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Da Afghanistan Breshna chief meets international energy firms at Dubai expo

Da Afghanistan Breshna chief meets international energy firms at Dubai expo and calls for foreign investment in Afghanistan's power sector.

Afghan Officials, Private Sector Discuss Plan for 10,000 MW Power Project

Afghan officials and private sector leaders discuss cooperation to launch a 10,000-megawatt power project in Afghanistan.

Herat exports via Islam Qala port rise 72% in six months

Herat exports through Islam Qala port rose 72% in six months, reaching $124 million, local officials say.

Taliban Review Investment Projects in Mines and Underground Market in Kabul

Taliban officials review mining investment proposals and a planned underground commercial market in central Kabul.

Taliban says 1,694-metre railway section completed on Hairatan-Mazar-i-Sharif route

The Taliban says 1,694 metres of railway have been completed on the Hairatan-Mazar-i-Sharif route under a joint Afghanistan-Uzbekistan project.

Paktunkhwa authorities accused of demolishing legal businesses and jobs

A trader in Paktunkhwa says authorities are demolishing shops and legal businesses instead of supporting economic activity.

Taliban economic commission tightens controls on prices and goods quality

Taliban officials order tighter control of prices and imported goods quality amid rising concerns over Afghanistan's fragile economy.

Taliban administration outlines plan to expand oil refineries to cut import dependence

Taliban officials say Afghanistan plans to expand oil refineries as domestic fuel production meets only a small share of demand.

Taliban administration raises over 150 million afghanis from Kunar gemstone auction

Taliban officials in Kunar say they earned over 150 million afghanis from an auction of 500 kg of precious stones.

US Strategic Oil Reserves Fall to Lowest Level in 40 Years

US strategic oil reserves have fallen to 282.7 million barrels, their lowest level since October 1982, after a major release…