Politics
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Afghanistan
Muttaqi: No Government Can Survive Through Force
DID Press: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has said Afghanistan’s history shows that no government can remain in power by relying on force and pressure against a dissatisfied population. Speaking in his latest remarks, Muttaqi said Afghanistan’s mountainous geography…
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Afghanistan
Bashardost: Taliban Officials Are Increasingly Surrounded by Luxury and Ceremony
DID Press: Ramazan Bashardost, a former member of Afghanistan’s parliament, has accused Taliban officials of becoming increasingly involved in luxury, elaborate protocol and heavy security, despite their claims of governing according to the model of the early Islamic caliphs. Bashardost,…
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Government
Khawaja Asif Accuses Interior Minister of Being Beyond Accountability
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi wields such significant influence that he is, in some matters, not even accountable to the prime minister. Speaking to a private television channel, Asif criticized Naqvi’s…
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Afghanistan
Former Pakistani Envoy: Afghanistan Still Faces Crisis Under Taliban Rule
DID Press: Former Pakistani special envoy for Afghanistan Asif Durrani said Afghanistan has not achieved stability or prosperity under Taliban rule, arguing that the country continues to face deep economic, social and political challenges. Durrani said Afghanistan has not become…
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Election
Algeria Elects First Woman as Parliament Speaker
DID Press: Algeria has elected Khalida Boufedeche as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the country’s parliament, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s legislative history. Boufedeche secured the highest number of votes from lawmakers during the parliamentary…
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Afghanistan
Poll: Majority See Badakhshan Unrest as Start of Anti-Taliban Uprising
DID Press: A new DID Press poll indicates that 62% of respondents believe recent developments in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province mark the beginning of a gradual popular uprising against the Taliban, while 38% view the events as localized clashes with limited…
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Economy
US Congressman: Iran War Has Weakened America
DID Press: US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the Trump administration’s war with Iran has significantly weakened the United States, arguing that the conflict has strained the country’s military capabilities and economic stability. In a post on X, Massie wrote:…
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education
India’s Education Minister Resigns After 36 Days of Student Protests
DID Press: India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following 36 days of nationwide student protests, marking one of the most significant political reversals for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government since it took office in 2014. The protests were triggered…
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Afghanistan
Fazlur Rehman: Pakistan Facilitated US War in Afghanistan
DID Press: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has criticized Islamabad’s past policies, saying the Pakistani government facilitated the United States’ military campaign in Afghanistan by allowing American warplanes to use the country’s airspace during the conflict.…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Says Political Activists Have Key Role in Afghanistan’s Reconstruction
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs says political movements and activists can play a significant role in the country’s reconstruction and development by upholding Islamic values, safeguarding national interests, and serving the Afghan people. Zia Ahmad Takal, deputy…
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