Pakistan
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Afghanistan
Taliban Says It Foiled Arms Smuggling from Pakistan into Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s 203rd Mansoori Corps announced that it has prevented the smuggling of weapons and ammunition from Pakistan into Afghanistan during a targeted security operation in Paktia province. According to the corps, the operation was conducted in the Chamkani…
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Government
Pezeshkian: No Negotiations Under Pressure or Threats
DID Press: Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a conversation with Prime Minister of Pakistan that Iran will not enter any imposed negotiations under pressure, threats, or sanctions. Pezeshkian emphasized that as long as hostile actions and operational pressure from United States…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Falls to 11th Place in 2026 Global Terrorism Index
DID Press: Latest Global Terrorism Index shows that Afghanistan has dropped two positions to rank 11th among countries most affected by terrorism in 2026, while Pakistan has moved to the top of the global list. According to the annual report,…
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Government
Trump Envoys Head to Islamabad as Iran Rejects Direct Talks with US
DID Press: Envoys of Donald Trump are traveling to Islamabad to continue consultations on extending a ceasefire, while Iran has reiterated that no direct negotiations with the United States are planned. U.S. officials said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, two…
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Government
Iran Rules Out US Meeting During Araghchi Visit to Pakistan
DID Press: Foreign ministry of the Iran has announced that no meeting with the United States is scheduled during the upcoming visit of Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan. According to the ministry, the primary objective of the trip is to hold…
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Afghanistan
Sayyaf: Durand Line Debate Could Undermine National Unity
DID Press: Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf warned that raising the issue of the Durand Line under current conditions could harm national unity in Afghanistan. Sayyaf made the remarks in response to recent statements by Mohammad Mohaqiq, who previously said he…
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Afghanistan
EU Raises Concern Over Armed Groups, Women’s Rights Restrictions in Afghanistan
DID Press: European Union says concerns have grown over the continued presence of armed groups and tightening restrictions on women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan, following a five-day visit to Kabul by Gilles Bertrand. During meetings with Taliban authorities, Bertrand…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Commerce Minister: Transit Route via Pakistan Is “Fundamental Right” Amid Trade Halt
DID Press: Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce says the suspension of trade with Pakistan is temporary and insists that the country’s transit routes will soon reopen, stressing that access through Pakistan remains a fundamental national right. According to Nooruddin…
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Afghanistan
Kunar Targeted in Reported Cross-Border Rocket Attacks from Pakistan
DID Press: Local sources in the city of Asadabad in eastern Afghanistan report that parts of the city came under rocket fire late Tuesday night, allegedly launched from Pakistan. According to eyewitness accounts, several rockets struck different areas inside and…
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Afghanistan
HRW: Pakistan’s Afghan Deportations May Breach International Law
DID Press: The advocacy group Human Rights Watch has reported that authorities in Pakistan, following rising tensions with Afghanistan, have launched a new wave of arbitrary arrests, nighttime raids, and forced deportations of Afghan migrants—actions that have deprived thousands, particularly…
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