Hamish Falconer
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Afghanistan
UK Backs Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defense Against Cross-Border Attacks
DID Press: Britain has affirmed Pakistan’s right to defend itself against attacks originating from Afghan territory, while urging direct dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad to prevent either country’s soil from being used against the other. During a meeting with Pakistani…
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Afghanistan
Pakistani Senator Condemns Taliban Child Marriage Policy
DID Press: Pakistan Senator Sherry Rehman has strongly criticized a Taliban-issued regulation on family separation, calling the legalization of child marriage in Afghanistan “shocking” and joining growing international condemnation. Rehman reacted to the Taliban’s new “family separation” regulation, expressing concern…
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Government
Britain Expresses Concern Over Israel’s Military Expansion in Lebanon
DID Press: Following Israel’s announcement to expand its security zone in southern Lebanon, the British government expressed concern over the escalation of tensions in the region. Hamish Falconer, Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the UK Foreign Office, stated on social media platform…
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