Economy & Development
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Iran Records Highest Oil Revenue in Region
DID Press: According to Reuters, data on March oil exports show that Iran has achieved the highest growth in oil revenue in the region, securing the top position, even as the area continues to face tensions and instability. The report…
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Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Sign $400M+ in Trade and Investment Deals
DID Press: Chamber of Commerce and Investment of the Taliban government announced that during a business networking meeting between private sector representatives from Afghanistan and Uzbekistan in Fergana, 20 cooperation agreements worth over $400 million were signed. According to the…
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Central Asia Emerges as Afghanistan’s Strategic Corridor Out of Trade and Economic Deadlock
DID Press: Central Asia has the potential to meet Afghanistan’s fundamental energy needs. Currently, Afghanistan imports approximately 6.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, with more than 70 percent supplied by Central Asian states—particularly Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Afghanistan’s economy, as one…
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Afghan Currency Gains 10.77% Against Dollar in 2025
DID Press: Central Bank of Afghanistan announced that the Afghani appreciated by 10.77% against the US dollar in the year 2025, maintaining the country’s monetary stability. Nur Ahmad Agha, Governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan, stated that the Afghani’s…
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Kabul Proposes Using Afghan Workforce in Kyrgyzstan Construction Projects
DID Press: During a meeting between Nooruddin Azizi, Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, and Tursunkulov, both sides emphasized expanding economic and trade relations between Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced on Monday (April 6) that…
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Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Sign $67M Agreements, Set $500M Pharmaceutical Trade Goal
DID Press: A delegation from Afghanistan, led by Zelgay Aryan Azimi, visited Fergana and signed preliminary agreements worth a total of $67 million with local traders and industrialists. The visit is seen as a significant step in strengthening economic and…
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Central Asia Focus on Expanding Economic Ties with Afghanistan
DID Press: During a consultative meeting between Afghanistan and Central Asian countries in Kabul, senior officials from five regional states emphasized expanding economic cooperation, strengthening political relations, and supporting major transit projects with Afghanistan. Geziz Akbasov stated that economic relations…
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Gallup Survey Shows China Leading US in Global Leadership Approval
DID Press: In the latest report from the advisory institute Gallup, China has outpaced the United States for the third time in global leadership approval ratings, marking the widest gap in nearly two decades. The 2025 survey, conducted across more…
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Kabul Hosts Consultative Meeting on Afghanistan–Central Asia Cooperation
DID Press: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taliban is scheduled to host a consultative meeting titled “Afghanistan–Central Asia” today, Sunday (April 5), in Kabul. The meeting will be chaired by Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting head of the foreign ministry,…
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Fuel Prices in Afghanistan Up to 46% Lower than Pakistan
DID Press: Reports indicate that the prices of petrol, diesel, and liquefied gas in Afghanistan are significantly lower than in neighboring Pakistan. According to the latest data, the current retail prices in Afghanistan are: Petrol: $0.97 per liter Diesel: $1.05…
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