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Afghanistan
Taliban Reject Reports of Women’s Arrests in Herat as ‘Propaganda’
DID Press: Taliban authorities have dismissed reports of women’s arrests in the western city of Herat, describing the allegations as part of a “propaganda campaign,” while human rights organizations continue to express concern over reported detentions linked to dress code…
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Afghanistan’s Population Reaches 37.2M, Official Estimates Show
DID Press: Afghanistan’s population is estimated to have reached 37.2 million people in 2026, according to figures released by the General State Intelligence and Analysis (GSIA). The latest estimates show that men make up 51 percent of the country’s population,…
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Islam Qala Port Development Plan Finalized and Signed
DID Press: Local Taliban officials in Herat Province have announced the finalization and signing of a detailed development plan for the Islam Qala Port, aimed at improving infrastructure, organizing trade facilities, and expanding transport services at the key border crossing…
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Herat University Library Upgraded With TIKA Support
DID Press: The library of the Faculty of Education at Herat University has been equipped and officially inaugurated with financial support from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), officials confirmed. University authorities said the project was implemented at a…
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Islamjar Pushes for Faster TAPI Implementation
DID Press: Taliban governor of Herat has called for accelerating the implementation of the TAPI gas pipeline project during a meeting with the project head in Afghanistan and the deputy consul of Turkmenistan, while also proposing a joint trade exhibition…
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$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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