UN warns Taliban restrictions on women could cost Afghanistan $1 billion in two years
The agency said that women in Afghanistan are facing increasing limitations on their ability to work.
Economy
Economy
US food aid cuts threaten to worsen hunger crisis in Afghanistan, WFP warns
World Food Program says limited funding will leave millions with only partial rations.
Economy
UN warns Moroccan locust outbreak poses major threat to northern Afghanistan farms
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has warned that an outbreak of Moroccan locusts poses a serious threat to.
Economy
Taliban begin construction on new transportation terminal in eastern Kabul
The terminal is being built in collaboration with a private company at an estimated cost of 162 million afghanis (approximately.
Economy
Taliban say 18,000 tons of agricultural goods exported to Iran last year
The Taliban-run Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the exports were valued at approximately $19 million.
Economy
Taliban ban use of private cars as taxis
The directoarte urged drivers currently using personal vehicles for commercial transport to officially register and convert their cars into licensed.
Economy
Afghani weakens sharply against US dollar
From early January through the end of March, the afghani lost significant ground.
Economy
As Eid nears, Afghans grapple with deepening poverty
Saleh, who has been unemployed for a year, said he is struggling to provide for his family of five.
Economy
DABS signs $292 million in energy deals to expand power generation, transmission
The agreements were concluded between DABS and a group of domestic and international private sector firms.
Economy
UN envoy tells Taliban official that efforts are underway to ease Afghanistan’s banking crisis
The statement said Otunbayeva and Muttaqi discussed a range of economic and humanitarian issues.