Economy & Development
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Over 12,000 Flights Operated in Afghanistan in 2025
DID Press: Afghanistan saw more than 12,000 domestic and international flights operate from its airports in 2025, according to official reports. The figures include both passenger and cargo flights and indicate a notable increase in aviation activity compared to previous…
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Over 780 Trucks Cross Farah Border Daily Amid Rising Trade
DID Press: Officials from the Farah Chamber of Commerce and Industries report that more than 780 trucks pass daily through the Sheikh Abunasr Farahi border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran. Despite regional tensions and security challenges, this flow continues, highlighting…
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Over 15,000 Foreign Nationals Granted Work Permits in Afghanistan
DID Press: Authorities in Afghanistan say more than 15,000 foreign nationals have received work permits over the past four years, according to the country’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. The ministry stated that most of the workers come from…
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Taliban Extends Vehicle Tax Breaks, Upgrades Customs Infrastructure
DID Press: Taliban government held its 16th cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, addressing key economic, security, social, and cultural matters. During the session, the cabinet decided to extend the customs duty discount for “one-key” vehicles…
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Afghanistan-Belarus Trade Surpasses $200M, Uzbekistan Transit Key
DID Press: Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Rezhenkov announced that trade between Afghanistan and Belarus exceeded $200 million last year. Rezhenkov told the Belarusian TV network “VNN” that Uzbekistan serves as a crucial transit gateway for goods, enabling expanded economic ties…
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UN Officials Meet Herat Governor to Discuss Support for Returnees, Local Production
DID Press: Senior officials from the United Nations and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) met with the governor of Herat to discuss assistance for returning migrants and support for Afghanistan’s domestic production. During a visit to the…
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China–North Korea Passenger Train Service Resumes After 6 Years
DID Press: Passenger rail service between China and North Korea has resumed after a six-year suspension, with the first train departing from Beijing on Thursday. Train K-27 will travel for approximately 24 hours and 41 minutes, stopping in the border…
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Japan Allocates $2M for Afghan Returnees, Vulnerable Host Communities
DID Press: Japan has pledged $2 million to the UNHCR to provide emergency support for more than 116,000 Afghan returnees from Iran and Pakistan, as well as vulnerable host communities in Afghanistan. The assistance includes cash support for roughly 23,000…
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China Seeks to Boost Trade and Investment in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced that Nuruddin Azizi met with China’s special representative Yoshiao Yong to discuss expanding trade relations and investment opportunities. Azizi highlighted that Afghanistan offers a secure environment for investment and invited Chinese…
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Uzbekistan Lifts Tariffs on 14 Afghan Goods to Boost Trade
DID Press: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a preferential trade agreement with Afghanistan, removing customs tariffs on 14 key Afghan products. The deal also includes phytosanitary facilitation for Afghan agricultural goods and broader support for exporters. Officials say the…
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