Iranian industry minister to visit Afghanistan for talks on mining
Atabak is expected to meet Taliban officials in the western city of Herat and review natural resource projects and infrastructure.
Economy
Economy
Taliban launch work on gas field project in north
The project is designed to produce 100 megawatts of gas electricity in the first two years from the extracted gas.
Economy
Joblessness pushes many into taxi driving, but Kabul’s roads bring new struggles
Congested roads, broken infrastructure and poor traffic management already make life difficult.
Economy
Kandahar traffic police unpaid for seven months, sources say
The prolonged delay in salary payments has left many officers worried about their livelihoods, the sources said.
Economy
EU commits $1.6 million to support climate-resilient livelihoods in Afghanistan
The funding complements an existing $8 million contribution from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
Economy
UN report links protracted conflict to rising poverty in Afghanistan
Years of conflict and heavy military spending have left Afghanistan poorer and more vulnerable, according to a new United Nations.
Economy
Underground market opens in central Kabul
The market has been leased to a private company for 30 years under a revenue-sharing agreement.
Economy
Dozens of trucks delayed for days at Torkham crossing
Dozens of trucks carrying fresh fruit and vegetables from Afghanistan have been stranded at the Torkham border crossing for several.
Economy
Farmers in Herat report sharp drop in melon and watermelon harvests
“This year there were many storms and strong winds carrying dust onto our fields," a Herat farmer said.
Economy
Kabul residents complain of power outages, inaccurate electricity bills
Many residents report spending long hours without electricity while receiving bills they say do not reflect their actual usage.