Tensions at Torkham crossing enter 12th day
Over the past three days, intermittent clashes have erupted between Taliban forces and Pakistani troops near the crossing.
Business
Afghanistan, Business
Iran shuts down eight businesses for employing Afghan migrants
Behjati stated that inspections would continue regularly to ensure that Afghan migrants are neither employed nor renting commercial spaces.
Business
Torkham border talks fail again
The border, a key trade and transit route, has been closed since February 21.
Afghanistan, Business
Rising prices, unemployment cast shadow over Ramadan in Kabul
This year, Ramadan comes under the shadow of deepening poverty.
Afghanistan, Business
Torkham border closure strands travelers, stalls trade
Among those affected are patients returning from Pakistan after medical treatment.
Business
Thousands of trucks stranded as Torkham border closure enters seventh day
The closure of the key border crossing has severely impacted bilateral trade.
Afghanistan, Business
Rising cost of firewood strains Helmand residents amid economic hardship
Some residents report paying as much as 80 Afghanis ($1.20) for just seven kilograms of firewood, a price they say.
Business
Taliban sign $7 million railway agreements with Turkmenistan
Taliban’s deputy minister of public works finalized the agreements during a visit to Turkmenistan.
Business
Torkham border closure costs Pakistan $12 million in trade losses
The crossing was shut down on Saturday after tensions escalated between Pakistani forces and the Taliban.
Business
Taliban approve 27 development projects worth $40.8 million
Baradar's office said 37 projects were submitted for review.