Trade
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Afghanistan
Kandahar Fruit Exports Surpass $428M
DID Press: Authorities of the Taliban administration in Kandahar province say more than 182,000 metric tons of fresh and dried fruits worth approximately $428.8 million have been exported from the province since the beginning of the current year, reflecting the…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Accelerates Afghan Deportations as Daily Returns Reach 6,000
DID Press: Pakistan has stepped up the deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals, with the number of daily returnees through the Torkham border crossing rising to around 6,000, according to officials. At the same time, ongoing trade restrictions at the crossing…
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Afghanistan
Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber Delegation Arrives in Kabul
DID Press: A delegation from Iran-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has arrived in Kabul to promote economic and trade cooperation between the two neighboring countries. According to a statement issued by the Iranian Embassy in Kabul on Thursday, the delegation…
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Afghanistan
Iran’s Ambassador: Tehran–Taliban Relations Advancing Toward Expanded Cooperation
DID Press: Iranian ambassador in Kabul has said that relations between Tehran and the Taliban administration are moving in a constructive direction, highlighting Iran’s readiness to expand economic, trade, and infrastructure cooperation with Afghanistan. Alireza Bigdeli made the remarks during…
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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
Uzbekistan: Central Asia’s Practical Engagement With Afghanistan to Continue Through 2035
DID Press: Uzbekistan says Central Asian countries will maintain their pragmatic approach toward Afghanistan through 2035, focusing on regional cooperation in trade, transit, energy, and connectivity without moving toward formal recognition of the Taliban administration. Speaking at the “Eurasian Security…
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Afghanistan
World Bank: Afghanistan Economy Shows Modest Recovery, but Per Capita Income Drops 5.6%
DID Press: World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s economy continues to show a modest recovery; however, rising population pressures and returning migrants have offset gains, resulting in a decline in living standards. In its latest “Afghanistan Economic Monitoring” report, the…
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Economy
China Gold Imports Jump 76% in First Five Months of 2026
DID Press: China’s gold imports surged sharply in the first five months of 2026, reflecting sustained strong demand for the precious metal in the world’s second-largest economy. According to recent data, China imported more than 163 tonnes of gold in…
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Afghanistan
Indian Business Delegation to Visit Afghanistan for Investment Talks
DID Press: A 20-member delegation of Indian business leaders and investors is set to visit Afghanistan in the coming weeks to explore investment opportunities and expand economic cooperation between the two countries. According to a statement released by the Afghanistan…
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Afghanistan
Kazakhstan, Afghanistan Sign $235M in Trade Agreements
DID Press: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Trade has announced the signing of trade agreements and memorandums worth approximately $235 million between Kazakh and Afghan companies during the Kazakhstan–Afghanistan Business Forum in Kabul. The agreements were finalized during a Kazakh trade and…
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