Business
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UN Warns of Rising Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan Amid Climate Pressures
UN warns climate change and economic hardship are pushing Afghan farmers toward illegal poppy cultivation amid rising return of refugees.
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Traders Demand Immediate Reopening of Torkham Border Crossing
Traders in Pakistan protest the ongoing closure of the Torkham crossing with Afghanistan, calling for its immediate reopening amid rising…
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Chabahar Seeks to Establish Taliban Representative Office to Boost Economic Ties
Chabahar offers land and transit support to Afghanistan, urging the Taliban to open a representative office to enhance trade ties…
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Over 80% of Afghans Lack Reliable Electricity, UN Report Finds
UNDP says over 80% of Afghans lack reliable electricity amid stalled infrastructure and Taliban governance challenges.
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FAO Distributes Climate-Resilient Wheat Seeds to Farmers in Badakhshan
FAO begins distributing drought-resistant wheat seeds to Badakhshan farmers to combat food insecurity and climate challenges in Afghanistan.
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Afghanistan Sees 20% Drop in Opium Cultivation in 2025: UN Report
UN reports 20% drop in Afghan opium cultivation in 2025, citing Taliban ban, drought, and shifting drug production to synthetic…
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Iran Hosts Trilateral Economic Meeting to Boost Chabahar Corridor Cooperation
Iran hosts Afghan and Indian officials for a trilateral meeting in Chabahar to boost regional trade, transit, and economic cooperation.
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Onion Harvest Increases in Kandahar Despite Agricultural Challenges
Kandahar's onion harvest rises to 68,000 tonnes despite reduced farmland, amid ongoing concerns over Taliban-era agricultural support and exports.
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Taliban Administration Launches Seven Development Projects in Uruzgan
Taliban launches seven infrastructure projects in Uruzgan, aiming to improve local conditions despite concerns over transparency and management.
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Uzbekistan Opens Air Route for Afghan Fruit Exports Amid Pakistan Border Closure
Uzbekistan opens air route to aid Afghan fruit exports to Russia, China, and India after Pakistan closes border crossings.