Business
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Taliban-Appointed Governor of Farah Visits Iran to Discuss Trade, Skips Water Rights Issue
Taliban governor visits Iran to discuss trade ties, avoids Helmand water rights dispute as both sides steer clear of sensitive…
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Taliban Sells Over 2,800 Carats of Panjshir Emeralds for Nearly Two Million Afghanis
Taliban sells 2,800 carats of Panjshir emeralds for 1.9 million Afghanis amid concerns over lack of transparency and long-term resource…
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Taliban Official Claims Drug Cultivation and Trade Halted in Afghanistan
A Taliban official claims drug trade in Afghanistan has stopped, but UN reports and experts challenge the claim, citing rising…
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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.