Railway operations deal on Hairatan-Mazar line extended through 2026
Under the terms, the Uzbek firm Sogdiana Trans will continue to manage operations and maintenance along the strategic rail line.
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Economy
IMF projects Afghanistan’s GDP growth at 2.6% in 2025 amid global slowdown
The IMF’s global growth projection for 2025 stands at 2.8 percent, the lowest since 2020 and the second-weakest figure since.
Economy
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan private sectors sign 20 MoUs
The agreements include 17 commercial deals alongside three cooperation memorandums.
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Afghanistan’s GDP rose 2.5%, but economic recovery still fragile, World Bank says
The report says that the recovery is primarily driven by the agriculture, mining, construction and commerce.
Economy
Taliban say Kazakhstan will invest $500 million in Afghanistan railway project
The project aims to connect the northern city of Torghundi with Herat and Spin Boldak in southern Afghanistan.
Economy
Kazakh deputy prime minister in Kabul for trade forum
The Kazakhstan-Afghanistan trade forum is scheduled to be held on Tuesday
Economy
In Uruzgan, shopkeepers struggle as incomes plunge amid deepening poverty
Shopkeepers blame the worsening economic conditions on several factors.
Economy
Food vendors in Kabul report sharp decline in business amid deepening economic crisis
Several vendors said that declining purchasing power among Kabul residents has left markets empty.
Economy
Taliban delegation visits Pakistan for trade and migration talks
The visit coincides with a parallel diplomatic engagement in Kabul.
Economy
Taliban approve national development strategy amid shrinking international aid
Taliban said the strategy had undergone revisions from a previous version before receiving final approval.