Herat province
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Afghanistan
$10.2M Contract Signed to Extract Third Salt Block in Ghorian
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has announced the signing of a $10.2 million contract with a private company to extract the third salt block in the Namsar area of Ghorian District, located in Herat Province. According to…
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Afghanistan
Turkey Announces Visa Facilitation for Afghan Patients and Businesspeople
DID Press: Türkiye announced plans to ease visa procedures for Afghan patients and businesspeople, according to remarks by its ambassador in Kabul during a meeting with Taliban officials in western Afghanistan. Sadin Yildiz met with Noor Ahmad Islamjar in Herat…
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Afghanistan
Turkey Seeks to Expand Economic Projects in Afghanistan
DID Press: Türkiye’s ambassador in Kabul said that Ankara plans to expand its economic projects and investment footprint in Afghanistan, during talks with officials in western Afghanistan. Sadın Yıldız met with Sheikh Noor Ahmad Islamjar in Herat Province, according to…
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Afghanistan
EU Calls for Independent Investigation into Deadly Shooting in Herat
DID Press: European Union has condemned the armed attack against civilians in Herat province of Afghanistan and called for an immediate, independent, and impartial investigation into the incident. The EU delegation in Afghanistan described the attack as “horrific,” stating that…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Reviewed Proposal for Cargo Handling Center at Islam Qala Port
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government reviewed a proposal to establish a standardized cargo loading and unloading center at Islam Qala Port in Herat province, according to officials. The proposal was discussed during a recent meeting of the government’s Inter-Ministerial Investment…
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Afghanistan
Herat Launches Advanced Surgeries amid Pakistan Border Closure
DID Press: Following closure of border crossings with Pakistan and the resulting inability of patients to travel for treatment, several advanced and complex surgeries have been initiated in the province for the first time, announced the Public Health Directorate of…
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Afghanistan
Iran Opens Long-Term Residency to Foreign Investors
DID Press: Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in western Herat province announced a temporary suspension of ordinary and tourist visa issuance, while introducing a new five-year special residency program aimed at attracting foreign investors. According to the…
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Afghanistan
Armed Attacks on Ta-liban’s 207 Al-Farooq corps Forces Leave Casualties
Unknown gunmen stormed the convoy of Taliban forces in western Herat province on Monday morning, according to reports.
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