The practical work on the project’s first phase had previously been launched by Hanafi in August 2023.

The currency’s devaluation is driving up the cost of essential goods, deepening the financial strain on Afghan households.

Policy Uncertainty: The Taliban’s lack of recognized governance has hindered economic confidence.

Afghanistan’s trade balance continues to pose severe challenges.

The claim comes amid longstanding delays for the $10 billion project, which has faced decades of challenges

The NSIA reported that Afghanistan’s total exports during this period amounted to approximately $670 million.

On a positive note, the WFP remarked that "the prices of improved seeds have significantly decreased."

While the deal secures electricity imports for the future, residents in Kabul are grappling with severe power outages