Afghanistan
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Fazlur Rehman: Pakistan’s Afghanistan Policy Has Failed
DID Press: Fazlur Rehman, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, has stated that Pakistan’s decades-long policy toward Afghanistan has failed and has contributed to growing mistrust between the two countries. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi on Wednesday (May…
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Hekmatyar Criticizes Taliban for Prioritizing Appearance Over Islamic Principles
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has issued rare criticism of the Taliban, accusing them of distorting Islamic values and arguing that Islam is founded on justice, consultation, and the protection of the oppressed—not external symbols such as clothing style or beard…
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Afghanistan Taekwondo Team Prepares for Asian Qualification Event
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national taekwondo team has completed an intensive training camp in preparation for upcoming Asian qualification competitions. The Afghanistan national taekwondo squad, consisting of six athletes and two coaches, is set to compete in the continental qualifying event…
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Afghanistan UN Envoy Rejects Taliban Claim to UN Seat
DID Press: Afghanistan’s representative to the United Nations has stated that the Taliban are not entitled to assume the country’s seat at the UN, arguing that they lack legitimacy and have failed to uphold citizens’ rights. Naseer Ahmad Faiq, the…
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Taliban Demolition of “Monar-e-Nejat” Sparks Outcry in Afghanistan
DID Press: Demolition of “Monar-e-Nejat” monument in Kabul by the Taliban has triggered widespread reactions from citizens, cultural activists, and political figures across Afghanistan. The destruction of the historic structure has reignited debate over the country’s political and historical legacy.…
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Former US Officials Call to Stop Afghan Refugee Transfer to Congo
DID Press: A group of former US civilian and military officials has called for the cancellation of a reported plan to transfer Afghan refugees from a detention facility in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging Washington to uphold…
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Iran’s Meraj Airlines Launches First Flight to Kandahar
DID Press: The first flight of Iran’s Meraj Airlines has landed in Kandahar, with Taliban officials saying the new air route could strengthen connectivity and expand economic ties between Afghanistan and Iran. The aircraft arrived at Kandahar’s Ahmad Shah Abdali…
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Afghanistan Seeks Foreign Investment in Talks With Afghan–American Council
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, under the Taliban administration, said its head held talks with members of the Afghan–American Business Council focused on expanding trade ties, attracting U.S. and European investment, and strengthening economic cooperation. In a…
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Uzbekistan Sets New Tourism Record With Strong Afghan Visitor Growth
DID Press: Uzbekistan recorded a significant surge in tourism in 2026, with Afghanistan emerging as a major contributor after more than 161,000 Afghan citizens traveled to the country for tourism purposes, according to official statistics. The Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan…
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Daikundi Hosts 3-Day Book Exhibition for Book Week
DID Press: Department of Information and Culture in Daikundi province, in cooperation with private libraries, has organized a three-day book exhibition in the provincial capital, Nili, to mark Book Week. The exhibition was inaugurated with the participation of young people,…
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