Taliban sell over 5,000 carats of Panjshir emeralds at auction
The sale underscores the Taliban administration’s increasing reliance on Afghanistan’s natural resources as a source of revenue.
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Iran’s exports to Afghanistan rise 31 percent over past six months
This marks a $254 million increase compared with the same period last year.
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Herat farmers report decline in corn harvest due to water, fertilizer shortages
Farmers added that the lack of irrigation dams compounds the problem, with hundreds of cubic meters of rainwater lost annually.
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Afghanistan: Carpet sellers report declining sales
Traders report that without support or export initiatives, Afghanistan’s domestic market and export trade in handwoven carpets have stalled.
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Taliban sign ‘roadmap for bilateral cooperation’ with Kazakhstan
This agreement comes as the Taliban administration remains unrecognized internationally.
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Afghanistan-China freight train inaugurated
Despite this new trade route, Afghan traders have voiced concerns over the high tariffs imposed by the Taliban on imported.
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Taliban say UN pledged support for Afghanistan’s banking sector
UNAMA has not yet commented on the meeting or Otunbayeva’s reported statements.
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Taliban sign contract for cement factory in northern Afghanistan
The project is expected to create 1,250 jobs, according to Badri.
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Iranian private airline Iran Airtour launches flights to Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — Iran Airtour, a private Iranian airline, began direct flights to Kabul on Monday, marking its first service.
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Qatar and Taliban sign air services agreement
The MoU, aimed at expanding Qatar’s air service agreements globally, will allow Qatar’s national carrier to extend its network of.