Political
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Afghanistan
Pakistan-Taliban Relations at Crossroads: Diplomacy Continues amid Deepening Border Tensions
DID Press: Relations between Pakistan and Taliban-led government in Afghanistan have entered a critical phase, marked by mutual mistrust and border security concerns, even as diplomatic channels remain open. Islamabad has repeatedly expressed concern over anti-Pakistan armed groups operating from…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Slips Into Silence as Free Media Disappears
DID Press: Afghanistan is facing a deepening but often overlooked crisis: the gradual collapse of independent media and silencing of journalistic space. As political, economic and humanitarian challenges persist, the absence of free media has left society without meaningful access…
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Development
Maduro Meets Chinese Delegation in Caracas to Strengthen Strategic Ties
DID Press: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with a special delegation from the People’s Republic of China, led by Qiu Xiaoqi, at the Miraflores Palace in Caracas. The Chinese envoy arrived in Caracas on Saturday, 3 Jan., to hold talks…
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Afghanistan
Durrani Urges Softer Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani called on Islamabad to adopt a softer, more pragmatic approach toward Kabul, stressing that Afghanistan is a “brother nation” facing profound difficulties and needs engagement rather than pressure. In a…
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Development
Moscow: Strategic Ties with Iran Entered into New Phase
DID Press: Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the signing of a comprehensive strategic agreement with Iran marks the beginning of a new phase in bilateral relations, elevating cooperation between the two countries to a higher level. Russia said that in 2025…
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Analysis
Pakistan’s ‘Quiet Coup’: Military Tightens Grip on Power
DID Press: Foreign Affairs contributor Mehreen Zahra Malik writes that although Pakistan has not experienced an open or operational military coup, the country is now under a form of military rule wrapped in the appearance of a “democratic system.” Despite…
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