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Afghanistan
Restoration of Herat’s Historic Citadel Underway after Earthquake
DID Press: Cultural officials of the Taliban administration in western Herat province have announced that restoration work on the historic Ikhtiyar al-Din Citadel has begun, using local materials and scientific methods to enhance earthquake resistance. The reconstruction phases of the…
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Government
Ex-ISI Chief: TTP Formed During Musharraf Era
DID Press: Former head of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has acknowledged that the formation of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was a direct outcome of military policies during Pervez Musharraf’s tenure. General Asad Durrani, speaking in a recent social media post, recalled…
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Afghanistan
Indian Express: Mistrust still Defines Taliban–Pakistan Ties
DID Press: Indian Express reported that despite recent talks in Doha preventing a full-scale war between Islamabad and Kabul, deep mistrust, regional rivalries, and historical grievances continue to fuel tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban. The analysis argues that Pakistan…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Seize “Sayed Ishaq Gilani Town” in Nangarhar
DID Press: Taliban government has announced that a special court handling land disputes has transferred ownership of Sayed Ishaq Gilani Town in Surkh Rod district, Nangarhar, to the government. According to a statement by the Ministry of Justice on Wednesday,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Stress Transparency in Truce Deal with Pakistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Defense has issued an official statement clarifying the details of the recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan, stressing that the accord strictly covers a ceasefire, mutual respect, and refraining from any hostile actions between the two…
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Afghanistan
US Contacted Taliban During Pakistan Border Clashes
DID Press: US contacted Taliban government during last week’s border clashes with Pakistan, offering proposals for a ceasefire, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Tuesday. Mujahid emphasized that although US officials reached out, the main mediation role was played by Qatar…
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Afghanistan
India to Reopen Embassy in Kabul after 3 years
DID Press: Despite not formally recognizing the Taliban government, India is reportedly preparing to reopen its embassy in Kabul, signaling a possible recalibration of New Delhi’s policy toward Afghanistan. Diplomatic sources said the Indian government plans to upgrade its current…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Accuses Taliban of Harboring Terrorist Groups inside Afghanistan
DID Press: Pakistani officials have accused the Taliban government of being directly responsible for the activities of terrorist organizations, including the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), during the recent Doha meeting, calling on Kabul to take concrete action to curb these threats.…
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Afghanistan
Kabul: Taliban Declares 18 Acres of Arya Township Land as State Property
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Justice announced on Monday that more than 18 acres of land within Kabul’s Arya Township have been identified as state-owned property. According to the ministry’s statement, out of a total of 166 acres comprising the…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Ban on Live Images Forces Media Outlets in Herat to Halt Operations
DID Press: Following an order from the Taliban’s Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Herat province prohibiting broadcast of images of living beings, several media outlets, including the National Television of Herat and at least…
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