Analysis & Opinion
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Kabul Hosts Trilateral Taliban-China-Pakistan Talks Amid Diplomatic Pressures
DID Press: Kabul is hosting a trilateral meeting between the Taliban, China, and Pakistan amid strained relations with Islamabad and continued U.S. travel restrictions on senior Taliban officials. Hafiz Zia Ahmad, Deputy Spokesperson for the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry, said China’s…
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Poll: After Century, August 19 Remains Question for Afghanistan’s Independence
DID Press: Afghanistan truly gained independence after August 19, 1919?This was the question posed by DID Press in a public survey of its audience. A century later since the signing of the Rawalpindi Peace Treaty and the formal end of…
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Pakistan’s Shift on Afghanistan’s Caretaker Government: From Full Support to Dialogue with Opponents
DID Press: The two-day conference titled “Towards Unity and Trust,” to be held in Islamabad with the participation of young leaders, political activists, and Afghanistani women representatives, is being described as more than a symbolic gathering. The event could chart…
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Alaska Summit: Putin’s Victory Without Firing a Shot
DID Press: The meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska was billed as one of the crucial political encounters in recent years. Many had hoped it might open a new path toward resolving the Ukraine crisis. Yet the…
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Ashraf Ghani’s Departure: End of Republic, Beginning of Multi-Generational Crises in Afghanistan
DID Press: Today (August 15) marks one of the most bitter days in Afghanistan’s modern political history: the day former President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai fled Kabul—a development that not only signaled the end of the republic, but also unleashed far-reaching…
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Arbaeen of Imam Hussain: Reflection of Spirituality, Unity, Collective Identity of Muslims
DID Press: Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, the fortieth day after the events of Ashura, is one of the most prominent religious and cultural occasions in the Islamic world, particularly among Shia Muslims. This day commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain…
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Afghanistan’s Economy Over Past Four Years: From Crisis to Partial Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges
DID Press: Since the Taliban assumed power in 2021, Afghanistan has experienced severe economic hardship. The abrupt suspension of international aid, the imposition of sanctions, reduced investment, and strict social restrictions—particularly affecting women—pushed the country into a deep economic crisis.…
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Harsh Reality of Global Violence: Most Crimes Occur in Christian Societies
IntroductionDID Press: In the international media landscape, Islam and Muslims are often portrayed as the primary source of violence and terrorism. This perception has largely been shaped by highlighting terrorist incidents attributed to extremist Islamic groups. However, an examination of…
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Unclear Process of Sending Afghanistani Workers to Qatar: From Contentious Registration to Uncertain Future
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs recently announced that it had begun registering workers for deployment to Qatar. Under an agreement with the Qatari government, 2,000 skilled Afghanistani workers are to be sent to the Gulf state.…
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Poll: Migration Crisis in Shadow of Silence; People Demand Global Action
DID Press: Following intensified pressures and restrictions against Afghanistan migrants in neighboring countries, especially Pakistan and Iran, Did Press conducted a poll to ask its audience about the most effective solution to protect the rights and dignity of these migrants.…
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