Economy
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Reaches Self-Sufficiency in Salt Production
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Industry Workers Union and Taliban authorities say the country has achieved self-sufficiency in salt production, with domestic output now exceeding annual demand. The figures are also reported by TOLOnews, which cited official statistics putting annual demand at…
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Economy
Islamabad Blocked by 2,000 Containers as Protest Security Measures Hit Economy
DID Press: The widespread use of shipping containers to block roads in Islamabad ahead of a planned march by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has imposed significant costs on drivers, transport companies and businesses. An Al Jazeera report said thousands of vehicles…
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Afghanistan
ICG: Afghanistan Faces Multiple Crises Five Years Into Taliban Rule
DID Press: International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned that Afghanistan remains under pressure from multiple, overlapping crises five years into Taliban rule, citing declining foreign aid, extensive restrictions on women and girls, a closed political system, economic pressures, armed opposition…
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Economy
China’s Gold Reserves Rise to 2,387 Tonnes After 20.2-Tonne August Purchase
DID Press: China’s central bank accelerated its gold purchases in recent months, adding 20.2 tonnes to its reserves in August 2026—the largest monthly increase since October 2023, according to the World Gold Council. The People’s Bank of China purchased 5…
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Afghanistan
UN Agencies Allocate $1.7 Million to Support Afghan Women Entrepreneurs
DID Press: UN Development Programme (UNDP) and UN Women have announced a $1.7 million financial package to support around 1,500 women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan over the next year. Under the initiative, approximately 1,500 women entrepreneurs are expected to benefit from…
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Afghanistan
UN: Food Inflation in Afghanistan Reaches 8.2%
DID Press: Inflationary pressures in Afghanistan have intensified, with overall inflation reaching 7.8% in May and food inflation rising to 8.2%, according to a new United Nations report. The report points to growing economic and livelihood pressures on Afghan households.…
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Afghanistan
Taliban-Controlled Central Bank Destroys 660.2 Million Afghanis in Worn Banknotes
DID Press: Afghanistan’s central bank under Taliban control, has announced that it destroyed 660.2 million Afghanis in worn and damaged banknotes after the notes were counted, assessed and inspected. The bank said the worn banknotes had been collected from the…
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Economy
Pakistan and Africa Target $15 Billion Trade by 2030
DID Press: Pakistan and African countries have set a target of increasing bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2030 and expanding private-sector cooperation at the inauguration of the Pakistan-Africa Economic Council. Diplomats from several countries, including Rwanda, Morocco, Kenya and…
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Economy
Pakistan Raises Fuel Prices Amid Global Oil Price Changes
DID Press: Pakistan has raised fuel prices again, with the new rates taking effect from Sept. 12 amid changes in global oil prices. The increase marks the fifth consecutive daily rise in petrol and high-speed diesel prices. The Pakistani government…
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Government
Carney: Canada to Rapidly Reduce Economic Dependence on US
DID Press: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that his country will move quickly to reduce its economic dependence on the United States, as retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods take effect. Carney said four…
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