Afghanistan
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Afghanistan’s Winter: Portrait of Hardship and Hope
DID Press: Afghanistan is not only a story of suffering. Even in the cold, there are signs of resilience: a neighbor sharing the last of their fuel, a family dividing its bread, and a child smiling despite worn-out shoes. These…
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UN Deputy Chief Sounds Alarm Over Afghan Women’s Rights
DID Press: UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed voiced renewed concern over the status of women’s rights in Afghanistan, warning that millions of women and girls are facing severe restrictions on their fundamental freedoms. She said the constraints cover access…
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Hundreds of Pakistani Citizens Stranded in Afghanistan after Border Closure
DID Press: Hundreds of Pakistani students, traders, and families have been stranded in Afghanistan for nearly three months following the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The crossings have been shut since October 12 following border clashes between…
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Afghanistan–Pakistan Joint Committee Formed to Resolve Trade Challenges
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan chambers of commerce have agreed to establish a 12-member joint committee aimed at addressing trade barriers and reopening ports to resume bilateral trade. Aiming to resolve trade-related issues and facilitating the flow of imports and…
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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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