Afghanistan
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Islamjar Pushes for Faster TAPI Implementation
DID Press: Taliban governor of Herat has called for accelerating the implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project during a meeting with the project head in Afghanistan and the deputy consul of Turkmenistan, while also proposing a joint trade exhibition…
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Iran, Taliban Emphasize Expansion of Academic Cooperation
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Higher Education and Iran’s ambassador in Kabul have discussed expanding scientific, educational, and university-level cooperation between the two countries. The ministry said Higher Education Minister Neda Mohammad Nadim met with Iranian Ambassador Alireza Bigdeli in…
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Germany Expands Technical Engagement With Taliban
DID Press: Germany has expanded its technical engagement with the Taliban as part of a new policy aimed at increasing the deportation of Afghan nationals, with Taliban-appointed representatives now overseeing Afghanistan’s embassy in Berlin and consulate in Bonn. German authorities…
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Taliban Urge Protection of Prisoners’ Rights Amid Detention Concerns
DID Press: Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, has called for the protection of prisoners’ rights and improved detention conditions during a visit to Kabul’s Pul-e-Charkhi prison, as concerns persist over the transparency and legality…
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2,500 Afghan Pilgrims Head to Iran for Martyr Leader Funeral
DID Press: Iranian authorities say around 2,500 Afghan pilgrims are expected to travel to Mashhad to attend the funeral and mourning ceremonies for the late “Martyr Leader,” with seven-day visas issued and accommodation arrangements completed. Jamshidi, the governor of Taybad,…
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Taliban Calls on Badakhshan Youth to Join Its Military
DID Press: Taliban has launched a recruitment drive targeting young men in five border districts of Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province, according to local sources, as internal tensions among Taliban commanders in the province continue to mount. Local sources said Taliban…
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Asif Durrani Warns Kabul and New Delhi Over Proxy Groups
DID Press: Former Pakistan Special Envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani has accused the Taliban authorities and the Indian government of supporting armed groups, warning that continued policies could have serious regional consequences. Durrani said the Taliban must understand they lack…
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Kandahar Fruit Exports Surpass $428M
DID Press: Authorities of the Taliban administration in Kandahar province say more than 182,000 metric tons of fresh and dried fruits worth approximately $428.8 million have been exported from the province since the beginning of the current year, reflecting the…
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Kandahar–Badakhshan Rift Deepens Taliban Divide
DID Press: A newly circulated audio message attributed to Juma Khan Fateh denies any dispute with the Taliban leadership, but local sources say military deployments, failed negotiations, and heightened alert levels point to a growing internal crisis in northeastern Afghanistan.…
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Seminar on Islamic Media and “Narrative Jihad” Held in Kabul
DID Press: A seminar titled “Islamic Media and Narrative Jihad: From Resistance Narratives to the Reflection of the Funeral of the Martyred Imam” has been held in Kabul with the participation of Afghan journalists, media officials, and cultural activists. The…
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