Economy & Development
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IRC Warns Afghanistan may Lose 10% of GDP amid Aid Cuts
DID Press: International Rescue Committee (IRC) has warned that Afghanistan may lose up to 10 percent of its gross domestic product due to declining global aid, further straining the country’s fragile economy and humanitarian situation. The IRC report highlighted that…
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Iran Begins Issuing Work Visas for Afghanistani Migrants
DID Press: Iran has begun issuing official work visas for Afghanistani migrants in a new program that authorities say aims to regulate foreign employment and curb illegal labor. “The program, launched in early Mizan (late November), allows Iranian employers to…
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Pakistani Delegation Heading to Kabul for Border, Trade Issues
DID Press: A high-ranking Pakistani delegation will be in Kabul on Tuesday, 21 October, to hold discussions with Taliban government officials on border management and expansion of bilateral trade cooperation. The planned visit focuses on implementing a “Single Document System”…
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Kabul Governor Calls for Investment to Resolve Capital’s Electricity Crisis
DID Press: As electricity crisis in capital Kabul intensifies, local administration is seeking sustainable solutions through new planning and investment. Amid ongoing blackouts and power shortages in the capital, Kabul Governor emphasized the need for investment in electricity generation and…
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Palestinian Authority Unveils $67bln Plan for Gaza Reconstruction
DID Press: Palestinian Authority PM announced a comprehensive three-phase plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip during a special session held in Ramallah on Monday. Mohammad Mustafa, PM of the Palestinian Authority, unveiled the proposal in the presence of…
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Afghanistan Reports Major Progress on CASA-1000 Electricity Project
DID Press: Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) has reported significant progress on CASA-1000 electricity transmission project in northern, northeastern, and eastern provinces. The project is expected to generate millions of dollars in annual revenue for Afghanistan and will transmit 1,300…
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Afghanistan Boosts Passport Issuance Capacity; Nearly 600,000 Distributed
DID Press: Officials from Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Passports reported a significant increase in the country’s passport issuance capacity, with nearly 600,000 passports recently distributed to applicants. The directorate announced that by strengthening administrative systems, installing new servers, opening additional…
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Chaman-Spinboldak Border Set to Reopen Soon
DID Press: Chaman-Spinboldak border crossing, which has been closed in recent weeks due to border clashes between the Taliban government and Pakistan, is expected to reopen soon. According to business sources in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the crossing is scheduled to…
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Afghani Exchange Rate Trends Upward
DID Press: Following a significant drop yesterday, the Afghani gained nearly one percent today (October 19), climbing to 1,630 tomans. In Tehran’s currency market, the Afghani, which fell by 40 tomans to 1,615 yesterday (Saturday, October 18, 2025), rebounded by…
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Pakistan Halts Transit Trade with Afghanistan amid Tensions
DID Press: In a new move, Pakistan has suspended all transit trade with Afghanistan through its western border crossings, effectively halting the flow of goods between the two countries. According to Pakistani media reports, Pakistani government has ordered a complete…
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