Afghanistan
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Investors Exempted 20-year Tax in Dogharoon Free Trade Zone
DID Press: Iranian Authorities in Dogharoon Free Trade and Industrial Zone announced a 20-year tax exemption for both domestic and foreign investors. Hassan Nourizadeh, Iran’s Deputy for Economic Development of the Dogharoon Free Trade and Industrial Zone, said investors operating…
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Sirajuddin Haqqani Emphasizes Resolving Tensions Through Dialogue
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, Interior Minister of the Taliban government, said Afghanistan poses no threat to any country or region and is ready to resolve misunderstandings through dialogue, In what appears to be an effort to ease tensions with Pakistan.…
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First Afghan Pomegranates Shipment Exported to Qatar
DID Press: The first Afghan pomegranates consignment has been exported to Qatar to be distributed in international market. Afghanistan Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock announced that the initial consignment, sourced from Kandahar province, was sent by a private company. The…
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Afghanistan Becomes Uzbekistan’s 3rd-Largest Export Market
DID Press: Uzbekistan’s State Statistics Committee announced that Afghanistan became the country’s third-largest export destination in 2025, accounting for more than 3.1 percent of Uzbekistan’s total exports. According to the committee’s official report, Uzbekistan exported goods worth a total of…
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Afghan Refugees Summoned During Christmas as US Tightens Immigration Controls
DID Press: US Immigration authorities have summoned a number of Afghan refugees for documentation and administrative hearings during the Christmas and New Year holidays, limiting their access to legal representation. Reports indicate that the summonses, aimed at reviewing immigration cases,…
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Afghanistan to Suspend Embassy Operations in Tokyo
DID Press: Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan announced that it will suspend its activities in Tokyo after the end of January. In a statement released on Friday, the embassy said the decision was made in consultation…
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Turkey Detains Over 152,000 Undocumented Migrants, Afghans Most Affected
DID Press: More than 152,000 undocumented migrants have been detained across Turkey over the past year, according to figures released by the country’s Directorate of Migration. Afghan migrants, with more than 42,000 detentions, constitute the largest group among those arrested.…
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Russia Eyes Railway through Afghanistan to Expand Regional Trade
DID Press: Russia expressed interest in constructing a railway route through Afghanistan. Initial discussions already underway to implement the project. Alexei Overchuk, Vice Prime Minister of Russia, said new transit corridors via Afghanistan will create greater opportunities to connect Russia…
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Afghanistan U19 Cricket Team Vs Zimbabwe in Tri-Nation Series Opener
DID Press: Afghanistan Under-19 cricket team will play its first match of the tri-nation one-day tournament on Thursday in Harare against Zimbabwe. The tournament features Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and one other team, taking place in the capital of Zimbabwe. Afghanistan’s youth…
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UN Highlights Progress in Afghanistan amid Ongoing Crises in 2025
DID Press: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has highlighted notable development gains in Afghanistan during 2025, despite ongoing crises and deep challenges. According to the report, Afghanistan’s story is not only one of hardship; tangible progress has been made through…
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