Economy & Development
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Why India Failed to Build Middle Class Like China
DID Press: India and China have followed strikingly different growth trajectories, Half a century after integrating into the global economy. China succeeded in lifting hundreds of millions into the middle class, while India remains mired in structural inequality and weak…
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Afghan Banks Ready to Offer Int’l Banking Services
DID Press: Afghanistan’s central bank announced that domestic banks are now equipped to provide banking services in line with international standards. The statement confirms that Afghan banks can offer services such as international accounts, cross-border money transfers, and electronic banking.…
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Uzbekistan to Boost Building Material Exports to Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbekistan’s association O‘zsanoatqurilishmateriallari held an online meeting with senior officials and domestic manufacturers to outline new strategies for foreign markets, In line with a presidential directive to expand building material exports. Ilyas Rahimov, the association’s head, presented a…
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Turkey’s Defense Exports Soar to $8.5B in 2025
DID Press: Turkey’s defense and aerospace exports reached a record $8.5 billion in 2025, underscoring Ankara’s growing role in the global arms market, particularly in the rapidly expanding field of unmanned aerial systems. Haluk Görgün, head of Turkey’s Presidency of…
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Iran Pursues Cautious Diplomacy and Border Economic in Its Afghanistan Policy
DID Press: Iran’s policy toward Afghanistan reflects a pragmatic and cautious approach that seeks to balance political restraint with practical economic engagement, particularly along shared border regions. This strategy prioritizes border security, trade flows, and communication channels with Kabul, while…
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Afghans Top Business Travel to Uzbekistan in 2025
DID Press: Afghan nationals made the highest number of business trips to Uzbekistan in the first ten months of 2025, according to Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Agency. The data show that travel by Afghan traders to Uzbekistan increased significantly compared with…
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Iran President Calls for Faster Border Engagement with Afghanistan
DID Press: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need to accelerate Iran’s border interactions with Afghanistan, saying many issues can be addressed through closer and more efficient engagement. Speaking in a televised interview about the government’s plans to improve and…
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Central Asia–Japan Summit Puts Afghanistan at Core of Regional Cooperation
DID Press: First Central Asia–Japan leaders’ summit was held with a strong focus on peace, stability and development in Afghanistan, as participating countries agreed to continue regional cooperation aimed at improving the country’s economic and infrastructure conditions. Speaking at the…
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Iran Steps In to Fill Pakistan’s Drug Gap in Afghanistan
DID Press: Following a complete halt in medicine imports from Pakistan, Taliban government announced expanded cooperation with Iranian pharmaceutical companies to meet Afghanistan’s healthcare needs. Noor Jalal Jalali, Taliban acting Minister of Public Health, said the shortage of medicines in…
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FIFA to Allocate Part of 2026 World Cup Revenue to Gaza Reconstruction
DID Press: Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA) announced an unprecedented decision to dedicate a portion of the revenue from the 2026 World Cup to the reconstruction of Gaza and support for its people. The decision, approved at an official…
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