Economy & Development
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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Torkham Reopens, Pakistan–Afghanistan Trade Resumes
DID Press: Reports indicate that commercial activity at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resumed, bringing relief to traders and transport companies following recent disruptions. According to Pakistan’s Samaa TV, citing border officials, the initial phase includes…
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Taliban Claims Diplomatic Gains and Broad Domestic Programs in 2025
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, says Afghanistan achieved “significant diplomatic progress” in 2025, including expanded international engagement and recognition from Russia. Speaking on Wednesday, Mujahid said senior Taliban officials — including deputy prime ministers and cabinet ministers…
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India Surpasses Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
DID Press: India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with gross domestic product reaching USD 4.18 trillion, according to government figures and international media assessments. Analysts say India is now on track to rank third globally…
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Afghanistan Leads Iranian Printing Product Exports with 110% Growth
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance reports a significant surge in printing product exports to Afghanistan during the first nine months of 2024. Abbas Zare, Director General of the Ministry’s Printing Office, stated that approximately 23,000 tons…
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87 km of TAPI Gas Pipeline Route Prepared Toward Herat
DID Press: Local officials in western Afghanistan say preparatory work on Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline toward the city of Herat is continuing, with 87 kilometers of the planned 153-kilometer stretch inside Afghanistan territory now completed. Ahmad Jan Bilal, a representative…
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Taliban Invite Turkish Firms to Invest in Major Water Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Water and Energy has invited Turkish companies to invest in several large-scale dam construction and water supply projects, the ministry said on Monday. Acting Minister of Water and Energy Abdul Latif Mansour said the…
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Historic Metals Surge in 2025: Silver Leads Global Markets
DID Press: In 2025, metals outperformed all other global assets, emerging as the leading sector in financial markets. Falling interest rates in major economies, especially the U.S., combined with heightened geopolitical and trade uncertainties, boosted the role of precious metals…
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Pentagon: China Now Capable of Threatening US Across All Domains
DID Press: US Department of War’s annual report on China’s military power says Beijing’s layered and long-term military expansion has increasingly heightened US vulnerabilities, warning that China is now capable of directly threatening the security of the American homeland. According…
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Afghanistan to Return as Asia’s Trade Crossroads
DID Press: By planning a railway line through Afghanistan to China, Iran is seeking to revive Afghanistan’s role in regional trade after years of instability. Iran is considering the construction of a railway passing through Afghanistan to China, which will…
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