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Taliban Approves Plan to Divert Kunar River Water to Darunta Dam

Taliban approves water transfer plan from Kunar River to Darunta Dam in Nangarhar, aiming to ease agricultural water shortages.

FAO and World Bank Support Establishment of 525 Agricultural Storage Centers in Afghanistan

FAO and World Bank set up 525 storage sites for crops like raisins, potatoes, and onions to aid Afghan farmers…

EU Launches Initiative to Support Afghanistan’s Private Sector

EU and IFC launch program to support Afghanistan's private sector, focusing on jobs, finance access, and businesses led by women…

Taliban Finance Official Discusses Investment Opportunities in Afghanistan with Indian Business Leaders

Taliban finance official meets Indian investors to explore opportunities in Afghan industries, agriculture, mining, and capacity building.

IOM Supports Growth of Small Enterprises in Laghman Province

IOM-backed small enterprises in Laghman province create jobs and boost local production, aiding economic resilience in the region.

Taliban Administration Moves to Control Rising Drug Prices in Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban gov't tackles surging drug prices amid Pakistani import halt, signing deals with India and negotiating with Iran for…

Taliban Spokesman Cites 2% Inflation Forecast for Afghanistan in 2025

Taliban spokesperson cites World Bank report projecting 2% inflation in Afghanistan by 2025, among lowest in the region, despite widespread…

Taliban Establishes Independent Oil and Gas Authority

Taliban forms Independent Oil and Gas Authority to centralize sector control, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability.

Two-Day Women’s Products Exhibition Held in Kabul

A two-day women's products expo in Kabul promoted Afghan female entrepreneurs amid licensing challenges and Taliban-imposed restrictions.

WFP Warns of Mounting Economic Pressures in Afghanistan

WFP reports Afghanistan's economy under severe strain from shocks including drought, migration, and trade shifts, impacting millions' livelihoods.