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Afghanistan
UN Report: Afghanistan Excluded from Global Ranking on Women’s Political Participation
DID Press: A new United Nations Women report shows that Afghanistan has been excluded from global rankings on women’s political participation due to the absence of active political institutions and the complete removal of women from formal governance structures. The…
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Pakistan Taunts Khalilzad Over Taliban Role Speculation
DID Press: Pakistan’s presidential spokesperson has sharply criticized former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, dismissing his remarks on Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions as biased and suggesting, in a sarcastic tone, that he should continue his efforts if he hopes to become foreign minister…
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Russia Calls for Diplomatic Solution to Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
DID Press: Russia has called on Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt military confrontations and resolve their disputes through political dialogue and diplomatic channels, expressing concern over the continued escalation of tensions between the two neighboring countries. According to a statement…
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Pakistan Army: 4 Drones Launched from Afghanistan Were Shot Down
DID Press: Pakistan’s military says it has intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghan territory toward the southwestern province of Balochistan, amid rising tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban administration. In a statement, the media wing of the…
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Taliban Claims Airstrikes on ISIS Targets Inside Pakistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Defense has claimed that its air force carried out strikes on facilities linked to ISIS and anti-Taliban groups in Pakistan’s provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday evening. In a statement, the ministry said…
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Uzbekistan: Central Asia’s Practical Engagement With Afghanistan to Continue Through 2035
DID Press: Uzbekistan says Central Asian countries will maintain their pragmatic approach toward Afghanistan through 2035, focusing on regional cooperation in trade, transit, energy, and connectivity without moving toward formal recognition of the Taliban administration. Speaking at the “Eurasian Security…
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Mujahid Denies Reports of Pakistani Ground Incursion into Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban administration has rejected reports claiming that Pakistan carried out a ground offensive inside Afghan territory, saying border forces remain fully prepared and that Kabul prefers resolving tensions through dialogue. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated in an interview…
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Taliban Renames Traffic Police as ‘Shurta of Traffic and Transit’
DID Press: Taliban-led Ministry of Interior has officially replaced the term “Traffic Police” with “Shurta of Traffic and Transit” following a directive reportedly issued by the group’s supreme leader. In a recent public notice, the ministry used the new designation…
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UN Chief Calls for Immediate End to Pakistan-Taliban Hostilities
DID Press: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over Pakistan’s recent strikes inside Afghanistan and the escalating tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and full protection of civilians. UN spokesperson Stéphane…
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Pakistan Airstrikes in Eastern Afghanistan Leave Dozens Dead, Over 100 Injured
DID Press: More than 30 civilians were reportedly killed and over 100 others wounded after Pakistani air and ground operations targeted areas in eastern Afghanistan, according to local sources. While Islamabad says the operation was part of its counterterrorism campaign,…
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