Economy
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Pakistan Trade Deficit Surges Past $4B in April 2026
DID Press: Official data shows Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply in April 2026, crossing the $4 billion mark and reaching its highest level in 46 months. According to the latest figures on Pakistan’s external trade, the deficit rose by around…
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US Remains World’s Largest Importer Despite Global Trade Tensions
DID Press: A new report by the World Trade Organization shows that major global economies remain heavily dependent on imports, with the United States maintaining its position as the world’s largest importer at $3.5 trillion. According to the report, the…
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US Treasury Borrowing Estimate Surges to $189B in Q2 2026
DID Press: US Department of Treasury has announced that it expects to borrow approximately $189 billion in net marketable debt during the April–June 2026 quarter, reflecting a significant upward revision in its financing outlook. The figure is $79 billion higher…
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Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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Over 86% of Gaza Farmland Destroyed Amid Ongoing War
DID Press: Palestinian Media Center reports widespread devastation of agricultural infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, stating that more than 86% of farmland has been damaged or rendered unusable due to continued hostilities. According to the report, the destruction extends beyond…
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Iran Activates 4 Alternative Routes as US Maritime Pressure Fails
DID Press: Amid escalating tensions over maritime restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate that Iran has activated four alternative strategic corridors in energy, trade, transit, and regional cooperation, significantly weakening the impact of US pressure measures. Following Washington’s…
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Taliban Delegation to Attend Russia–Islamic World Forum in Kazan
DID Press: A Taliban delegation is set to participate in the Russia–Islamic World annual forum in Kazan, with economic cooperation and regional trade expected to top the agenda. According to Russia’s RIA Novosti, citing Rustam Khabibullin, around 15 members of…
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Italy Vows Ongoing Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: Italy reiterated its continued humanitarian and development support for Afghanistan during a meeting of the Afghanistan Coordination Group in Istanbul, with a focus on women’s empowerment, education, healthcare, and demining efforts. Italian Ambassador Sabrina Ugolini said that Italy…
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18-Year Halt of Mes Aynak Mine Costs Afghanistan Billions in Lost Revenue
DID Press: Afghanistan’s long-stalled Mes Aynak copper project has reportedly deprived the country of billions of dollars in revenue and thousands of potential jobs, according to an economic official of the caretaker administration. Shafiullah Oria Khel, an economic affairs official…
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Bloomberg: Surge in Gold Capital Flight from Dubai to Singapore
DID Press: A Bloomberg report says investors are shifting large volumes of gold from Dubai to Singapore, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf region and growing concerns over asset security. According to official figures, 1,446 kilograms of…
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