Economy & Development
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Kazakhstan to Build Herat–Torghundi Railway
DID Press: Chargé d’affaires of Kazakhstan’s embassy in Kabul met with Herat governor Mawlawi Islamjar on Thursday, expressing his country’s readiness to begin construction of Herat–Torghundi railway. According to a statement from Herat’s provincial office, the Kazakh diplomat underlined importance…
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Pakistan Commits to Completing Trade Corridors via Afghanistan, Iran, China
DID Press: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to completing trade corridors through Iran, Afghanistan, and China during a meeting with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) regional director. The ADB official described Pakistan as a…
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Pakistan’s Imports from Afghanistan Reach Highest Level of the Year
DID Press: New data from Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce shows that the country’s imports from Afghanistan reached $55 million in August 2025, marking a 50% increase compared to the previous month. According to the Ministry’s report, Pakistan’s imports from Afghanistan…
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Dogharoon: Eastern Trade Highway on Path to Development and Investment
DID Press: Governor of Taybad district stressed the strategic importance of Dogharoon border, calling it a vital trade artery between Iran and Afghanistan. He urged the development of infrastructure to attract investors to free trade zone at this border crossing.…
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Iran and Afghanistan Strengthen Scientific, Elite Tourism Cooperation
DID Press: Continuing efforts to expand scientific and cultural interactions between Iran and Afghanistan, Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Kabul and the leadership of “Afghan Event” and “Afghan Travel” companies have reached an agreement to collaborate on the organization of first…
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Taliban Requests Japan to Resume Kabul Water Supply Project
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy announced that officials have requested Japan to restart work on the water supply project for New Kabul City. In a statement, the ministry said that Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, Minister of Economy, and Dr.…
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Gold Prices in Kabul See Limited Fluctuations
DID Press: gold market in Kabul experienced minor fluctuations on Saturday, 29 Sunbula 1404, reflecting a slowdown in buying and selling in recent days. Following relative stability in exchange rates, gold prices were traded with only slight changes. Market vendors…
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Taliban Government Begins Pension Payments for Retirees of Seven State Institutions
DID Press: Ministry of Finance of the Taliban caretaker government has released a schedule for the disbursement of pensions to retirees from seven government institutions. According to the ministry, the distribution process, which began on (August 23), is ongoing. Pensions…
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Iran–Afghanistan Passenger Train Stalled by Border and Administrative Issues
DID Press: Despite limited demand for cross-border rail travel, Taliban caretaker government has continued to call for the launch of a passenger train between Iran and Afghanistan. However, customs and passport-related obstacles remain key barriers to implementation. Jabbarali Zakeri, CEO…
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Iran–Afghanistan Railway Nears Completion with 87% Progress
DID Press: Khaf–Herat railway, a project launched 18 years ago, is now 87 percent complete, marking a major step toward boosting regional transit connectivity. The Khaf–Herat line, one of the largest infrastructure projects linking Iran and Afghanistan, has entered its…
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