Pakistan
-
Pakistani Editor: Iran’s Confrontation with US Revives “Hussainism” Spirit
DID Press: The editor of Daily Dunya has written in an opinion piece that Iran’s recent confrontation with United States has revived what he describes as the global spirit of “Hussainism.” The article states that “Hussainism” is not limited to…
Read More » -
Sayyaf: Durand Line Debate Could Undermine National Unity
DID Press: Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf warned that raising the issue of the Durand Line under current conditions could harm national unity in Afghanistan. Sayyaf made the remarks in response to recent statements by Mohammad Mohaqiq, who previously said he…
Read More » -
EU Raises Concern Over Armed Groups, Women’s Rights Restrictions in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union says concerns have grown over the continued presence of armed groups and tightening restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan, following a five-day visit to Kabul by Gilles Bertrand. During meetings with Taliban authorities, Bertrand…
Read More » -
Taliban Commerce Minister: Transit Route via Pakistan Is “Fundamental Right” Amid Trade Halt
DID Press: Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce says the suspension of trade with Pakistan is temporary and insists that the country’s transit routes will soon reopen, stressing that access through Pakistan remains a fundamental national right. According to Nooruddin…
Read More » -
Iran Withdraws from Islamabad Talks Over Deep US Distrust
DID Press: Iran’s decision not to attend the next round of talks in Islamabad reflects a deeper structural distrust toward United States and growing doubts over Pakistan’s role as a mediator, rather than a mere procedural delay or tactical pause.…
Read More » -
Pakistan PM Thanks Trump for Extending Ceasefire
DID Press: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump over the decision to extend the ceasefire, stating that Islamabad will continue diplomatic efforts to advance dialogue and achieve a lasting peace agreement between the parties.…
Read More » -
Kunar Targeted in Reported Cross-Border Rocket Attacks from Pakistan
DID Press: Local sources in the city of Asadabad in eastern Afghanistan report that parts of the city came under rocket fire late Tuesday night, allegedly launched from Pakistan. According to eyewitness accounts, several rockets struck different areas inside and…
Read More » -
HRW: Pakistan’s Afghan Deportations May Breach International Law
DID Press: The advocacy group Human Rights Watch has reported that authorities in Pakistan, following rising tensions with Afghanistan, have launched a new wave of arbitrary arrests, nighttime raids, and forced deportations of Afghan migrants—actions that have deprived thousands, particularly…
Read More » -
Islamabad in Spotlight as Iran–US Talks Hang Between Escalation, Ceasefire Hopes
DID Press: As shifting timelines from Donald Trump on ending the conflict with Iran coincide with rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, global attention has turned once again to Islamabad, where a second round of sensitive talks between Iran…
Read More » -
Taliban, UNHCR Hold High-Level Talks on Migrant Crisis and Returnees
DID Press: Taliban’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriation, Abdul Kabir, held talks with Arafat Jamal, a senior representative of the UNHCR, focusing on the situation of Afghan migrants in neighboring countries and returnees to Afghanistan. During the meeting, the minister…
Read More »