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Pakistan’s Moves to Limit Afghanistan’s Regional Ties
DID Press: Pakistan’s political and security influence in the region, particularly in Iran, is strong. Islamabad seeks to marginalize Afghanistan while promoting a China–Iran–Pakistan axis for economic, military, and security cooperation, framing common threats such as ISIS to justify collaboration.…
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Panjshir–Takhar Road Construction Set to Begin
DID Press: Following the completion of connections between Panjshir, Badakhshan and Nuristan, the contract for the construction of a new road linking Panjshir to Takhar province has been finalized, and work is expected to start soon, reported local sources in…
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Putin Begins India Visit for High-Level Talks, Major Bilateral Agreements
DID Press: Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun a two-day official visit to India, which the Kremlin describes as being of “special importance.” The trip will feature some of the most extensive talks between the two countries’ leadership, covering political,…
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Taliban Ambassador Attends Multiple Iranian State Events
DID Press: Taliban’s ambassador in Tehran has participated in two official ceremonies attended by senior Iranian officials in recent days — a development that has drawn attention from observers of Iran–Afghanistan relations. Fazl Mohammad Haqqani, the envoy of Afghanistan’s interim…
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Russia Signals Strategic, Security-Focused Engagement with Taliban
DID Press: Kremlin emphasized that Russia’s decision to deepen ties with the Taliban is driven less by political alignment and more by the need to manage potential security threats in its southern neighborhood. Moscow is concerned about rising extremist activity,…
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Astrakhan: New Gateway for Afghanistan Transit to Russia, Region
DID Press: Russia’s southern Astrakhan province is seeking to become a key transit hub for Afghanistan’s import and export goods. Ilya Volinsky, Deputy Governor and Head of the Government of Astrakhan province, said in a meeting with Gul Hassan Hassan,…
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Chabahar Emerges as New Economic Bridge Between Kabul-New Delhi
DID Press: Recent visits by Taliban officials to India have opened a new chapter in Afghanistan–India economic relations, shifting focus from overland trade routes via Pakistan toward leveraging the Iranian port of Chabahar Port and direct air links. According to…
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Taliban Backs Continued Closure of Afghanistan–Pakistan Border
DID Press: Taliban Minister of Energy and Water, Abdul Latif Mansoor, has voiced support for keeping the Afghanistan-Pakistan border closed, despite Islamabad’s push to reopen crossings for the Pakistani fruit export season. Writing on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Mansoor…
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Significant Progress on Final Section of Khaf–Herat Railway
DID Press: Final phase of the Khaf–Herat railway project—designed to connect the Guzara Industrial Township to the rail networks of Afghanistan and Iran—is advancing rapidly. With accelerated construction on the last segment of the line, the Guzara Industrial Township is…
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Tehran, Kabul Push for Stronger Banking Ties, Payment Channels
DID Press: A joint economic meeting between the central bank governors of Iran and Afghanistan was held in Kabul, with officials from Iran’s Razavi Khorasan province also in attendance. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral financial cooperation, including new mechanisms…
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