Economy & Development
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Herat Governor, Iranian Officials Stress Expanding Cross-Border Economic cooperation
DID Press: Taliban-appointed governor of Herat visited the Dogharoun–Taybad border crossing, where he emphasized the need to expand economic cooperation and resolve customs-related challenges between Iran and Afghanistan. Ahmad Islam Jar, the Taliban governor of Herat, traveled to the Dogharoun–Taybad…
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Red Cross Pledges to Expand Aid Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Katrin Ritz, Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Afghanistan, said during a meeting with Mullah Abdul Latif Mansour, the Taliban’s Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, that the organization plans to expand its…
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China to Deepen Economic Partnership with Canada Amid Trump Tariff Threats
DID Press: China announced plans to strengthen its economic ties with Canada under a “strategic partnership,” amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa confirmed the initiative in…
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Afghanistan, Bangladesh Take New Steps to Boost Trade Cooperation
DID Press: In an effort to expand economic ties, a delegation from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, led by its deputy minister, met with Bangladeshi government officials and business representatives in Dhaka. During the official visit, both sides discussed…
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Afghanistan shipped 20kg of raw gold to Uzbekistan for processing
DID Press: Afghanistan sent 20kg of raw gold, valued at approximately $2.9 million, to Uzbekistan for industrial processing, in a move aimed at developing the jewelry industry, increasing value-added production, and strengthening regional industrial cooperation. Uzbek media reported that the…
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China expresses interest in investing in Afghanistan’s coal-fired power generation
DID Press: Chinese investors have expressed readiness to invest in coal-based power generation projects in Afghanistan, according to Taliban officials. The Taliban said a delegation of Chinese investors raised the proposal during a meeting with the head of Afghanistan’s state…
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EU launches new investment to boost Afghan women’s economic participation
DID Press: EU has announced a new €10 million allocation for the second phase of a programme aimed at supporting the economic empowerment of women in Afghanistan. In a statement, the EU delegation to Afghanistan said the funding would be…
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Afghanistan Expands Electricity Distribution Networks Amid Rising Demand
DID Press: DABS (Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat) announced new progress in developing Afghanistan’s electricity distribution networks. In response to growing energy demand and existing challenges in the distribution system, DABS has launched serious efforts to expand and improve distribution networks…
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Systemic Competition with China: Trump Revives 1950s Strategic Logic
DID Press: US President Donald Trump, posted on Truth Social calling for an increase in the U.S. military budget for 2027 from about $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion. This post is not merely a financial stance or political gesture; it…
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Herat’s Medicinal Plant Exports to US, UAE Triple in 9 Months
DID Press: Herat province has seen a threefold increase in medicinal plant exports to the United States and the United Arab Emirates during the first nine months of 1404 solar year, with approximately 22,000 tons valued at over $24 million…
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