Economy & Development
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Afghanistan Terminates Oil Extraction Contract with Chinese Company
DIDPress: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan’s interim government announced the termination of a 25-year oil extraction contract for the Amu Darya oil field due to repeated violations. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 17, the ministry said…
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UNAMA: One-Third of Afghanistan’s Population Lacks Access to Safe Drinking Water
DIDPress: The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) says nearly one-third of Afghanistan’s population lacks access to safe drinking water. In an official statement, UNAMA warned that more than 10 million people across the country are forced to use…
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Survey; Afghan People Top Priority in Current Situation
DIDPress: has recently conducted a survey aiming to explore the perspectives and priorities of the Afghanistan people amid the country’s ongoing crisis and rapid changes. The survey centered around the key question: “What is the top priority of the Afghan…
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Uzbekistan’s Connectivity Approach: Will India Reconnect with Central Asia?
DIDPress: Diplomat magazine recently argued that despite India’s position as the largest economy in South Asia, its limited presence at the Termez Dialogue has raised questions about its commitment to “Connect Central Asia” policy. For years, connecting Central and South…
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Survey; Effective Policies on Return of Afghan Migrants
In a recent survey conducted by Did press to explore public views on the key factors influencing the return of Afghan migrants, respondents evaluated four main policy options. The results indicate a strong public tendency to prioritize political, security, and…
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Backing Small Businesses Key to Solving Afghanistan’s Unemployment Crisis
According to the results of a recent survey conducted by DID Press, 60% of participants identified supporting small businesses as a crucial solution to reducing unemployment in Afghanistan. The statistic reflects a growing public focus on strengthening the domestic economy…
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Importing Low-Quality Goods Banned at Afghanistan Customs
DIDPress: Afghan interim government suspended fuel imports through Abunasr Farahi border crossing in Farah province due to the entry of low-quality fuel. Shamsuddin Shariati, Acting Head of the High directorate of Supervision and Prosecution of Decrees and Edicts, announced at…
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Afghans Rank Employment as Top Economic Priority Under Interim Government
A recent survey conducted by DIDPress News Agency assessed citizens’ views on the economic priorities of Afghanistan’s caretaker government. According to the survey findings, employment—with 50% of the votes—ranks highest among the people’s demands. Surprisingly, issues such as reducing inflation…
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Iran Invests $5 Billion in Afghanistan’s Iron Mines
DIDPress: Beginning fresh negotiations with Afghanistan’s interim government, Iran is seeking to import large quantities of iron ore from the country and make multi-billion dollar investments in Afghanistan’s mining sector. Mohammad Atabak, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Industry, Mines, and Trade,…
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Kabul’s Growing Ties with India and Chabahar Signals Shift in Regional Geopolitics
DIDPress: In an analysis on Kabul’s growing closeness to India and the strategic role of Chabahar Port, The Economic Times argued that the Afghan caretaker government has decided to shift its trade focus toward Iran’s Chabahar Port to reduce dependence…
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