The new regulation also mandates that bakeries use electronic scales.

Trucks crossing the border are required to obtain temporary entry permits from their respective countries.

According to the ministry, most of these permits were for positions in government institutions.

The signing took place during a ceremony in Kabul celebrating National Export Day.

Taliban governor in Panjshir said the main objective of the exhibition is to "encourage" investors to purchase emeralds "

These farmers report that recent rains have resulted in a bumper crop of watermelons.

This comes amid criticism from citizens regarding the excessive circulation of old banknotes in the country's markets.

The decision has left over 2,000 people without daily wages, sources added.

The projects include the construction of health centers in remote areas among other initiatives.

Previously, the Taliban signed a contract with a Chinese company for the extraction of seven oil wells in Jawzjan.