Economy & Development
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Construction of a Large Cargo Terminal to Begin at Hairatan Crossroads in Balkh Province
DIDPress: The Ministry of Transport and Aviation of the Taliban government has announced that the construction of a standard cargo terminal will soon begin at the Hairatan crossroads in Balkh province. This project, for which a budget of approximately 850 million…
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Afghanistan, Iran Discuss Infrastructure Projects and Trade Expansion
DID Press: Mullah Mohammad Isa Sani, acting Minister of Public Works of the Taliban administration, held talks with Alireza Bikdeli on expanding economic, trade, and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the Iranian ambassador reported progress on…
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Afghanistan Urges China to Accelerate Work on Mes Aynak Copper Project
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (Taliban) has called on Chinese officials and contracting companies to speed up implementation of the Mes Aynak copper project and ensure timely fulfillment of contractual obligations. According to the ministry, Mullah Hidayatullah Badri…
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Afghanistan Rail Network Moves Over 429,000 Tons of Goods in One Week
DID Press: Ministry of Public Works (Taliban) announced that 429,536 metric tons of goods were transported via the country’s rail network between April 24–30, with the highest volume recorded at the Hairatan border terminal. According to the report, four major…
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Afghanistan Attracts 35B AFN Investment in Energy and Agriculture Sectors
DID Press: Taliban’s Inter-Ministerial Investment Committee has announced that approximately 35 billion afghanis in domestic and foreign investment has been mobilized for multiple economic projects now moving into implementation. Operating under the Economic Deputy Office of the Prime Minister, the…
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Ariana Afghan Airlines Transported Over 38,000 Passengers in 1 Month
DID Press: Ariana Afghan Airlines reported transporting more than 38,000 passengers and nearly 700 tons of cargo in the month of Hamal, highlighting an uptick in Afghanistan’s air transport activity. According to the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies, Ariana Afghan…
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Nangarhar Expects Over 11,000 Tons of Peach Harvest This Year
DID Press: Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province is projected to produce more than 11,000 metric tons of peaches this agricultural year, according to local agricultural authorities. The provincial Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock in Nangarhar said peach production is expected…
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Taliban Approves 12 Key Energy and Infrastructure Projects
DID Press: Taliban’s economic commission approved 12 major projects spanning energy, infrastructure, transport, and public services, aiming to strengthen core systems and expand access to essential services across Afghanistan. According to the office of the deputy prime minister for economic…
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Kabul–Tashkent Expand Cooperation in Agriculture and Textile Sector
DID Press: Tashkent hosted a meeting between Afghan officials and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, where both sides agreed to expand economic cooperation, particularly in agriculture and textiles. The discussions, held under a program supported…
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Women’s Dedicated Market Boosts Economic Participation in Herat
DID Press: A women-only market has been launched in Herat to support female entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities for women. The newly established market provides a secure environment where women can directly sell their handmade products, including traditional crafts, clothing,…
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