Economy & Development
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Ariana Afghan Airlines Transported Over 38,000 Passengers in 1 Month
DID Press: Ariana Afghan Airlines reported transporting more than 38,000 passengers and nearly 700 tons of cargo in the month of Hamal, highlighting an uptick in Afghanistan’s air transport activity. According to the General Directorate of State-Owned Companies, Ariana Afghan…
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Nangarhar Expects Over 11,000 Tons of Peach Harvest This Year
DID Press: Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province is projected to produce more than 11,000 metric tons of peaches this agricultural year, according to local agricultural authorities. The provincial Directorate of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock in Nangarhar said peach production is expected…
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Taliban Approves 12 Key Energy and Infrastructure Projects
DID Press: Taliban’s economic commission approved 12 major projects spanning energy, infrastructure, transport, and public services, aiming to strengthen core systems and expand access to essential services across Afghanistan. According to the office of the deputy prime minister for economic…
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Kabul–Tashkent Expand Cooperation in Agriculture and Textile Sector
DID Press: Tashkent hosted a meeting between Afghan officials and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan, where both sides agreed to expand economic cooperation, particularly in agriculture and textiles. The discussions, held under a program supported…
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Women’s Dedicated Market Boosts Economic Participation in Herat
DID Press: A women-only market has been launched in Herat to support female entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities for women. The newly established market provides a secure environment where women can directly sell their handmade products, including traditional crafts, clothing,…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader: Persian Gulf Strategic Asset With Future Free of US Presence
DID Press: Iran’s Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei) said that the future of the Persian Gulf will be shaped without the presence of United States, stressing regional self-reliance and opposition to foreign intervention. In a message marking Iran’s National…
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Rail Freight Exceeds 484,000 Tons in Afghanistan in April 2026
DID Press: Around 484,000 metric tons of goods were transported through Afghanistan’s railway network in April 2026, according to the Ministry of Public Works. The ministry said total rail movement from the beginning to the end of the month reached…
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Iran, Taliban Emphasize Expansion of Economic Cooperation
DID Press: Officials from Iran and Taliban have held talks in Tehran, stressing the need to streamline diplomatic processes, remove existing obstacles, and expand cooperation in economic and cultural fields. In line with ongoing diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Kabul,…
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Afghanistan, Hangzhou Chamber Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
DID Press: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment signed a cooperation memorandum with the Hangzhou Chamber of Commerce following a working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and commercial relations. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the…
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Kabul Municipality: Buildings Up to 30 stories Are Permitted Under Urban Plans
DID Press: Kabul Municipality has announced that residents are allowed to construct buildings of up to 30 stories in line with approved urban regulations and master plans, rejecting claims that construction above three floors has been banned. A spokesperson for…
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