Economy & Development
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China Expresses Condolences After Iran’s Leader Martyrdom
DID Press: Following the announcement of the assassination of Ayatullah Sayed Ali Khamenei, Miao Deyu, Vice Foreign Minister of China, visited the Iranian Embassy to convey the official condolences and sympathy of the Chinese government and people. During the visit,…
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53% Surge in Trade Between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan
DID Press: Trade between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan has increased by 53 percent in 2025, reaching $1.5 billion. According to a report by The Diplomat, the Uzbek government aims to raise bilateral trade to $5 billion in the next phase, while…
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Expansion of Telecom Coverage: 1,500 New Sites Built Over 4 Years
DID Press: Economic Deputy Office of the Taliban PM’s Office has announced that more than 1,500 new telecommunications sites have been established over the past four years across 30 districts, highways, and border areas of the country. According to the…
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Afghanistan Ships First Dried Fruit Cargo to EU by Rail
DID Press: Local authorities in Herat announced that Afghanistan has exported its first rail-borne shipment of dried fruit to Europe, marking a milestone in the expansion of trade from western Afghanistan. Officials said 200 tonnes of dried fruit worth more…
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Taliban Move Toward Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency
DID Press: Following a technical delegation meeting with EU representatives in Kabul, Taliban Ministry of Health prioritized domestic pharmaceutical production and reduced reliance on imports. A €170 million support package was pledged to bolster this initiative. During the session, the…
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Kabul, Tashkent Launch New Push on Northern Afghanistan Oil Fields
DID Press: Taliban and government of Uzbekistan launched a new phase of cooperation aimed at advancing oil exploration in northern Afghanistan, as part of efforts to complete technical data and prepare for deep drilling. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Launch Feasibility Study for Regional Transport Corridor
DID Press: “Afghan-Trans” project, aimed at establishing a transport corridor connecting Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, entered the feasibility study phase. Bakhtiyar Saidov, Uzbekistan’s foreign minister, informed Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister, about the commencement of the study during…
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FAO Grants $6M to Boost Afghan Agribusinesses
DID Press: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) announced it will provide up to $6 million in non-repayable grants to agribusinesses in Afghanistan under an emergency food security project aimed at strengthening national food security. The funding will…
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Afghanistan’s $14B Trade Shifts from Pakistan Borders to Iranian Ports, Wakhan Corridor
DID Press: Afghanistan’s foreign trade reached nearly $14 billion in 2025, signaling a new phase for the country’s economy despite ongoing political challenges. Total exports were valued at $1.8 billion, while imports surged to $12.1 billion, driven by infrastructure and…
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UN Chief Warns Against AI Monopoly by Billionaires at Global Summit in India
DID Press: World political leaders and tech experts gathered in New Delhi, India’s capital, for the global AI summit to shape the future of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. Antonio Guterres warned that the future of AI should not be dictated…
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