Construction of Nila Bagh township begins in Kabul
The initial phase's contract was signed between the former government and the Chinese firm MCC 19 in September 2020.
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Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan to invest jointly in Trans-Afghan railway project
Kazakhstan’s Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan’s Shavkat Mirziyoyev plan to create a joint venture between their countries’ railway authorities to develop.
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World Bank grants $16 million to support Afghan women’s enterprises
The initiative seeks to rejuvenate microfinance providers in Afghanistan by addressing their balance sheets
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Taliban leader abolishes pension system in Afghanistan
This move is seen as effectively dismantling the pension system for civil servants, leaving them without entitlements upon retirement.
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Kunduz residents decry soaring food prices during Ramadan
This issue emerges as the United Nations continues to warn about severe humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, where over half the.
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Carpentry market suffers in Kandahar amid economic downturn
Local carpenters asked Taliban officials in Kandahar to support the growth of the carpentry industry in hopes of revitalizing the.
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Balkh vendors see flourishing markets ahead of Eid al-Fitr
In Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial capital, vendors said their businesses typically see a surge during Eid, but the volume of shoppers.
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Nangarhar residents complain about rising food prices ahead of Eid
They have expressed frustration that merchants and shopkeepers are setting prices arbitrarily, with no effective measures in place to regulate.
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Kandahar tailors struggle with Taliban-imposed price caps amid booming market for traditional outfits
Traditionally, tailors set their prices based on customer requests, with costs varying per client.
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Taliban, Pakistan make progress in trade and transit talks in Kabul
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban and Pakistan have reached several agreements aimed at enhancing trade relations, following discussions in Kabul..