Taliban press Turkmenistan for clarity on rail link as energy talks held in Herat
Baradar made the remarks during talks in Herat with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov.
Economy
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Industrial exhibition opens in Afghanistan’s Helmand province
Manufacturers and traders from Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Kandahar, Paktika and several other provinces are participating in the event.
Economy
EU invests €15 million to support small businesses in Afghanistan
The new phase builds on the first stage of the program, and is designed to expand the use of sustainable.
Economy
FAO, ADB launch $100m food security initiative in Afghanistan
The two-year project aims to support about 151,000 households, or roughly 1.06 million people.
Economy
Investors warn of heavy losses as Pakistan border closure drags on
Members of the chamber’s board said Pakistan is losing about $200 million a month due to the closures.
Economy
Taliban approve 21 projects worth about $38 million
The statement said that 33 projects were submitted for approval, of which 21 were cleared.
Economy
World Bank says Taliban spend $1.4b on security in FY2025
Total government expenditure reached 202.9 billion Afghanis in the first nine months of the fiscal year.
Economy
Norway contributes $990,000 to Afghanistan humanitarian fund
The funding will help humanitarian partners respond more quickly and effectively to sudden-onset emergencies across the country.
Economy
Power cuts disrupt daily life in Kandahar, residents say
Power shortages are not limited to Kandahar. Several other provinces, including the capital Kabul, have also experienced outages in recent.
Economy
Herat farmers struggle with rising costs as aid dries up
Some said they were unable to cultivate their land properly due to the high costs.