Economy
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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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Targeted Explosion Halts Gas Flow in Key Balochistan Regions
DID Press: Reports indicate that a gas pipeline in Pakistan was deliberately blown up by unidentified individuals, completely cutting off gas supply to the city of Quetta and several northern districts of Balochistan. According to sources, armed unknown perpetrators targeted…
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Wave of Missile and Drone Strikes Intensifies Iran–US–Israel Conflict
DID Press: Since last night, a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting US bases across the region and Israeli positions has been reported, while global markets have reacted sharply with rising oil prices, falling stock markets, and mounting…
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FAO Report Highlights Dual Impact of Heavy Rainfall on Afghanistan Agriculture
DID Press: Ongoing rainfall in Afghanistan is creating favorable conditions for agriculture while simultaneously raising the risk of natural hazards such as floods and frost. A recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations indicates…
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Israel Targeted Kuwait’s Desalination Facilities
DID Press: Spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that Kuwait’s desalination facilities were targeted in recent hours by Israel in an attack allegedly aimed at blaming the Islamic Republic of Iran. The spokesperson described the attack as a…
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Four New Health Centers Opened in Khost with Afghanistan Trust Fund Support
DID Press: Four health centers in the districts of Mandolzi, Tani, Zazi Maidan, and Sabri in Khost province have been inaugurated with financial backing from the Afghanistan Trust Fund. The centers, built at a total cost of 27 million Afghanis,…
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Trump Demands Increased Saudi Funding for US Military Support
DID Press: Donald Trump reportedly requested during an economic meeting with Saudi Arabia’s finance minister that Mohammed bin Salman increase Riyadh’s financial contribution in exchange for Washington’s military support. These remarks came in the wake of reports of a missile…
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