Afghanistan
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Taliban: Young Afghan Athletes Bring Pride on Global Stage
DID Press: A spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry of Interior praised the achievements of Afghanistan’s young athletes, saying their victories in international competitions showcase the country’s capabilities and bring pride to the Afghan people. The statement highlighted Yusuf Jahangir, a…
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Tashkent: Central Asian Stability Depends on Afghanistan
DID Press: 7th consultative summit of Central Asian leaders began Saturday in Tashkent, with heads of six regional countries in attendance. The main focus of the two-day meeting is to review developments in Afghanistan and explore ways to strengthen economic,…
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Taliban Trade Minister Visits Iran to Boost Economic Ties
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban government’s Minister of Industry and Trade, arrived in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province leading an economic delegation. Officials from both countries described the visit as an important step toward expanding trade cooperation, strengthening infrastructure,…
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Iran-Afghanistan Trade Surges; 3,000 Herat Companies Active at Islam Qala
DID Press: Recent data shows that over 3,000 companies based in Herat province conduct their import and export operations through Dogharun–Islam Qala border, now the main gateway for Iranian goods into Afghanistan and a key contributor to the countries’ annual…
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UN: 90% of Afghanistan Families Take on Debt or Sell Assets to Survive
DID Press: A recent report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) highlights an “unprecedented deterioration” of Afghanistan’s economic situation, revealing that 90 percent of families in Afghanistan are relying on borrowing, selling household assets, or reducing meals to meet basic…
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Taliban Spokesman Interview with IRIB: From Promises to Reality in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, recently gave an interview to Iran’s state media, providing an opportunity to present the government’s positions and claims. However, several key points and evident gaps in his statements raise serious questions…
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Poll: Half of Afghans Support Reducing Trade with Pakistan
DID Press: A recent poll conducted by DID Press Agency shows that Afghanistan citizens have mixed views on the Taliban government’s decision to reduce trade relations with Pakistan, though opinions lean toward seeing positive effects on self-sufficiency and reduced dependency.…
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Positive Change in Afghanistan Is Possible, but Gradual, Fragile and Homegrown
DID Press: Despite severe restrictions, analytical reporting by The Diplomat emphasizes that processes of social adaptation, local resilience, and gradual transformation are emerging in Afghanistan, potentially charting a path for positive change. Four years after the Taliban’s return to power,…
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Pakistan Ties Trade With Afghanistan to Crackdown on TTP
DID Press: Islamabad announced on Friday that no meaningful trade or economic engagement with Afghanistan will be possible as long as the Taliban government continues to “harbor and support” anti-Pakistan militant groups. The statement comes amid Kabul’s recent shift toward…
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Taliban Condemns US Drone Flights Over Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban government criticized the continued flights of U.S. drones over Afghanistan, saying the operations, conducted without coordination, violate the country’s airspace and create public anxiety and mistrust. Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, said that American drones…
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