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Afghanistan
Mass Funeral Held for Victims of Armed Attack in Injil, Herat
DID Press: A large funeral ceremony was held on Tuesday morning for victims of a recent armed attack in the Deh Mir area of Injil district in Herat, with significant public attendance at the Sadeqia Grand Mosque. The attack, carried…
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Herat Approves 24H Operations at Islam Qala Border Crossing
DID Press: A proposal to shift the Islam Qala Border Crossing customs terminal to 24-hour operations has been reviewed and approved during a meeting held in Herat involving local officials and representatives from relevant ministries. According to a press release…
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Pashdan Dam in Herat Releases Water for Irrigation
DID Press: Local officials in Herat announced that water stored in the Pashdan Dam was released yesterday for the first time to irrigate agricultural lands. The Pashdan Dam, inaugurated last year by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Water and Energy, has a…
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Foreign Tourist Visits to Afghanistan Surge in 2025
DID Press: Afghanistan recorded a notable increase in foreign tourist arrivals during (2025), reflecting growing international interest in the country’s historical and cultural attractions, Despite ongoing challenges. According to data released by the Ministry of Information and Culture, more than…
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Calligraphy Exhibition Showcasing Quranic Verses Opens in Herat
DID Press: A calligraphy exhibition titled “Manifestation of the Divine Word” has opened in Herat to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Organized by the Herat Calligraphers Association, the exhibition features more than 100 calligraphy artworks displaying verses from the…
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Herat Emerges as Key Destination for Foreign Tourists in Western Afghanistan
DID Press: Over 1,200 foreign tourists have visited Herat this year, drawn primarily to its historic sites. Local authorities report that travelers continue to show strong interest in landmarks such as the Great Mosque of Herat, Qala-e-Ikhtiyaruddin, and the province’s…
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Cement Industry Investment Boosts in Herat, Afghanistan
DID Press: During a visit to Herat cement project, Hidayatullah Badri, Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum under the Taliban government, emphasized that the timely completion of the project will not only strengthen domestic cement production but also create hundreds…
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Afghanistan Saffron Wins Global Superior Taste Award Again
DID Press: Herat saffron has once again been named the world’s best in an international competition organized by the International Taste Institute, underscoring Afghanistan’s growing profile in premium food products. The award, announced during the institute’s annual evaluations in Brussels,…
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Herat Emerges as Afghanistan’s New Economic Hub
DID Press: Herat has solidified its position as one of Afghanistan’s leading economic centers with the launch of 350 new manufacturing plants in the province’s industrial zone In 2025. Herat, a major city in western Afghanistan near the Iranian and…
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Iran Opens New Rail Route to Deliver Fuel to Afghanistan
DID Press: Iran has launched a new rail corridor for fuel exports to Afghanistan, following the departure of the first diesel shipment from Imam Khomeini Port to Herat. The inaugural fuel train officially began its journey today, marking the operational…
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