Afghanistan
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Afghanistan Resumes Transit Trade via Pakistan’s Chaman Border
DID Press: Following the announcement of an immediate ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and the Taliban government, Afghanistan’s transit trade, which had been halted due to border unrest, has resumed at the Chaman border. A three-phase clearance operation of approximately 300…
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HRW: Freedom of Speech Plummets in Afghanistan
DID Press: Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned that under the Taliban’s rule over the past four years, freedom of speech and media activity have been severely suppressed in Afghanistan. Journalists continue to face ongoing threats and pressures. According to the…
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Domestic, Foreign Investors Interested in Afghanistan Water, Energy Projects
DID Press: Representatives of several domestic and international companies have expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan’s water and energy sectors, according to the Taliban-led Ministry of Energy and Water. During a recent investment promotion conference, ministry officials presented key infrastructure…
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Indian Express: Mistrust still Defines Taliban–Pakistan Ties
DID Press: Indian Express reported that despite recent talks in Doha preventing a full-scale war between Islamabad and Kabul, deep mistrust, regional rivalries, and historical grievances continue to fuel tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban. The analysis argues that Pakistan…
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UN Warns of Worsening Air Pollution Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has warned of a growing air pollution crisis in Afghanistan’s major cities as winter approaches, calling it a serious threat to public health. In a post on X, the agency said pollution…
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Afghanistani and Pakistani Traders Lost Millions Due to Border Closure
DID Press: Several days after Doha-mediated ceasefire agreement between Afghanistan and Pakistan, border crossings remain closed, which suspended trade activities between the two countries. Despite the recent agreement, tensions along key trade routes persist. Afghanistani traders reported that prolonged stoppages…
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Taliban Seize “Sayed Ishaq Gilani Town” in Nangarhar
DID Press: Taliban government has announced that a special court handling land disputes has transferred ownership of Sayed Ishaq Gilani Town in Surkh Rod district, Nangarhar, to the government. According to a statement by the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday,…
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Taliban Stress Transparency in Truce Deal with Pakistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Defense has issued an official statement clarifying the details of the recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, stressing that the accord strictly covers a ceasefire, mutual respect, and refraining from any hostile actions between the two…
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UNAMA Deputy Visits Development Projects in Bamyan
DID Press: Indrika Ratwatte, Deputy Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Humanitarian Coordinator, visited Bamyan province to review ongoing UN-led development projects in the sectors of education, health, agriculture, and livelihoods. Speaking to reporters after…
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Taliban Honors Experts Despite Media Curbs
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture held a ceremony on Tuesday to honor political and media experts for their support during the U.S.-Afghan prisoner exchange and recent border clashes with Pakistan. The ministry described the attendees as “supporters…
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