Afghanistan
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Taliban: Pakistan Embassy in Kabul to Remain Open Despite Military Tensions
DID Press: Taliban said Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul will remain open despite escalating tensions following recent airstrikes. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that diplomatic relations should be distinguished from military actions, emphasizing that closing the embassy would not be an appropriate…
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Sanctions Remain as Global Distrust of Taliban Persists
DID Press: Nearly four years after the Taliban returned to power, relations with the international community remain marked by caution and deep mistrust. A recent update by the United Nations Security Council reaffirmed sanctions on 22 senior Taliban officials, underscoring…
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Pakistan Accused of Truce Breach After Civilian Deaths in Eastern Afghanistan
DID Press: Local reports from Kunar Province allege that Pakistani military forces violated an existing ceasefire, opening fire on residential areas in two districts and causing civilian casualties. Residents said the incident shattered expectations of calm following the recent truce,…
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EU Parliament’s Afghanistan Policy: Pressure Tool or Dialogue Platform?
DID Press: Europe’s engagement with Afghan opposition groups is increasingly seen as a strategic investment in the country’s future. Analysts note that shifts in international power structures can elevate new actors onto the stage, making early relationships with these figures…
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Taliban Leader Declares: “We Cannot Be Destroyed by Guns or Planes”
DID Press: Hibatullah Akhundzada appeared at the Eidgah Mosque in Kandahar on Thursday to lead Eid al-Fitr prayers and deliver a speech, according to the Taliban government. In an audio recording released by the Taliban, Akhundzada—without directly naming Pakistan—stated: “If…
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Pakistan on Brink of Economic Collapse as Regional War Threatens Vital Sectors
DID Press: Pakistani economic journalist Khurram Hussain warns that Pakistan’s economy is highly vulnerable amid the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel, which has escalated regional instability. Fuel Prices Soar – According to Hussain, oil prices in…
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Taliban Official Warns of Retaliation Against Any Aggression, Emphasizes Diplomacy
DID Press: Maulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi, administrative deputy of the Taliban government, stressed the importance of maintaining respectful and cooperative relations with regional and extra-regional countries during his Eid al-Fitr sermon at the Arg Palace. Hanafi affirmed that the Taliban…
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Pakistan Vows to Target Terrorists “Anywhere” Amid Regional Tensions
DID Press: Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s top military commander, reiterated his country’s commitment to decisively combating terrorism during a meeting with religious scholars in Rawalpindi. Munir declared that Pakistan will target terrorists “wherever they are,” signaling a firm stance…
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Turkey Welcomes Taliban-Pakistan Eid Truce
DID Press: Turkey’s foreign ministry welcomed a temporary ceasefire between the Taliban and Pakistan during Eid al-Fitr. In an official statement, Ankara expressed hope the truce would be respected and pave the way for a process leading to lasting peace…
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Pakistan Signals Policy Shift with Possible Meeting of Taliban Opponents
DID Press: Islamabad’s potential invitation to Afghan political groups opposing the Taliban could be part of efforts to create a new leverage point over the Taliban. If held, the meeting may signal that Pakistan is reconsidering its traditional policy toward…
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