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Restricting women from employment can damage Afghan economy: Report

UNDP analysis predicts that restricting women from working can result in an economic loss of up to $1 billion, or.

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Herat farmers seek help as they face lack of facilities

Herat is well-known for the variety of fruits and agricultural products it exports to other provinces and abroad, including dozens.

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Private sector in east warns against ‘further hindrance’ by Taliban

The private sector said pending payments for contractor companies all over the country exceed $600 million which needs to be.

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Taliban, Russia sign deal for fuel, gas and wheat: Reuters

The deal includes the supply of gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and wheat annually to Afghanistan, a Taliban official said.

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Key road project in Bamiyan stalled over budget issues

The project was funded by the Asian Development Bank but has stalled over the lack of budget. The contract for.

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Investments hardly hit by political changes: Investors

Experts said unemployment will increase, goods prices will soar and investments will further be affected if the situation prevails.

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West says Taliban doesn’t get access to unfrozen funds

West said the vast majority of the money will be untouched. It will be preserved for a future recapitalization of.

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US seeks to provide $3.5b of frozen assets to Afghanistan but not Taliban

The funds will be provided to Afghanistan after the approval of a four-member delegation, including a former Afghan minister.

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Taliban hesitant to prevent illegal mining in north

Taliban said the move to allow illegal mining is aimed at allowing people to have an income amidst an increase.

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Analysts explain why China looks to Afghanistan’s mines

Taliban said many Chinese companies are interested in investment in Afghanistan’s mines but they haven’t reached an agreement on this.

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