Pakistan
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China Urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to Strengthen Ties
DID Press: China has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to improve their bilateral relations and cooperate to maintain regional peace and stability, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Wednesday. In a press briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiaken…
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Durand Line: 130-Year-Old Border Still Shaping South Asia’s Politics and Security
The Durand Line, signed on November 12, 1893, between Amir Abdul Rahman Khan of Afghanistan and Sir Henry Mortimer Durand of the British Empire, remains one of South Asia’s most enduring and controversial borders. Intended to define spheres of influence…
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Polio Transmission Risk Persists in Afghanistan, WHO Warns
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the risk of polio transmission in Afghanistan remains, despite nationwide vaccination efforts. In its latest report, the WHO said the poliovirus continues to circulate in parts of the country, particularly in the…
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Balochistan Minister Welcomes Possible Halt of Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade
DID Press: Balochistan’s Information Minister Jan Achakzai said Pakistan could benefit if the Taliban government in Afghanistan halts transit trade with Islamabad, arguing the move would help curb smuggling, ease the dollar shortage, and prevent the inflow of terrorism. In…
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Torkham Border Closure Causes $4.5B Loss for Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: The month-long closure of Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has caused trade losses exceeding $4.5 billion, according to official sources, who warn that the ongoing stalemate is inflicting irreparable damage on both economies and eroding Pakistan’s…
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Deadly Suicide Blast in Pakistan’s Capital Kills 13
DID Press: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured in a suicide bombing outside a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday morning, authorities said. According to Pakistan’s interior minister, the attack occurred near the main gate of…
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Mahmood Khan Achakzai: Pakistan’s Leaders Follow Colonial Legacy
DID Press: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, leader of Pakistan’s National People’s Party, criticized Islamabad’s current government, describing its policies as a continuation of colonial legacy and claiming that Pakistan has three specific demands from Afghanistan. In a recent social media post,…
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Pakistani Forces Continue Operation against Afghan Militants in Military School
DID Press: Pakistani security forces continue operations against three Afghan militants who had reportedly taken refuge inside a military school. According to sources, the militants were allegedly receiving instructions from Afghanistan via telephone, and the Pakistani army has been conducting…
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Delhi Attack Orchestrated from Pakistan, says Taliban
DID Press: Senior Taliban official Hanfi Wardak claimed that the recent attack in India’s capital was orchestrated from Pakistani soil, warning that the activities of militant groups not only threaten Afghanistan’s security but also regional stability. Wardak, in a post…
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“Unrealistic,” Taliban Reject Pakistan’s Demands in Istanbul Talks
DID Press: Taliban’s deputy foreign minister, Mohammad Naeem, said on Monday that recent talks between Afghan and Pakistani delegations in Istanbul ended without results. Naeem told a group of foreign diplomats in Kabul that the Pakistani delegation had presented demands…
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