Business
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Russia Says Trade With Afghanistan Doubled in First Six Months of Year
Russia says trade with Afghanistan doubled in the first six months of the year, though overall trade remains low, envoy…
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Construction Begins on $5 Million Commercial and Recreational Centre in Herat
Construction has started on a $5 million commercial and recreational centre in Herat, with jobs expected for about 200 people.
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Saudi Arabia to Send Technical Team to Review Energy Investment in Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia says it will send a technical team to Kabul to review energy investment and cooperation opportunities in Afghanistan.
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Uzbekistan Expands Share of Afghanistan’s Flour Market
Uzbekistan has expanded its share of Afghanistan's flour market, intensifying competition with Kazakhstan and Russia.
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Islamic Development Bank Calls for Stronger Economic Resilience in Regional Countries
Islamic Development Bank urges Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan to boost resilience, reform weak structures and attract private…
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Afghanistan Pursues Four 500kV Power Projects to Expand Electricity Imports
Afghanistan is advancing four 500kV power projects with regional neighbors to expand electricity imports and reduce energy dependence.
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Taliban administration, Uzbekistan hold talks to speed up Surkhan-Pul-e Khumri power line project
Taliban and Uzbek officials discuss speeding up the 500-kV Surkhan-Pul-e Khumri power transmission project.
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Bank of America fined $1.2bn for failing to report suspicious transactions
Bank of America was fined $1.2 billion for failing to report suspicious transactions linked to sanctions, money laundering and national…
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Pakistan Border Closures Nearly Halt Afghan Exports
Pakistan border closures have sharply cut Afghan exports, while trade with Iran and Central Asia has risen, World Bank data…
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FAO says new technologies have cut agricultural waste in Afghanistan
FAO says new farming technologies have reduced agricultural waste in Afghanistan and improved livelihoods for farming families.