Taliban launch $160 million cement plant project in northern Afghanistan
Deal with Turkish firm underscores push for industrial growth as country remains reliant on imports.
Economy
Economy
Food prices stay high in Afghanistan as jobs lag, WFP says
WFP report shows wheat up 21 percent from last year, with rising costs and limited work squeezing purchasing power.
Afghanistan, Economy
Afghanistan ranks fifth among countries with highest levels of acute hunger
Global report warns that food insecurity is becoming more concentrated and persistent, driven largely by conflict.
Economy
Taliban crackdown on three-wheelers in Herat leaves drivers without work
Four months after restrictions were imposed, drivers report vehicle seizures, lost income and falling resale values.
Economy
Dairy farmers in Herat struggle with rising costs, lack of support
Producers cite expensive feed, low milk prices and limited veterinary services as key challenges.
Economy
In Nad Ali, rising food prices leave many unable to afford basics
Residents in a district of Helmand province say shrinking incomes, unemployment and weak oversight have deepened economic strain.
Afghanistan, Economy
136,000 endured weeks without food in Nuristan, aid agency says
Communities in Nuristan faced severe shortages of food and medical care before negotiations opened a narrow path for humanitarian access.
Economy
Taliban order allows home construction with mosque approval
New directive permits building based on local verification, easing restrictions amid housing pressures.
Economy
Taliban commerce minister travels to Uzbekistan for industry expo
Afghanistan’s firms will showcase products in Tashkent as trade disruptions and rising prices strain the economy.
Economy
UN says it delivered $1.7 billion in aid to Afghanistan in 2025
Despite broad humanitarian reach in 2025, funding gaps, economic strain and mass returns continued to pressure households and services.