Taliban sign cement production deal in Logar province with private firm
The project would involve an investment of $145 million by SAKO Afghan.
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Kabul hosts meeting on trade between Afghanistan, Iran
The discussions focused on addressing challenges faced by businesses, enhancing trade relations, and attracting joint investments.
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Taliban ministry suspends operations of 40 passenger buses
The suspension follows two devastating traffic accidents last week on the Kabul-Kandahar highway.
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Carpet-weaving women in Jawzjan struggle with hard work, low wages
“We work for hours, but our wages are very low,” one woman said.
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Taliban destroy over 840 million Afghanis in worn-out banknotes
The bank said these banknotes were collected from markets in Kabul, Nangarhar, and Paktia provinces.
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Afghanistan extends electricity import agreement with Uzbekistan until 2025
Figures show Afghanistan’s current electricity demand stands at 1,500 megawatts.
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Turkmenistan, Taliban foreign ministers discuss efforts to expedite TAPI project
Key topics of discussion included the pace of work on TAPI, the installation of fiber optic cables, and others.
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Iran’s exports to Afghanistan via Dogharoon border increase by 31 percent
The transportation of goods through the border has seen a 26 percent increase.
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UN agency reports reforestation of 2,700 hectares in Afghanistan
The agency also noted the establishment of 71 tree nurseries in the province during this period.
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Taliban re-inaugurate practical work on Kabul New City project
The practical work on the project’s first phase had previously been launched by Hanafi in August 2023.