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The Director of Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Nimroz says the municipality of Zaranj, capital of the northwestern province, has issued an official permit to set up a women-only market, calling it a major achievement for businesswomen.
Minister of Commerce and Industry Nooruddin Azizi says more than 80,000 acres of land has been allocated for industrial parks across the country, with over 6,000 factories currently operating in various sectors.
Afghanistan exported fresh and dried fruits worth $580 million during the first six months of the current 1404 solar year, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Office said on Monday.
The municipality of Zaranj, the capital of northwestern Nimroz province says it has collected around 80 million afghanis in revenue so far this year, showing a 55 percent increase over last year’s returns.
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced that, based on the directive of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, medicines imported from Pakistan will no longer be processed through customs after the next three months — effectively halting their import.
Afghans on social media have expressed strong support for the recent announcement halting trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Many praised the decision, describing it as “a true stance, not just words… a courageous act… the beginning of our economic strength and national pride… an excellent and historic step.”
The closure of the Torkham crossing has caused trade losses exceeding 45 million US dollars to Afghanistan and Pakistan, while losses in exports and imports are estimated at 16.5 billion Pakistani rupees, a media report said on Tuesday.
More than 135 metric tonnes of goods were transported through railways from four Afghan ports last week, the Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) said on Tuesday.
The Department of Mines and Petroleum in central Panjsher province has sold 2,807 carats of emeralds for more than 19 million afghanis, the provincial media office said on Tuesday.
Afghan officials say a new opportunity has emerged for Afghanistan to make use of the vast potential of Iran‘s Chabahar port, which could help boost exports, facilitate transit and pave the way for the country to become a regional transit hub.
A three-day exhibition titled “Anar” (Pomegranate) has been kicked off in southern Kandahar province to promote marketing opportunities for domestic products.
Maryam Mohammadi, a young woman from the capital Kabul, has turned her creativity and determination into a source of inspiration for many.
Fuel and gold prices declined while that of sugar and liquefied gas surged during the outgoing week in Kabul, market sources said on Saturday.
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.
Officials at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) say laboratory analyses show some imported teas contain artificial coloring agents.
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.
Local officials in western Herat province say imports through the Herat–Khaf railway have recorded a nearly fivefold increase compared to last year.
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.
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.
