Economy
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Global Economy 2026: Asian Momentum Reshapes Balance of Power
DID Press: A new assessment by the International Monetary Fund indicates that in 2026 the global economic landscape will remain dominated by the United States and China, while the rapid rise of emerging economies — particularly India, Indonesia, and Türkiye…
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Afghanistan Under Taliban: Centralized Authority with Weak State Framework
DID Press: A recent analysis by Pakistan’s Express Tribune highlights Afghanistan’s current governance under the Taliban, describing it as a country with highly centralized political control but lacking the institutions necessary for an effective state. It argues that Taliban power…
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Afghans Returning from Iran Economically Better than Those from Pakistan
DID Press: A recent report by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) indicates that Afghans returning from Iran generally experience better educational, economic, and housing conditions compared to returnees from Pakistan. The report notes that many returnees from Iran…
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Evolution of US Trade Tariffs: From Trade Wars to Targeting Emerging Industries
DID Press: A review of U.S. trade policies from 2017 to 2025 shows tariffs have become a central tool for Washington to manage economic competition and contain strategic rivals. This trajectory can be summarized in four key phases: Start of…
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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Torkham Reopens, Pakistan–Afghanistan Trade Resumes
DID Press: Reports indicate that commercial activity at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resumed, bringing relief to traders and transport companies following recent disruptions. According to Pakistan’s Samaa TV, citing border officials, the initial phase includes…
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KAbul: 2.8M Migrants Returned, Social Support Programs Expanded
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson of Taliban authorities, says more than 2.8 million Afghanistan citizens and migrants returned to the country over the past year from various states. The returns were “managed” in a way that allowed most families to…
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Trade Suspension Hits Afghanistan Harder than Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper reports that the suspension of trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan for more than two and a half months has placed significant economic pressure on Kabul, with Afghanistan’s export losses estimated to be several times greater…
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Afghanistan Poised to Remain World’s Largest Humanitarian Crisis in 2026
DID Press: UN and its humanitarian partners warn that Afghanistan will remain one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises in 2026, as the country continues to experience severe food insecurity, climate-driven disasters, and the mass return of…
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India Surpasses Japan to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Economy
DID Press: India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, with gross domestic product reaching USD 4.18 trillion, according to government figures and international media assessments. Analysts say India is now on track to rank third globally…
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