Afghanistan: Rising fuel prices add to winter hardship in Paktika
Local traders and residents said fuel shortages have coincided with rising prices, though the reasons for the decline in supply.
Economy
Economy
Taliban delay civil servants’ payments for nearly two months: Sources
The Taliban’s finance ministry has denied any disruption, saying the payments will be processed soon.
Economy
Taliban ministry reports $137 million income from Amu Darya oil field in 2025
The announcement comes as the Taliban continue to withhold details of Afghanistan’s national budget.
Economy
Taliban report more than 4% rise in food prices
Prices of non-food items also increased, the authority said, citing a 1.9% overall rise, including a 3.1% increase in clothing.
Business
Salang Pass reopens to passenger vehicles after snowfall
The key mountain route was shut around midnight on Monday as weather conditions deteriorated.
Economy
Fuel prices rise in western Afghanistan as winter deepens
Local residents said the sharp rise in fuel costs has forced families to burn scrap materials for cooking and heating.
Economy
Afghanistan trade with Pakistan remains suspended after 80 days
Khan Jan Alokozai said the prolonged disruption had forced Afghan traders to activate alternative trade routes.
Afghanistan, Economy
US pledges $2 billion in global humanitarian aid, Afghanistan not on list
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the new funding mechanism was designed to improve accountability and efficiency in humanitarian.
Economy
UN seeks $1.71 billion for aid programs in Afghanistan in 2026
The UN said years of underinvestment in basic services have severely weakened household resilience across much of the country.
Economy
Construction begins on flyover in Kabul
The flyover will run from Sedarat Square to the Joy-e-Shir road and will be 283 metres long and 18 metres.