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Afghanistan
$5.4M Salt Mining Deal Signed in Herat
DID Press: A contract for the extraction of Block Four of the Namaksar salt mine in Ghoryan district of Herat province has been signed between the Taliban-run Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and a private company, involving an investment of…
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Afghanistan Embassy in Australia Closes, Ending One of Last Republic-Era Missions
DID Press: Afghanistan embassy in Canberra is on the verge of closure, marking the end of one of the last remaining diplomatic missions of the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, according to Ambassador Waheedullah Waissi. Waissi confirmed the development following…
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Herat Hosts Regional Meeting to Promote Domestic Production and Exports
DID Press: A meeting focused on supporting domestic production was held in Herat with the participation of local officials, regional representatives, international organizations, and business leaders, emphasizing product quality improvement, export expansion, and transit cooperation. The event was organized at…
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Construction Begins on Herat’s 2nd Urban Underpass
DID Press: Authorities in Herat have launched construction of the city’s second urban underpass, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving transportation flow in one of western Afghanistan’s busiest districts. According to officials from the Herat Municipality, the…
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Afghanistan Records Entry and Exit of Over 8,500 Foreign Nationals in 3 Months
DID Press: Afghanistan’s General Directorate of Statistics and Information has reported that a total of 8,560 foreign nationals entered and exited the country during the first three months of 1405 (Solar Hijri calendar), through land border crossings and airports. According…
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Mujahid: TAPI Pipeline Project Making Rapid Progress in Afghanistan
DID Press: Zabihullah Mujahid has announced that construction work on the TAPI gas pipeline project in Afghanistan is advancing at a rapid pace, with significant progress reported on key infrastructure sections. Mujahid said that around 130 kilometers of the pipeline…
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Herat Governor Calls for Expanded Trade Through Khaf–Herat Railway
DID Press: Herat Governor Mawlawi Noor Ahmad Islamjar has called for increased commercial transportation through the Khaf–Herat railway corridor during a meeting with Mostafa Rezaei. During the meeting, Islamjar described the Khaf–Herat Railway as one of the most important transit…
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Herat Approves 1st Comprehensive Urban Master Plan for Long-Term Development
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan have approved the first comprehensive urban master plan in the history of Herat, establishing a strategic framework for the city’s growth, infrastructure development and economic expansion over the coming decades. The plan, finalized after…
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Second Lane of Herat–Islam Qala Highway to Be Built Soon
DID Press: Ministry of Public Works of the Taliban has announced that construction of a second carriageway on the Herat–Islam Qala highway will begin soon, following approval by the leadership and completion of administrative procedures. The ministry said the project…
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Reports Allege Removal of Muharram Flags in Kabul, Ghazni and Herat
DID Press: Residents of Kabul, Ghazni and Herat say Taliban authorities have removed Muharram flags and mourning symbols in several areas, with reports alleging the confiscation of banners and the destruction of black mourning cloths associated with commemorations of Imam…
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