Afghanistan
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Mohaqeq’s Letter to Munir Highlights Afghanistan’s Political Fluidity
DID Press: Interaction with anti- figures can serve as leverage over Kabul’s rulers. However, these actions mostly reflect tactical flexibility rather than a fundamental shift in Pakistan’s policy. Islamabad continues to recognize the Taliban as the de facto authority in…
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Major Fire in Abunaser Farahi Port Contained with Iran’s Assistance
DID Press: Taliban security authorities in Farah province reported that a large fire at Abunaser Farahi Port was successfully contained with the assistance of Iran. According to officials, the blaze started due to negligence by port staff, igniting a tire…
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Taliban’s Ministry of Virtue Arrests Group Over Extortion of Citizens
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice announced the arrest of a group accused of extorting money from citizens. Saif‑ul‑Islam Khyber, spokesperson for the ministry, stated on Wednesday that the group had been threatening and extorting individuals using their private photos and videos.…
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UNDP: Strengthening Afghanistan’s Private Sector Key to Reducing Aid Dependence
DID Press: Afghanistan office of UN Development Programme (UNDP) has emphasized that bolstering the country’s private sector is essential for economic growth, job creation, and reducing reliance on foreign aid. Mohammadullah Rahmandel, a private sector expert at UNDP, stated that…
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Taliban: Urumqi Talks Constructive as China Brokers Trilateral Deal to Ease Afghanistan-Pakistan Disputes
DID Press: Spokesperson for the foreign ministry of the Taliban announced that the latest round of talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the city of Urumqi concluded with “positive and constructive results.” Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated that the joint meeting,…
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CSTO Reaffirms Continued Aid to Afghanistan and Monitoring of Security Threats
DID Press: 43rd meeting of the working group of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization was held to discuss developments in Afghanistan. The session was attended by Samad Ordabayev, delegations from member states, and representatives…
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Muttaqi: Afghanistan Will Not Be Used as Launchpad for Regional Attacks
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban’s foreign minister, stated that no group or faction will be allowed to use Afghan territory to act against neighboring countries. Speaking at the conclusion of a consultative meeting with diplomats from Central Asian countries…
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Kabul-Islamabad Agree on Immediate Tension Reduction with China Mediating
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached an agreement to rapidly reduce border tensions and improve bilateral relations, Chinese authorities announced. The accord is part of China’s efforts to prevent a wider regional security crisis and bring both sides back…
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Open Kabul–Islamabad Conflict: Nuristan Encircled as Regional Security Puzzle Deepens
DID News: The remote valleys of Nuristan, covering the Hindu Kush section of the colonial Durand Line, have become the scene of one of the deadliest and most complex confrontations between Afghanistan and Pakistan over the past two months. The…
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Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign to Launch in Afghanistan Next Week
DID Press: Afghanistan Polio-Free Organization has announced that a new nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin next Monday (13 April 2026) across Afghanistan. According to the announcement, the program will be implemented broadly in all provinces except Daykundi Province and…
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