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Afghani Strengthens Over 11% Against US Dollar in Ten Months

The Afghani currency has strengthened over 11% against the US dollar in the past ten months, driven by domestic usage…

Uzbekistan Boosts Flour Exports; Afghanistan Emerges as Biggest Buyer in 2025

Uzbekistan exported 1.6 million tons of wheat flour in 2025, with Afghanistan as its largest buyer, highlighting strong trade ties…

Construction of Two Irrigation Canals Begins in Logar with Over $382,000 Funding

Construction of two irrigation canals in Logar province starts with $382,586 funding from FAO, aiming to irrigate 1,269 hectares and…

Nine Development Projects Completed in Samangan with Over 9 Million Afghanis Invested

Nine development projects in Samangan's Aybak completed with over 9 million Afghanis funding from Norway and technical support from Acted.

Taliban’s Economic Commission Approves 23 Draft Standards and Procedures for Quality Control

Taliban's Economic Commission approves 23 new draft standards to enhance quality control across construction, medical, textile, plastic, food, and agriculture…

Taliban Delegation Discusses Oil and Gas Standardization with Turkmenistan Officials

Taliban officials met with Turkmenistan representatives to discuss oil and gas product standardization and energy imports to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan to Increase Industrial Electricity Supply to 12 Hours Daily Over Next Two Weeks

Afghanistan plans to boost industrial electricity supply from 10 to 12 hours daily to ease shortages and support factories amid…

Taliban Administration Engages Uzbekistan in Talks to Boost Trade to $5 Billion

Taliban officials held talks with Uzbekistan to expand trade relations aiming for $5 billion, amid challenges in banking, transit, and…

Uzbek Company Begins Survey of Afghan-Tajik Oil Fields in Balkh Province

The Taliban's ministry announces Uzbek firm Avizsiz has started a seismic survey of Afghan-Tajik oil blocks in Balkh, amid calls…

Kabul and Tashkent Aim to Boost Bilateral Trade to $5 Billion

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan plan to boost bilateral trade to $5 billion with new cooperation efforts and trade forums post-Ramadan.