Afghanistan
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Mullah Baradar: Afghanistan Has Entered New Phase of Political Stability
DID Press: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, says Afghanistan has entered what he described as an unprecedented phase of political stability, claiming that all opposition and threatening groups in the country have been eliminated…
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Taliban Warns World Has Become “Lawless Jungle”
DID Press: head of the Taliban’s Deputy for Economic Affairs office, Abdullah Azzam, issued a warning on X (formerly Twitter) about the growing lawlessness in the international system, citing recent events in Venezuela as an example of global instability. In…
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Solar Power Project Boosts Electricity Access in Paktika
DID Press: A new solar power project with a capacity of 100 kilowatts has been inaugurated in Yahyakhel district of Paktika province. The Ministry of Water and Energy of the Taliban government announced that the project has been completed and…
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Over 22,000 Tons of Fresh Fruit Exported from Herat in 9 Months
DID Press: Herat province has seen a significant increase in fresh fruit exports over the past nine months. Local authorities reported that more than 22,000 tons of fresh fruit, valued at over $16 million, have been exported from the province…
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Recycling Plants in Balkh Boost Local Industry, Cut Imports
DID Press: Recycling factories in Balkh province are playing a key role in reducing imports, managing waste, and protecting the environment. Local officials report that approximately 30 recycling facilities are currently operational in the province, converting urban and industrial waste…
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Taliban Building 8 New Cold Storage Facilities Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban-run Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock says construction is under way on eight new cold storage facilities across six regions of Afghanistan, a program expected to raise the country’s standardized storage capacity to 5,000 tons once completed.…
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Taliban: Over 600 New Security Outposts Built Along Durand Line
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Defense says more than 600 new security outposts have been constructed along the disputed Durand Line over the past year, as part of what officials describe as a broader effort to tighten border control…
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Central Asia Shifts Afghanistan Policy from Reform to Containment
DID Press: A US magazine argues Central Asian countries, after failing to influence the Taliban, have shifted their approach toward Afghanistan—from attempting internal reform to focusing on containment of instability and mitigating its consequences. According to National Interest, two decades…
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Khalilzad Urges Taliban to Engage in Talks with US for Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Former US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said the Taliban must engage in dialogue with Washington to ensure sustainable development and protect the country’s national interests. Khalilzad said his recent trips to Kabul to meet Taliban officials…
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Taliban Bans Forex Trading Across Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban-controlled central bank of Afghanistan banned all foreign exchange (forex) trading nationwide, saying no licenses have been issued for such activities. In an official statement, the central bank warned that forex trading carries high risks and can lead…
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