Afghanistan
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FIFA Opens Technical Door to Afghanistan
DID Press: In a historic development, the President of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has been appointed as a member of FIFA’s Technical and Development Committee. The AFF announced that Mohammad Yousuf Kargar has been selected by the global football…
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Durand Line: 130-Year-Old Border Still Shaping South Asia’s Politics and Security
The Durand Line, signed on November 12, 1893, between Amir Abdul Rahman Khan of Afghanistan and Sir Henry Mortimer Durand of the British Empire, remains one of South Asia’s most enduring and controversial borders. Intended to define spheres of influence…
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Polio Transmission Risk Persists in Afghanistan, WHO Warns
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the risk of polio transmission in Afghanistan remains, despite nationwide vaccination efforts. In its latest report, the WHO said the poliovirus continues to circulate in parts of the country, particularly in the…
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Balochistan Minister Welcomes Possible Halt of Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade
DID Press: Balochistan’s Information Minister Jan Achakzai said Pakistan could benefit if the Taliban government in Afghanistan halts transit trade with Islamabad, arguing the move would help curb smuggling, ease the dollar shortage, and prevent the inflow of terrorism. In…
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Taliban: No Unauthorized Individuals Have Access to U.S. Weapons Left in Afghanistan
DIDPress: The Taliban government’s Ministry of Interior has announced that weapons and military equipment left behind by U.S. forces in Afghanistan have not fallen into the hands of any unauthorized individuals and are fully under the control of the government,…
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Kabul’s Water No Longer Drinkable
DIDpress: A number of Kabul residents have complained about the city’s widespread water pollution, saying that tap and pump water is no longer safe to drink, forcing them to spend thousands of afghanis each month on bottled water. Marjan, a…
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Torkham Border Closure Causes $4.5B Loss for Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: The month-long closure of Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has caused trade losses exceeding $4.5 billion, according to official sources, who warn that the ongoing stalemate is inflicting irreparable damage on both economies and eroding Pakistan’s…
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Dushanbe: No Safe Haven for Taliban Opponents in Tajikistan
DID Press: A high-ranking delegation of Tajik officials visiting Afghanistan’s Kunduz province reaffirmed Dushanbe’s firm stance toward opponents of the Taliban government, saying that “there is no safe haven for them in Tajikistan.” During a meeting with Mawlawi Habiburrahman Saheeb,…
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Deadly Suicide Blast in Pakistan’s Capital Kills 13
DID Press: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured in a suicide bombing outside a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday morning, authorities said. According to Pakistan’s interior minister, the attack occurred near the main gate of…
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Mahmood Khan Achakzai: Pakistan’s Leaders Follow Colonial Legacy
DID Press: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, leader of Pakistan’s National People’s Party, criticized Islamabad’s current government, describing its policies as a continuation of colonial legacy and claiming that Pakistan has three specific demands from Afghanistan. In a recent social media post,…
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