Trade
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit with 9 Neighboring Countries Reaches $6.22B
DID Press: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine neighboring countries rose by 39.33 percent in the first five months of fiscal year 2025–2026, reaching $6.221 billion, according to official data. The figure stood at $4.465 billion during the same period last…
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Iran Welcomes Afghan Investment in Petrochemical Industry
DID Press: A senior official at Iran’s Petrochemical Commercial Company said that Afghanistan holds significant potential for investment and partnership in the petrochemical sector, describing the country as a possible strategic partner for Iran in this field. The official noted…
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Panjshir Emeralds: From Mines to Auctions, Taliban’s Growing Revenue Source
DID Press: Since the Taliban’s return to power, Panjshir emeralds have become one of the central pillars of Afghanistan’s natural resource extraction and sales. The holding of official auctions, the announcement of multi-million-dollar revenues, and repeated emphasis on the role…
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India Pledges Millions to Support Afghanistan’s Health System
DID Press: Acting Minister of Public Health of the Taliban administration announced after a week-long visit to India that New Delhi has committed millions of dollars in financial, pharmaceutical, and medical equipment assistance to support Afghanistan’s health system— the aid…
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$3.6M Panjshir Emerald Auction Draws Chinese Investor
DID Press: More than 3,500 carats of Panjshir emeralds were sold for over $3.6 million at a public auction held in Panjshir province, attended by domestic and international traders, including an investor from China. Saifuddin Laton, spokesperson for the Taliban…
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Kabul Turns to New Delhi: India Becomes Afghanistan’s Main Pharmaceutical Partner
DID Press: Amid political and trade tensions with Pakistan, the Taliban government announced that India has become one of Afghanistan’s main options for securing medicines. Following the visit of the Taliban’s Minister of Public Health to New Delhi, the Indian…
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Kazakhstan: Trans-Afghan Railway Set to Reshape Regional Trade Routes
DID Press: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the strategic importance of the Trans-Afghan Railway, describing it as a transformative project capable of redefining Central Asia’s position within international transport and trade networks. He called for practical coordination among transit countries…
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Afghan Traders Face $600 Million Loss Due to Border Closures
DID Press: A member of the board of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce stated that the closure of border crossings for over two months has resulted in a $600 million loss in trade with Pakistan. The prolonged closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan…
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EU Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia for Six More Months
DID Press: Council of the European Union has announced the extension of broad economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months. These sanctions, initially imposed in 2014 and significantly expanded following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, cover…
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Transport Operations Restored at Dogharun Border Crossing
DID Press: Deputy for Development and Acting Director of Dogharun Free Zone Customs Majid Habibi announced that transport operations for Iranian and foreign fleets at Dogharun border crossing have returned to normal after a several-day interruption. Majid Habibi said the…
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