Development
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Afghanistan, India Hold 4th Joint Coordination Committee Meeting
DID Press: Afghanistan and India held the fourth meeting of their Joint Coordination Committee on Thursday (9 July), with officials from both sides reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral relations. The meeting was co-chaired by M. Anand Prakash, head of…
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Qatar Envoy, Taliban Official Discuss Latest Developments in Afghanistan
DID Press: Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, met with Qatar’s ambassador to Afghanistan, Dr. Murdif bin Ali Al-Qashouti, to discuss the latest developments in the country. According to a statement issued by the…
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Funeral of the Martyred Leader Draws Massive Crowds in Iran
DID Press: The funeral ceremony of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution drew millions of participants across Iran, with large crowds gathering from diverse ethnic, social, and political backgrounds. The turnout turned major streets into mass public gatherings, reflecting…
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Mahipar Dam Upgrade Reviewed as Afghanistan Plans Higher Electricity Capacity
DID Press: The head of Afghanistan’s national power utility has emphasized that any decision to increase electricity generation capacity at the Mahipar hydropower dam must be based on precise technical evaluations. During a meeting with the contractor responsible for the…
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EU-Funded Uzbek Program Trains More Than 700 Afghans
DID Press: Uzbekistan has completed a four-year, €2 million European Union-funded program that provided higher education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship support to more than 700 Afghan citizens. The project, titled “Strengthening Surkhandarya Region Capacity for Educational and Vocational Training of…
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Muttaqi Stresses Expansion of Development Projects, UN Cooperation
DID Press: The foreign ministry of the Taliban-led administration said that Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held talks with Bruno Lemarquis, focusing on humanitarian assistance and development cooperation with the United Nations. According to the statement, Lemarquis presented his…
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Construction Begins on Herat’s 2nd Urban Underpass
DID Press: Authorities in Herat have launched construction of the city’s second urban underpass, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving transportation flow in one of western Afghanistan’s busiest districts. According to officials from the Herat Municipality, the…
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Russia: Taliban Has Cut Drug Production and Trafficking by 90%
DID Press: Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has stated that Afghan authorities under the Taliban have significantly reduced drug trafficking and have largely fulfilled their commitments in counter-narcotics efforts. Speaking after his visit to India, Shoigu said Taliban officials…
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Iran, US, Qatar and Pakistan Agree Framework for Future Negotiations
DID Press: Technical negotiations involving Iran, United States, Pakistan and Qatar have concluded with an agreement on the structure and mechanisms for future talks, according to Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Gharibabadi, who headed the Iranian technical delegation, said…
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Herat Approves 1st Comprehensive Urban Master Plan for Long-Term Development
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan have approved the first comprehensive urban master plan in the history of Herat, establishing a strategic framework for the city’s growth, infrastructure development and economic expansion over the coming decades. The plan, finalized after…
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