Economy & Development
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Mullah Baradar: Self-sufficiency Energy is our strategic goal
DID Press: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Taliban interim government, announced at the inauguration ceremony of a solar power project in Logar province that the interim government has a serious determination to achieve…
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EU allocates €14 million to improve health services in Khost
DID Press: Veronika Boskovic Pohar, EU Chargée d’Affaires in Afghanistan, met with Mawlawi Abdul Qayyum Rouhani, the governor of Khost province, during her recent visit to the province. The visit aimed to review humanitarian projects, strengthening cooperation with local authorities…
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India Confronts US over 25% Tariff after Trump Signs Oil Deal with Pakistan
DID Press: US President Donald Trump signed a trade deal with Pakistan on Wednesday, hours after announcing a 25% tariff on Indian goods and an “unspecified penalty” for buying arms and energy from Russia. The deal includes cooperation to develop…
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Taliban ensures Uzbekistan-Islamabad railway security on Afghanistan soil
DID Press: During the recent visit of Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to Kabul, Taliban caretaker government pledged they will ensure complete security of the Uzbekistan-Islamabad railway route within Afghanistan territory. According to DID Press, this commitment was part…
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Increase in flights; Afghanistan on track to become regional aviation hub
The increase in the number of domestic and international flights in Afghanistan has been presented as an emerging economic potential for the caretaker government and the country. DID Press: With the significant growth in air traffic, Afghanistan has gained a…
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Iran’s tripartite plan to develop railway lines to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan
DID Press: In order to strengthen regional connections and develop economic cooperation with its neighbors, Iran has launched three new plans to launch international passenger trains. These lines are set to connect Iran to Afghanistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan. According to…
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Pakistan-Taliban Trade Agreement: Step Towards Legitimacy or Threat to Regional Security?
DID Press: In a recent development, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have signed a so-called “Preferential Trade Agreement” (PTA) that will significantly reduce customs tariffs, especially on agricultural items such as fruits. The move has been presented by both sides…
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Afghanistani Workers Begins Registration for Legal Employment in Qatar
DIDPress: The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Taliban caretaker government announced that the official registration process for Afghanistani workers seeking legal employment abroad will begin soon. According to Samiullah Ebrahimi, spokesperson for the ministry, a new agreement…
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Tehran-Herat Railway Transport to Begin Next Month
DIDPress: Jabbar Ali Zakeri, CEO of Iran Railways, announced in a press conference that railway transport services between Tehran and Herat will commence next month. Zakeri described the project as a significant step toward enhancing regional transportation, expanding exports, and…
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Why Uzbekistan Engaging with Taliban?
DIDPress: National Interest reported that Uzbekistan aims to transform Afghanistan from a security threat into a “land bridge” connecting Central Asia to South Asia. High-Level Meeting Highlights Tashkent’s Commitment On June 11, 2025, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Afghanistan’s…
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