Economy & Development
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Tehran, Kabul Stress Expanding Trade via Chabahar
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting ambassador to Tehran and the CEO of the Chabahar Free Zone Organization emphasized the expansion of economic ties and increased trade between the two countries. Fazl Mohammad Haqqani, acting ambassador of Afghanistan in Tehran, met with…
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Iran Welcomes Afghan Investment in Petrochemical Industry
DID Press: A senior official at Iran’s Petrochemical Commercial Company said that Afghanistan holds significant potential for investment and partnership in the petrochemical sector, describing the country as a possible strategic partner for Iran in this field. The official noted…
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Panjshir Emeralds: From Mines to Auctions, Taliban’s Growing Revenue Source
DID Press: Since the Taliban’s return to power, Panjshir emeralds have become one of the central pillars of Afghanistan’s natural resource extraction and sales. The holding of official auctions, the announcement of multi-million-dollar revenues, and repeated emphasis on the role…
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India Pledges Millions to Support Afghanistan’s Health System
DID Press: Acting Minister of Public Health of the Taliban administration announced after a week-long visit to India that New Delhi has committed millions of dollars in financial, pharmaceutical, and medical equipment assistance to support Afghanistan’s health system— the aid…
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$3.6M Panjshir Emerald Auction Draws Chinese Investor
DID Press: More than 3,500 carats of Panjshir emeralds were sold for over $3.6 million at a public auction held in Panjshir province, attended by domestic and international traders, including an investor from China. Saifuddin Laton, spokesperson for the Taliban…
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Kabul Turns to New Delhi: India Becomes Afghanistan’s Main Pharmaceutical Partner
DID Press: Amid political and trade tensions with Pakistan, the Taliban government announced that India has become one of Afghanistan’s main options for securing medicines. Following the visit of the Taliban’s Minister of Public Health to New Delhi, the Indian…
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Japan Backs Doha Process as Most Effective Framework for Afghanistan
DID Press: Japanese ambassador in Kabul emphasized that the Doha Process, with its wide range of participants, is the most effective mechanism for bringing Afghanistan closer to the international community. Tokyo has pledged to continue active and sustained support for…
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Kazakhstan: Trans-Afghan Railway Set to Reshape Regional Trade Routes
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the strategic importance of the Trans-Afghan Railway, describing it as a transformative project capable of redefining Central Asia’s position within international transport and trade networks. He called for practical coordination among transit countries…
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Israel, Egypt Sign $35B Gas Deal amid Political-Security Stakes
DID Press: Israel and Egypt recently signed a long-term agreement for the export of natural gas from Israel’s offshore Leviathan field to Egypt. The deal is valued at approximately $35 billion and envisions gas being transferred via existing infrastructure to…
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Pak FM Holds Talks with Iran, Turkey on Regional Developments
DID Press: Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy PM and FM, held separate phone conversations on Sunday with the foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey to discuss the expansion of bilateral cooperation and key regional developments. According to a spokesperson for Pakistan’s…
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