Business
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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.
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Onion Harvest Increases in Kandahar Despite Agricultural Challenges
Kandahar's onion harvest rises to 68,000 tonnes despite reduced farmland, amid ongoing concerns over Taliban-era agricultural support and exports.
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Taliban Administration Launches Seven Development Projects in Uruzgan
Taliban launches seven infrastructure projects in Uruzgan, aiming to improve local conditions despite concerns over transparency and management.
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Uzbekistan Opens Air Route for Afghan Fruit Exports Amid Pakistan Border Closure
Uzbekistan opens air route to aid Afghan fruit exports to Russia, China, and India after Pakistan closes border crossings.
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Afghanistan Sees Significant Drop in Wheat Production Amid Drought and Crop Pests
Wheat production in Afghanistan drops 24% in rainfed areas and 4% in irrigated fields, amid drought, plant pests, and lack…
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Iran Emphasizes Boosting Trade Ties with Afghanistan via Chabahar Port
Iran urges expansion of trade with Afghanistan via Chabahar Port, citing infrastructure upgrades and calls to remove transit barriers.
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Thousands of Afghan Cargo Containers Stranded at Pakistan Border
Afghan traders report over 12,000 cargo containers stuck at Pakistan border, urging Taliban to find alternative trade routes and resolve…
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Taliban Sells Thousands of Carats of Panjshir Emeralds in Domestic Auction
Taliban sells 3,941 carats of emeralds from Panjshir for over six million Afghanis amid concerns over transparent resource management.
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Uzbekistan’s Power Supply to Afghanistan Restored After Balkh Earthquake
Uzbekistan's electricity exports to Afghanistan resume after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake disrupted power in several provinces.