Economy
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Afghanistan and Iran Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment
DID Press: A trade delegation from Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, led by Kamaluddin Tawhid, head of the Afghanistan-Iran Joint Chamber of Commerce, met with Mahmoud Seyadat, chairman of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, to discuss expanding trade exchanges, developing investment…
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Afghanistan Welcomes More Than 30,000 Foreign Tourists Since Taliban Takeover
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Information and Culture, run by the Taliban, says more than 30,000 foreign tourists have visited the country since the group returned to power. The ministry said foreign visitors had travelled to various parts of Afghanistan…
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Former Afghan Soldier Dies by Suicide Amid Economic Hardship in Logar
DID Press: Local sources in Afghanistan’s Logar province say a former member of the country’s military has died by suicide amid economic difficulties in Azra district. The man, identified as Orangzeb, was 34 years old and had served in various…
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US Senator Sanders Calls for End to War Against Iran and Halt to Its Funding
DID Press: US Senator Bernie Sanders has called for an end to the war against Iran and urged Democrats to cut off funding for the conflict. Citing the deaths of 19 US service members, thousands of civilian casualties, the waste…
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China Voices Serious Concern Over New US Sanctions Ahead of Trade Talks
DID Press: China has expressed serious concern over new US sanctions targeting Chinese companies, as the two countries prepare for another round of trade negotiations and a possible meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on…
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UN Warns Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis Is Deepening Amid Widespread Restrictions
DID Press: UN has warned that Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis despite relative security stability, citing extensive restrictions on women’s rights, economic weakness, the return of millions of migrants and declining humanitarian assistance. Bruno Lemarquis, Deputy Special Representative…
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Airlines Resume Limited Afghanistan Airspace Crossings Despite Safety Concerns
DID Press: Several international airlines have resumed limited use of Afghanistan’s airspace in recent months, seeking to reduce flight times and fuel consumption. Following the widespread suspension of transit flights through Afghan airspace in 2021, some international carriers have gradually…
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Pakistan’s Bank Alfalah Exits Afghanistan After 20 Years
DID Press: Pakistan’s Bank Alfalah has fully withdrawn from Afghanistan after nearly two decades of operations, selling its assets and transferring its banking operations to Ghazanfar Bank. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday, the bank announced…
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Muslim American Senator: US Taxpayer Money Should Not Fund Israeli Bombs and Tanks
DID Press: Abdulrahman Mohammed Al-Sayed, a Muslim American senator, has criticised Washington’s financial policies toward Israel, stressing that American taxpayers do not pay taxes so their money can be spent on purchasing bombs and tanks for the Israeli regime.
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UNAMA Warns Pakistan Border Closures Could Deepen Poverty and Unemployment in Afghanistan
DID Press: The continued closure of border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan is disrupting trade and transit, potentially leading to higher unemployment and worsening poverty in Afghanistan, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned.…
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