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Afghanistan
Taliban Arrest 21 Suspects in Drug Crackdown in Herat Province
DID Press: Authorities in Herat province say 21 individuals have been arrested in coordinated anti-narcotics operations conducted by Taliban security forces across multiple districts. The Taliban Ministry of Interior stated that the detainees are suspected of involvement in drug trafficking…
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Taliban Ban Smartphones in Government Offices in Herat
DID Press: Taliban authorities in western Afghanistan have reportedly banned the use of smartphones inside government offices in Herat, a move officials say is aimed at preventing leaks of internal documents and information to the media. Government employees in Herat…
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Afghanistan Opens Advanced Drug and Food Laboratory in Herat
DID Press: Ministry of Public Health of Taliban says it has purchased advanced laboratory equipment worth nearly $5 million to upgrade the drug and food quality testing facility in western Herat. Health officials in Herat said the newly acquired equipment…
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Women’s Dedicated Market Boosts Economic Participation in Herat
DID Press: A women-only market has been launched in Herat to support female entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities for women. The newly established market provides a secure environment where women can directly sell their handmade products, including traditional crafts, clothing,…
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Taliban: Cultural Heritage and TAPI Pipeline Key to Afghanistan’s Development
DID Press: Taliban’s Minister of Information and Culture during a visit to Herat has highlighted the importance of combining cultural preservation with economic development as key drivers for the country’s future. Ahmadullah Haqqani said that Afghanistan’s historical heritage plays a…
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Ten Fuel Storage Tanks Installed at Rozanak Port in Herat
DID Press: Office of the Governor of Herat announced on Saturday, April 18, that the Taliban-run Oil and Gas Company in the province has installed and deployed ten new fuel storage tanks at Rozanak Port. According to the statement, the…
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Sunni–Shia Solidarity in Herat as Funeral Held for Victims of Injil Attack
DID Press: Following recent deadly attacks targeting Shia civilians in Injil District, western Herat Province remains in mourning, with growing signs of rare cross-community solidarity. Families continue to grieve the victims of what has been described locally as the “bloody…
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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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