Afghanistan
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Afghanistani Migrants Mark Iran’s 47th Islamic Revolution Anniversary
DID Press: Afghanistani migrants residing in Iran took part in nationwide celebrations marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, joining Iranian citizens in commemorating the occasion. During the anniversary events, Afghan communities across the country participated prominently in street…
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Taliban Reviewed Proposal for Cargo Handling Center at Islam Qala Port
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government reviewed a proposal to establish a standardized cargo loading and unloading center at Islam Qala Port in Herat province, according to officials. The proposal was discussed during a recent meeting of the government’s Inter-Ministerial Investment…
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Pakistan Warns Taliban: Blood to be Repaid with Blood
DID Press: Accusing Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities of “supporting Pakistani militants,” Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned it will not remain silent in the face of recent bloodshed. He declared that the blood of Pakistani citizens and security personnel “will not…
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Taliban FM Pledges Strong Commitment to Expanding Ties with Tajikistan
DID Press: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi expressed a “strong commitment” to expanding relations with Tajikistan during a meeting with Tajik Ambassador to Kabul Saadi Sharifi, officials said. The meeting took place Thursday in Kabul, where Muttaqi highlighted what…
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ICRC Assisted Over 24,000 Afghan Quake Victims in 2025
DID Press: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Afghanistan said that more than 24,000 people affected by recent earthquakes have received emergency medical care and essential assistance in 2025. In a statement posted Thursday on X, the organization…
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Taliban Assert ISIS Has No Physical Presence in Afghanistan
DID Press: Islamic State (ISIS) has no operational presence in Afghanistan, dismissing international concerns about the country’s security, said Taliban on Tuesday. Abdul Mateen Qani, spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of Interior, told reporters that all terrorist groups have been…
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UN-Led Doha Process Convenes Private Sector Working Group in Kabul
DID Press: Third meeting of the Private Sector Working Group under the UN-facilitated Doha Process was held on Tuesday (Feb. 10) in Kabul, hosted by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with participants attending both in person and…
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Pakistan Defense Minister Rejects ‘Jihad’ Label for Afghan-Soviet War
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Muhammad Asif, challenged the widely accepted narrative of the Afghan war against the Soviet Union during a speech in the National Assembly, saying that conflict should not be considered a “jihad.” Asif claimed that the…
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Iran’s 1979 Revolution Sparks Regional Hope and Social Change, Especially in Afghanistan
DID Press: Islamic Revolution of Iran in 1979 transmitted a message of hope and transformative change to neighboring countries, demonstrating that collective will can pave the way for development and progress. This message has particularly inspired nations seeking greater social…
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US Judge: Trump Administration Lacks Authority to Halt Afghan SIV Visa Processing
DID Press: A federal court in Washington, D.C. ruled the Trump administration has no legal authority to suspend the processing of Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications for Afghan refugees. In a new ruling, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered immigration…
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