Economy & Development
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Jeffrey Sachs: China being “Punished” for Defying Washington
DID Press: Economist Jeffrey Sachs claimed that China is being targeted by the United States for failing to align its development with Washington’s expectations. Sachs argued that “China was supposed to develop in a way that was obedient to the…
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US Sanctions on Chabahar Port ‘Ineffective,’ Says Iran’s Envoy to Kabul
DID Press: Alireza Bikdeli, Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul, has dismissed the impact of recent U.S. sanctions on Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port, saying the pressure has instead strengthened Tehran’s determination to expand regional transit cooperation. Speaking to an Afghanistan media…
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Balkh–Herat Railway: Afghanistan’s Major Step Toward Regional Connectivity
DID Press: Afghanistan has taken a significant step toward becoming a regional transit hub with the ongoing construction of 561-kilometer Balkh–Herat railway, one of the country’s largest infrastructure projects. The railway will connect Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan with Herat in…
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Afghanistan Resumes CASA-1000 Project, Strengthening Role as Regional Energy Hub
DID Press: The regional CASA-1000 electricity transmission project is resuming after a two-year pause. This initiative, which will transfer surplus electricity from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to Pakistan, will establish Afghanistan as a key energy corridor in the region and generate…
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China Showcases Naval Power With Stealth Jet Launch via Electromagnetic Catapult
DID Press: In a landmark military achievement, China has become the first country in the world to successfully launch a stealth fighter jet from an aircraft carrier using an electromagnetic catapult system. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) announced that the…
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Afghanistan–Pakistan Reopen Angoor Ada Border Crossing After 2 Year Closure
DID Press: Angoor Ada border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has officially reopened after two years of closure. Local officials confirmed that alongside the reopening of the crossing, the terminal of the National Logistics Organization has also resumed operations. The…
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Internet Blackout Leaves 200 Iranian Trucks Stranded at Afghanistan Border
DID Press: Mahmoud Siyyadat, head of the Iran–Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, said that around 200 Iranian transit trucks loaded with commercial goods remain stranded at border crossings due to Afghanistan’s nationwide internet shutdown and the Taliban leader’s policy of…
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Afghanistan Resumes International Flights
DID Press: After months of suspension due to security and economic challenges, Kam Air has announced the resumption of its scheduled international flights from Kabul International Airport. According to company officials, flights will begin today, Wednesday, October 1, at 16:00…
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Trump Gives India 45 Days to Quit Chabahar and End Ties with Iran
DID Press: In a new escalation of its “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, the United States has given India a 45-day deadline to halt its cooperation on the Chabahar Port project. The U.S. State Department announced that the sanctions waiver…
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New Delhi Reaffirms Commitment to Chabahar Project Despite US Pressure
DID Press: Despite new U.S. sanctions and cancellation of sanction waivers, India continues to move forward with the development and management of Iran’s Chabahar Port. Even as new U.S. sanctions against Iran take effect and previous exemptions are withdrawn, India…
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