Trade
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Iran-Afghanistan Trade Surges; 3,000 Herat Companies Active at Islam Qala
DID Press: Recent data shows that over 3,000 companies based in Herat province conduct their import and export operations through Dogharun–Islam Qala border, now the main gateway for Iranian goods into Afghanistan and a key contributor to the countries’ annual…
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Taliban Spokesman Interview with IRIB: From Promises to Reality in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Taliban government, recently gave an interview to Iran’s state media, providing an opportunity to present the government’s positions and claims. However, several key points and evident gaps in his statements raise serious questions…
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Poll: Half of Afghans Support Reducing Trade with Pakistan
DID Press: A recent poll conducted by DID Press Agency shows that Afghanistan citizens have mixed views on the Taliban government’s decision to reduce trade relations with Pakistan, though opinions lean toward seeing positive effects on self-sufficiency and reduced dependency.…
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Pakistan Ties Trade With Afghanistan to Crackdown on TTP
DID Press: Islamabad announced on Friday that no meaningful trade or economic engagement with Afghanistan will be possible as long as the Taliban government continues to “harbor and support” anti-Pakistan militant groups. The statement comes amid Kabul’s recent shift toward…
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Taliban Shifts Trade Away From Pakistan Toward Iran, Central Asia
DID Press: As border tensions between Kabul and Islamabad escalate and key crossings remain closed, the Taliban administration says it is restructuring Afghanistan’s foreign trade to reduce dependence on Pakistan, redirecting imports — including pharmaceuticals — through Iran and Central…
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Pakistan says Reduced Trade with Afghanistan Serves Its Security Interests
DID Press: Amid escalating political and economic tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that declining trade between the two countries serves Pakistan’s national interests by helping control borders and curb smuggling and militant infiltration. In an…
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Balochistan Minister Welcomes Possible Halt of Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade
DID Press: Balochistan’s Information Minister Jan Achakzai said Pakistan could benefit if the Taliban government in Afghanistan halts transit trade with Islamabad, arguing the move would help curb smuggling, ease the dollar shortage, and prevent the inflow of terrorism. In…
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Torkham Border Closure Causes $4.5B Loss for Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: The month-long closure of Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has caused trade losses exceeding $4.5 billion, according to official sources, who warn that the ongoing stalemate is inflicting irreparable damage on both economies and eroding Pakistan’s…
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Mutaqi: Pakistan Uses Military Power against Afghanistan Refugees and Trade
DID Press: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi sharply criticized Islamabad for what he described as an “unrealistic and rigid” approach, accusing Pakistan of deploying its nuclear and military capabilities against refugees and food trade rather than for regional security.…
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