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Afghanistan, Russia Explore Joint Investment in Pharmaceutical Sector
DID Press: A delegation from Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health has held talks in Moscow focused on expanding pharmaceutical cooperation and exploring joint investment opportunities with Russian partners. The delegation, led by Hamdullah Zahid, met with Afghanistan’s ambassador to Russia…
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Taliban Push Groundwater Management to Address Water Crisis
DID Press: Officials from the Taliban administration, led by Abdul Salam Hanafi, have emphasized strengthening groundwater resources and improving water management systems during a high-level government meeting. According to Hamdullah Fitrat, the session focused on addressing Afghanistan’s water challenges, including…
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Pressure to Change Religion at Bamyan University; Students Describe Violence and Threats
DIDPress Exclusive: While universities are expected to be safe spaces for education, dialogue, and intellectual diversity, reports from Bamyan University paint a different picture — one in which, according to local sources, pressure to change religious affiliation and physical violence…
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Rashid Khan Becomes the World’s Best Cricket Bowler Again
DIDPress: The International Cricket Council (ICC), in its latest rankings, once again named Rashid Khan as the world’s best bowler in both the ODI and T20I formats. According to the latest rankings released by the ICC, Rashid Khan continues to…
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United Nations: 77 Percent of Afghan Children in Pakistan Deprived of Education
Did Press Agency: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in a new report on the alarming situation of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, announced that 77 percent of Afghan children in the country are deprived of education and skills…
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Construction of a Large Cargo Terminal to Begin at Hairatan Crossroads in Balkh Province
DIDPress: The Ministry of Transport and Aviation of the Taliban government has announced that the construction of a standard cargo terminal will soon begin at the Hairatan crossroads in Balkh province. This project, for which a budget of approximately 850 million…
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Afghanistan’s Maternal Death Crisis Deepens as Health System Nears Collapse
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that Afghanistan is facing one of the most alarming maternal mortality crises globally, with one pregnant woman dying every hour from largely preventable complications. According to the latest WHO report, the country’s maternal…
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Afghanistan, Iran Discuss Infrastructure Projects and Trade Expansion
DID Press: Mullah Mohammad Isa Sani, acting Minister of Public Works of the Taliban administration, held talks with Alireza Bikdeli on expanding economic, trade, and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, the Iranian ambassador reported progress on…
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$3.6M Agreement Signed to Boost Livestock Sector Across 13 Provinces
DID Press: Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (Taliban) announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Dutch Committee for Afghanistan (DCA) to support livestock development across 13 provinces. According to the ministry, the agreement was signed between the…
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Afghanistan Urges China to Accelerate Work on Mes Aynak Copper Project
DID Press: Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (Taliban) has called on Chinese officials and contracting companies to speed up implementation of the Mes Aynak copper project and ensure timely fulfillment of contractual obligations. According to the ministry, Mullah Hidayatullah Badri…
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