Taliban inaugurate 22.75-MW solar power project near Kabul
The Taliban deputy chief minister, said Afghanistan currently needs more than 5,000 megawatts of electricity for households
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Taliban say Afghanistan’s trade reached nearly $14b in 2025
Total trade amounted to $13.93 billion, including $1.81 billion in exports, the Taliban-run commerce ministry said.
Economy
Pakistan bears brunt of closed border crossings, ACCI says
Alokozay acknowledged that prices of some goods have risen in Afghanistan’s markets but said supplies remain available and the situation.
Economy
Afghanistan: Rising prices squeeze households as inflation nears 10%
Several residents said the cost of daily necessities has surged to levels that make meeting basic family needs nearly impossible.
Economy
Unpaid salaries deepen hardship for Afghanistan’s public employees amid winter
Several employees said they have not been paid for nearly two months, leaving them struggling to cover basic living expenses.
Economy
Afghanistan: Rising fuel prices add to winter hardship in Paktika
Local traders and residents said fuel shortages have coincided with rising prices, though the reasons for the decline in supply.
Economy
Taliban delay civil servants’ payments for nearly two months: Sources
The Taliban’s finance ministry has denied any disruption, saying the payments will be processed soon.
Economy
Taliban ministry reports $137 million income from Amu Darya oil field in 2025
The announcement comes as the Taliban continue to withhold details of Afghanistan’s national budget.
Economy
Taliban report more than 4% rise in food prices
Prices of non-food items also increased, the authority said, citing a 1.9% overall rise, including a 3.1% increase in clothing.
Economy
Fuel prices rise in western Afghanistan as winter deepens
Local residents said the sharp rise in fuel costs has forced families to burn scrap materials for cooking and heating.