Transportation
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Afghanistan
Iran, Afghanistan Set $10 Billion Trade Target
DID Press: Iran’s ambassador to Afghanistan said Tehran and Kabul aim to increase bilateral trade from around $4 billion to $10 billion.Alireza Bikdeli said expanding border crossings, roads and railway networks would be key to achieving the target, with much…
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Afghanistan
Afghan Entrepreneur Launches Online Bus Ticket Booking and Delivery Service
DID Press: Afghan entrepreneur Sadaf Afghan has launched an online platform in Kabul that allows passengers to book and pay for bus tickets remotely and have them delivered to their homes, reducing the need to visit bus terminals. The service…
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Economy
US Diesel Prices Hit Record $5.85 per Gallon
DID Press: The average price of diesel in the United States reached a record $5.85 per gallon on Friday, surpassing the previous high recorded in June 2022, according to AAA data. Diesel is a major fuel source for freight transportation,…
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Afghanistan
Mirziyoyev: Uzbekistan Will Continue Its ‘Constructive’ Policy Toward Afghanistan
DID Press: Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has described Afghanistan as a “close neighbor” and reaffirmed Tashkent’s commitment to continuing what he called a “constructive and resolute” policy toward Kabul. Speaking at celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, Mirziyoyev…
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Afghanistan
Fuel Prices Surge, Adding to Economic Pressure in Afghanistan
DID Press: Fuel prices across Afghanistan have risen by about 50% over the past month, putting additional pressure on household budgets and local businesses. Sources say the sharp increase in fuel prices has forced many Afghans to reduce their consumption…
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Afghanistan
Kabul Flyover Project Reaches Major Construction Milestone
DID Press: Construction of the Baraki Intersection flyover and underpass in Kabul is advancing rapidly, with Taliban authorities reporting significant progress on one of the capital’s largest urban infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving transport connectivity. According…
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Iran and Tajikistan Sign Transit Corridor Deal
DID Press: Taliban, Iran and Tajikistan have signed a trilateral agreement in Mashhad to establish a joint road transit corridor aimed at boosting regional trade and strengthening the three countries’ role in regional transportation networks. The agreement was signed during…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Renames Traffic Police as ‘Shurta of Traffic and Transit’
DID Press: Taliban-led Ministry of Interior has officially replaced the term “Traffic Police” with “Shurta of Traffic and Transit” following a directive reportedly issued by the group’s supreme leader. In a recent public notice, the ministry used the new designation…
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Afghanistan
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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Afghanistan
Doshi–Bamyan Road Project Reaches 60% Completion
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Public Works says construction of the Doshi–Bamyan highway, designed as an alternative route to the Salang Pass corridor, has reached approximately 60 percent completion. According to the ministry, the project covers a total distance of…
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