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Afghanistan
Islamic Development Bank to Build $24M Cardiac Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Finance of Taliban government announced that the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will fund the construction of a modern 100-bed cardiac hospital in Kabul, at an estimated cost of $24 million USD. According to an official statement,…
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Taliban Suspends 4 Private Universities in Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Higher Education of the Taliban government has suspended four private universities in Kabul, calling on them to implement internal reforms; otherwise, their operating licenses will be revoked next year. The Ministry of Higher Education of the…
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India to Reopen Embassy in Kabul after 3 years
DID Press: Despite not formally recognizing the Taliban government, India is reportedly preparing to reopen its embassy in Kabul, signaling a possible recalibration of New Delhi’s policy toward Afghanistan. Diplomatic sources said the Indian government plans to upgrade its current…
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OIC Launches Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan’s Quake Survivors
DID Press: Islamic Solidarity Fund (ISF), in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has signed an agreement to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. According to the agreement, the OIC office…
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Pakistani Delegation Heading to Kabul for Border, Trade Issues
DID Press: A high-ranking Pakistani delegation will be in Kabul on Tuesday, 21 October, to hold discussions with Taliban government officials on border management and expansion of bilateral trade cooperation. The planned visit focuses on implementing a “Single Document System”…
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Taliban Enforce Nighttime Internet Blackouts in Kabul
DID Press: Residents of the Afghanistan capital say fiber-optic internet services are being deliberately shut down overnight in several districts of the city, reportedly under instructions from Taliban security authorities seeking to tighten control over digital communications. Local sources in…
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Unidentified Drones over Kabul after Pakistani Airstrike; Taliban Silent
DID Press: Residents of Afghanistan’s capital Kabul say unidentified drones have been seen flying over Kabul sky for a second consecutive night, following a recent Pakistani airstrike on the city. Taliban government has so far remained silent on the origin…
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From Explosion to Rumours: A Tense Night in Kabul
DID Press: On Thursday night, Kabul experienced hours of confusion and tension — a night that began with the sound of an explosion and unfolded through a wave of speculation and rumours across social media. The episode highlighted how psychological…
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Khalilzad Warns of Regional Instability after Failed Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul
DID Press: Former U.S. envoy on Afghanistan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad described Pakistan’s recent airstrike on Kabul as a failure, warning that continued tensions will lead to broader instability across the region. Khalilzad wrote on his X social platform that…
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Pakistan Uses ‘Decisive Firepower’ Near Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Pakistan’s military said it has used “decisive firepower” in Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan in response to movements by what it described as “militant elements” across the border with Afghanistan — a move seen as a sign…
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