Afghan saffron attracts a major buyer with a million dollar bid
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Islamic Emirate had previously stated that, in the current solar year, Afghan saffron ranked first in the world for taste for the ninth time.
Category: ECONOMY
Climate change hits cotton farmers hard in Kunduz
The farmers report that they have spent substantial resources on harvesting their crops, yet the results are unsatisfactory
UNDP supports 75,000 Afghan women with sustainable livelihood
Stephen Rodriques, head of the UNDP in Afghanistan, told Salam Watandar that these women are active in fields such as sewing, carpet weaving, food production and processing, and other areas.
Exclusive: Youngsters grow trust in skills to complement education
Salam Watandar conducted interviews with 34 young individuals across various provinces to examine the role of professional training in the lives of educated youths.
Iran’s Air Tour begins flights from Kabul
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation of the de-facto Islamic Emirate government has announced that the Iran Air Tour has begun its flights to Kabul.
High prices of fuel make heating home in winter difficult
As the weather gets cooler, residents of Kabul are increasingly anxious about the upcoming winter, compounded by the rising costs of firewood and low purchasing power. Many are struggling to heat their homes due to financial constraints.
Kabul residents in dire straits amid soaring rental prices
A recent survey conducted by Salam Watandar involving 30 tenants and representatives from various real estate offices in Kabul reveals that rental prices have significantly increased over the past three years.
Helmand to see revival of its hallmark dairy processing plant
The plant that is reopening, will create direct job opportunities for 120 individuals and indirect opportunities for 3,000 to 4,000 more.
Pakistan’s entry restrictions create challenges for Afghan fresh produce exports
Afghan traders of fresh fruits and vegetables exporting through the Ghulam Khan border crossing to Pakistan are expressing concerns over restrictive entry limits imposed by the Pakistani government.
India mourns the death of iconic industrialist Tata
Crowds of mourners have gathered in India’s financial capital Mumbai for the funeral of industrialist Ratan Tata, hailed as a “titan” who led one of the country’s biggest conglomerates.
Single mothers bearing the brunt of the restrictions on women
With the mounting restrictions on women’s employment, many single mothers have lost their income sources and turned to domestic labour for survival.
Former poppy farmers struggle for alternative seeds
Farmers who have abandoned poppy cultivation over the past year are now expressing frustration about the lack of access to improved seeds for alternative crops.
