Economy
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Why Afghan Political Factions Reviving Calls for Unity
DID Press: Nearly four years after fragmentation, silence, and deep mistrust, Afghanistan’s political landscape is once again witnessing a push toward coalition-building. A joint statement from three major factions—the Supreme Council of National Resistance, the National Assembly for Salvation, and…
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UNAMA: Afghanistan Must Reintegrate into Int’l System
DID Press: Acting Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on the sidelines of the Doha Forum that the UN is working to facilitate Afghanistan’s reintegration into the international system and ensure that the rights of all…
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Former Afghanistan VP Claims $45M in Cash Delivered to Taliban in Kabul
DID Press: Amrullah Saleh, former First VP of Afghanistan, has alleged that “Today, 8 December 2025, in Kabul, the United States delivered forty-five million dollars in brand-new cash to the Taliban during the early morning hours.” Saleh claimed that the…
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Former Indian FM: Diverging Interests Prevent Lasting Afghanistan–Pakistan Alliance
DID Press: A prominent Indian diplomat said relations between Kabul and Islamabad are more defined by conflicting interests than ever, leaving little room for a sustainable partnership. Shashi Tharoor, former Indian Foreign Minister, said that recent regional developments have placed…
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Pakistan’s Citrus Exports Threatened by Afghan Border Closure
DID Press: Pakistan’s citrus export season has begun under mounting pressure, as the continued closure of its border with Afghanistan — along with disruptions to transit routes toward Central Asia and Russia — threatens a sharp decline in overseas sales…
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Afghan Investors Complain of Police Harassment in Pakistan
DID Press: Afghan investors based in Pakistan say increasing pressure and harassment by local police have created serious challenges for their business activities. According to these investors, incidents of intimidation and mistreatment by police have risen in recent months. They…
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Pakistan Calls for Expanding Trade and Connectivity across SAARC
DID Press: Pakistan marked the 40th anniversary of the SAARC Charter by reiterating its readiness to expand trade, transit, and energy connectivity with all willing South Asian nations. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad remains…
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WFP Warns of Worst Winter in Afghanistan as Food Aid Plunges 80%
DID Press: World Food Programme (WFP) warned about unprecedented funding shortfalls which forced it to cut food assistance in Afghanistan from 10 million people to just 2 million. UN officials say the country is heading into what could be its…
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Pakistan’s Moves to Limit Afghanistan’s Regional Ties
DID Press: Pakistan’s political and security influence in the region, particularly in Iran, is strong. Islamabad seeks to marginalize Afghanistan while promoting a China–Iran–Pakistan axis for economic, military, and security cooperation, framing common threats such as ISIS to justify collaboration.…
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SIGAR Final Report: US Failed in Afghanistan Despite Spending $145B
DID Press: Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said in its final report that the US 22-year effort to build a democratic and stable Afghanistan has ended in failure. This comes despite the allocation of approximately $144.7 billion for…
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