8 cranes worth $1.5m purchased for customs offices
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has purchased eight cranes worth nearly $1.5 million for six customs offices across Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan to stop processing medicines from Pakistan after Feb.9: MoF
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday announced that medicines imported from neighbouring Pakistan will no longer be processed in Afghanistan after February 9, urging traders to complete all related commercial transactions before the deadline.
MoF, DP World sign deal to modernise Afghanistan’s ports
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Sunday signed an investment term sheet with DP World to equip Afghanistan’s commercial ports with modern technology, an official said.
WB begins paying arrears to Afghan contracting firms
The World Bank’s office in Afghanistan has reopened and resumed its activities, including the settlement of outstanding dues owed to contracting firms in the country, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced on Saturday.
MoF to stop processing Pakistani medicine imports after 3 months
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.
Exports up by 13.5pc, transit 24.5pc this year: MoF
The Ministry of Finance on Thursday reported a 13.5 percent increase in exports and a 24.5 percent rise in transit volume during the first five months of the current solar year, compared to the same period last year.
184 tankers of low-quality fuel denied entry at ports: MoF
More than 180 tankers of low-quality fuel were denied entry at ports in Farah, Nimroz and Balkh provinces last month, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said on Thursday.
WB resumes debt repayments in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) says the World Bank (WB) is set to resume the disbursement of outstanding loans in Afghanistan, with nearly 11 million US dollars to be paid to companies in the first phase, starting today (Monday).
Banking sector remains stable, says MoF
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) asserts the country’s banking sector remains stable, linking the slight depreciation of the afghani against the US dollar to malicious propaganda.
Entry of 56.2 tonnes of smuggled goods thwarted: MoF
Over 56.2 tonnes smuggling goods has been prevented entry to the country through various routes during last week, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said on Saturday.
128 tankers of low-quality fuel rejected: MoF
Nearly 130 tankers loaded with low-quality fuel were sent back from ports in Farah, Nimroz and Balkh provinces last week, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said in a statement on Saturday.
MoF pays off 850 million afs to private firms
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has repaid 850 million afs to some private companies, a statement said on Monday.
2.7 billion afs paid off to foreign lenders: MoF
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has paid off 2.7 billion afs debt to some foreign institutions taken by the previous government, a statement said on Monday.
Customs duty on 11 import items increased
The Ministry of Finance has increased customs duty on 11 imported items, according to a statement on Sunday.
Pay cut applicable to female workers sitting at home
All female government servants continue to draw their normal salaries, but those sitting at home will be paid 5,000 afs a month, the Ministry of Finance announced on Monday.
Over 178,000 tons of smuggled goods seized last year: MoF
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) says it seized more than 178,000 tons of inferior quality and prohibited goods after from being smuggled into the country from abroad, especially from Pakistan, last year. In a statement, the MoF said…
Customs duty increased on eight import items: MoF
KABUL (Pajhwo): The Ministry of Finance says customs duty has been increased from up to 40 percent on the imports of various goods like dried milk, paints, plastic disposable utensils, carpets, Turkish stoves, thresher machines and artificial cotton. In a…
Duty on persimmons, potatoes increased
Acting Government has introduced 30 percent custom duty on persimmons, included the fruit in its duty list and surged potatoes duty from 30 to 50 percent, according to a statement on Thursday. According to a statement from The…
MoF conducts exam to hire top university students
In order to uphold merit, the Ministry of Finance took an exam from 320 distinguished university students to appoint them in the ministry. The ministry tweeted the exam was held on Monday and 320 top students of best…
Draft of tax laws to be presented for public opinion: MoF
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has prepared the draft of tax laws in accordance with Sharia principles and it will be presented in person and online for opinions on national level for further reforms. In a statement, the…
Record customs revenue collected last year: MoF
The General Directorate of Customs has significantly exceeded its revenue collection target this last solar year, says the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The 1401 revenue target for the directorate had been set at 96 billion afghanis, but the…
