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Mullah Baradar Launches $150 Million Residential Project in Balkh

Mullah Baradar inaugurates a $150 million residential project in Balkh with 1,448 apartments and job creation, emphasizing investment and economic…

Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Agree on New Transit Corridor Linking Central Asia to Arabian Sea Ports

Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan agree on a new transit corridor linking Central Asia to Arabian Sea ports amid regional challenges…

Over 161,000 Afghan Tourists Visit Uzbekistan in First Four Months of 2026

In early 2026, over 161,000 Afghan tourists visited Uzbekistan, ranking Afghanistan among the top five countries sending visitors amid a…

70 Uzbek Traders Visit Balkh to Expand Economic Ties with Afghanistan

Seventy Uzbek traders visit Balkh to boost economic ties, explore investment, and strengthen trade cooperation with Afghanistan's business community.

1,220 Carats of Panjshir Emeralds Sold in Recent Auction Worth 2.6 Million Afghanis

Panjshir officials announce the sale of 1,220 carats of high-quality emeralds worth 2.6 million Afghanis to domestic traders in a…

Taliban Official Announces 134 Active Drug Factories in Afghanistan, Producing 38% of National Demand

Taliban official announces 134 active drug factories in Afghanistan, producing 38% of national medication demand and attracting investment amid economic…

ICRC Supports 250 Farmers in Herat with Agricultural Equipment and Training

The ICRC supports 250 farmers in Herat with equipment and training to protect wheat crops and improve harvesting efficiency.

Construction of $150 Million Commercial Center Begins in Mazar-i-Sharif

Construction of a $150 million six-story commercial center starts in Mazar-i-Sharif, creating jobs and boosting development in northern Afghanistan.

Taliban Deploys Special Unit to Badakhshan, Shuts Down Gold Processing Workshops

Taliban sends a special unit to Badakhshan, shutting down gold processing workshops amid concerns over resource control and transparency.

52 Tons of Expired and ‘Un-Islamic’ Goods Burned in Nimroz

Nimroz officials burned 52 tons of expired, smuggled, and 'un-Islamic' goods, including musical instruments, in two separate operations in Zaranj.