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Afghani Strengthens against Foreign Currencies
DID Press: Afghanistan Central Bank announced a 21% increase in the value of Afghani against US Dollar over the past four years. In a press briefing, Hasibullah Noori, spokesperson for the Central Bank, said that “through the implementation of targeted…
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Afghanistan on Verge of Joining CPEC
DID Press: As efforts to expand regional cooperation intensify, China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has the potential to transform Afghanistan into one of the key hubs for transit and trade in the region. Zafar Iqbal, President of the China–Pakistan Joint Chamber…
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Islamabad Process is Think-Tank Event, Not Government-Led, Clarified Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry clarified that an upcoming Islamabad meeting involving Afghanistan figures is a think-tank initiative and that the government is not involved in its organization. The Ministry’s spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan emphasized that the event is being…
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China Supporting Afghanistan’s Right to Development
DID Press: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing supports Afghanistan’s right to pursue development and modernization, reaffirming China’s commitment to stand alongside all Afghanistan people. Mao made the remarks while discussing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to…
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Afghanistan Facing Five Major Crises in 2025
DID Press: Afghanistan enters 2025 gripped by a combination of deepening political, economic, humanitarian, social, and environmental crises. Analysts warn these overlapping challenges are driving the country toward heightened instability and potential structural collapse. Political Rift Within Taliban Serious divisions…
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Former US Diplomat Claims Taliban, Washington Engaged in Covert Cooperation against ISIS-K
DID Press: A former U.S. national security advisor claimed Afghanistan’s caretaker government has collaborated with Washington in combating certain terrorist groups. Sebastian Gorka, former US Deputy National Security Advisor and a senior counterterrorism expert, recently revealed that Taliban have, on…
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Afghanistan Caretaker Government Not Invited to SCO Summit
DID Press: Despite claims by Afghanistan’s caretaker government that it had received invitation to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, Chinese officials confirmed that no representatives from the group will take part in the meeting. China’s Deputy Foreign…
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Afghanistan Makes Historic Futsal Debut at Islamic Solidarity Games
DID Press: Afghanistan’s national futsal team is set to make its official debut at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 6 to 20, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nasir Sadaqat, manager of the national futsal team, confirmed…
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Four Taliban Diplomats Traveled to Switzerland
DID Press: Four diplomats from the Taliban caretaker government traveled to Geneva to identify Afghanistani individuals convicted of crimes. Swiss officials described the move as “sensitive but necessary” and said the issuance of travel documents is only possible with documents…
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Islamabad Regional Meeting on Afghanistan Postponed
DID Press: The Women for Afghanistan organization and the South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI) announced that the first regional dialogue titled “Towards Unity and Trust”, which was scheduled for August 25–26 in Islamabad, has been postponed until the end…
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