Afghanistan, Business

Money exchangers in Herat protest high licensing fees under Taliban rule

Since the Taliban issued the order, nearly 500 money exchange shops in Herat’s currency markets have shut down, with no.

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Female students turn to shopkeeping in Herat amid Taliban school ban

One such shopkeeper, Naheed Siddiqi, was in the 11th grade when the Taliban banned girls from attending school.

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TAPI board of directors meets in Ashgabat amid doubts over pipeline’s future

According to reports, the board members reiterated TAPI's strategic importance for both regional and global energy security.

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Turkmenistan signs bilateral agreements with Taliban on energy, transport projects

The agreements were finalized during a meeting in Ashgabat between delegations from Turkmenistan and the Taliban, aimed at strengthening bilateral.

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Herat farmers face plummeting grape prices amid export challenges

Despite the event's celebratory atmosphere, with nearly a dozen women participating and showcasing their products, the farmers’ concerns loomed large.

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Afghanistan’s exports to Pakistan plummet by 31 percent, Taliban reports

Economists have pointed to political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan as a primary factor in the decline of exports.

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Afghanistan-Pakistan transit trade declines by 59% in FY 2023-24

The drop is attributed to Pakistan's intensified anti-smuggling measures and stricter import restrictions.

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Taliban reports 40,000 overflights through Afghanistan’s airspace in past year

Taliban said 1.8 million passengers traveled through Afghanistan's airports on 12,503 flights.

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Taliban introduces alternative routes to Salang Pass for freight transport

The highway was closed to heavy and large vehicles on August 22.

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Airlines reroute over Afghanistan as Middle East tensions escalate, Reuters reports

Afghanistan saw a significant rise in overflights—from around 50 daily to 150 by the end of July.

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