Development
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Afghanistan
Five Years After the Taliban’s Return: Afghanistan Needs a Comprehensive Vision for the Future
DID Press: As Afghanistan approaches the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power, the country needs a comprehensive, forward-looking approach centered on its substantial domestic potential. The past five years cannot be assessed solely through political and security indicators.…
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NRC Presents 4-Year Afghanistan Strategy to Taliban Officials
DID Press: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has presented its four-year strategy for Afghanistan to Taliban officials, outlining plans to continue humanitarian and development assistance despite declining international funding. According to a statement from the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan, acting…
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Afghanistan
Former Afghan Lawmaker Condemns Imposing War on Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Afghan parliamentarian Kamal Naser Osuli has condemned the continuation of armed conflict in Afghanistan, describing the imposition of war on the country as a crime and warning that prolonged violence continues to undermine the nation’s future. In…
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Taliban Says Political Activists Have Key Role in Afghanistan’s Reconstruction
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Ministry of Foreign Affairs says political movements and activists can play a significant role in the country’s reconstruction and development by upholding Islamic values, safeguarding national interests, and serving the Afghan people. Zia Ahmad Takal, deputy…
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Construction Accelerates on 51-km Qosh Tepa–Darzab Road in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Taliban officials say construction of the 51-km Qosh Tepa–Darzab road in Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan Province is progressing rapidly, with work underway simultaneously across three sections of the project. Valued at more than AFN 1.5 billion, the road is…
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China Urges SCO to Back Afghanistan Reconstruction Efforts
DID Press: China has urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to support Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development efforts while strengthening regional stability and security cooperation. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks during a ceremony in Beijing marking…
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India Reaffirms Commitment to Afghanistan’s Development and Education
DID Press: Randhir Jaiswal has reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Afghanistan, saying development and education remain key priorities in New Delhi’s engagement with the Afghan people. Speaking on India’s policy toward Afghanistan, Jaiswal said New Delhi’s approach remains unchanged and…
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UN Warns Afghanistan’s Electricity Dependence Threatens Energy Security
DID Press: UN has raised concerns over Afghanistan’s slow progress in energy infrastructure, warning that the country remains heavily dependent on imported electricity and urgently needs investment in renewable energy sources. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said Afghanistan continues…
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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Only 16% of Funding Secured
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a severe funding shortfall in Afghanistan’s aid response plan, saying only 269 million dollars—about 16% of the required 1.71 billion dollars—has been secured so far. In…
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Doshi–Bamyan Road Project Reaches 60% Completion
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Public Works says construction of the Doshi–Bamyan highway, designed as an alternative route to the Salang Pass corridor, has reached approximately 60 percent completion. According to the ministry, the project covers a total distance of…
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