Economy & Development
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Afghanistan Saffron Wins Global Superior Taste Award Again
DID Press: Herat saffron has once again been named the world’s best in an international competition organized by the International Taste Institute, underscoring Afghanistan’s growing profile in premium food products. The award, announced during the institute’s annual evaluations in Brussels,…
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Following Border Closure with Pakistan: Iran’s Exports to Afghanistan Rise via Mahirud Customs
DID Press: Following the closure of Afghanistan’s trade borders with Pakistan, the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi (Mahirud) Customs in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province has witnessed a significant boost in trade exchanges and exports to Afghanistan. As Afghanistan’s commercial routes…
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Reuters: Afghanistan Trade Proves Resilient in 2025 via Iran, Central Asia Routes
DID Press: Afghanistan’s trade in 2025 remained broadly stable despite repeated closures of border crossings with Pakistan, according to new figures from the Ministry of Commerce, cited by Reuters. The data show that Afghan traders increasingly relied on alternative corridors…
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Herat Emerges as Afghanistan’s New Economic Hub
DID Press: Herat has solidified its position as one of Afghanistan’s leading economic centers with the launch of 350 new manufacturing plants in the province’s industrial zone In 2025. Herat, a major city in western Afghanistan near the Iranian and…
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Taliban Reports Islamic Financing Support and Large-Scale Wheat Reserves
DID Press: Taliban administration says it has expanded Islamic financial support to farmers and livestock owners while building up state wheat reserves across Afghanistan. Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Taliban government, said nearly 2 billion afghanis in “Islamic…
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Tracking Path to Trillion-Dollar Club: Global GDP Milestones
DID Press: US was the first country to surpass a gross domestic product (GDP) of $1 trillion in 1969, earning recognition as the founder of the “Trillion-Dollar Club.” Japan followed in 1978, and Germany reached this milestone in 1986. France,…
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Afghanistan–Pakistan Joint Committee Formed to Resolve Trade Challenges
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan chambers of commerce have agreed to establish a 12-member joint committee aimed at addressing trade barriers and reopening ports to resume bilateral trade. Aiming to resolve trade-related issues and facilitating the flow of imports and…
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Solar Power Project Boosts Electricity Access in Paktika
DID Press: A new solar power project with a capacity of 100 kilowatts has been inaugurated in Yahyakhel district of Paktika province. The Ministry of Water and Energy of the Taliban government announced that the project has been completed and…
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Over 22,000 Tons of Fresh Fruit Exported from Herat in 9 Months
DID Press: Herat province has seen a significant increase in fresh fruit exports over the past nine months. Local authorities reported that more than 22,000 tons of fresh fruit, valued at over $16 million, have been exported from the province…
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Recycling Plants in Balkh Boost Local Industry, Cut Imports
DID Press: Recycling factories in Balkh province are playing a key role in reducing imports, managing waste, and protecting the environment. Local officials report that approximately 30 recycling facilities are currently operational in the province, converting urban and industrial waste…
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