Trade
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US 2025 National Security Strategy Positions Pakistan in China Rivalry
DID Press: The 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy, grounded in an “America First” philosophy and a modern interpretation of the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizes a pragmatic, competitive stance toward China while implicitly positioning Pakistan — as a strategic partner of Beijing…
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Herat Emerges as Afghanistan’s New Economic Hub
DID Press: Herat has solidified its position as one of Afghanistan’s leading economic centers with the launch of 350 new manufacturing plants in the province’s industrial zone In 2025. Herat, a major city in western Afghanistan near the Iranian and…
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Taliban Issues Nationwide Ban on Cannabis Cultivation in Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban leadership has issued a new decree banning the cultivation of cannabis plants, commonly known as “bhang,” across Afghanistan. Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader, announced the nationwide prohibition, warning that any fields found growing cannabis will be…
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Tracking Path to Trillion-Dollar Club: Global GDP Milestones
DID Press: US was the first country to surpass a gross domestic product (GDP) of $1 trillion in 1969, earning recognition as the founder of the “Trillion-Dollar Club.” Japan followed in 1978, and Germany reached this milestone in 1986. France,…
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Over 22,000 Tons of Fresh Fruit Exported from Herat in 9 Months
DID Press: Herat province has seen a significant increase in fresh fruit exports over the past nine months. Local authorities reported that more than 22,000 tons of fresh fruit, valued at over $16 million, have been exported from the province…
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China, US Lead Global Export Rankings, Dominating World Trade
DID Press: A new World Bank report shows that China and US remain the world’s largest exporters of goods and services, highlighting their dominant roles in international trade. According to the data, China retained the top spot with $3.792 trillion…
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Evolution of US Trade Tariffs: From Trade Wars to Targeting Emerging Industries
DID Press: A review of U.S. trade policies from 2017 to 2025 shows tariffs have become a central tool for Washington to manage economic competition and contain strategic rivals. This trajectory can be summarized in four key phases: Start of…
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China Dominates Global Shipbuilding — but Faces New US Tariffs
DID Press: US has introduced new tariffs on Chinese-built vessels in recent months, opening another front in the intensifying trade rivalry with Beijing. The move underscores the strategic importance of heavy industry as competition between the world’s two largest economies…
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2025 in Review: Key Events Shaping Afghanistan and World
DID Press: A special report reviews the defining developments of 2025, a year marked by geopolitical tension, economic uncertainty, climate shocks and ongoing conflicts that influenced millions of lives worldwide, including in Afghanistan. Afghanistan — key developments Security and internal…
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Torkham Reopens, Pakistan–Afghanistan Trade Resumes
DID Press: Reports indicate that commercial activity at the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resumed, bringing relief to traders and transport companies following recent disruptions. According to Pakistan’s Samaa TV, citing border officials, the initial phase includes…
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