Kazakhstan’s grain exports to Afghanistan surge over fourfold
Kazakhstan’s grain exports to Afghanistan increased more than fourfold in the first quarter of 2026, a media report said on Monday.
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25 tonnes of low-quality Izogam returned to exporter: ASQA
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) says more than 25 tonnes of substandard bitumen membrane (izogam) have been returned to the exporting country through the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi border crossing.
Rice, Gold prices down as diesel, sugar up in Kabul
The prices of Indian rice, gold and fuel decreased, while the rates of diesel and sugar surged in the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
Afghan delegation attends OSJD rail conference in Kazakhstan
A delegation of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Works attended the 40th OSJD railway conference in Kazakhstan, holding talks on expanding transit routes, boosting regional cooperation and increasing export and transport capacity. The Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) says…
Kabul, Tashkent ink 16 trade deals worth $16m: ACCI
About 16 trade agreements worth more than 16 million US dollars have been signed between the private sectors of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said on Wednesday. In a statement, ACCI said…
UK envoy says tensions between Afghanistan, Pakistan must end
The Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office, Mullah Abdul Wasi, has said that the targeting of civilians, particularly women, children and residential areas, is unjustifiable, following recent attacks in eastern Kunar allegedly carried out by Pakistan’s…
Oil extraction begins from 5 new wells in Amu Darya basin in Jawzjan
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) says oil extraction has been launched from five wells in the Zmarotsai area of the Amu Darya oil basin in northern Jawzjan province, with around 500 cubic metres of oil being…
Russia pledges to strengthen electricity cooperation with Afghanistan
Russia’s Ministry of Energy has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Afghanistan in the electricity sector
World Bank projects 4pc growth for Afghanistan’s economy in 2026
The World Bank has projected that Afghanistan’s economy will grow by 4.0 percent in 2026, driven by stronger domestic demand, higher private investment and the gradual integration of returnees into the labor market.
$160m Yatim Taq cement plant construction begins in Jawzjan
Construction work on the Yatim Taq cement production plant was launched at a cost of $160 million in northern Jawzjan province on Monday, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs said.
ASQA rejects 2 substandard bitumen shipments at Farahi port
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) says it has rejected two shipments of substandard bitumen sheets (isogam) at the Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi port and returned them to the exporting country.
ASQA rejects 26.6 tonnes of substandard batteries at Farahi port
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) says it has rejected a shipment of substandard batteries at Sheikh Abu Nasr Farahi port and returned it to the exporting country.
Gold, fuel prices down in Kabul
The prices of Indian rice surged, while rates of gold and fuel decreased in the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
Russia sends nearly 4,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Russia’s Foreign Ministry says the country has sent nearly 4,000 tonnes of humanitarian food assistance to Afghanistan. TASS news agency, citing the ministry, reported that the shipment includes nutritionally fortified flour and wheat. According to the source, the…
Afghan, Azerbaijani officials discuss transit routes, export cooperation
Director of the Afghanistan Standard and Quality Authority (ASQA), Mullah Faizullah Tamim, and officials from Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development and Transport have discussed ways to expand economic cooperation and facilitate transit and exports. Tamim met with Azerbaijan’s…
Kabul, Baku discuss Afghan exports to European countries
Director of the Afghanistan Standard and Quality Authority Mullah Faizullah Tamim and Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Economy Anar Akhundov have discussed various economic issues, including boosting exports of Afghan products to European countries and facilitating transit.
$10.2m salt mining contract signed in Herat
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP) says a contract for the extraction of the third block of a salt mine in the Ghurian district of western Herat province has been signed, with a total investment of $10.2…
Afghanistan secure membership in international industrial exhibition
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) says that during a trilateral meeting between the trade ministers of Afghanistan and Uzbekistan and the deputy minister of Kyrgyzstan, an agreement was reached on Afghanistan’s membership in the International Industrial…
Afghan woman launches venture inspired by migration experience in Iran
Monis Nazari, a woman who returned to the country after years of migration, says that with the support and cooperation of her husband, she has launched a new business focused on designing and organizing “nikah khana” arrangements and…
DABS, Tajik officials stress accelerating CASA-1000 project
Da Afghanistan Brishna Shirkat (DABS) chief executive officer has discussed strengthening cooperation in the power sector and accelerating work on the CASA-1000 project with Tajik officials.
Afghanistan fuel market stable despite global price surge: Azizi
Minister of Commerce and Industry Nooruddin Azizi says the country’s oil and gas market has remained stable despite a sharp rise in global prices.
Gold, sugar prices rise as rice falls in Kabul market
The prices of Pakistani and Indian rice declined, while rates of gold and Indian sugar increased in the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
Fuel imports from Russia and Belarus to Afghanistan and Central Asia increase by 50%
According to reports, imports of petroleum products from Russia and Belarus to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries via rail increased by more than 50 percent in the first three months of 2026. Reuters reported yesterday (Wednesday), citing traders, that…
40 tonnes of faulty steel sent back from Islam Qala
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) says it has returned 40 tonnes of substandard angle iron to the exporting country at the Islam Qala port in order to protect domestic markets and safeguard consumer rights.
