Economy
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Israel Says War Against Iran Has Cost $11.5B
DID Press: Ministry of Finance of Israel has estimated that the initial cost of its military operations against Iran stands at approximately $11.5 billion. According to Hebrew media reports, this figure includes direct military expenses such as the use of…
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Construction Begins on New Kandahar Airport Terminal with 800M Afghanis Investment
DID Press: Construction has officially commenced on a new passenger terminal and vehicle parking facility at Kandahar International Airport, marking a major infrastructure upgrade valued at more than 800 million Afghanis (approximately $11 million). The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by…
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Sign 38 Trade Deals Worth $520M at Kabul Conference
DID Press: During the “Trade Connectivity” conference between private-sector representatives of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, held in Kabul, delegates from both countries signed 38 commercial memorandums of understanding with a combined value exceeding $520 million. The conference was attended by a…
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UN Allocates $73.5M to Address Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crises in 2025
DID Press: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced that the Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund allocated $73.5 million in 2025 to respond to sudden shocks and persistent humanitarian needs across Afghanistan. According to a report released…
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Aga Khan Reportedly Funded Islamabad Summit Costs, Pakistani Sources Claim
DID Press: Pakistani sources have reported that the cost of hosting the recent summit in Islamabad, held at the Serena Hotel Islamabad, was financed by Karim Aga Khan. Several media outlets in Pakistan stated that the expenses for organizing the…
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Oil Prices Surge Above $100 After Trump Threats Raise Fears of Hormuz Disruption
DID Press: Global oil prices surged by more than 7 percent on Monday (April 13), crossing the $100-per-barrel threshold amid rising tensions between United States and Iran and growing concerns over a possible disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. According…
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Iran–US Temporary Truce Opens Strategic Window for Energy and Transit Stability in Eurasia
DID Press: A two-week ceasefire between Iran and United States, while appearing to be a short pause in the cycle of tensions in the Middle East, carries broader implications for the countries of Central Asia. The region, which in recent…
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Rising Rents in Kabul Spark Growing Public Concern
DID Press: A significant rise in housing rents in Kabul over recent months has triggered serious concern among residents. A number of citizens report an unprecedented surge in rental prices, saying the trend has intensified recently. According to them, in…
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Billions of Afghanis Allocated to Support Vulnerable Families Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that more than 3.3 billion Afghanis were distributed in (2025–2026) to support over 522,000 returnee and internally displaced families across Afghanistan. According to the ministry, a total of over 3 billion and…
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Reuters: Washington Agrees to Release Frozen Iranian Assets
DID Press: A senior Iranian source told Reuters that United States has agreed to release frozen assets belonging to Iran. According to the official, Tehran views the move as a test of Washington’s goodwill and a signal of the United…
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