Herat’s aging grain silo faces imminent shutdown amid budget cuts and neglect
Built more than 50 years ago, the silo was designed to store up to 20,000 metric tons of wheat and.
Economy
Economy
In Kabul, retired civil servants wait in poverty as pensions remain frozen
“We served our country — now we are forgotten,” one former official says as retirees plead for payments stalled since.
Business
Pakistan reports sharp rise in exports to Afghanistan, Central Bank says
The bank says Pakistan exported goods and services worth $623.3 million to Afghanistan between July 2024 and March 2025.
Economy
Taliban host economic talks with Pakistan and China amid regional tensions
The talks focused on proposals including the establishment of joint industrial parks in Afghanistan and other relevant matters.
Economy
Taliban offer five-year tax exemption to returning investors
Hanafi said the policy is part of a broader initiative to reintegrate Afghans who ran factories.
Economy
Taliban approve plan for six agricultural complexes in four provinces
KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban said on Wednesday that their Economic Commission has approved the construction of six agricultural complexes across.
Business
India-Pakistan tensions halt Afghanistan’s trade, leave exports stranded at border
“This will have long-term consequences for Afghan trade,” investors said.
Business
Afghan workers strike at Iran border over alleged ‘abuse and trade imbalance’
“This inequality disrupts operations and forces goods to be unloaded on the ground,” the workers said.
Economy
Food prices stable, but most Afghans cannot afford to buy, report says
“Market resilience should not be confused with economic stability,” the report says.
Economy
Taliban authorities destroy tomato fields in Logar, farmers say
“We invested hundreds of thousands of Afghanis to grow this crop,” said one farmer.