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Afghanistan
Taliban’s Return Spurs TTP Resurgence in Pakistan
DID Press: Taliban’s return to power in Kabul has backfired on Islamabad, providing fertile ground for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to strengthen, contrary to Pakistan’s expectations. Once nurtured as a tool for influence in Afghanistan, TTP now poses one of…
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Taliban-Pakistan Talks End in Deadlock, Reported Journalists
DID Press: A two-day round of talks between Taliban representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistani officials concluded in Istanbul under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, but significant disagreements and the Taliban’s refusal to provide written commitments have led to an…
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Khattak: Taliban-Pakistan Clash Aims to Block China Trade Network
DID Press: Afrasiab Khattak, a prominent Pakistani politician and former member of the Senate, claimed that the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are primarily aimed at obstructing China’s trade network linking Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. Speaking on X…
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Afghanistan
Istanbul Talks Fail as Taliban, Pakistan Brawl over Terrorism and Borders
DID Press: Two days of talks between Taliban and Pakistani delegations in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, ended without a final agreement, highlighting persistent disagreements over cross-border militancy and security obligations. According to Daily Dawn, the Taliban delegation refused…
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Taliban Accuses Pakistan of ‘Historical Amnesia’ amid Rising Border Tensions
DID Press: Following recent remarks by Pakistan’s defense minister hinting at a possible war with Afghanistan, a senior Taliban official has condemned the statement as “irresponsible” and reflective of “distrust and poor decision-making within Pakistan’s leadership.” Meanwhile, the latest round…
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4 Killed, Including 2 Chinese in Taliban-Tajikistan Border Clash
DID Press: Taliban forces and Tajikistani border guards Clashed Saturday night in Shahr-e Bozorg district of northern Badakhshan province. Four people, including two Chinese nationals, one Taliban fighter, and one Tajik border guard were killed during clashes, reported local sources.…
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Taliban Demolish Tomb of Renowned Afghanistani Poet Khalilullah Khalili
DID Press: Cultural sources and videos circulating on social media indicate that Taliban forces have demolished the mausoleum of Ustad Khalilullah Khalili, one of Afghanistan’s most celebrated Persian-language poets and literary figures, located within the grounds of Kabul University. According…
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Ireland Steps Up Deportations of Afghanistani Nationals
DID Press: Ireland has issued 183 deportation orders for Afghanisatni nationals over the past two years, most of whom fled their country after the Taliban’s return to power, Ireland Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said. According to new figures released by…
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Taliban Delegation in Turkey for Follow-up Talks with Pakistan
DID Press: A senior Taliban delegation led by Deputy Interior Minister Haji Najib has travelled to Turkey for follow-up talks with Pakistan after a recent agreement reached between the two sides in Doha, Taliban officials said on Thursday. Taliban spokesman…
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Pakistan Warns Taliban against Blaming TTP for Truce Breaches
DID Press: Pakistan’s Defense Minister warned the Taliban government not to attribute ceasefire violations to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), saying that ongoing negotiations between Islamabad and Kabul are being facilitated through Turkish and Qatari diplomatic channels. Speaking to Pakistan’s Geo News,…
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