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Kandahar’s once bustling gold bazaar hit hard by economic crisis

Gold and jewelry traders say customers are having to sell their gold and jewelry in order to cover their basic.

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US lifts restrictions on high-altitude flights through Afghanistan airspace

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued NOTAM A009/23 on July 25, 2023, outlining the new regulations for Afghanistan overflights.

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Iranian parliament approves plan for free trade zone at Afghanistan border

The plan secured a favorable outcome with 161 votes in support, 53 opposing votes, and 8 abstentions.

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World Bank finds brain drain from Afghanistan dealt heavy blow to banking sector

Afghanistan continues to be perceived as a high-risk jurisdiction for foreign banks and is all but cut off from formal.

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Carpet weaving industry flourishes in Nangarhar, empowering women

One carpet factory has 1,500 women weaving carpets, all of whom have been trained and now work from the comfort.

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Closure of beauty salons deals major financial blow to women in Afghanistan

The order affected 12,000 businesses and cost over 60,000 women their jobs, many of whom were the sole breadwinners in.

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World Bank finds Afghanistan’s year-on-year inflation remains negative

In its latest report on Afghanistan’s economy, the World Bank found an improvement on a number of fronts including food.

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Workers struggling to preserve pottery craft in Bamiyan amid challenges

Potters in Bamiyan province expressed concern over the stagnation of the pottery craft.

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SIGAR expresses concern over Taliban’s rejection of constitution, posing risks to economy, funds

According to the SIGAR report, the Afghan Fund aims to preserve undisbursed monies for eventual return to DAB.

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Women showcase artisanal products at Jawzjan exhibition

The organizer of the exhibition emphasized its significance in bolstering the local economy and empowering families across Jawzjan.

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