Joblessness pushes many into taxi driving, but Kabul’s roads bring new struggles
Congested roads, broken infrastructure and poor traffic management already make life difficult.
Economy
Economy
Kandahar traffic police unpaid for seven months, sources say
The prolonged delay in salary payments has left many officers worried about their livelihoods, the sources said.
Economy
EU commits $1.6 million to support climate-resilient livelihoods in Afghanistan
The funding complements an existing $8 million contribution from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
Economy
UN report links protracted conflict to rising poverty in Afghanistan
Years of conflict and heavy military spending have left Afghanistan poorer and more vulnerable, according to a new United Nations.
Economy
Underground market opens in central Kabul
The market has been leased to a private company for 30 years under a revenue-sharing agreement.
Economy
Dozens of trucks delayed for days at Torkham crossing
Dozens of trucks carrying fresh fruit and vegetables from Afghanistan have been stranded at the Torkham border crossing for several.
Economy
Farmers in Herat report sharp drop in melon and watermelon harvests
“This year there were many storms and strong winds carrying dust onto our fields," a Herat farmer said.
Economy
Kabul residents complain of power outages, inaccurate electricity bills
Many residents report spending long hours without electricity while receiving bills they say do not reflect their actual usage.
Economy
Fire destroys more than 40 shops in northeastern Afghanistan
The affected businesses included carpentry workshops, sawmills and the district’s wheat trading center.
Economy
Silk Bridge border crossing with Iran reopens
Iranian border forces had previously shut the route, though no explanation was provided for the closure, Taliban said.