The Taliban’s Ministry of Public Works has announced that in the year 1447 Hijri, the total freight transfers via Afghanistan’s railway reached 7,602,419 metric tons, marking a 77.9% increase compared to the year 1446 Hijri.<\/p>\n
According to the information published by the ministry, out of this amount, 36,119 metric tons were related to Afghanistan’s exports. The export items included dried fruit, rice, minerals, potatoes, pomegranate juice, and vegetable seeds.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the majority of railway transfers consist of imports of petroleum and non-petroleum materials; a fact that indicates the country’s trade balance still heavily depends on imports.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Public Works stated that these transfers were made through the ports of Hairatan, Aqina, and Turghundi, as well as via the Khaf-Herat railway line. These routes are considered among Afghanistan\u2019s most important trade corridors with regional countries.<\/p>\n
The Taliban administration says that since their return to power in Afghanistan, efforts to expand the railway network have increased. However, economic experts emphasize that expanding transportation infrastructure can lead to sustainable economic growth only if transparency in revenue management, private sector access to opportunities, and improved trade relations with regional countries are also ensured concurrently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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