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Afghanistan
$180M in Aid Distributed to 650,000 Orphans, Widows and Disabled Persons in One Year
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Martyrs and Disabled Affairs announced that over the past year more than 12.6 billion Afghanis were disbursed through the banking system to hundreds of thousands of orphans, widows, and persons with disabilities, alongside food and…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Holds Large Meeting in Herat to Enforce New Marriage Decree
DID Press: Authorities in Herat held a large-scale meeting to explain and implement Decree No. 17 issued by the leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, focusing on reforms to marriage practices. Local officials said the gathering included government representatives,…
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Afghanistan
Analysis: Why the Taliban Missed the Chance for Internal Peace in Afghanistan
DID Press: A political analysis argues that the ruling authorities in Taliban squandered a critical opportunity for national reconciliation after taking power in 2021, opting instead for centralized control that deepened political exclusion and long-term instability. The commentary suggests that…
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Afghanistan
Al-Mirsaad: Pakistan Had No Real Mediation Role in Iran–US Talks
DID Press: A reported 21-hour round of Iran–US talks held in Islamabad ended without any breakthrough, according to media claims citing a Taliban-linked outlet. The website Al-Mirsaad reported that the negotiations between the Iran and the United States concluded without…
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Afghanistan
6 Arrested After Armed Robbery of Currency Exchange in Helmand
DID Press: Ministry of Interior of the Taliban administration says police forces in Musa Qala District have recovered part of the money stolen from a currency exchange and arrested six armed suspects in connection with the incident. According to Ministry…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Condemns UN Sanctions Update as “Blatant Injustice”
DID Press: Taliban has described the recent update of United Nations Security Council sanctions against its senior officials as “irrational and ineffective,” calling for the restrictions to be lifted. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the sanctions have failed to produce positive…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Approves Revised Migrant Housing Plan in Tarinkot, Standardizes Plot Sizes
DID Press: Ministry of Urban Development and Housing under the Taliban administration says Minister Najibullah Hayat Haqqani has approved a revised master plan for a migrant settlement project in Tarinkot, the capital of Uruzgan Province. According to the ministry, the…
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Afghanistan
Bamyan Education Dispute Over Jafari Fiqh Continues Amid Conflicting Claims
DID Press: Uncertainty persists in Bamyan over the status of Jafari jurisprudence instruction in schools and religious institutions following conflicting statements from local authorities and the Taliban. The Shia Ulema Council of Bamyan said a recent meeting with education officials…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Shia Scholars Reach Deal to Resume Jafari Jurisprudence Teaching in Bamyan Schools
DID Press: Informed sources report that an agreement has been reached between the Shia Ulema Council of Bamyan and the Taliban’s provincial education authorities, under which the teaching of Jafari jurisprudence will resume in certain schools and educational institutions in…
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Afghanistan
Mohaqeq’s Letter to Munir Highlights Afghanistan’s Political Fluidity
DID Press: Interaction with anti- figures can serve as leverage over Kabul’s rulers. However, these actions mostly reflect tactical flexibility rather than a fundamental shift in Pakistan’s policy. Islamabad continues to recognize the Taliban as the de facto authority in…
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