Business

Afghanistan Sees Food Prices Rise by 2.3% in November

Afghanistan’s food prices rose 2.3% in November driven by costlier grains, meat, fruits, and vegetables, highlighting mounting economic challenges.

Taliban Claims End to Drug Production and Trafficking in Regional Forum

At a regional forum, the Taliban claimed near-total eradication of drug production and trafficking in Afghanistan, urging support for Afghan…

Herat Exports 50 Tons of Jam and Pickles to the US Amid Economic Challenges

Herat exports 50 tons of jam and pickles to the US as part of a rare trade success, despite ongoing…

EU Backs Economic Empowerment Projects for Afghan Women

EU supports Afghan women's economic projects amid Taliban restrictions, aiming to boost resilience and preserve social participation.

FAO Distributes Organic Fertilizer to 3,000 Wheat Farmers in Afghanistan

FAO and World Bank support 3,000 Afghan wheat farmers with organic fertilizer to boost sustainability and reduce reliance on chemical…

Three New Drinking Water Networks Launched in Uruzgan Province

Three clean water networks were completed in Uruzgan, giving 502 families access to safe drinking water with support from a…

Uzbekistan Reopens Border Crossing With Afghanistan After Four-Year Closure

Uzbekistan has reopened its only border crossing with Afghanistan after four years, aiming to boost trade despite uncertainty over Taliban…

UN and World Bank Help Restore Irrigation Canal in Nangarhar, Boosting Farmland Productivity

Reconstruction of Mamakhel canal in Nangarhar restores irrigation to 140 hectares, boosting crop yields and aiding over 600 farming families.