Economy & Development
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Move to 24H Operations at Hairatan Port
DID Press: Officials in Balkh province announced that Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to operate the Hairatan port on a 24-hour basis in order to increase capacity and accelerate the movement of goods. Local authorities in Balkh said the agreement…
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Afghanistan Expands Gas Output in Yatimtaq Field with New Wells
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum announced that, following the completion of new wells in the Yatimtaq gas field in Jawzjan province, production capacity has significantly increased and is expected to reach 125,000 cubic meters per day. The project…
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Strait of Hormuz Serves as Iran-China Tool to Reduce Dollar Influence
DID Press: Al Jazeera reports that recent tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran have destabilized global markets, creating an opportunity for Tehran and Beijing to highlight their shared challenge to dollar supremacy. Washington has long leveraged the dollar—used in…
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UNDP: Strengthening Afghanistan’s Private Sector Key to Reducing Aid Dependence
DID Press: Afghanistan office of UN Development Programme (UNDP) has emphasized that bolstering the country’s private sector is essential for economic growth, job creation, and reducing reliance on foreign aid. Mohammadullah Rahmandel, a private sector expert at UNDP, stated that…
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Global Welcomes Iran-US Ceasefire; Nations Urge Diplomacy and Commitment
DID Press: Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and United States, a wave of global responses has highlighted support for halting hostilities, the necessity for both sides to honor the agreement, and the diplomatic opportunities it presents.…
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Fareed Zakaria: Strait of Hormuz Becomes Iran’s New “Strategic Lever”
DID Press: Indian-American journalist and analyst Fareed Zakaria has stated that recent regional developments have significantly strengthened Iran’s geopolitical standing, transforming the Strait of Hormuz into a key instrument in regional power dynamics. While Western focus over past years has…
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Global Markets Surge as Ceasefire Raises Hopes for Energy Stability
DID Press: Oil prices in global markets dropped sharply while stock markets recorded significant gains following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between United States and Iran by Donald Trump. The decision triggered a wave of optimism among investors, particularly…
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Iran Records Highest Oil Revenue in Region
DID Press: According to Reuters, data on March oil exports show that Iran has achieved the highest growth in oil revenue in the region, securing the top position, even as the area continues to face tensions and instability. The report…
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Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Sign $400M+ in Trade and Investment Deals
DID Press: Chamber of Commerce and Investment of the Taliban government announced that during a business networking meeting between private sector representatives from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan in Fergana, 20 cooperation agreements worth over $400 million were signed. According to the…
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Central Asia Emerges as Afghanistan’s Strategic Corridor Out of Trade and Economic Deadlock
DID Press: Central Asia has the potential to meet Afghanistan’s fundamental energy needs. Currently, Afghanistan imports approximately 6.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, with more than 70 percent supplied by Central Asian states—particularly Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Afghanistan’s economy, as one…
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