Pakistan
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Afghanistan
Khalilzad’s Advice to Pakistan; Will Afghanistan’s Fate Repeat?
DID Press: Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. diplomat and chief negotiator with the Taliban in Afghanistan, has advised Pakistan to address the security threat posed by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through political dialogue rather than military action. Analysts warn that this approach…
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Economy & Development
Pakistan’s ‘Faceless’ Customs System Fails, Costing State 100B Rupees
DID Press: Pakistan’s much-touted “faceless” customs system, launched last year to curb corruption, has backfired as new audit reports showing an estimated revenue loss of nearly 100 billion rupees in just past three months. According to an internal audit, the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Coercive Diplomacy: Reflection of Four Decades of Misguided Policy?
DID Press: Pakistan’s current insecurity, many analysts argue, is the natural outcome of a strategy it adopted four decades ago. By seeking to destabilize Afghanistan in the belief that doing so would secure its own stability, Islamabad is now facing…
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Government
Khalilzad Urges Pakistan to Negotiate With TTP
DID Press: Former U.S. special envoy on Afghanistan peace process Zalmay Khalilzad warned that Pakistan’s military approach to countering Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is failing, urging Islamabad to pursue a political solution through dialogue. In a post on X, Khalilzad cautioned…
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Government
Pakistan: Israel Is “Rogue State” and Never Be Recognized
DID Press: Pakistan’s foreign minister condemned Israel’s recent strike on Qatar, labeling Israel a “rogue state” and reaffirming that Islamabad will never recognize it. He also unveiled a seven-point proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza. In an interview…
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Afghanistan
UN: Return of Migrants Can Transform Afghanistan’s Local Economy
DID Press: As Afghanistan faces one of the largest waves of returning migrants in decades, the UN says the trend represents not only a humanitarian challenge but also a potential economic opportunity to rebuild and strengthen local communities. More than…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Exports Rise to $145M; Focus on Pakistan, India, UAE
DID Press: Afghanistan’s exports witnessed significant growth in the month of Asad (July–August), reaching nearly $145 million. The National Statistics and Information Authority of the Taliban’s caretaker government announced that the country’s export value in Asad stood at $144.9 million.…
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Economy & Development
Pakistan President’s 10-Day Visit to China to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
DID Press: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Chengdu, China, on Friday to expand cooperation between the two countries and discuss regional issues as well as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Arriving in Chengdu, President Asif Ali Zardari began…
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Government
Pakistan: Foreign Policy Decisions Solely Under Federal Government Authority
DID Press: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that all diplomatic decisions fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government, warning that independent foreign actions by provincial governments violate the country’s constitution. The statement came after remarks by Ali…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Begins Arresting Afghanistani Migrants in Quetta
DID Press: Pakistani police began detaining Afghanistani migrants in Quetta city as the legal residency period for many refugees expires, raising fears of mass deportations and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. According to informed sources, police in the Spinny…
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