Ghazni vendors and farmers struggle amid economic slowdown
Mohammadi is among many vendors who say daily sales have dwindled sharply over the past year.
Economy
Economy
Taliban sign MoU with Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Trans-Afghan railway project
The agreement was signed in Kabul by Taliban officials from the Ministry of Public Works alongside representatives from Uzbekistan’s Ministry.
Economy
Ghulam Khan border crossing reopens to freight traffic
The crossing, located in southeastern Afghanistan’s Khost Province, resumed operations for cargo trucks on Wednesday.
Economy
Taliban-led Central Bank raises weekly withdrawal limit to 350,000 afghanis
The bank said the decision was made in response to “the daily financial needs of citizens”
Economy
DABS signs investment deal with Central Asian energy firm
According to DABS, the agreement signals growing foreign interest in Afghanistan’s energy sector.
Economy
Tajikistan reports sharp rise in trade with Afghanistan
Of that total, Tajik exports to Afghanistan accounted for roughly $32 million, or 80 percent of bilateral trade,
Economy
UN agency warns of $1.43 billion funding shortfall for humanitarian aid in Afghanistan
OCHA said that as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year, only 53 percent of the $3.06 billion required.
Economy
Taliban and Kazakhstan sign Torghundi-Herat railway agreement
Nurtleu said the agreement reflected Kazakhstan’s desire to expand trade, transit, and economic ties with Afghanistan.
Economy
Greenhouse farmers in Ghazni report failing tomato crops amid lack of support
Farmers said months of labor have yielded little return, blaming the situation on poor-quality seeds, inadequate technical training, and limited.
Economy
Afghan, Azerbaijani private sectors explore investment opportunities at ECO Forum in Shusha
The meeting brought together representatives from Azerbaijan’s Export and Investment Promotion Agency and the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.