Afghanistan
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Taliban Holds Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Regulating Work Visa Issuance
DID Press: An inter-ministerial meeting has been held in Afghanistan to review and improve the process of issuing work visas for foreign nationals. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Mohammad Zahid Ahmadzai, with participation…
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UN Warns of Severe Water Crisis in Kabul and Across Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations warned that access to clean water remains a major challenge across Afghanistan, urging stronger international cooperation to address the growing crisis. The UN Trust Fund in Afghanistan said water scarcity continues to be one of the…
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Afghanistani Migrants in Mashhad Condemn Rashid Al-Afasy’s Recent Work
DID Press: Afghanistani migrants residing in holy city of Mashhad held a Quranic gathering expressing support for Iran’s leadership and condemning the latest work of Kuwaiti reciter Rashid Al-Afasy, describing it as offensive and divisive for the Muslim world. The…
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Taliban Plans to Source Oil Products from Russia, Russian Trade Official Says
DID Press: Afghanistan’s caretaker administration is preparing to secure its petroleum product imports through new agreements with Russia, according to a senior Russian trade official. Rustom Khabibulin said that the Afghan authorities intend to sign several new contracts with Russia…
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Sayyaf: Durand Line Debate Could Undermine National Unity
DID Press: Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf warned that raising the issue of the Durand Line under current conditions could harm national unity in Afghanistan. Sayyaf made the remarks in response to recent statements by Mohammad Mohaqiq, who previously said he…
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EU Raises Concern Over Armed Groups, Women’s Rights Restrictions in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union says concerns have grown over the continued presence of armed groups and tightening restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan, following a five-day visit to Kabul by Gilles Bertrand. During meetings with Taliban authorities, Bertrand…
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Taliban Commerce Minister: Transit Route via Pakistan Is “Fundamental Right” Amid Trade Halt
DID Press: Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce says the suspension of trade with Pakistan is temporary and insists that the country’s transit routes will soon reopen, stressing that access through Pakistan remains a fundamental national right. According to Nooruddin…
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UN Warns Over Possible EU Deportation of Afghan Migrants
DID Press: Richard Bennett expressed serious concern over reports that European Union is hosting Taliban officials to discuss the deportation of Afghan migrants. Bennett warned that any forced return of Afghan nationals could violate the principle of Non-refoulement, which prohibits…
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Iran, Taliban FMs Hold Phone Talks on Regional Developments
DID Press: Sayed Abbas Araghchi and Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone conversation to discuss the latest regional developments, including ceasefire-related issues and ongoing diplomatic processes. According to a statement released Wednesday by the Iranian Embassy in Kabul, both sides…
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Kabul Reviews Underground Market and New Urban Development Projects
DID Press: Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee in Kabul has reviewed several major urban development proposals, including an underground commercial market and new residential townships in the capital. The meeting focused on assessing investment opportunities and improving urban management, with key projects…
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