’s Energy, Mining Sectors
DID Press: With vast untapped mineral reserves, Afghanistan is emerging as a potential regional investment destination, as several Saudi investors have for the first time expressed interest in entering the country’s oil, gas, and mining sectors. The Taliban-run Ministry of…
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Taliban Seeking Northern Balance as Pakistan Tensions Deepen
DID Press: Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, Taliban governor of Balkh and a close aide to the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada traveled to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan at a time when relations between the Taliban and Pakistan have hit their lowest point.…
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