Afghanistan
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Pakistan President Warns Taliban After Cross-Border Attacks
DID Press: Taliban forces claimed that they killed 14 Pakistani soldiers and captured a military outpost along the Nangarhar-Kunar border. The Pakistani President condemned the attacks, stating that the Taliban had crossed a “red line.” According to a Taliban Defense…
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UNSC Extends Afghanistan UNAMA Mission for Just 3 Months
DID Press: UN Security Council is set to extend the political mission of the United Nations in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for only three months—a highly unusual move, diverging from the traditional one-year extensions. The proposed text, agreed among Council members, extends…
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Over 780 Trucks Cross Farah Border Daily Amid Rising Trade
DID Press: Officials from the Farah Chamber of Commerce and Industries report that more than 780 trucks pass daily through the Sheikh Abunasr Farahi border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran. Despite regional tensions and security challenges, this flow continues, highlighting…
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Afghan Taliban Opponents Face Dilemma Between Autonomy and Pakistan Ties
DID Press: Afghan groups opposing the Taliban are navigating a complex landscape, influenced by both internal limitations and regional pressures. A central challenge is their relationship with Pakistan, which could enhance operational capacity but carries serious political and security risks.…
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China, Pakistan Hold Talks to Reduce Tensions with Taliban
DID Press: China’s special envoy for Afghanistan met with Pakistani officials to stress the need to de-escalate conflicts, resume negotiations, and strengthen the peace process in Afghanistan. Yu Xiaoyong, China’s special envoy, met with Amina Baloch, Pakistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister,…
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman Calls for Review of Pakistan’s Regional Policies
DID Press: Pakistani cleric and politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called on Pakistan to reassess its regional policies amid growing geopolitical challenges. Speaking to reporters, the leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam said Pakistan currently faces a sensitive situation both regionally and…
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Over 115,000 Displaced in Eastern Afghanistan Amid Escalating Clashes With Pakistan
DID Press: More than 115,000 people have been displaced in eastern Afghanistan following intensified clashes with Pakistan, according to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council. The organization said civilians in eastern Afghanistan have borne the brunt of the…
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Khalilzad Urges Pakistan to De-escalate Tensions With Afghanistan
DID Press: Former US envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad has called on Pakistan to urgently reduce tensions with Afghanistan and pursue dialogue with Kabul. In a message posted on the social platform X, Khalilzad warned that continued escalation could…
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4 Civilians Killed in Overnight Airstrike in Kabul, Says UN
DID Press: UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan) has reported that at least four civilians were killed and 14 others wounded following overnight airstrikes in the Pul-e-Charkhi area of Kabul. According to the UN mission, women and children were…
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Afghanistan Stands With Palestine and Iran Amid Quds Day, Regional Conflict
DID Press: This year’s Quds Day, observed on the last Friday of Ramadan, transcends its traditional focus on Palestine, emerging as a broader symbol of regional solidarity. support for the Palestinian people facing occupation and simultaneous backing of Iran against…
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