Taliban order allows home construction with mosque approval
New directive permits building based on local verification, easing restrictions amid housing pressures.
Economy
Economy
Taliban commerce minister travels to Uzbekistan for industry expo
Afghanistan’s firms will showcase products in Tashkent as trade disruptions and rising prices strain the economy.
Economy
UN says it delivered $1.7 billion in aid to Afghanistan in 2025
Despite broad humanitarian reach in 2025, funding gaps, economic strain and mass returns continued to pressure households and services.
Economy
UN fund delivered $73 million in aid to Afghanistan as needs remain high
A new report details broad humanitarian reach in 2025, even as funding constraints and crises strain response efforts.
Economy
Afghanistan rail trade rises 39%, Taliban ministry says
The Taliban public works ministry cites infrastructure and planning gains, as high prices and trade disruptions continue to weigh on.
Economy
Rising costs force Herat farmers to scale back strawberry cultivation
Growers cite high fertilizer prices and lack of support as key challenges to expanding production.
Economy
Food prices in Afghanistan remain up to 47% higher than a year ago, WFP says
Markets show weekly stability, but rising costs and weak labor conditions continue to strain households.
Economy
DABS launches $8.3 million power project in Kunduz
New transmission line aims to expand electricity access in the north, where supply remains limited and unreliable.
Economy
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan firms sign $520 million in deals
Deals span energy, mining and agriculture, reflecting growing economic ties between the two countries.
Economy
In remote Bamiyan village, residents struggle without reliable phone service
Limited and unstable coverage forces villagers to travel long distances for basic communication, disrupting daily life.