3-day domestic products fair opens in Nimroz to promote local goods
A three-day exhibition showcasing domestic products has commenced in the northwestern Nimroz province, aimed at supporting local producers and promoting Afghan goods.
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Jawzjan chamber of commerce backs Zeb-ul-Nisa after Pajhwok report
After the publication of a Pajhwok report on Zeb-ul-Nisa, the founder of a tailoring workshop in northern Jawzjan, the province’s Women’s Chamber of Commerce has extended support to her and provided training and advisory opportunities.
Zahid-led team travels to Bangladesh
Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry Mawlawi Ahmadullah Zahid travelled to Bangladesh on Sunday as head of a delegation aimed at expanding trade and economic ties.
International vehicle plate distribution launched in Herat
Local officials in western Herat province have begun distributing international vehicle number plates to taxis, buses and cargo trucks operating between Afghanistan and Iran.
Cooking oil, sugar prices up in Kabul
The prices of cooking oil, sugar, diesel and liquefied gas surged, while petrol and Arabic gold declined in outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
Uzbekistan reaches key milestone in the Afghan–Trans Railway project
The Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan has announced that the country has resolved key organizational issues related to the Afghan–Trans Railway project and work is now underway to prepare a feasibility study for the initiative.
Rickshaws movement banned on key roads in Jalalabad City
To ensure urban order, the Nangarhar Police have designated specific routes and areas for rickshaw traffic in Jalalabad city of eastern Nangarhar province and warned that legal action will be taken against violators.
Panjsher: Over 4,000 carats of emeralds fetch $47,610
The Department of Mines and Petroleum in central Panjshir province has sold 4,177 carats of emeralds for more than $47,610.
Mines ministry team travels to Uzbekistan for capacity-building
A delegation of 20 technical and professional staff from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP), led by the heads of the Mining Institute and Technical Inspection, departed on Sunday for Uzbekistan to participate in a capacity-building and professional development program.
Afghanistan-Pakistan trade volume declines sharply
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) says trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan totaled approximately $2.461 billion in 2024 but declined to $1.766 billion in 2025.
Kandahar exports 2.5 tonnes of honey to Turkey, other countries
The Kandahar Department of Agriculture and Livestock says that 2,500 kilograms of honey have been exported from the province to Turkey and several other countries during the current year. Dr. Abdulwarith Haqmal, an economic specialist in the…
Pakistan loses $177m monthly due to trade shutdown with Afghanistan
Pakistani media have reported that exporters in the country are losing about $177 million each month due to the closure of trade routes with Afghanistan. Continued disruptions could significantly weaken Pakistan’s long-term access to Afghan and Central Asian markets.
Herat sees threefold surge in herbal exports in 9 months
About 22,000 tonnes of medicinal plants, valued at $24,268,000, have been exported from western Herat province to international markets over the past nine months.
Imports of 1-day-old chicks from Iran resumed
Imports of one-day-old chicks have resumed from neighbouring Iran to Afghanistan through the Dogharoon crossing after a one-year halt, a media report said on Wednesday.
Turkish investors eye investment opportunities in Herat
A number of Turkish investors have expressed interest in investing in the industrial park in western Herat province.
350 new factories opened in Herat last year
As many as 350 new small and large manufacturing factories have commenced operations in western Herat province over the past year, an official said on Tuesday.
Iran ready to cooperate in developing Balkh oil refineries
Officials from the Iranian consulate have stated that Iran has the capacity and expertise to assist in the development of Afghanistan’s oil refineries.
Herat exports over 22,000 tonnes of fresh fruit in last 9 months
More than 22,000 tonnes of fresh fruit have been exported from western Herat province to various countries over the past nine months.
Petrol, diesel prices down in Kabul
The prices of flour, cooking oil, petrol, diesel and gold declined, while Pakistani rice and liquefied gas surged in outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
Firefighting vehicles procured for 7 customs offices
The Customs Department has procured eight firefighting vehicles valued at more than $2 million to mitigate the risk of fire incidents at customs facilities nationwide, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said on Thursday.
Rice, cooking oil prices up in Kabul
The prices of Pakistani rice, cooking oil and gold surged, while that of Kazakh flour declined in outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
Pashtun jirga calls for reopening of Chaman crossing
A jirga of Pashtun elders in Chaman has urged Pakistan to reopen the Spin Boldak–Chaman crossing to resolve the problems of thousands of stranded passengers and cargo vehicles, a media report said on Wednesday.
In a month, 684,000MT of goods transported via railways
More than 684,000 metric tonnes of goods were transported through railways from four Afghan ports during the past one month, the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) said on Tuesday.
Chinese firm keen to invest in previous stone mines in Ghor
A Chinese company has shown keen interest in investing in precious stone mines in western Ghor province.
