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Afghanistan
Pakistan Downplays Taliban’s New Border Force, Stresses Respect for Frontier
DID Press: Pakistan has played down reports that the Taliban are forming an 8,000-member special border force, describing the move as an internal Afghan matter while emphasizing that respect for the border between the two countries remains Islamabad’s primary concern.…
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Former Afghan Justice Minister Abdul Basir Anwar Dies at 74
DID Press: Abdul Basir Anwar, Afghanistan’s former justice minister and a prominent political figure, has died at the age of 74 in Ankara, according to family members and political associates. His death on Wednesday prompted condolences from several Afghan political…
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Indian Business Delegation to Visit Afghanistan for Investment Talks
DID Press: A 20-member delegation of Indian business leaders and investors is set to visit Afghanistan in the coming weeks to explore investment opportunities and expand economic cooperation between the two countries. According to a statement released by the Afghanistan…
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Tamadon TV Chief: Removal of Equipment Before Court Ruling Is Illegal
DID Press: Jawad Mohseni, head of Tamadon TV, has warned that unidentified individuals are reportedly transferring equipment and assets belonging to the broadcaster from its headquarters in Kabul, describing any such action before a final court decision as unlawful. In…
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AFJC Condemns Taliban Raid on Tamadon TV
DID Press: Afghanistan Journalists Center has strongly condemned the raid by Taliban forces on the office of Tamadon TV in Kabul and the suspension of its operations, calling it a continuation of systematic restrictions on press freedom in Afghanistan. The…
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Russia: Taliban Has Cut Drug Production and Trafficking by 90%
DID Press: Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has stated that Afghan authorities under the Taliban have significantly reduced drug trafficking and have largely fulfilled their commitments in counter-narcotics efforts. Speaking after his visit to India, Shoigu said Taliban officials…
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Afghanistan, India Sign Trade and Investment Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment and India’s Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and private-sector partnerships between the two countries. The memorandum of understanding was…
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Kabulov: Opposition from SCO Member Blocking Taliban’s Entry
DID Press: Russian Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov has said that opposition from a member state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is preventing the Taliban from advancing toward participation in the regional bloc, with Russian media identifying Pakistan as…
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Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Sign $235M in Trade Agreements
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade has announced the signing of trade agreements and memorandums worth approximately $235 million between Kazakh and Afghan companies during the Kazakhstan–Afghanistan Business Forum in Kabul. The agreements were finalized during a Kazakh trade and…
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Herat Governor Calls for Expanded Trade Through Khaf–Herat Railway
DID Press: Herat Governor Mawlawi Noor Ahmad Islamjar has called for increased commercial transportation through the Khaf–Herat railway corridor during a meeting with Mostafa Rezaei. During the meeting, Islamjar described the Khaf–Herat Railway as one of the most important transit…
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