Politics
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Afghanistan, Pakistan, China to Hold Trilateral Meeting Wednesday
DID Press: Kabul will host a one-day meeting of the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China on Wednesday, August 20. The discussions will focus on counterterrorism cooperation, peace, development, trade, and the expansion of regional projects, including the China-Pakistan…
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Karzai Stresses Education, Unity on Independence Day
DID Press: Afghanistan Former President Hamid Karzai congratulated the nation on Independence Day, emphasizing that national unity and public education are vital to preserving the country’s freedom. Karzai said independence remains secure only when citizens are educated and act together…
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Pakistan’s Shift on Afghanistan’s Caretaker Government: From Full Support to Dialogue with Opponents
DID Press: The two-day conference titled “Towards Unity and Trust,” to be held in Islamabad with the participation of young leaders, political activists, and Afghanistani women representatives, is being described as more than a symbolic gathering. The event could chart…
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Trump: Putin–Zelensky Meeting Planned, Venue Yet to Be Determined
DID Press: Following a meeting with European leaders at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that preparations are underway for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as the location to be determined…
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Poll: Dropping ‘Caretaker’ Title by Taliban Viewed as Symbolic Move Toward International Legitimacy
DID Press: A recent survey shows that the majority of Afghanistan population consider Taliban’s decision to drop the “caretaker” title from its cabinet members as part of an effort to project itself as a legitimate government, though a significant portion…
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Iran Says Recognition of Taliban Government Is a Sovereign Decision
DID Press: Spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that any decision on recognizing the Taliban government will be made based on the country’s national interests and sovereign authority. Esmaeil Baqaei, speaking at his weekly press briefing, emphasized…
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Hanif Urges Japan to Recognize Caretaker Administration
DID Press: Din Mohammad Hanif, Minister of Economy in Afghanistan’s caretaker government, urged Japan to recognize the Taliban-led administration and to invest in the country. In an interview with Japan’s NHK television, Hanif pointed to Russia’s recent recognition of the…
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Poll: Taliban Drops “Caretaker” Title from Cabinet – What’s Underlying Motive?
DID Press: Following the decision of the Taliban’s leader to remove the “Caretaker” title from cabinet ministers, a survey conducted by DID Press shows diverse and multilayered public opinion on the move. According to the poll results, 50% of participants…
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Islamabad to Host Meeting of Afghanistani Opposition Figures
DID Press: Fawzia Koofi, a former Afghanistani lawmaker during the republic era, is expected to meet with Pakistani officials in Islamabad on August 25 or 26, alongside a delegation of politicians, civil society activists, and women’s rights advocates. Sources reported…
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Governance Foundations Solidified, says Kabul Envoy to Pakistan
DID Press: Marking the fourth anniversary of foreign forces withdrawal from Afghanistan, Afghan caretaker government’s ambassador to Pakistan, Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, said the Taliban administration has strengthened the country’s governance structures and restored order and stability. Speaking from Islamabad, Shakeeb…
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