Abdul Ghani Baradar
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Afghanistan
Baradar Urges Global Focus on Afghanistan Development Projects
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs, has called on the United Nations and international organizations to focus more of their assistance on development projects in Afghanistan. Baradar said development-focused support should prioritize…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, UN Official Discuss Support for Afghan Returnees
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, met with a senior United Nations official to discuss the situation of Afghan refugees, humanitarian and development assistance for returnees, and ways to strengthen future cooperation. During…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Delegation Meets Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran Funeral Event
DID Press: A high-level Taliban delegation attended the funeral ceremony of Iran’s “martyr leader” in Tehran, led by Abdul Ghani Baradar and Amir Khan Muttaqi, and reportedly held meetings with Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, on the sidelines of…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Deputy PM Orders Accelerated Upgrade of Hairatan Border Crossing
DID Press: Abdul Ghani Baradar has called for round-the-clock operations and urgent administrative reforms during a visit to the strategic Hairatan Port, emphasizing the expansion of transit infrastructure and improved service delivery. The Taliban’s economic affairs office said Baradar inspected…
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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
Saudi Investors Interested in Afghanistan’s Energy, Mining Sectors
DID Press: With vast untapped mineral reserves, Afghanistan is emerging as a potential regional investment destination, as several Saudi investors have for the first time expressed interest in entering the country’s oil, gas, and mining sectors. The Taliban-run Ministry of…
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Afghanistan
Gas Extraction Begins at Toti Maidan Field with $1B Uzbekistan Investment
DID Press: Gas extraction has officially begun at the Toti maidan field in Afghanistan, backed by a $1 billion investment from Uzbekistan—an initiative expected to strengthen the country’s energy sector and enhance regional economic cooperation. The launch ceremony, held on…
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