Afghanistan grants 1–10 year residency to foreign investors
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Office-Afghanistan announced on X that foreign investors can now obtain residence for 1 to 10 years, based on their investment level.
Category: ECONOMY
AI puts women’s jobs at risk-UK
A report by the City of London Corporation, published by The Guardian, warns that women in tech and financial services are at higher risk of losing their jobs to AI and automation than men.
Women in Parwan build family incomes through farming
Fatima, one of these women, grows vegetables both for her family and for the local market. She said, “I have a home garden where I grow tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, coriander, and mint. I sell them in the market and support a family of eight with this income.”
Breaking barriers: Afghan women earn through self-taught skills
Nazifa Fateh, a 21-year-old resident of Faryab, said, “After the girls’ schools were closed, I lost the chance to continue my education. I felt I should not spend my time aimlessly, so I decided to learn a profession to stay occupied and be useful to myself and my family. With the few basic tools I had at home, I began learning sewing on my own.”
Women turn medicinal herbs into financial freedom
Shaimagul Samadi shares a similar story. She says: “Before, I knew a little about herbs, but I didn’t know how to use them—what they are good for, what benefits they have, or how they work. Since I came here, I’ve learned how to use them properly.”
A woman in Logar empowers over 20 women through tailoring
She adds: “Before coming here, my family’s financial situation was very weak, and I faced many mental health challenges. When I heard about the workshop, I joined and learned sewing in one year. By making clothes, I now have an income and can help my family. Most importantly, my mental health has improved.”
Women create jobs through Lamp-Making in Herat
Alina Tokhi says having girls in such jobs shows that women, like men, can do any kind of work. “I used to think this was only for men, but I realized any job men can do, women can do too,” she says.
Afghan youths persevere to celebrate Eid amid economic hardships
Although poverty and economic difficulties in Afghanistan have cast a shadow over the celebration of special occasions, many young people are making efforts, with limited resources, to create lasting memories for themselves and their families this Eid al-Fitr in 2025.
Afghanistan Central Bank to auction $15 million on Saturday
KABUL (SW) – The Afghanistan Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani
Islamic Emirate’s MoIC signs cooperation agreements worth over $1.5M
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate has signed cooperation agreements with several institutions worth over 1.5 million dollars.
DAB to auction 15 million US dollars on Tuesday
The Afghanistan Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 15 million US dollars on Tuesday, March 25.
Green tea farming in Khost: A new venture for economic growth
A young farmer from the Tani district, Rahmat Wali, has embarked on an innovative venture by introducing green tea plants from India and cultivating them in the district for the first time. This marks a new chapter for Khost’s agricultural landscape, as Rahmat Wali seeks to diversify crops and contribute to the region’s economic growth.
