Residents struggle as rents surge across Kabul
Tenants say housing costs have risen sharply in recent months, driven by population pressures, limited construction and weak enforcement of.
Economy
Economy
Civil servants in Afghanistan face pay delays as budget approval lags
Employees say April salaries remain unpaid weeks into the new fiscal year.
Art & Culture, Economy
In Herat’s carpenter street, a traditional winter craft endures — but struggles
Carpenters say cheap imports and changing tastes are eroding their livelihoods even as the tradition remains embedded in homes.
Economy, Immigration
Returnees in western Afghanistan struggle to find work as wages plunge
Qudratullah, who returned from Iran two months ago, said he works long hours for minimal pay but has no alternative.
Economy
Taliban commission approves $44 million in development projects
Taliban said 26 projects were presented for consideration. Of those, 19 were approved, while four were modified.
Economy
Floods in Afghanistan kill hundreds, leave nearly 57,000 in need, UN agency says
OCHA said assessments have been completed in 115 districts, with additional evaluations ongoing in 34 districts, meaning the overall impact.
Economy
Taliban announce start of three power projects in Faryab
Projects worth $18 million aim to expand electricity access in northern Afghanistan.
Economy
Taliban launch $160 million cement plant project in northern Afghanistan
Deal with Turkish firm underscores push for industrial growth as country remains reliant on imports.
Economy
Food prices stay high in Afghanistan as jobs lag, WFP says
WFP report shows wheat up 21 percent from last year, with rising costs and limited work squeezing purchasing power.
Afghanistan, Economy
Afghanistan ranks fifth among countries with highest levels of acute hunger
Global report warns that food insecurity is becoming more concentrated and persistent, driven largely by conflict.