Economy
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How Trump Turned WH Tragedy into Tool for Targeting Immigrants
DID Press: Stark contradiction in Washington’s approach becomes even more evident when considering that Lakanwal was not an ordinary migrant, but an individual trained by and cooperating with U.S. intelligence agencies. This reality raises a crucial question: How can a…
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Qatar Elevates Diplomatic Mission in Afghanistan with New Ambassador
DID Press: Qatar’s diplomatic mission in Afghanistan has been elevated with the appointment of Mirdif Al-Qashouti as its new extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Kabul. Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban, received Al-Qashouti’s credentials on Tuesday, November…
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Secret UAE–Haifa Railway Nears Final Stages
DID Press: Hebrew-language outlet i24NEWS reported that a railway line connecting the United Arab Emirates to the Port of Haifa in Israel has been constructed secretly during the Gaza war and has now reached its advanced stages of completion. According…
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World Bank: Taliban Allocates Half of Government Budget to Security Sector
DID Press: World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s interim Taliban government allocated nearly half of its 2025 budget to the security sector, highlighting the group’s heavy prioritization of military spending over economic and social needs. The World Bank’s recent data…
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Dual Impact of the Kabul–Islamabad Trade Halt: Who Really Wins?
DID Press: Taliban’s efforts to diversify Afghanistan’s trade routes and reduce dependence on Pakistan may prove beneficial in the long run, but fully replacing the Pakistan corridor in the short term is unrealistic and carries significant economic costs for both…
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Unlocking Afghanistan’s Scientific Potential: Challenges and Opportunities
DID Press: Access to inclusive education remains a fundamental driver of scientific development. Experiences from regional and global contexts show that when half of a population is excluded from educational opportunities, the pace of scientific growth, innovation, and economic development…
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China, Tajikistan Strengthen Security and Economic Ties with Afghanistan in Focus
DID Press: In the first strategic dialogue between their foreign ministers, China and Tajikistan have agreed to expand security and economic cooperation, a move with direct implications for Afghanistan given its shared borders with both countries. The meeting, held in…
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Pakistan Tightens Customs Controls on Afghan Goods
DID Press: Pakistan issued a formal directive to intensify inspections of Afghan goods entering the country through unofficial routes, marking a new phase of trade restrictions that coincides with escalating border tensions and the continued closure of major crossings. The…
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South Asia Strategic Rift: Roots and Dimensions of Pakistan-Taliban Growing Tensions
Exclusive Report – DID Press: The relationship between the Taliban and Pakistan—once considered one of the closest yet most complex political and security partnerships in the region prior to 2021—has entered a phase many analysts now describe as a “structural…
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Housing Crisis in Afghanistan amid Soaring Rents, Returning Migrants
DID Press: Statistics reveal a worrying trend. In major cities such as Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Nangarhar, rental prices have doubled over the past year. Residential units that previously rented for 5,000 to 6,000 Afghanis now cost 10,000 to 12,000…
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