Security
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Khalilzad: Pakistan’s View of Doha Deal “Wrong and Out of Context”
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan, said Pakistan’s interpretation of Doha Agreement is “wrong and incorrect.” His comments came in response to statements by Pakistan Army spokesperson Sharif Chaudhry. According to Khalilzad, the Doha Agreement was…
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Pakistan Defense Minister Warns Over Growing Kabul–New Delhi Ties
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, expressed concern over the depth and nature of the Taliban government’s relations with India. In an interview with Geo News, he said Islamabad is closely monitoring developments in Kabul–New Delhi interactions and…
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US Lobbyists Linked to Trump Reportedly Helped Broker India–Pakistan Cease-Fire
DID Press: According to newly released documents from U.S. Department of Justice, despite repeated denials from New Delhi, a lobbying firm closely connected to Donald Trump played an active behind-the-scenes role on the day the “four-day war” cease-fire was announced.…
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Deadly Kurdish–Syrian Regime Clashes Shut Down Aleppo Flights
DID Press: At least nine people were killed on Tuesday in Aleppo after clashes broke out between forces of Syria’s current government and U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northern Syria, according to local sources. Most of the victims were civilians, in…
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UK, France Plan Multinational “Force” for Ukraine after Truce
DID Press: Britain and France announced that they will deploy a multinational “reassurance force” to Ukraine to support defense and reconstruction efforts if a Truce is reached between Russia and Ukraine, following four years of war. The decision was unveiled…
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Taliban: threats, interference in Afghanistan affairs unacceptable
DID Press: Taliban have sharply criticized recent remarks by a Pakistani military spokesperson on Afghanistan’s political and social structure, calling them baseless and irresponsible. Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban administration, said in a post on X that the comments…
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Following Border Closure with Pakistan: Iran’s Exports to Afghanistan Rise via Mahirud Customs
DID Press: Following the closure of Afghanistan’s trade borders with Pakistan, the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi (Mahirud) Customs in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province has witnessed a significant boost in trade exchanges and exports to Afghanistan. As Afghanistan’s commercial routes…
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Pak Army: Taliban Possess Advanced US Military Equipment
DID Press: spokesperson for Pakistan’s military warned that the Taliban are in control of advanced U.S.-made military equipment, a development he said is exacerbating security risks across the region. Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry said new assessments of Afghanistan’s security situation show…
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Taliban Confirm Deadly Clashes Over Gold Mine in Takhar Province
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has confirmed deadly clashes over the extraction of a gold mine in Chah Ab district of Takhar province and said a delegation has been dispatched to investigate the incident. Local sources…
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Reuters: Afghanistan Trade Proves Resilient in 2025 via Iran, Central Asia Routes
DID Press: Afghanistan’s trade in 2025 remained broadly stable despite repeated closures of border crossings with Pakistan, according to new figures from the Ministry of Commerce, cited by Reuters. The data show that Afghan traders increasingly relied on alternative corridors…
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