Trade
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Iran’s New Move to Connect Afghanistan to Global Markets
DID Press: Iranian officials are pursuing plans to transform the Dogharoun Special Economic Zone into an international economic hub, In a bid to strengthen trade relations between Iran and Afghanistan. Iranian authorities say efforts are underway to upgrade the Dogharoun…
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Warns: Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Closure Devastating Economy
DID Press: government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has warned Pakistan’s federal government that the continued closure of commercial borders with Afghanistan has caused a sharp decline in revenues and the loss of job opportunities. According to Pakistani media, Muzammil Aslam,…
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Afghanistan–Uzbekistan Trade Sees Unprecedented Surge, Up 45% in 2025
DID Press: New figures released by Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee show a sharp rise in economic exchanges between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan in 2025, with total trade reaching approximately $1.6 billion—an increase of 45.5 percent compared to the previous year. The…
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Herat Governor, Iranian Officials Stress Expanding Cross-Border Economic cooperation
DID Press: Taliban-appointed governor of Herat visited the Dogharoun–Taybad border crossing, where he emphasized the need to expand economic cooperation and resolve customs-related challenges between Iran and Afghanistan. Ahmad Islam Jar, the Taliban governor of Herat, traveled to the Dogharoun–Taybad…
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Prolonged Trade Route Closures with Afghanistan Increase Economic Pressure on Pakistan
DID Press: According to Washington Post, the prolonged closure of key trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan has had a significant negative impact on Pakistan’s economy and domestic markets. The report says Pakistan closed major trade corridors with Afghanistan in…
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China to Deepen Economic Partnership with Canada Amid Trump Tariff Threats
DID Press: China announced plans to strengthen its economic ties with Canada under a “strategic partnership,” amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to impose 100 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa confirmed the initiative in…
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Pakistan’s Trade Gap with Neighbors Surges 44pc in first FY2026
DID Press: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighboring countries surged 44.4pc to $7.683 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2026, driven primarily by declining regional exports and significant import growth. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the…
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Afghanistan, Bangladesh Take New Steps to Boost Trade Cooperation
DID Press: In an effort to expand economic ties, a delegation from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, led by its deputy minister, met with Bangladeshi government officials and business representatives in Dhaka. During the official visit, both sides discussed…
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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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Herat’s Medicinal Plant Exports to US, UAE Triple in 9 Months
DID Press: Herat province has seen a threefold increase in medicinal plant exports to the United States and the United Arab Emirates during the first nine months of 1404 solar year, with approximately 22,000 tons valued at over $24 million…
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