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Afghanistan Hosts First Public Snowboarding Event in Kabul with 100 Athletes
DID Press: Afghanistan Snowboarding Federation held the country’s first public snowboarding event in Kabul, with 100 young athletes taking part on the hills and slopes of Omid-e Sabz township following recent snowfall. The event aimed to introduce and promote winter…
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UN Political Chief in Kabul for Talks with Taliban Authorities
DID Press: Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, arrived in Kabul on Saturday for consultations with Taliban officials, said sources. Officials at Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Foreign Ministry confirmed the visit, saying DiCarlo has traveled to the country for…
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Taliban Economy Ministry Official Says “Battle of Narratives” Today’s Main Front
DID Press: Deputy minister at Afghanistan’s Taliban-run Ministry of Economy said the most significant challenge facing the country today is a “battle of narratives” being waged through the media, warning of ongoing efforts to influence public opinion via information warfare.…
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EU Announces Expanded Education Support in Afghanistan
DID Press: EU announced an expansion of its education support in Afghanistan, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring access to quality education for all children, on the occasion of International Education Day. In a statement issued on Saturday (Jan. 24), the…
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Afghanistan shipped 20kg of raw gold to Uzbekistan for processing
DID Press: Afghanistan sent 20kg of raw gold, valued at approximately $2.9 million, to Uzbekistan for industrial processing, in a move aimed at developing the jewelry industry, increasing value-added production, and strengthening regional industrial cooperation. Uzbek media reported that the…
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China expresses interest in investing in Afghanistan’s coal-fired power generation
DID Press: Chinese investors have expressed readiness to invest in coal-based power generation projects in Afghanistan, according to Taliban officials. The Taliban said a delegation of Chinese investors raised the proposal during a meeting with the head of Afghanistan’s state…
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EU launches new investment to boost Afghan women’s economic participation
DID Press: EU has announced a new €10 million allocation for the second phase of a programme aimed at supporting the economic empowerment of women in Afghanistan. In a statement, the EU delegation to Afghanistan said the funding would be…
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Afghanistan Expands Electricity Distribution Networks Amid Rising Demand
DID Press: DABS (Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat) announced new progress in developing Afghanistan’s electricity distribution networks. In response to growing energy demand and existing challenges in the distribution system, DABS has launched serious efforts to expand and improve distribution networks…
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Milak Border Upgraded: Truck Traffic Capacity Doubles, Boosting Iran-Afghanistan Trade
DID Press: The capacity for cargo trucks crossing the Milak border between Iran and Afghanistan has doubled with the opening of a new route, the Iranian Embassy in Kabul announced. The expansion aims to facilitate the movement of transport fleets,…
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Border Closure with Afghanistan Push Pakistani Farmers Toward Crisis
DID Press: Continued closure of border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan has created a serious crisis for Pakistani farmers, particularly in production of vegetables and other agricultural goods. With major crossings shut, farmers face mounting difficulties as surpluses build up…
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