Business
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Afghanistan-Russia trade rises 150% in first seven months of 2026
Afghanistan and Russia reported a 150% rise in trade in early 2026 as they discussed energy, investment and transit links.
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Iran says Milak border crossing to operate around the clock within a month
Iran says the Milak border crossing in Nimroz will begin 24-hour operations within a month to boost transit truck capacity.
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Brent crude tops $103 as traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls
Brent crude rises above $103 as ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falls and Gulf shipping security concerns grow.
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Taliban Administration Urges Uzbekistan to Invest in Afghan Agriculture
Taliban officials urge Uzbek investors to back Afghan agriculture, processing, irrigation and related industries in a bid to expand cooperation.
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Taliban Administration Says It Held Talks with Iran on Importing 2,000 Megawatts of Electricity
Taliban officials say they discussed importing 2,000 megawatts of electricity from Iran and explored economic cooperation and joint investment.
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Taliban Urges Investors to Look Beyond Short-Term Gains in Afghanistan
Taliban officials urge investors to focus on long-term economic opportunities in Afghanistan and see the country as a production hub.
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Taliban Administration Says Russian Firm Seeks to Invest in Agriculture
A Russian company has shown interest in investing in Afghanistan's agriculture sector and building a chemical fertiliser plant.
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Taliban Says Abu Hanifa Expo Signals Economic Improvement
Taliban officials say the Abu Hanifa exhibition shows Afghanistan's economy is improving and the private sector can invest with confidence.
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Taliban tout Wakhan project as symbol of economic plans
Taliban officials say the Wakhan Corridor will help turn Afghanistan’s borders into hubs for trade and economic cooperation.
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Taliban administration launches Afghan Tour transport services at Herat airport
Taliban authorities say Afghan Tour has launched transport services at Herat International Airport for foreign tourists and passengers.