Politics
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Internal Strain Reported in Pakistan Security Forces in Border Regions
DID Press: Recent reports from Pakistan’s tribal areas and Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province indicate growing internal strain within security forces, with mass resignations among police personnel in Bajaur and attempted departures by soldiers in Bannu. The Pakistani military has long…
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Afghan Refugee Children in Pakistan Struggle to Access Education
DID Press: Thousands of Afghan refugee children in Pakistan are being deprived of formal education due to lack of identity documents and school registration papers, according to new reports. Official figures show that only around 28 percent of Afghan refugee…
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Balochistan Liberation Army Forms Women’s Unit
DID Press: The separatist armed group Baloch Liberation Army has publicly revealed the identity of a female commander for the first time, identifying her as “Shainaaz Baloch” and releasing images and details of its newly formed women’s unit. According to…
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Saudi Border Security Reshuffle Sees Pakistani Military Role Expanded
DID Press: Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has reshaped its southern border security architecture by relying increasingly on Pakistani forces, while sidelining Yemeni-affiliated units previously deployed in the region. According to regional media reports, thousands of Pakistani military personnel have…
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Azerbaijan Signals Expansion of Relations With Afghanistan
DID Press: Hikmet Hajiyev has announced that Azerbaijan is seeking to expand cooperation with Afghanistan across multiple sectors, highlighting longstanding historical and cultural ties between the two countries. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Global Cities Forum in…
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Norway Urges Taliban to End Discrimination Against Women
DID Press: Norway’s diplomatic mission for Afghanistan has called on the Taliban to end discrimination against women and girls, expressing concern over the group’s recent decree related to child marriage and urging compliance with Afghanistan’s international human rights obligations. The…
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UK Envoy Praises Afghan Women’s Resilience and Role in Shaping Future
DID Press: Richard Lindsay has praised the resilience and contributions of Afghan women during his recent visit to Kabul, saying women across the country continue to carry out “inspiring and courageous” efforts despite mounting challenges. Lindsay said he met several…
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India Orders More Than 100 Afghan Migrant Families to Leave
DID Press: Around 120 Afghan migrant families in New Delhi say they have received notices from India’s Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) instructing them to apply for exit permits and leave the country within 30 days. Several Afghan migrants told…
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EU-Taliban Deportation Talks Spark Accusations of “Complicity”
DID Press: A planned meeting in June between the European Commission, the government of Sweden, and representatives of the Taliban in Brussels has triggered sharp criticism from some Members of the European Parliament, who argue the initiative amounts to “complicity…
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US Diplomatic System in “Paralysis” as Over 100 Ambassadorships Remain Vacant
DID Press: Trump administration is facing mounting criticism over what analysts describe as a “diplomatic paralysis,” with more than 100 U.S. ambassador posts reportedly left unfilled worldwide, weakening Washington’s formal foreign policy apparatus. Recent assessments indicate that out of 195…
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