Economy
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Pashdan Dam in Herat Releases Water for Irrigation
DID Press: Local officials in Herat announced that water stored in the Pashdan Dam was released yesterday for the first time to irrigate agricultural lands. The Pashdan Dam, inaugurated last year by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Water and Energy, has a…
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Hidden Struggles of US Economy: Widespread Poverty, Mounting Household Debt
DID Press Exclusive: Recent reports on US economy reveal that beneath the nation’s affluent exterior, millions of Americans face persistent poverty, debt, and financial strain. Estimates indicate that roughly 11–12% of the population—about 37–40 million people—live below the poverty line.…
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Iran Stands Firm Against US–Israel Pressure, Preserves Strategic Position
DID Press: Analysts assert that a fundamental misreading of Iran’s capabilities and objectives, reliance on short-term pressure tactics, and instinct-driven policies under Trump are among the factors behind the failures of the United States and Israel. Through intelligent resistance and…
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US War Against Iran Costs Taxpayers $2B Per Day
DID Press: Experts say that US war against Islamic Republic of Iran is costing up to $2 billion per day. Stephanie Savell, senior researcher and director of the “Cost of War” project at Brown University, stated that the total costs…
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Structural Inefficiencies Plague US Federal Government, Billions in Waste Annually
DID Press: Recent reports from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reveal that the federal government struggles annually with massive inefficiencies, resource waste, and uncoordinated management. This inefficiency is not due to…
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Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce Pushes to Break Trade Barriers
DID Press: Sayed Karim Hashemi, head of Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban government’s Foreign Minister, to demand solutions to problems and removal of obstacles facing Afghan traders and investors. The Chamber’s Facebook…
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Pakistan’s Public Debt Soars: Each Citizen Owes 333,000 Rupees
DID Press: A recent report from Pakistan’s Ministry of Finance reveals that the country’s total public debt has reached 80.52 trillion rupees. In an official report to Parliament, the government stated that Pakistan’s public debt for fiscal year 2024–2025 has…
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UN FAO Warns of Widespread Rainfall and Potential Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned of the likelihood of widespread rainfall across Afghanistan in the coming week. According to FAO, these rains are expected between March 31 and April 5, with the heaviest precipitation forecast…
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Economic Fallout in EU from US–Israel Aggression Against Iran
DID Press: Financial Times reports that even as European countries avoid direct involvement in the US-Iran conflict, the economic consequences for Europe have been severe and may worsen in the future. The report notes that sharply rising electricity prices across…
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WSJ: Trump Willing to End Iran War Without Reopening Strait of Hormuz
DID Press: Wall Street Journal cited US government officials reporting that Donald Trump has told aides he is willing to conclude the US military campaign against Iran even without fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report, Trump…
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