The office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs has directed Ariana Afghan Airlines to purchase a cargo aircraft as soon as possible and to set new airfreight rates — one US dollar per kilogram for exports and 80 cents per kilogram for imports.
Exports of Afghanistan’s fresh fruits and vegetables will soon begin through an air corridor established in cooperation with Uzbekistan, an official said on Wednesday.
Construction work on large oil storage facilities has been launched at the Rozanak railway station to facilitate unloading and distribution of petroleum products in western Herat province.
NEILI (Pajhwok): A determined woman is taking bold steps toward economic self-reliance and reaching out to other women to support them in gaining financial independence while women face economic hardships in central Daikundi province.
Officials of the Herat Chamber of Industries and Mines say that dozens of industrial companies in the western province are currently exporting their products to international markets.
Petrol, sugar and gold prices declined while that of cooking oil, diesel and liquefied gas surged during the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) says no agreement has been reached with Iran so far regarding the issuance of work visas to Afghans.
Minister of Commerce and Industry Nooruddin Azizi and Kazakhstan’s Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin have underlined the importance of expediting transit processes and simplifying customs procedures to boost regional trade and increase exchanges between Kabul, Astana and other Central Asian countries.
Afghan and Kazakh officials have emphasized the importance of expanding trade relations, increasing bilateral trade and implementing a roadmap for closer cooperation.
