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FAO Rebuilds 5.3-Kilometer Water Canal in Sar-e Pol to Benefit 7,000 Residents

FAO is rebuilding a 5.3 km water canal in Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan, improving water access for 7,000 people and irrigating…

Floods in Nangarhar Damage Thousands of Acres of Farmland and Destroy Infrastructure

Floods in Nangarhar have destroyed thousands of acres of farmland, damaged schools, and destroyed irrigation infrastructure, threatening local farmers' livelihoods.

Panjshir Emeralds Sales Reach $32 Million in One Year

Panjshir province sells over 111,000 carats of emeralds worth $32 million in a year, highlighting calls for transparency by mining…

Panshir Emerald Sales Reach $32 Million in One Year

Panshir officials report emerald sales worth $32 million from over 111,000 carats in a year, stressing the need for transparency…

Water Level Rises at Pashdan Dam in Herat, Excess Water Released into Harirud River

Water levels at Herat's Pashdan Dam have risen, prompting controlled release of excess water into the Harirud River to manage…

Honey Production in Badakhshan Drops by 50%, Raising Alarm Among Beekeepers

Honey production in Badakhshan has fallen by 50%, threatening beekeepers' incomes amid calls for more support and technical training.

Uninterrupted Trade Operations Continue at Herat Ports Amid Regional Changes

Herat Chamber confirms uninterrupted export and import activities through Herat ports despite recent regional developments, ensuring stable trade operations.

Kajaki Dam in Helmand Overflows Following Recent Heavy Rainfall

Kajaki Dam in Helmand province has overflowed following recent heavy rains, impacting water management and electricity supply to Helmand and…

Japan-Backed UNDP Projects to Support Livelihoods Completed in Afghanistan

Japan-financed UNDP projects in Afghanistan support over 5,900 women, establish solar greenhouses, and plant 18,000 trees to boost local livelihoods.

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan Sign 20 Trade Agreements Worth Over $400 Million

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan sign 20 trade agreements worth over $400 million to boost economic cooperation and private sector collaboration.