One such shopkeeper, Naheed Siddiqi, was in the 11th grade when the Taliban banned girls from attending school.

According to reports, the board members reiterated TAPI's strategic importance for both regional and global energy security.

The agreements were finalized during a meeting in Ashgabat between delegations from Turkmenistan and the Taliban, aimed at strengthening bilateral.

Despite the event's celebratory atmosphere, with nearly a dozen women participating and showcasing their products, the farmers’ concerns loomed large.

Economists have pointed to political tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan as a primary factor in the decline of exports.

The drop is attributed to Pakistan's intensified anti-smuggling measures and stricter import restrictions.

Taliban said 1.8 million passengers traveled through Afghanistan's airports on 12,503 flights.

The highway was closed to heavy and large vehicles on August 22.

Afghanistan saw a significant rise in overflights—from around 50 daily to 150 by the end of July.

The chamber emphasized the need for reduced taxes and improved facilities for businesses.