Trade
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Afghanistan
South Khorasan to Host Afghanistan–Iran Economic Exhibition
DID Press: A joint Afghanistan–Iran exhibition, aimed at expanding economic, trade, and cultural cooperation, will be held in South Khorasan in October, 2025. Gholam Hussain Hussaini, head of the South Khorasan Chamber of Cooperatives announced that the joint exhibition will…
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Afghanistan
Herat-Mashhad Passenger Train to Launch Next Week
DID Press: The first passenger train between Mashhad in northeastern Iran and Herat in western Afghanistan will begin service next week, said Iranian officials on Monday. The train, with a capacity of about 400 passengers, will depart from Mashhad’s Tappeh…
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Government
No Longer Dependent to Dollar and U.S. Policies, says Brazilian President
DID Press: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, sharply criticized the trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump’s government, stressing that his country is no longer dependent on the United States and will resist the dominance of the…
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Economy & Development
Pakistan: US Remains Our Largest Trading Partner
DIDPress: During a meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed that the United States continues to be Pakistan’s largest trading partner. In discussions between Pakistan’s Finance Minister and the U.S. Commerce Secretary, both sides…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan at Heart of Central Asia’s Roadmap: From Isolation to Regional Connectivity
DIDPress: In an analysis, Eurasianet reported that Relations between the five Central Asian countries and Afghanistan are warming as plans move ahead for new rail links, increased trade and creating opportunities for ordinary Afghans. Central Asian states are prioritizing bringing…
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Afghanistan
India-Afghanistan Bilateral Trade Reaches $1 Billion
DIDPress: Bilateral trade between Afghanistan and India reached $1 billion in the 2024–25 fiscal year (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025), reflecting growing economic ties, increased agricultural imports, and expanding commercial engagement between the two countries. Despite regional challenges, India and…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Despite Regional Tensions, Foreign Trade Continues Smoothly
DIDPress: Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan’s caretaker government announced that, despite ongoing regional tensions, the country’s foreign trade is proceeding regularly and without interruption. In an official statement, the ministry clarified that no unusual fluctuations have been recorded…
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Afghanistan
Importing Low-Quality Goods Banned at Afghanistan Customs
DIDPress: Afghan interim government suspended fuel imports through Abunasr Farahi border crossing in Farah province due to the entry of low-quality fuel. Shamsuddin Shariati, Acting Head of the High directorate of Supervision and Prosecution of Decrees and Edicts, announced at…
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Economy & Development
Trade Deal with Pakistan Only If It Avoids Tensions with India, Warns Trump
DIDPress: US president Donald Trump warned Washington will not agree on trade tariffs with Pakistan if Islamabad engages in new conflicts with India. According to Reuters, Pakistani representatives are scheduled to travel to the U.S. this week for trade negotiations.…
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Afghanistan
Russia, China’s Dollar-Free Trade; Practical Model for Afghanistan
DIDPress: Russia and China are presenting a new model of trade by increasing the use of their national currencies in commercial exchanges, moving away from reliance on the US dollar. The Taliban government is also engaged in advanced negotiations with…
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