Economy & Development
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Pakistan: US Remains Our Largest Trading Partner
DIDPress: During a meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed that the United States continues to be Pakistan’s largest trading partner. In discussions between Pakistan’s Finance Minister and the U.S. Commerce Secretary, both sides…
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Afghanistan’s Trade Relations Expand to Over 100 Countries
DIDPress: Nooruddin Azizi, acting Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Taliban caretaker government, highlighted the achievements of his ministry, saying Afghanistan’s trade relations now encompass more than 100 countries. Speaking at a ceremony in Kabul on Saturday, July 19,…
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Steel Diplomacy; Central Asia’s Push Southward Through Afghanistan
DIDPress: In an article for Times of Central Asia, Nikola Miković highlighted the growing ties between Central Asia and Afghanistan, noting that for landlocked Central Asian nations, Afghanistan serves as a critical transit point for the shortest route to the…
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Herat Governor Officially Visits Iran; Launch of New Cooperation at Islam Qala Border
DIDPress: Leading an official delegation, Mawlawi Noor Ahmad Islamjar, governor of western Herat province appointed by the Taliban’s caretaker government, entered Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday morning, July 19, through the Islam Qala border crossing. He will meet with…
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White House Accuses Taliban of Diverting Humanitarian Aid from Afghanistan People
DIDPress: White House released a report accusing Afghanistan’s caretaker government of obstructing U.S. financial and humanitarian aid from reaching the Afghanistan people, saying Taliban are diverting these resources for their own benefit. American officials claim to have evidence that the…
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Return of Migrants: Economic Challenge or Opportunity?
A recent poll conducted by DID Press News Agency highlights public concerns about pressure on the labor market and public services. Following the increasing trend of migrant returns, DID Press News Agency has published the results of an online poll…
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Afghan Handwoven Carpets Shine in China’s Booming Market
DIDPress: China’s Xinhua News Agency highlighted the growing popularity of Afghan handwoven carpets, noting their increasing presence not just in private homes but also in Chinese restaurants. At the 9th China-South Asia Expo held in Kunming, capital of southwest China’s…
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Afghanistan at Heart of Central Asia’s Roadmap: From Isolation to Regional Connectivity
DIDPress: In an analysis, Eurasianet reported that Relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. Central Asian states are prioritizing bringing…
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CPEC to CPAEC: Aspiration to Actualisation
DIDPress: In an article for Express Tribune, Reza Muhammad argues that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Iran-Afghanistan-Central Asia-China corridor, and the proposed China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Corridor (CPAEC) could complement one another, yielding multiplied benefits—including job creation, poverty reduction, women’s…
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Regional Reshape Through China’s Rail Ambitions in Afghanistan
DIDPress: Think China media wrote that Trans-Afghan Railway (TAR) is a proposed rail route that will stretch from Termez in Uzbekistan to Peshawar in Pakistan, passing through Mazar-i-Sharif and Logar cities in Afghanistan. On May 21, 2025, the foreign ministers…
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