Economy & Development
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Afghanistan Turns to Alternative Trade Corridors to Boost Leverage Over Pakistan
DID Press: The visit of Nooruddin Azizi, Taliban caretaker government’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, to Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province — and his focus on expanding transit through Chabahar — signals a coordinated strategy by Kabul to replace trade…
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Ariana Afghan Airlines Launches International Cargo Flights
DID Press: Ariana Afghan Airlines announced it will officially begin handling imports and exports through its cargo flights, starting Sunday, November 16 – a move expected to significantly reduce the cost of transporting commercial goods. In a statement, the airline…
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Taliban Trade Minister Visits Iran to Boost Economic Ties
DID Press: Nooruddin Azizi, the Taliban government’s Minister of Industry and Trade, arrived in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province leading an economic delegation. Officials from both countries described the visit as an important step toward expanding trade cooperation, strengthening infrastructure,…
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Iran-Afghanistan Trade Surges; 3,000 Herat Companies Active at Islam Qala
DID Press: Recent data shows that over 3,000 companies based in Herat province conduct their import and export operations through Dogharun–Islam Qala border, now the main gateway for Iranian goods into Afghanistan and a key contributor to the countries’ annual…
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Taliban Spokesman Interview with IRIB: From Promises to Reality in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, recently gave an interview to Iran’s state media, providing an opportunity to present the government’s positions and claims. However, several key points and evident gaps in his statements raise serious questions…
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Positive Change in Afghanistan Is Possible, but Gradual, Fragile and Homegrown
DID Press: Despite severe restrictions, analytical reporting by The Diplomat emphasizes that processes of social adaptation, local resilience, and gradual transformation are emerging in Afghanistan, potentially charting a path for positive change. Four years after the Taliban’s return to power,…
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Taliban Shifts Trade Away From Pakistan Toward Iran, Central Asia
DID Press: As border tensions between Kabul and Islamabad escalate and key crossings remain closed, the Taliban administration says it is restructuring Afghanistan’s foreign trade to reduce dependence on Pakistan, redirecting imports — including pharmaceuticals — through Iran and Central…
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Taliban Inaugurates Paranda Hydropower Dam in Panjshir
DID Press: Paranda Hydropower Dam in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province was officially inaugurated Thursday in a ceremony attended by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Taliban government. Speaking at the event, Baradar said the Islamic…
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Hits $200M in Losses
DID Press: The closure of Pakistan–Afghanistan border crossings following 11 October clashes caused approximately $200 million in economic losses over the first 24 days, and disrupted Pakistan’s trade with Central Asia. More than $50 million in direct losses were incurred…
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China Developing Anti-Aging Pill Promising 150-Year Lifespan
DID Press: A biotechnology company in southern China, Lonvi Biosciences, is developing a new pill aimed at slowing down aging — and potentially extending human life to as much as 150 years, according to a report by NYT. The company’s…
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