Science & Technology
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Afghanistan shipped 20kg of raw gold to Uzbekistan for processing
DID Press: Afghanistan sent 20kg of raw gold, valued at approximately $2.9 million, to Uzbekistan for industrial processing, in a move aimed at developing the jewelry industry, increasing value-added production, and strengthening regional industrial cooperation. Uzbek media reported that the…
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China expresses interest in investing in Afghanistan’s coal-fired power generation
DID Press: Chinese investors have expressed readiness to invest in coal-based power generation projects in Afghanistan, according to Taliban officials. The Taliban said a delegation of Chinese investors raised the proposal during a meeting with the head of Afghanistan’s state…
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Pak Army Conducts High-Tech Military Drills in Lahore
DID Press: Pakistan Army conducted new military drills in Lahore to strengthen its defense capabilities and enhance combat readiness, incorporating advanced military technologies. These exercises, designed specifically to prepare against emerging threats, highlight the army’s focus on innovation and technological…
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Systemic Competition with China: Trump Revives 1950s Strategic Logic
DID Press: US President Donald Trump, posted on Truth Social calling for an increase in the U.S. military budget for 2027 from about $1 trillion to $1.5 trillion. This post is not merely a financial stance or political gesture; it…
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Uzbekistan Seeking Clarification Uzbek Language Removed From Samangan University Sign
DID Press: Following reports that the Uzbek language was removed from the signboard of Samangan University, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern over what it called the “suppression of the Uzbek language” in Afghanistan and requested an official explanation from the…
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AAA Upgrades Fleet with New Engines From Turkey, Serbia
DID Press: Ariana Afghan Airlines (AAA) has acquired two new aircraft engines from Turkey and Serbia as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Afghanistan’s aviation sector. According to the company, the engines — valued at a total of USD 4.7…
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China Tests 6-Ton “Lanying R6000” Tilt-Rotor Drone
DID Press: China conducted the maiden flight of its six-ton “Lanying R6000” tilt-rotor drone, marking a significant step in the development of advanced aviation technology and reducing its reliance on Western systems. The heavy unmanned aircraft can take off and…
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China Warns Unchecked Starlink Expansion Poses Growing Threat to Space Security
DID Press: China has raised concerns at an informal UNSC meeting over the rapid and uncontrolled expansion of the Starlink satellite constellation. Beijing warned that unilateral commercial activities in space, conducted without binding international regulations, pose a real threat to…
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Afghanistan Launches Nationwide Digital Address Mapping Survey
DID Press: Taliban-run National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) has announced the launch of a nationwide field survey to develop a digital address system across accessible areas of all 34 provincial centers in Afghanistan. The project is being implemented by…
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Afghanistan Leads Iranian Printing Product Exports with 110% Growth
DID Press: Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance reports a significant surge in printing product exports to Afghanistan during the first nine months of 2024. Abbas Zare, Director General of the Ministry’s Printing Office, stated that approximately 23,000 tons…
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