Politics
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Hekmatyar Blames India for Rising Kabul-Islamabad Tensions
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e-Islami party, urged the people and parliament of Pakistan to restrain “irresponsible” statements by their officials amid escalating tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. In a recent note shared by his son, Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar,…
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Saudi Investors Interested in Afghanistan’s Energy, Mining Sectors
DID Press: With vast untapped mineral reserves, Afghanistan is emerging as a potential regional investment destination, as several Saudi investors have for the first time expressed interest in entering the country’s oil, gas, and mining sectors. The Taliban-run Ministry of…
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Taliban Seeking Northern Balance as Pakistan Tensions Deepen
DID Press: Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, Taliban governor of Balkh and a close aide to the group’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada traveled to Tajikistan and Uzbekistan at a time when relations between the Taliban and Pakistan have hit their lowest point.…
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Istanbul Talks Deadlocked as Taliban Lose Battle of Narratives
DID Press: The 3rd day of negotiations between the Taliban government and Pakistan in Istanbul has ended without any progress or joint statement, highlighting deep rifts between the two sides. Analysts say Pakistan has gained the upper hand in shaping…
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UK Data Breach Killed 49 Afghanistani Colleagues
DID Press: At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghanistanis affected by UK Ministry of Defence mass data breach have been killed, finds a study submitted to the House of Commons Defence Committee. According to the report, of 231 people…
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NATO’s Nightmare: Russia’s Burevestnik Missile
DID Press: Russia’s Burevestnik missile, one of the most mysterious and advanced weapons projects in the country’s arsenal, has become a nightmare for NATO planners due to its theoretically unlimited range and ability to evade any existing defense system. Experts…
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Amnesty International Urges US to Stop Killings in International Waters
DID Press: Amnesty International has called on the United States Congress to immediately halt lethal military operations targeting vessels in international waters, emphasizing that no government or army should wield the power to kill without accountability. In a recent statement,…
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Taliban Governor of Balkh Visits Uzbekistan for Border and Trade Talks
DID Press: Mohammad Yousuf Wafa, the Taliban-appointed governor of Balkh province, has traveled to Uzbekistan with a high-level delegation to discuss border, trade, and transit issues. Accompanied by senior officials and heads of government departments, Wafa’s visit follows a recent…
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Taliban Approve Trans-Afghan Railway to Boost Regional Trade
DID Press: Taliban cabinet, chaired by PM Mohammad Hassan Akhund, has approved the construction of the Trans-Afghan Railway using a 1,520mm track gauge, a decision that aligns with regional economic and geopolitical objectives while posing significant financial and security challenges.…
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Afghanistan Will Remain Neutral in India-Pakistan Conflicts, Says Taliban
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has stated that Afghanistan will maintain a neutral stance in regional affairs and will not allow its territory to be used for attacks or provocations against neighboring countries. In an interview with the Protom…
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