Afghanistan
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Khalilzad Arrives in Kabul for Talks with Taliban
DID Press: Former U.S. envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has made an unannounced trip to Kabul to meet with senior officials of the Taliban’s caretaker government. According to media reports, the primary purpose of the visit is to secure the…
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Afghanistan’s Exports Rise to $145M; Focus on Pakistan, India, UAE
DID Press: Afghanistan’s exports witnessed significant growth in the month of Asad (July–August), reaching nearly $145 million. The National Statistics and Information Authority of the Taliban’s caretaker government announced that the country’s export value in Asad stood at $144.9 million.…
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Taliban Tell US Delegation: Grounds for Restoring Ties with US in Place
DID Press: In a continuation of limited contacts between Washington and Kabul, Taliban’s acting foreign minister met with a U.S. delegation led by Adam Boehler, Special Representative of the U.S. President. Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister, held…
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Meets Taliban Ambassador to Boost Bilateral Cooperation
DID Press: Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief Minister (CM) of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, heading a delegation of provincial officials, visited Afghanistan Embassy in Islamabad and met with ambassador of the Taliban caretaker government. Both sides agreed on strengthening bilateral relations,…
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Afghanistan Bans Use of Laser Lights in Vehicles
DID Press: Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior of the Taliban caretaker government has officially banned the use of laser lights in all vehicles across Afghanistan, citing a sharp rise in their installation and a surge in traffic-related problems.…
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Role of Religion in Afghanistan: Examining Faith in Constitution and Society
DID Press: Afghanistan’s 2004 Constitution declares Islam as the official religion of the country and stipulates that all laws must align with the principles of Islamic Sharia. Religion in Afghanistan extends beyond personal belief, serving as a cornerstone of national…
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Taliban Caretaker Government Consults Austria on Identifying Criminal Afghanistani Migrants
DID Press: A delegation from the Taliban caretaker government met with Austria’s Ministry of Interior in Vienna to facilitate identification of Afghanistan nationals slated for deportation. The Austrian ministry described this cooperation as “necessary” for carrying out the deportation of…
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Uzbekistan Denies Reports of Returning Helicopters to Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbekistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied reports the country plans to return helicopters to Afghanistan. On September 10, Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban caretaker government, announced that Uzbekistan agreed to hand back helicopters that were flown into…
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Taliban Rejects Claims of Indian Diplomat Expulsion, Calls Kumar’s Return ‘Routine’
DID Press: Taliban caretaker government’s foreign ministry dismissed reports that an Indian diplomat was expelled from Afghanistan, clarifying that his return to New Delhi was due to the normal completion of his assignment. According to ministry sources, recent claims that…
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Mullah Baradar Visits Kunar, Urges Sanction Relief to Assist Quake Victims
DID Press: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban’s deputy prime minister for economic affairs, visited Kunar province following the devastating earthquake and called on the international community to lift sanctions on Afghanistan to facilitate humanitarian assistance. Leading a delegation, Baradar met…
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