Nine in 10 Afghan families rely on crisis measures to survive, UN finds
The report finds that poverty, the mass return of migrants, and restrictions on women have pushed the country to the.
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Taliban urge traders to reduce reliance on Pakistan
“For the sake of the country's dignity, the protection of commerce and industry, and the rights of Afghans,” Baradar said.
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Taliban commerce minister says border closures with Pakistan cost $200 million a month
“Pakistan has frequently created obstacles, especially during the fruit export season,” Azizi said.
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Taliban’s Baradar demands halt to medicine imports from Pakistan, seeks trade guarantees
“If Pakistan wants trade routes to reopen, it must offer firm and credible guarantees,” Baradar said.
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Border closures disrupt trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan, costing millions daily
The Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that up to 2,000 trucks used to cross these points daily.
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Taliban approve infrastructure projects worth $37 million
According to the statement, 18 proposed projects were reviewed, but only six received final approval.
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Border closures with Pakistan cripple dried fruit trade in southern Afghanistan
In the provincial capital of Qalat, what was once a bustling center of commerce has fallen into quiet frustration.
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Afghanistan-Pakistan border closures enter 26th day
On Tuesday, approximately 1,200 families reportedly returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan through the same crossing.
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Afghanistan: Uzbekistan power line restored, electricity returns to 11 provinces
DABS said its engineers had repaired the 220-kilovolt imported power line from Uzbekistan, which was knocked out following a 6.3.
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Border closures between Afghanistan, Pakistan enter fourth week
The prolonged shutdown of five major border points, including Torkham and Spin Boldak, has resulted in an estimated loss of.