Economy
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Afghanistan
Mes Aynak Copper Contract Extended with China for Another 15 Years
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Mines of the caretaker government announced that the Mes Aynak copper mining contract with a Chinese company has been extended for an additional 15 years. “The exploration and extraction contract for the Mes Aynak copper…
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Afghanistan
Iran Plays Key Role in Afghanistan’s Import Economy
DID Press: According to a recent report by Afghanistan’s caretaker government, Iran, alongside China and Pakistan, is among the leading exporters of goods to Afghanistan. The National Statistics and Information Authority of Afghanistan stated that in July 2025, the country’s…
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Afghanistan
Tripartite Agreement Signed to Boost Afghanistan’s Air Exports
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry announced that a new path for the air export of domestic products to global markets has been opened through signing a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Commerce and…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Economy Over Past Four Years: From Crisis to Partial Recovery Amid Ongoing Challenges
DID Press: Since the Taliban assumed power in 2021, Afghanistan has experienced severe economic hardship. The abrupt suspension of international aid, the imposition of sanctions, reduced investment, and strict social restrictions—particularly affecting women—pushed the country into a deep economic crisis.…
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Economy & Development
US National Debt Surges Past $37 Trillion
DID Press: U.S. Department of Treasury announced that the nation’s debt has exceeded $37 trillion for the first time in history. This unprecedented record, set early Wednesday morning, has intensified concerns over the federal government’s fiscal sustainability and potential future…
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Afghanistan
Poll Finds Economy as Top Public Concern in Afghanistan, Constitution follows closely
DID Press: A recent national poll assessing Afghanistan’s most pressing priorities shows that improving the economic situation and citizens’ livelihoods is the foremost concern, garnering 56% of respondents’ support. The results highlight that livelihood concerns and economic pressures – unemployment,…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Pakistan Slash Tariffs to Boost Bilateral Trade
DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan have implemented a preferential trade agreement that slashes export tariffs on key Afghanistani products by nearly half, said officials on Tuesday. Under the deal, tariffs on tomatoes, grapes, apples, and pomegranates have been cut from…
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Afghanistan
Caretaker Government: We Need Islamic Countries’ Support for Agricultural Development
DID Press: Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock of Taliban caretaker government, in a meeting with the Deputy Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), urged support from the Islamic countries to strengthen water and agricultural projects in…
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Afghanistan
Operational Phase of Aynak Copper Mine Project Launched in Logar
DID Press: As the technical stages of Aynak copper mining project in Logar Province now finalized, the Chinese company MCC announced the commencement of the mine’s operational phase. Following the completion of technical procedures, MCC (Metallurgical Corporation of China) declared…
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Afghanistan
UK and FAO Launch £10M Project to Strengthen Agriculture in Afghanistan
DID Press: In a strategic move to enhance rural livelihoods and reduce food insecurity in Afghanistan, UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the UK, launched a £10 million initiative titled “Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods” (ReAL). The project will…
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