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‘Afghan Fund’ board appoints two new co-chairs

Shah Mehrabi has confirmed a board meeting was held this week and members remain committed to safeguarding Afghanistan’s frozen assets

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Afghanistan: Takhar jewelry sector hit hard by ongoing economic crisis

Union officials predict a 30% drop in sales this year but have reported a sharp increase in the number of.

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Afghanistan: Mining contract for Baghlan marble awarded to two local firms

Revenue from the mine will be put towards infrastructure projects in the province including roads, bridges, mosques and religious schools

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China ‘trying hard’ to gain foothold in Afghanistan’s lucrative mining sector: Analysts

Chinese officials and representatives of private companies flock to Kabul for meetings as they try to secure major mining contracts

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Afghanistan: Eid shopping slow in Bamiyan province

Shopkeepers says Bamiyan residents don’t have money and that tourists are not flocking to the province as they did in.

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Afghanistan: Dozens of women entrepreneurs attend exhibition in Herat

It was the 16th women's handicrafts exhibition in Herat in the past two years.

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Bamiyan hosts women’s handicrafts, local products exhibition

Women artists and crafters say they hope sales will improve over the summer, especially as Bamiyan attracts a large number.

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Digital payment system void causing major obstacles in Afghanistan: UN

Making emergency funding payments ‘at a touch of a button’ can be better tracked and monitored through a digital payment.

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Kunar onion farmers report good harvest but weak market

About 700 acres of land was dedicated to onion cultivation this year in Kunar province, resulting in a harvest of.

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Women entrepreneurs attend exhibition in Kabul

The women said they want restrictions on them to be removed and facilities for their businesses.

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