Taliban say 10 new factories open in Herat industrial park
Taliban said the additions bring the number of active factories and companies in Herat’s industrial park to 1,170.
Economy
Business
Torkham border crossing reopens after brief closure
The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan reopened Tuesday after being closed the previous day due to internet service.
Economy
Fiber internet shutdown puts $285M investment, jobs at risk: Sources
Sources say nearly $285 million was invested in fiber services over the past two decades by the former government and.
Economy
Sources: Internet shutdown halts customs at Torkham crossing
With administrative systems offline, dozens of trucks carrying goods have been stranded for days, causing major disruptions to trade, the.
Economy
Taliban cancel Uranus wedding hall contract, plan gemstone market in Kabul
The Taliban’s economic commission said the decision had been approved by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Economy
Sources: Internet shutdown disrupts banking services in Balkh
The outage caused major delays and suspensions of operations at banks, sources said.
Economy
Taliban, Iranian officials hold economic talks in Kabul
The Iranian delegation arrived in Kabul on Monday, Sept. 15.
Economy
Iranian delegation in Kabul for trade talks
Taliban said the visit aims to identify obstacles to bilateral trade and explore ways to expand cooperation in transit and.
Economy
Taliban offer five-year tax breaks for cold storage investors
Taliban said the move is aimed at preventing financial losses for farmers and spoilage of agricultural products.
Economy
Iranian industry minister to visit Afghanistan for talks on mining
Atabak is expected to meet Taliban officials in the western city of Herat and review natural resource projects and infrastructure.