World Bank: Afghanistan’s per capita GDP falls 5.6% despite economic growth
A modest recovery masks deep structural strain as population growth, inflation and external shocks erode living standards.
Economy
Economy
Herat farmers struggle to afford fertilizer as spring season begins
Farmers say reduced aid and rising costs threaten crops at a critical time for vineyards and seasonal agriculture.
Economy
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan businesses sign $65 million in deals
Private-sector forum in eastern Uzbekistan highlights growing economic ties as regional trade gains importance.
Economy
Taliban approve 17 projects worth over $15 million
Infrastructure plans include roads, hospitals and university facilities as Taliban cite reliance on domestic funding.
Economy
Rising fuel prices squeeze farmers in western Afghanistan
Farmers in Herat say higher petrol costs and low crop prices are eroding already thin margins.
Economy
Torkham crossing reopens for migrants only after weeks of closure
Limited reopening follows days of talks between Taliban and Pakistani officials, with trade and general travel still suspended.
Economy
Drivers decry doubling of highway tolls on Herat-Kabul route
Tolls for buses and cargo trucks have risen from about $55 to $110 along a 1,067-kilometer corridor critical to travel.
Economy
Afghanistan: Farmers in Kapisa struggle with rising costs, lack of support
Farmers say shortages of fertilizer, storage facilities and market access are undermining agricultural production.
Economy
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan private sectors sign $514 million in deals
Agreements reached at a Kabul business conference highlight expanding economic ties between the two countries.
Economy
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan agree to establish joint business council
ACCI says the new body aims to boost trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries.