Afghanistan
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Herat Factory Produces 15 Tons of Qurut Daily for EU, US Markets
DID Press: A food production company in Afghanistan’s western Herat Province is producing 15 tons of qurut-based kashk every day and exporting its products to European countries and the United States, creating direct employment for around 200 people. Khuban Production…
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UN Warns Energy Crisis Threatens Afghanistan’s Urban Future
DID Press: United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has warned that Afghanistan’s worsening electricity shortage is undermining urban life, disrupting education and economic activity, and threatening the long-term sustainability of the country’s cities unless investment in renewable energy is accelerated.…
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Afghan Students Face Dormitory Evictions Over Visa Delays in Pakistan
DID Press: King Edward Medical University in Pakistan has instructed Afghan students, medical trainees, and other Afghan nationals living in its dormitories to vacate their accommodation within 48 hours if they have not obtained a valid visa extension, raising concerns…
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Kabul Flyover Project Reaches Major Construction Milestone
DID Press: Construction of the Baraki Intersection flyover and underpass in Kabul is advancing rapidly, with Taliban authorities reporting significant progress on one of the capital’s largest urban infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving transport connectivity. According…
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Fazlur Rehman: Pakistan Facilitated US War in Afghanistan
DID Press: Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), has criticized Islamabad’s past policies, saying the Pakistani government facilitated the United States’ military campaign in Afghanistan by allowing American warplanes to use the country’s airspace during the conflict.…
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Taliban Says Political Activists Have Key Role in Afghanistan’s Reconstruction
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs says political movements and activists can play a significant role in the country’s reconstruction and development by upholding Islamic values, safeguarding national interests, and serving the Afghan people. Zia Ahmad Takal, deputy…
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Afghanistan Issues Flash Flood Warning for 10 Provinces Amid Heavy Rain Forecast
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods, and strong winds across 10 provinces on Tuesday, urging residents in vulnerable areas to take precautionary measures. According to the Taliban-run Ministry of…
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Afghanistan Embroidery Showcases a Cultural Heritage at Risk of Disappearing
DID Press: An exhibition at the SOAS Gallery in London is showcasing nearly 100 examples of Afghan embroidery, highlighting the country’s rich artistic and cultural heritage while drawing attention to traditional crafts that are increasingly at risk of disappearing. Most…
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Construction Accelerates on 51-km Qosh Tepa–Darzab Road in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban officials say construction of the 51-km Qosh Tepa–Darzab road in Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan Province is progressing rapidly, with work underway simultaneously across three sections of the project. Valued at more than AFN 1.5 billion, the road is…
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Taliban’s Domestic Revenue Nears $14B as Development Spending Remains Below 10%
DID Press: Economic experts, citing 41 World Bank reports and official Taliban financial data, estimate that the Taliban has generated nearly $14 billion in domestic revenue since returning to power in 2021, with more than half of its annual budget…
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