Afghanistan
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WHO Warns $1.7bln Funding Gap Threatens Global Polio Eradication Efforts
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) warned that a $1.7 billion funding shortfall through 2029 poses a serious threat to global efforts to eradicate polio, potentially cutting the budget of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) by as much as…
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Over 97,000 Deaths in Afghanistan Linked to Contaminated Food
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Ministry of Public Health has reported that more than 97,000 people have died this year due to consumption of unsafe food, highlighting a growing food safety crisis across the country. According to official ministry data, hospitals…
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Iran Begins Issuing Work Visas for Afghanistani Migrants
DID Press: Iran has begun issuing official work visas for Afghanistani migrants in a new program that authorities say aims to regulate foreign employment and curb illegal labor. “The program, launched in early Mizan (late November), allows Iranian employers to…
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India to Reopen Embassy in Kabul after 3 years
DID Press: Despite not formally recognizing the Taliban government, India is reportedly preparing to reopen its embassy in Kabul, signaling a possible recalibration of New Delhi’s policy toward Afghanistan. Diplomatic sources said the Indian government plans to upgrade its current…
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OIC Launches Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan’s Quake Survivors
DID Press: Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has signed an agreement to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. According to the agreement, the OIC office…
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Islamabad: Not Seeking Regime Change in Kabul, Focusing on Border Stability
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister has dismissed reports suggesting Islamabad is seeking to change the Taliban government, calling such claims “baseless and misleading.” He emphasized that Pakistan’s priority is stability in Afghanistan and prevention of cross-border attacks. In an interview…
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Pakistani Delegation Heading to Kabul for Border, Trade Issues
DID Press: A high-ranking Pakistani delegation will be in Kabul on Tuesday, 21 October, to hold discussions with Taliban government officials on border management and expansion of bilateral trade cooperation. The planned visit focuses on implementing a “Single Document System”…
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Kabul Governor Calls for Investment to Resolve Capital’s Electricity Crisis
DID Press: As electricity crisis in capital Kabul intensifies, local administration is seeking sustainable solutions through new planning and investment. Amid ongoing blackouts and power shortages in the capital, Kabul Governor emphasized the need for investment in electricity generation and…
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Young Afghanistani Kurash Athlete Claims Bronze in Bahrain
DID Press: Afghanistani athlete Rouhullah Nazari delivered a stellar performance in kurash at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, securing a bronze medal. During the competition, Nazari overcame strong opponents to reach the semifinals and ultimately claimed the bronze, bringing…
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Uzbek Language Day Marks Milestone in Afghanistan Education and Culture
DID Press: First and foremost, we warmly congratulate all our fellow citizens—especially Uzbek speakers—on the occasion of 29 Mizan (October 21), celebrated as Uzbek Language Day in Afghanistan. Secondly, we present a brief overview of the legal recognition of “third…
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