Economy & Development
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Taliban Approve Trans-Afghan Railway to Boost Regional Trade
DID Press: Taliban cabinet, chaired by PM Mohammad Hassan Akhund, has approved the construction of the Trans-Afghan Railway using a 1,520mm track gauge, a decision that aligns with regional economic and geopolitical objectives while posing significant financial and security challenges.…
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India and China Resume Direct Flights after Five-Year Suspension
DID Press: India and China have resumed direct passenger flights for the first time in five years, in what analysts view as a sign of easing tensions and a gradual normalization of relations between the two Asian giants. The first…
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Turkmenistan to Begin Gas Exports to Afghanistan by 2027
DID Press: Head of Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) pipeline project has announced that Turkmenistan plans to start exporting natural gas to Afghanistan by early 2027, with the Afghanistan section of the pipeline set for completion by the end of 2026. Mohammad Murad…
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Afghanistan Faces Deepening Hunger Crisis Ahead of Winter
DID Press: On the eve of the United Nations’ 80th anniversary, the World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning that has once again placed Afghanistan at the center of global attention. According to the WFP, one in five Afghans…
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Trump’s Asia Tour Tests US Bid to Reclaim Influence from China
DID Press: US President Donald Trump’s first Asian tour of his second term is being seen as more than a routine diplomatic trip — it marks a renewed push by Washington to redefine its role in Asia’s shifting balance of…
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Restoration of Herat’s Historic Citadel Underway after Earthquake
DID Press: Cultural officials of the Taliban administration in western Herat province have announced that restoration work on the historic Ikhtiyar al-Din Citadel has begun, using local materials and scientific methods to enhance earthquake resistance. The reconstruction phases of the…
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Afghanistan Resumes Transit Trade via Pakistan’s Chaman Border
DID Press: Following the announcement of an immediate ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and the Taliban government, Afghanistan’s transit trade, which had been halted due to border unrest, has resumed at the Chaman border. A three-phase clearance operation of approximately 300…
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US and UK Impose Sanctions on Major Russian Oil Firms amid Ukraine War
DID Press: United States, aiming to increase economic pressure on Kremlin, has sanctioned two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. This move came a day after the announcement that President Donald Trump postponed his meeting with Vladimir Putin, while…
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Domestic, Foreign Investors Interested in Afghanistan Water, Energy Projects
DID Press: Representatives of several domestic and international companies have expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan’s water and energy sectors, according to the Taliban-led Ministry of Energy and Water. During a recent investment promotion conference, ministry officials presented key infrastructure…
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US National Debt Tops $38 Trillion amid Fiscal Turmoil
DID Press: United States’ national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, a record high that highlights growing fiscal strain as the federal government remains partially shut down. According to the U.S. Treasury, the debt rose by $1 trillion in less than…
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