Security
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UN Urges Immediate Release of Detained Journalists in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN called for immediate release of detained journalists in Afghanistan, expressing concern over ongoing arrests and restrictions on media freedom. Richard Bennett stated that at least four journalists and media workers remain in detention, urging authorities to free…
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Taliban Approves 12 Key Energy and Infrastructure Projects
DID Press: Taliban’s economic commission approved 12 major projects spanning energy, infrastructure, transport, and public services, aiming to strengthen core systems and expand access to essential services across Afghanistan. According to the office of the deputy prime minister for economic…
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Kabul: Capital of Forced Silence and Unwritten Headlines
DID Press: On World Press Freedom Day, while much of the world reflects on the role of journalism, Kabul presents a starkly different reality—one where the passage of time appears reversed under the weight of enforced silence. According to recent…
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Taliban Claims Media Support Amid Press Freedom Collapse in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban claimed commitment to supporting media outlets in Afghanistan, even as international reports point to a continued and sharp decline in press freedom across the country. On World Press Freedom Day, Khobib Ghufran said the government remains committed…
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Taliban Forces Seize 28 Smuggled Pistols on Pakistan Border
DID Press: Security forces of the Taliban in Paktia Province have seized 28 pistols and around 1,500 rounds of ammunition allegedly smuggled from Pakistan into Afghanistan. According to Munib Zadran, the operation was conducted in the Dand Patan district following…
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PBS: Over 350 US Troops Injured in Iran Conflict
DID Press: A new report by US broadcaster PBS states that more than 350 American military personnel have been injured since the start of the Trump administration’s war against Iran in February. According to the report, the majority of the…
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UK Comments on Border Strikes Escalate Pakistan–Taliban Tensions
DID Press: Remarks by a British official on reported civilian casualties in border strikes have intensified diplomatic friction between Pakistan and the Taliban administration in Afghanistan, adding a new layer of strain to already volatile relations. Richard Lindsay expressed concern…
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Speculation Grows Over Possible Strains in UAE Federal Unity
DID Press: Regional media reports and online discussions have fueled speculation about potential internal tensions within the seven-emirate federation of United Arab Emirates, amid concerns over diverging political and security priorities among member emirates. The reports—circulating in regional outlets and…
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Pakistan Army Issues Warning Over Alleged Militant Networks in Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistan Army has issued a strong warning, stating it will take “full-scale action” against alleged proxy groups operating in Afghanistan, amid rising cross-border tensions. In a statement following a recent visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir to border…
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UAE Expels Pakistani Shia Workers, Funds Reportedly Frozen
DID Press: Reports from Pakistan indicate that United Arab Emirates has expelled a large number of Pakistani Shia workers, with many alleging bank accounts were frozen and assets blocked during deportation. Local journalist Nader Baloch said many affected individuals, after…
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