Economy
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Economy
Beijing–Tehran Strategic Alliance Deepens Across Economy, Military, and Intelligence in West Asia
DID Press: According to renowned journalist Pepe Escobar, Iran has emerged as a central geopolitical node in the evolving multipolar world order, playing a pivotal role not only in regional dynamics but also in the strategic calculations of major powers.…
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Afghanistan
UN-Led Doha Process Convenes Private Sector Working Group in Kabul
DID Press: Third meeting of the Private Sector Working Group under the UN-facilitated Doha Process was held on Tuesday (Feb. 10) in Kabul, hosted by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), with participants attending both in person and…
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Afghanistan
Uzbekistan, Qatar Consult on Stability in Afghanistan
DID Press: Ismatullah Irgashev, Uzbekistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, met with Hassan bin Hamza Hashem, Qatar’s Ambassador to Tashkent, to discuss developments in Afghanistan and the role of bilateral cooperation in promoting regional stability and development. During the meeting, the…
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Afghanistan
Iran’s New Move to Connect Afghanistan to Global Markets
DID Press: Iranian officials are pursuing plans to transform the Dogharoun Special Economic Zone into an international economic hub, In a bid to strengthen trade relations between Iran and Afghanistan. Iranian authorities say efforts are underway to upgrade the Dogharoun…
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Afghanistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Warns: Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Closure Devastating Economy
DID Press: government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has warned Pakistan’s federal government that the continued closure of commercial borders with Afghanistan has caused a sharp decline in revenues and the loss of job opportunities. According to Pakistani media, Muzammil Aslam,…
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Afghanistan
Prolonged Trade Route Closures with Afghanistan Increase Economic Pressure on Pakistan
DID Press: According to Washington Post, the prolonged closure of key trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan has had a significant negative impact on Pakistan’s economy and domestic markets. The report says Pakistan closed major trade corridors with Afghanistan in…
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Afghanistan
Following Border Closure with Pakistan: Iran’s Exports to Afghanistan Rise via Mahirud Customs
DID Press: Following the closure of Afghanistan’s trade borders with Pakistan, the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi (Mahirud) Customs in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province has witnessed a significant boost in trade exchanges and exports to Afghanistan. As Afghanistan’s commercial routes…
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Afghanistan
UN: 3-Quarters of Afghanistan’s Workforce Unemployed
DID Press: A recent UN report highlights the deepening economic crisis in Afghanistan, marked by unprecedented unemployment and sharply reduced household incomes. According to the report, unemployment in Afghanistan has reached around 75 percent, while the country’s GDP fell by…
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Afghanistan
Tehran: Hub for Regional Convergence on Afghanistan’s Future
DID Press: Tehran will host a two-day conference on Afghanistan on (December 15–16), with the participation of special envoys from regional countries and some Asian powers. According to informed sources, special representatives from Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China, and Russia…
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Afghanistan
Taliban–Pakistan Clashes Displace Thousands, Halt Border Trade
DID Press: Following intensified border clashes between the Taliban and Pakistani forces over the past two months, residents of Spin Boldak report civilian casualties, destroyed homes, and severe commercial losses. Traders say repeated attacks and prolonged road closures have disrupted…
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