Afghanistan
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Taliban Invite Afghan Sikhs, Hindus to Return and Join Reconstruction
DID Press: Taliban government called on Afghanistan Sikhs and Hindus to return to the country and take part in reconstruction and economic development In its latest economic meeting with the Indian private sector. Nooruddin Azizi, acting Minister of Industry and…
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Kabul Offers Tax Breaks, Restarts Air Corridor to Lure Indian Investment
DID Press: Taliban government announced new incentives—including a five-year tax exemption for new industries and a 1% import tariff on raw materials and machinery—to attract investment and boost domestic production. Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, outlined…
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Islamabad Urges Taliban to Act “Responsibly” against Terrorism
DID Press: Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar has once again called on the Taliban authorities to take concrete steps to eliminate terrorism emanating from Afghanistan soil, stressing that stability in Afghanistan is vital for the security of Pakistan and the wider…
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TTP, ISIS Pose Major Threat to Regional Security, Warns Denmark at UNSC
DID Pres: Denmark warned the UN Security Council about the “serious threat” posed by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Central and South Asia, saying the group continues to receive “logistical support” from Afghanistan’s de facto authorities. Speaking at Wednesday’s Security Council…
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Taliban Trade Minister Seeking Stronger Commercial Ties in India
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Taliban government, visited India for an official trip during which he toured the international “Pragati Maidan” trade exhibition in New Delhi. While visiting the booths of Afghan companies, he…
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Broken Childhood; When Smiles Fading from Afghan Children’s Faces
DID Press: World Children’s Day is meant to celebrate childhood, ensure safety, and remind adults of their responsibilities. In Afghanistan, however, this day is more a reflection of ongoing hardship than a celebration, revealing struggles that repeat daily on the…
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Why Afghanistan’s 20-Year Republic Collapsed?
DID Press: Two leading scholars, speaking at an analytical forum titled “Sociology of Resistance and Accommodation in Afghanistan,” argued that the collapse of Afghanistan’s 20-year republic was the result of a combination of proxy politics, entrenched corruption, and a widening…
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Afghanistan Ranks Last Worldwide in 2025 Global Well-Being Report
DID Press: Afghanistan has ranked last in the newly released 2025 Global Well-Being Report, marking the lowest quality-of-life score of any country worldwide — a reflection of deepening economic collapse, widespread social restrictions, and persistent humanitarian crises. The annual report,…
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UN Warns Afghanistan Lacks Capacity to Absorb Mass Deportations
DID Press: UN Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that Afghanistan, in its current economic and humanitarian condition, lacks the capacity to receive and reintegrate large numbers of migrants being deported from Europe — a concern that is growing amid mounting…
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Trump Calls Leaving US Equipment in Afghanistan “Stupid” Mistake
DID Press: US President, in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, described the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan and the abandonment of military equipment as the “biggest mistake” of the previous administration and pledged to rebuild…
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