Economy & Development
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EU Ready to Support Housing and Job for Afghanistani Returnees
DID Press: Veronika Buskovic-Pohar, European Union Chargé d’Affaires in Afghanistan, announced that EU is prepared to assist in building housing and creating employment opportunities for Afghanistan migrants returning to the country. According to a statement released by Arg (Afghanistan Presidential…
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Oil and Gas Extraction Licenses Granted to Uzbek Firms in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan Caretaker Government has granted licenses for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas resources to Uzbek companies, reported Uzbekistan’s media. Uzbek Energy Minister Jhurabek Mirzamahmudov said that the interim government of Afghanistan has permitted Uzbek firms…
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Taliban FM Muttaqi in Moscow for Regional Talks
DID Press: Foreign Minister of the Taliban government, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in Moscow on Monday (October 6, 2025) to participate in the international “Moscow Format” talks. The Moscow Format meeting, attended by representatives from several regional countries, focuses on…
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First Time, China Unveils New J-35 Stealth Fighter Jet
DID Press: In a symbolic move showcasing its growing military capabilities, China has publicly unveiled its next-generation stealth fighter jet, the J-35, along with its land-based variant, the J-35A, for the first time. The display marks a significant milestone in…
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Jeffrey Sachs: China being “Punished” for Defying Washington
DID Press: Economist Jeffrey Sachs claimed that China is being targeted by the United States for failing to align its development with Washington’s expectations. Sachs argued that “China was supposed to develop in a way that was obedient to the…
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US Sanctions on Chabahar Port ‘Ineffective,’ Says Iran’s Envoy to Kabul
DID Press: Alireza Bikdeli, Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul, has dismissed the impact of recent U.S. sanctions on Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port, saying the pressure has instead strengthened Tehran’s determination to expand regional transit cooperation. Speaking to an Afghanistan media…
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Balkh–Herat Railway: Afghanistan’s Major Step Toward Regional Connectivity
DID Press: Afghanistan has taken a significant step toward becoming a regional transit hub with the ongoing construction of 561-kilometer Balkh–Herat railway, one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects. The railway will connect Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan with Herat in…
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Afghanistan Resumes CASA-1000 Project, Strengthening Role as Regional Energy Hub
DID Press: The regional CASA-1000 electricity transmission project is resuming after a two-year pause. This initiative, which will transfer surplus electricity from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Pakistan, will establish Afghanistan as a key energy corridor in the region and generate…
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China Showcases Naval Power With Stealth Jet Launch via Electromagnetic Catapult
DID Press: In a landmark military achievement, China has become the first country in the world to successfully launch a stealth fighter jet from an aircraft carrier using an electromagnetic catapult system. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) announced that the…
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Afghanistan–Pakistan Reopen Angoor Ada Border Crossing After 2 Year Closure
DID Press: Angoor Ada border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has officially reopened after two years of closure. Local officials confirmed that alongside the reopening of the crossing, the terminal of the National Logistics Organization has also resumed operations. The…
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