Russia’s LPG exports to Afghanistan surge as EU sanctions take effect
LPG, a fuel mixture composed primarily of propane and butane, is widely used for home heating, vehicle fuel, and in.
Business
Business, Security
Businessman missing for over two weeks in northern Afghanistan, sources say
The man, identified as Haji Sattar, is a wheat trader from Imam Sahib district in Kunduz province. He reportedly disappeared.
Business
Afghanistan ships dried fruit to Europe via new rail corridor through Iran
“This corridor will contribute to Afghanistan’s economic growth,” the Iranian statement read.
Economy
DABS signs $292 million in energy deals to expand power generation, transmission
The agreements were concluded between DABS and a group of domestic and international private sector firms.
Business
Afghanistan exported $500 million in goods to India despite Pakistani restrictions, official says
“Despite the challenges, we managed to export over $500 million in goods to India in the past year,” Alokozai said.
Economy
UN envoy tells Taliban official that efforts are underway to ease Afghanistan’s banking crisis
The statement said Otunbayeva and Muttaqi discussed a range of economic and humanitarian issues.
Afghanistan, Economy
Afghanistan: Teachers struggle as salaries go unpaid for two months
Teachers in several provinces say they rely entirely on their monthly wages, and that the prolonged delay has left them.
Economy
Taliban launch construction of transportation terminal near Kabul
The terminal is projected to cost more than 1.2 billion Afghanis, or roughly $16 million.
Business
Pakistani delegation discusses trade with Taliban commerce minister
Sadiq Khan described the meeting as a “positive and constructive step” toward strengthening bilateral ties.
Business
Torkham border reopens for freight trucks
A full reopening for all travelers and trade is scheduled for Friday.