Pakistan
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Economy & Development
Pakistan, US to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chain
DID Press: Pakistani media reported that US and Pakistani officials met in Islamabad to strengthen collaboration in the field of critical minerals. During the meeting, the head of the U.S. Critical Minerals Association and Natalie Baker, the U.S. chargé d’affaires,…
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Afghanistan
20-Day Halted Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Causes $50M Loss
DID Press: 20-day suspension of trade and transit between Afghanistan and Pakistan has inflicted heavy losses on traders in both countries. Khan Jan Alkozy, head of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, said the halt in trade at border crossings…
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Afghanistan
Nabil: Pakistan Plotting to Reignite Destabilization Campaign in Afghanistan
DID Press: Rahmatullah Nabil, former head of Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS), says that recent trips by senior Pakistani civilian and military officials to Washington — and their closed-door meetings with U.S. officials — indicate Islamabad is attempting to…
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Afghanistan
Durani: Taliban Must Choose Between Pakistan and TTP
DID Press: Asif Ali Khan Durani, Pakistan’s former special envoy for Afghanistan, said the resumption of talks between Islamabad and the Taliban government in Istanbul reflects Pakistan’s flexibility — but warned that the Taliban cannot simultaneously maintain relations with both…
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Afghanistan
Zaeef: Pakistan Needs Skilled Negotiators for Talks with Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Taliban ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef emphasized that for negotiations with Afghanistan to succeed, Pakistan must select experienced and capable negotiators and act based on a clear understanding of its challenges. In an interview, Zaeef said…
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Afghanistan
Istanbul Talks with Taliban Failed, says Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Minister of Information has confirmed the collapse of four days of talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government in Istanbul, citing Taliban delegation’s unwillingness to address Islamabad’s core security concerns. Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Warns Pakistan of “Strong Response” after Failed Istanbul Talks
DID Press: Taliban government has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying any potential military action from Islamabad will be met with an immediate and forceful response. The warning comes after bilateral talks in Istanbul reportedly collapsed without agreement. Abdul…
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Afghanistan
Istanbul Talks Deadlocked as Taliban Lose Battle of Narratives
DID Press: The 3rd day of negotiations between the Taliban government and Pakistan in Istanbul has ended without any progress or joint statement, highlighting deep rifts between the two sides. Analysts say Pakistan has gained the upper hand in shaping…
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Afghanistan
Taliban-Pakistan Talks End in Deadlock, Reported Journalists
DID Press: A two-day round of talks between Taliban representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistani officials concluded in Istanbul under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, but significant disagreements and the Taliban’s refusal to provide written commitments have led to an…
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Afghanistan
Khattak: Taliban-Pakistan Clash Aims to Block China Trade Network
DID Press: Afrasiab Khattak, a prominent Pakistani politician and former member of the Senate, claimed that the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are primarily aimed at obstructing China’s trade network linking Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. Speaking on X…
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