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1,220 Carats of Panjshir Emeralds Sold in Recent Auction Worth 2.6 Million Afghanis

Panjshir officials announce the sale of 1,220 carats of high-quality emeralds worth 2.6 million Afghanis to domestic traders in a…

Taliban Official Announces 134 Active Drug Factories in Afghanistan, Producing 38% of National Demand

Taliban official announces 134 active drug factories in Afghanistan, producing 38% of national medication demand and attracting investment amid economic…

ICRC Supports 250 Farmers in Herat with Agricultural Equipment and Training

The ICRC supports 250 farmers in Herat with equipment and training to protect wheat crops and improve harvesting efficiency.

Construction of $150 Million Commercial Center Begins in Mazar-i-Sharif

Construction of a $150 million six-story commercial center starts in Mazar-i-Sharif, creating jobs and boosting development in northern Afghanistan.

Taliban Deploys Special Unit to Badakhshan, Shuts Down Gold Processing Workshops

Taliban sends a special unit to Badakhshan, shutting down gold processing workshops amid concerns over resource control and transparency.

52 Tons of Expired and ‘Un-Islamic’ Goods Burned in Nimroz

Nimroz officials burned 52 tons of expired, smuggled, and 'un-Islamic' goods, including musical instruments, in two separate operations in Zaranj.

Development Plan Finalized for Dogharoon Free Zone to Boost Trade and Innovation

Dogharoon Free Zone finalizes a development plan aiming to boost trade, saffron exports, digital healthcare, and infrastructure projects in eastern…

Russia-Afghanistan Trade Surges 2.6 Times in Early 2026

Trade between Russia and Afghanistan surged 2.6 times in early 2026, reaching $500M despite political challenges and limited international recognition.

Turkmenistan Confirms Continued Electricity Supply to Afghanistan

Turkmenistan confirms uninterrupted electricity supply to Afghanistan, emphasizing ongoing energy cooperation and rapid progress on a key transmission line project.

12 Ice Factories Operating in Laghman with 360 Million Afghani Investment

Laghman province has 12 operational ice factories with a 360 million Afghani investment, boosting local production and meeting market demand.