Afghan, Dagestani traders ink $1.5m agreements
Afghan and Dagestani traders have inked five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth more than 1.5 million US dollars, the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said on Saturday.
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Fuel prices down, gold up in Kabul
The prices of fuel and cooking oil declined, while gold surged in outgoing week in Kabul markets, market sources said on Saturday.
France pledges €2m for earthquake relief in eastern Afghanistan
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), with financial support from France, have launched a €2 million program to assist families affected by the August 2025 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
DABS, Azizi Group ink agreement for launch of 5 power generation projects
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) and Azizi Energy Investment Company on Wednesday signed a contract for the launch of five power generation projects--- producing 330 megawatts of solar energy and 515 megawatts of coal-fired thermal power.
Kabul rent hikes spark complaints; MoJ warns of legal action
Some residents in Kabul have complained about arbitrary increases in house rents by landlords, in violation of a decision by the Joint Committee for Rent Control. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has warned that violators will face legal…
National policy for agriculture, livestock, fish farming approved
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs announced that the national policy for the development of the agriculture and livestock sector, along with the fish farming development plan, has been approved. Under this plan, 7,700 small, medium, and large fish production and farming farms will be established.
Justice ministry launches online system to boost transaction transparency
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced the launch of an online system for real estate dealers and petition writers, aimed at enhancing transparency and facilitating the issuance of licenses as well as the registration of real estate and motor vehicle transactions.
First green garnet mine discovered in Panjsher
A new green garnet mine has been discovered in Anaba district of central Panjsher province for the first time, an official said on Monday.
Over 537m old banknotes set ablaze in Herat
Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has burned about 537,746,000 old afghani banknotes in Herat province.
Supporting returnees remains top priority for IEA: Hanif
Minister of Economy Qari Din Mohammad Hanif has stated that addressing the challenges faced by returnees remains a top priority for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA).
Sugar, cooking oil, gold prices down in Kabul
The prices of sugar, cooking oil and gold declined, while Pakistani rice increased in the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Sunday.
Ariana airlines increases Kabul-New Delhi flights
Ariana Airlines has increased the number of cargo and passenger flights between Kabul and New Delhi to strengthen trade ties and expand transport capacity.
25 tonnes of substandard batteries returned to Iran
Afghanistan’s Standards and Quality Authority has announced that a 25-tonne shipment of substandard batteries was returned to Iran from the western province of Farah following inspection and quality control.
Gold market slides after unprecedented surge
After a sharp upward trend, the price of gold in global markets has entered a downward trajectory, falling from 4,982 US dollars per ounce to $4,545. Experts link the fluctuation to global political developments and profit-taking by investors.
Turkmen FM visits Herat, stresses acceleration of TAPI project
Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov has arrived in western Herat province leading a high-level delegation to review progress on the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and to enhance economic and transit cooperation.
Nearly 2m chick hatched in Kandahar every month
About two million chicks are being produced every month in several poultry farms in southern Kandahar, meeting 70 percent of the province’s chicken meat demand and supplying neighbouring provinces.
Pakistan prepares to extend CPEC to Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs that preparations are underway to extend the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan and to revive the Pakistan–China–Afghanistan trilateral framework.
PAJCCI seeks one-time clearance of 10,000 containers on Pak-Afghan trade routes
Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) has urged the relevant authorities in Pakistan and Afghanistan to allow a one-time clearance of more than 10,000 containers that have remained stuck on Pakistan–Afghanistan trade routes for over 100…
KP loses 53pc revenue amid trade closure with Afghanistan
Pakistani media report that since October, the closure of trade routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan has caused a 53.02 percent decline in revenue for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). According to the Dawn newspaper, the shutdown has significantly affected the…
Nearly 23,000 tons of pomegranates exported to foreign markets this year
Local officials in southern Kandahar province say that nearly 23,000 tons of pomegranates have been exported from the province to international markets during the current solar year. In a statement, the Kandahar governor’s office said that, through coordination…
MoIC warns tourism firms over licence misuse, human trafficking
The Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) has warned that any tourism company found misusing its licence to engage in human trafficking will have its licence revoked and will be referred to judicial and legal authorities.
Turkish firm keen to invest in power generation, turbine repair
A Turkish firm has evinced keen interest in investing in electricity generation from water resources, turbine maintenance and repair, installation of modern high-capacity turbines and capacity building of technical staff in Afghanistan.
Over 3,800 carats of emeralds fetch over $900,000 in Panjsher
The Department of Mines and Petroleum in central Panjshir province has sold 3,835 carats of emeralds for over $900,000.
91km of TAPI pipeline route prepared for installation in Herat
Significant progress has been made on the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, with 91 kilometres of the route in western Herat province now prepared for pipeline installation.
