Economy
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Taliban, Pakistan Enter Tentative Rapprochement Amid Mutual Distrust
DID Press: Relations between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a cautious phase of rapprochement after years of border tensions and mutual accusations. Recent diplomatic gestures and mediation by Pakistani religious leaders have created opportunities for dialogue and…
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Sherpao: Closed Afghanistan Border Cripples Pakistan’s Border Economy
DID Press: Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, leader of Pakistan’s Qaumi Watan Party, warned that the ongoing closure of the border with Afghanistan is inflicting severe economic damage on Pakistan’s border regions. Speaking on the issue, Sherpao said the shutdown has…
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Saudi Unemployment Hits Highest in 2025
DID Press: Unemployment rate among Saudi citizens reached 7.5 percent in the third quarter of 2025, marking the highest level recorded so far this year. According to the Saudi General Authority for Statistics, this represents a 0.7 percent increase compared…
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US Cuts Humanitarian Aid; Afghanistan and Yemen Excluded
DID Press: US significantly reduced its funding for United Nations humanitarian programs, slashing the budget to $2 billion and excluding Afghanistan and Yemen from the list of aid recipients due to “interference by ruling groups.” Under the new allocation policy,…
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Global Wealth Map in 2025: Walton Dominance and Rise of Arab Dynasties
DID Press: According to latest global financial reports, the concentration of wealth among the world’s most powerful families has reached unprecedented levels. Topping the list is the US-based Walton family, with assets exceeding half a trillion dollars, followed by Middle…
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From Kandahar to Haqqani Network: Hidden Vie for Badakhshan’s Gold
DID Press: Gold mining in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province has become a key arena of competition among rival Taliban factions, according to informed sources, as expanding Chinese involvement and the influence of powerful figures deepen divisions and fuel local concerns.…
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Jangmadang: Shadow Economy in North Korea
DID Press: The informal Jangmadang markets have become a vital lifeline for North Korean citizens over the past three decades. These markets emerged on the margins of the state economy, grew rapidly, and are now entering a new phase of…
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Comparative Overview of Human Resource Structures: US Federal Gov’t and Afghanistan under Ashraf Ghani
DID Press: This report examines and compares the human resource management and organizational structures of two governments: the United States federal government and Afghanistan during Ashraf Ghani’s presidency (2014–2021). The focus is strictly on administrative, organizational, and governance capacity differences,…
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BRICS Now Controls Half of World’s Gold Reserves
DID Press: Recent data shows accelerating purchases and accumulation of gold by BRICS members and their strategic partners are deepening the global shift away from the U.S. dollar and widening divisions in Washington-led financial order. Over the past several years,…
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Moscow: Strategic Ties with Iran Entered into New Phase
DID Press: Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the signing of a comprehensive strategic agreement with Iran marks the beginning of a new phase in bilateral relations, elevating cooperation between the two countries to a higher level. Russia said that in 2025…
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