Economy & Development
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Islamjar Pushes for Faster TAPI Implementation
DID Press: Taliban governor of Herat has called for accelerating the implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project during a meeting with the project head in Afghanistan and the deputy consul of Turkmenistan, while also proposing a joint trade exhibition…
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Kandahar Fruit Exports Surpass $428M
DID Press: Authorities of the Taliban administration in Kandahar province say more than 182,000 metric tons of fresh and dried fruits worth approximately $428.8 million have been exported from the province since the beginning of the current year, reflecting the…
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$5.4M Salt Mining Deal Signed in Herat
DID Press: A contract for the extraction of Block Four of the Namaksar salt mine in Ghoryan district of Herat province has been signed between the Taliban-run Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and a private company, involving an investment of…
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Kabul–Moscow Political Consultations Held in Afghanistan
DID Press: The second round of political consultations between the Taliban administration and Russia has been held in Kabul, with both sides discussing ways to strengthen bilateral relations, expand economic cooperation, and enhance coordination on regional issues. Afghan Foreign Ministry…
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Tashkent Calls for Full Afghan Integration in Central Asian Regional Processes
DID Press: A senior adviser to the President of Uzbekistan has stressed that Afghanistan should be considered a full partner—not a peripheral actor—in emerging “Greater Central Asia” frameworks, emphasizing that the country’s stability and economic recovery are directly linked to…
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Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber Delegation Arrives in Kabul
DID Press: A delegation from Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has arrived in Kabul to promote economic and trade cooperation between the two neighboring countries. According to a statement issued by the Iranian Embassy in Kabul on Thursday, the delegation…
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China Resumes Tajikistan Highway Project After New Security Guarantees
DID Press: China has resumed construction of a strategic highway project in Tajikistan near the Afghan border after several months of suspension, following new security guarantees provided by the Tajik government. The project involves the construction of a 109-kilometer section…
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Iran’s Ambassador: Tehran–Taliban Relations Advancing Toward Expanded Cooperation
DID Press: Iranian ambassador in Kabul has said that relations between Tehran and the Taliban administration are moving in a constructive direction, highlighting Iran’s readiness to expand economic, trade, and infrastructure cooperation with Afghanistan. Alireza Bigdeli made the remarks during…
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Herat Hosts Regional Meeting to Promote Domestic Production and Exports
DID Press: A meeting focused on supporting domestic production was held in Herat with the participation of local officials, regional representatives, international organizations, and business leaders, emphasizing product quality improvement, export expansion, and transit cooperation. The event was organized at…
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Uzbekistan, Qatar Discuss Cooperation to Support Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbekistan and Qatar have discussed expanding bilateral cooperation and supporting Afghanistan’s sustainable development, reaffirming their commitment to joint efforts aimed at promoting stability, economic growth, and regional connectivity. According to Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions took…
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