Business & Economics

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.

KABUL (Pajhwok): On the sidelines of the Afghanistan-Kazakhstan Trade Forum held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, agreements worth over $360 million were signed between 15 Afghan and Kazakh companiesin various economic sectors.

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) says an exhibition showcasing Afghanistan’s products and industries has been inaugurated in Shymkent city of Kazakhstan.

HERAT (Pajhwok): Handmade carpets worth more than $270,000 were exported from western Herat province to international markets this year, the Chamber of Commerce and Investment said on Tuesday.

More than 493,000 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.

A number of women in western Herat province have established small pickle-making workshops to help meet their families’ needs. However, they complain about a sluggish market and the lack of opportunities to sell their products.

The Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) has announced the arrival of more than 20 wagons of diesel fuel — totaling 1,120 tons — through the Khwaf–Herat railway line in western Herat province.

KABUL (Pajhwok): The National Procurement Commission has approved 22 projects worth 3.5 billion afghanis, revised eight, and returned five others due to problems in the procurement process.