Business
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Taliban administration opens bidding for road extension from Pul-e-Charkhi to Latah Band in Kabul
Taliban authorities open bidding for a road project linking Pul-e-Charkhi Market to Latah Band in eastern Kabul.
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UN says solar power is a practical solution for Afghanistan’s villages
UNDP says solar power could help bring electricity to rural Afghanistan, support services, jobs and reduce dependence on imports.
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Iran says rail freight transfers with Afghanistan have risen sharply
Iran says rail freight with Afghanistan has surged to 130,000 tons a month, with further growth expected by next year.
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34 Million Afghanis Trade Market Opens in Khost City
A 34 million Afghanis commercial market has opened in Khost city, featuring 177 shops on two jeribs of land.
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UN Mission Urges Livelihood Support After Poppy Ban in Badakhshan
UNAMA says Badakhshan’s poppy ban has deepened economic hardship and calls for more investment in alternative livelihoods.
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Iran says Chabahar-Zاهدan railway will open new transit route for Afghanistan
Iran says the Chabahar-Zاهدan railway will open a new transit route for Afghanistan and boost regional trade links.
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Iran Calls for Fewer Border and Customs Barriers With Afghanistan
Iran says easing border and customs barriers with Afghanistan is key to expanding trade and strengthening economic ties.
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UN: Most Afghan Villagers Left Without Electricity
UNDP says only 40-42% of Afghans have power access, with rural communities facing severe electricity shortages.
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Pakistan’s Share in Afghanistan Transit Falls Sharply, Report Says
Pakistan's transit trade with Afghanistan has fallen sharply, with Iran and Central Asia emerging as key alternative routes, Dawn reports.
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Afghanistan-Iran Rail Cargo Traffic Rises Sharply, Says Iranian Embassy
Iran says rail cargo between Afghanistan and Iran has risen sharply, with annual volumes potentially reaching 1.5 million tonnes.