Afghanistan
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Afghan Journalists Left in Limbo Awaiting Brazil’s Humanitarian Visas
DID Press: An Afghan media watchdog has warned that a group of Afghan journalists stranded in Iran and Pakistan are facing growing risks and legal uncertainty due to prolonged delays in the issuance of humanitarian visas by Brazil. According to…
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Unknown Drones Fly Over Panjshir, Heightening Security Fears
DID Press: Local sources in Panjshir Province report a sharp increase in unidentified drone flights over the province, raising security concerns among residents in recent days. According to reports from multiple districts, the drones have been repeatedly seen over Anaba,…
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Pakistan Alleges India–Kabul Alignment Against Islamabad
DID Press: Pakistan’s defense minister alleged that New Delhi and Kabul are aligned in efforts to undermine Islamabad, warning that Pakistan would not hesitate to carry out new strikes against Afghanistan if insecurity persists. “Almost all branches of terrorism” are…
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Over Half of Afghanistan’s Young Children Face Severe Food Poverty
DID Press: UNICEF warned that more than half of Afghanistan’s young children are facing severe food insecurity, putting their health and development at serious risk. Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF’s representative in Afghanistan, said the nutritional situation for young children in…
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Afghanistan Extends Electricity Import Contract with Iran for 2026
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national electricity company, (DABS), confirmed the extension of its electricity import contract with the Islamic Republic of Iran for 2026. The renewal was finalized during a visit by Mullah Abdul Haq Hamkar, Director General of DABS, to…
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Taliban Earn Millions from Sale of Mines in Panjshir and Nuristan
DID Press: Taliban government has reported substantial revenue from the sale of precious and semi-precious stones mined in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces of Panjshir and Nuristan. Sayed Rahim Ameer, head of the Taliban’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum in Nuristan, announced…
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Kazakhstan Highlights Afghanistan’s Strategic Role as Transit Route to Indian Ports
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s special envoy for Afghanistan underscored the strategic and substantive importance of Central Asian meetings focused on coordinating regional positions toward Afghanistan, stressing the need for a unified approach. Yerkin Tokumov said these gatherings aim to help Central…
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UN Urges Immediate Aid for Vulnerable Families in Afghanistan During Ramadan
DID Press: International organizations extended greetings to the people of Afghanistan while warning of worsening humanitarian and food crises, calling for immediate support for vulnerable families, as the holy month of Ramadan begins. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said…
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EU Envoy Warns Cutting Engagement with Afghanistan to Carry Heavy Consequences
DID Press: Gilles Bertrand, EU’s special representative for Afghanistan, warned that cutting international engagement with Afghanistan would carry serious consequences for the country. Bertrand said there is no broad opposition inside Afghanistan to continued international engagement with the current authorities,…
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China–Pakistan Push to Legitimize Taliban Through Security Pressure, Economic Incentives
DID Press: China and Pakistan are pursuing a coordinated approach that combines security pressure with economic incentives in an effort to curb militant threats while facilitating the international legitimization of the Taliban, according to regional assessments. Beijing and Islamabad recently…
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