Taliban announce $150 million housing project in Balkh
Taliban officials said the residential complex in Mazar-i-Sharif would include nearly 1,450 apartments.
Economy
Economy, Health
Taliban open pharmaceutical exhibition amid push for local medicines
Taliban say local pharmaceutical manufacturing has expanded sharply in recent months.
Economy
Food prices ease in Afghanistan, but economic pressures persist, WFP says
A new WFP report says prices for several staple foods declined in early May, but rising annual costs and weak.
Economy
Denmark contributes $5.49 million to UN humanitarian fund for Afghanistan
This comes as UN agencies warn that deepening economic hardship and mass returns of migrants continue to fuel Afghanistan’s humanitarian.
Economy
Women-led exhibition opens in Herat
Nearly 200 booths are showcasing handmade goods and domestic products by women entrepreneurs.
Economy, US
UN says new $1.8 billion US aid will expand humanitarian operations
The additional $1.8 billion in American humanitarian funding comes as aid agencies warn of shrinking budgets, including in Afghanistan.
Economy
UN says 74% of Afghans cannot meet basic needs
The findings were published in the Afghanistan Socioeconomic Review 2024–2025 by the UN Development Program.
Economy
Taliban sign deal with Indian company to upgrade border laboratories
The agreement with an Indian company aims to strengthen quality control systems and expand testing infrastructure for imported goods.
Economy
Border closures deepen market strain across Afghanistan, report finds
A new assessment says insecurity and rising transport costs are increasing pressure on local markets.
Economy, Health
Over 13.8 million people face acute food insecurity in Afghanistan, WFP says
The WFP says women and children are among the hardest hit by worsening economic and humanitarian pressures.