Fire destroys more than 40 shops in northeastern Afghanistan
The affected businesses included carpentry workshops, sawmills and the district’s wheat trading center.
Economy
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Silk Bridge border crossing with Iran reopens
Iranian border forces had previously shut the route, though no explanation was provided for the closure, Taliban said.
Economy
Taliban announce opening of coal mining project in Balkhab
The operation is being carried out by the state-run National Development Company.
Economy
Taliban launch $92 million commercial market project in Kunduz
The Spin Zar International Trade Center, a 63-acre complex valued at 5.4 billion afghanis ($78.9 million),
Economy
Taliban launch construction of third phase of Ghori Cement Factory in Baghlan
The project, backed by an investment of $86.8 million, is being managed by the Taliban-run National Development Company.
Economy
Helmand residents say unemployment worsening amid deepening economic crisis
Many locals said that finding work has become nearly impossible, forcing families into deepening poverty.
Economy
Taliban announce completion of power grid project at Pul-e-Khumri dam
The project included the construction of 8 kilometers of distribution lines and the installation of seven new transmission towers.
Economy
Taliban commission approves draft of national minerals policy
The policy sets out goals to attract foreign and domestic investment, standardize surveys and extraction.
Economy
Taliban ministry resumes pension payments for retirees: Sources
This comes as Taliban have set up a special tribunal to revew pension claims by retirees.
Economy
Three-day domestic products fair opens in Panjshir
Artisans and producers are displaying their products in 20 booths across various sectors.