Afghanistan
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Heavy Truck Queues Awaiting Decision on Torkham Reopening
DID Press: Thousands of cargo trucks remain stranded on both sides of the Torkham crossing as the key Afghanistan–Pakistan border point enters its 50th day of closure. The prolonged shutdown — affecting export, import, and transit goods — has left…
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Taliban Accuses Pakistan of Trying to Link DC Shooting to Kabul
DID Press: Suhail Shaheen, the representative of the Taliban government in Qatar, accused Pakistani intelligence agency (ISI) of attempting to link the recent fatal shooting in Washington D.C. to Kabul government, calling the tactic part of a broader campaign to…
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Pakistan’s Mass Deportation: Around 1.4M Afghans Forced to Leave
DID Press: Pakistan government carried out a sweeping expulsion drive targeting Afghan migrants, ordering nearly 1.4 million Afghans residing in the country — many holding registration or residency‑cards — to leave following expiration of their permits, according to recent official…
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UN Rapporteur to Visit Doha on Afghanistan Human‑Rights Crisis
DID Press: Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human‑rights situation in Afghanistan, will travel to Doha, Qatar from 1 to 4 December 2025, Announced UNHCR. During his visit, Bennett intends to meet with Qatari officials, diplomats, and members…
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Ishaq Dar: 4,000 Security Forces Killed, 20,000 Wounded Since Taliban Takeover
DID Press: Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar reported on Saturday that more than 4,000 Pakistani security personnel have been killed and over 20,000 injured since the Taliban assumed power in Afghanistan. Speaking at a press conference, Dar warned…
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How Trump Turned WH Tragedy into Tool for Targeting Immigrants
DID Press: Stark contradiction in Washington’s approach becomes even more evident when considering that Lakanwal was not an ordinary migrant, but an individual trained by and cooperating with U.S. intelligence agencies. This reality raises a crucial question: How can a…
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Afghan–Russian Agricultural Axis Deepen with New Joint Farming Initiatives
DID Press: During a formal visit to Moscow, agriculture ministers of the de facto of Afghanistan and Russian Federation agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, water-management and livestock, aiming to launch joint projects, exchange technical know-how and boost Afghan…
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Afghan Weightlifter Wins 3 Bronze Medals at Fajr Int’l Cup
DID Press: Afghan weightlifter Fazlkarim Turkmen claimed three bronze medals at the 6th Fajr International Cup in Iran, finishing third in the +110 kg category with a combined lift of 305 kg, marking a major achievement for Afghanistan on the…
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EU Re‑affirms Call to Reopen Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union (EU) reiterated on Saturday its urgent demand that schools in Afghanistan be reopened to girls and women, condemning the continued ban on education beyond sixth grade as a deep violation of fundamental human rights. According to…
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Indian Company Talking with Kabul to Tap into Afghanistan’s Hidden Treasure
DID Press: Indian company Deccan Gold Mines Ltd has held negotiations over the past 12–18 months with Afghan authorities and entrepreneurs to explore mineral opportunities in Afghanistan, including lithium, rare‑earth elements, and gold, said Managing Director Hanuma Prasad, citing Afghanistan’s…
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