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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Nears Self-Sufficiency in Poultry Meat Production
DID Press: Afghanistan’s poultry industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, bringing the country closer to self-sufficiency in chicken meat production, according to new reports from the Taliban-led Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock. Officials from the ministry said…
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Afghanistan Faces Growth–Poverty Paradox Amid Strong Macroeconomic Expansion
DID Press: Recent assessments by the World Bank and the United Nations indicate that Afghanistan is experiencing strong macroeconomic growth while simultaneously facing worsening poverty, declining purchasing power, and increasing living pressures. According to the report, Afghanistan’s economy recorded an…
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Afghan Women’s Businesses Grow Sharply Despite Mounting Restrictions
DID Press: Official data from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries indicates that more than 10,000 Afghan women now hold formal business licenses, representing a tenfold increase over the past five years. According to reporting cited from The New…
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Economy
US War Costs Linked to Iran Conflict Exceed $132B
DID Press: The New York Times reports, citing economic and security data, that the United States’ costs related to military and strategic confrontations involving Iran have surpassed $132 billion, placing significant financial pressure on taxpayers and consumers. According to estimates…
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Muslim Population Growth and Islamic Banking Expansion in Russia
DID Press: Estimates suggest that the Muslim population in Russia is growing at an unprecedented pace and could reach around 30 percent of the total population by 2050, while Islamic banking and financial services are increasingly becoming part of the…
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Iran Eases Business Licensing Rules for Foreign Nationals
DID Press: Iran has introduced new measures to facilitate business activities for eligible foreign nationals by removing identification barriers and simplifying administrative requirements for obtaining business permits. The head of Iran’s National Center for Monitoring and Improving the Business Environment…
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Pakistan Lawmaker Warns Border Closures with Afghanistan Threaten Peshawar Industry
DID Press: A senior Pakistani lawmaker has warned that prolonged closure of border crossings with Afghanistan is pushing the industrial sector of Peshawar toward a serious economic crisis, arguing that cross-border trade is essential for the region’s survival. Asad Qaiser,…
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Economy
Energy Shock Pushes Inflation Higher in US
DID Press: Rising energy prices and a sharp increase in transportation costs are adding renewed inflationary pressure in the United States, complicating expectations for interest rate cuts as policymakers face persistent price pressures across key sectors. Analysis cited by The…
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Azizi Bank Chief: Afghanistan’s Banking System Has Remained Stable Under Sanctions
DID Press: Head of Azizi Bank has stated that Afghanistan’s banking sector has maintained stability and resilience in recent years despite international sanctions and economic pressure. Mirwais Azizi said the performance of the country’s financial system has surprised many international…
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Taliban Leader Chairs Cabinet Meeting in Kandahar
DID Press: Hibatullah Akhundzada chaired a meeting of the Taliban cabinet in Kandahar, where he called for governance in accordance with Islamic principles, the promotion of justice, and improved public services. According to a statement issued by the Taliban administration,…
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