Afghanistan
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Afghanistan, Pakistan Slash Tariffs to Boost Bilateral Trade
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan have implemented a preferential trade agreement that slashes export tariffs on key Afghanistani products by nearly half, said officials on Tuesday. Under the deal, tariffs on tomatoes, grapes, apples, and pomegranates have been cut from…
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Poll: Afghanistan Population Worried by Lack of Constitution
DID Press: A new poll by DID Press reveals the majority of Afghanistan people considers the lack of a constitution a major threat to the country’s stability. According to the findings, 57% of respondents believe this absence is the primary…
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Returning Migrants Face Uncertain Future
DID Press: Following a massive wave of Afghanistani migrants returning from neighboring countries, thousands of returnees are now living in temporary camps in capital Kabul. With the accelerated return of migrants from neighboring nations, Kabul’s temporary camps have in recent…
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Herat-Mashhad Passenger Train to Launch Next Week
DID Press: The first passenger train between Mashhad in northeastern Iran and Herat in western Afghanistan will begin service next week, said Iranian officials on Monday. The train, with a capacity of about 400 passengers, will depart from Mashhad’s Tappeh…
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Caretaker Government Launches Oversight of Private Health Centers
DID Press: Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan’s caretaker government has launched an official inspection campaign targeting private health facilities across the country. The initiative aims to verify the qualifications and documentation of medical personnel, under the direction of the…
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Caretaker Government Urges US to Hand Over Afghanistan’s Embassy in Washington
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, caretaker government spokesman, announced that during direct talks with U.S. officials, they requested the transfer of Afghanistan’s embassy in Washington and the formal recognition of their government. “We are in regular contact with the United States;…
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Iran, Afghanistan Eye Expanding Cooperation through Cultural and Academic Ties
DID Press: Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Afghanistan, Dr. Sayed Rouhollah Hussaini, has highlighted shared cultural heritage as a key driver for expanding cooperation between Tehran and Kabul. During a visit to Sar-e Pul Province, Dr. Hussaini met with Mawlawi Mohammad…
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Taliban Rejects UNAMA Report on Abuse of Returnees
DID Press: Taliban’s caretaker Foreign Ministry rejected a recent report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) that alleged torture, acts of revenge, arbitrary detentions, and security threats against deported Afghanistani migrants. In a statement, the ministry said that,…
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Poll Finds Trust Among Ethnic Groups Key to Social Cohesion in Afghanistan
DID Press: A recent DID Press survey reveals that 50% of respondents in Afghanistan identify “building trust and fostering cooperation among ethnic and social groups” as the key factor in strengthening social relations. These findings indicate that national solidarity remains…
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Taliban Deputy Minister Visits Ghazni to Enforce Leadership Orders
DID Press: Taliban senior security deputy Mohammad Ibrahim Sadr visited Ghazni province to strengthen coordination among security bodies and address local issues, said acting Interior Ministry on Sunday. Sadr met with provincial officials, urging stronger security measures, adherence to Taliban…
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