Economy & Development
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Daily Trade Flows Between Afghanistan and Iran Continue Amid Tensions
DID Press: Border officials in Herat report that commercial transit between Afghanistan and Iran is continuing normally despite rising tensions in Iran. Zaeem Agha, Border Commissioner of Islam Qala, said an average of 600 trucks depart daily to Iran while…
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UNSC Holds Special Session on Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Security Council will convene a special meeting today, Monday, March 9, to review the latest political, security, and humanitarian developments in Afghanistan. According to the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the session will begin at…
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Trade With Afghanistan Continues Uninterrupted, Says Iran
DID Press: Embassy of the Iran in Kabul says trade between Iran and Afghanistan continues without interruption and that economic cooperation between the two countries remains on a path of expansion. Alireza Bikdeli, the acting head of the Iranian embassy…
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Taliban Leader Allocates Land for Cold Storage Facilities in Panjshir
DID Press: Leader of the Taliban, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has ordered the allocation of 1,000 jeribs of land in Panjshir Province for the construction of modern cold storage facilities intended for preserving fresh fruit. According to the media office of the…
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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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