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Afghanistan, Pakistan, China to Hold Meeting in Kabul Next Week
DID Press: Following the suspension of Amir Khan Muttaqi’s trip to Pakistan, he is set to host Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, as well as Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, in Kabul next week. The sixth…
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Taliban Leader: Religious Education Foundation for Islamic Governance
DID Press: Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, has underscored the expansion of religious education as critical to consolidating Afghanistan’s Islamic governance. Speaking at the group’s fourth cabinet meeting in Kandahar, Akhundzada urged ministers to enhance public religious awareness,…
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Afghanistan’s Economy Over Past Four Years: From Crisis to Partial Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges
DID Press: Since the Taliban assumed power in 2021, Afghanistan has experienced severe economic hardship. The abrupt suspension of international aid, the imposition of sanctions, reduced investment, and strict social restrictions—particularly affecting women—pushed the country into a deep economic crisis.…
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Jolani’s Suit, Tie won’t Work, Minority Autonomy Guarantees Syria’s Survival
DID Press: In an article titled “How to Stabilize Syria’s Transition,” National Interests argues that the Syrian interim government must grant more autonomy to minority groups if it wants to survive and succeed. The publication notes that post-conflict transitions are…
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Rapid Urbanization Strains Afghanistan’s Infrastructure
DID Press: UN-Habitat issued a warning regarding the uncontrolled pace of urbanization in Afghanistan, particularly in Kabul, emphasizing that the country’s existing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle such growth. In a statement, the organization highlighted that rapid, unplanned urban expansion…
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Chinese, Pakistani Officials Hold Consultations on Regional Developments
DID Press: Yue Xiaoyong, China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs, met with Khalil Hashimi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China. According to a post on his X page on Wednesday, August 13, the meeting, held yesterday, focused on exchanging views to further…
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Malnutrition in Afghanistan on Verge of Uncontrollable Crisis
DID Press: World Food Programme (WFP), releasing a concerning report on Afghanistan’s situation, warned that more than 9.5 million people in the country are suffering from acute food insecurity. In its latest report, WFP warned malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan is…
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No Compromise on Our Water Share, Pakistan warns India
DID Press: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday warned India against choking Pakistan’s share of Indus River waters, vowing that not “a single drop” would be allowed to be stolen. Declaring water the nation’s lifeblood, he vowed a decisive…
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US National Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion
DID Press: U.S. Department of Treasury announced that the nation’s debt has exceeded $37 trillion for the first time in history. This unprecedented record, set early Wednesday morning, has intensified concerns over the federal government’s fiscal sustainability and potential future…
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Poll Finds Economy as Top Public Concern in Afghanistan, Constitution follows closely
DID Press: A recent national poll assessing Afghanistan’s most pressing priorities shows that improving the economic situation and citizens’ livelihoods is the foremost concern, garnering 56% of respondents’ support. The results highlight that livelihood concerns and economic pressures – unemployment,…
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