Lack of cold storage facilities forces farmers in Herat to sell produce at low prices
Farmers believe that standard cold storage units would also allow them to access regional export markets.
Economy
Economy
Afghanistan’s economic fragility deepens as three in four Afghans struggle to meet basic needs, UN report finds
Household income and expenditure both declined in 2024, and subsistence insecurity rose by six percentage points
Economy
Taliban launch remaining phases of power projects in south
The total cost is estimated at around one billion Afghanis, or roughly $13 million.
Business
Taliban say Afghanistan’s trade with India reached $890 million last year
Afghanistan exported $627 million worth of goods to India while importing $263 million in products from the country.
Economy
Railway operations deal on Hairatan-Mazar line extended through 2026
Under the terms, the Uzbek firm Sogdiana Trans will continue to manage operations and maintenance along the strategic rail line.
Economy
IMF projects Afghanistan’s GDP growth at 2.6% in 2025 amid global slowdown
The IMF’s global growth projection for 2025 stands at 2.8 percent, the lowest since 2020 and the second-weakest figure since.
Economy
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan private sectors sign 20 MoUs
The agreements include 17 commercial deals alongside three cooperation memorandums.
Economy
Afghanistan’s GDP rose 2.5%, but economic recovery still fragile, World Bank says
The report says that the recovery is primarily driven by the agriculture, mining, construction and commerce.
Business
Afghanistan-Kazakhstan business forum held in Kabul
Kazakh deputy PM said said his country supports “an independent and prosperous Afghanistan”.
Business
Taliban urge Kazakhstan to ease visa process for Afghan traders
Kazakhstan’s government has not yet publicly commented on the details of the meeting.