DABS signs electricity purchase agreement with Tajikistan for 2025
According to statement, the agreement has been signed in Turkey.
Category: ECONOMY
WB notes decline in Afghanistan’s exports
The World Bank has reported that Afghanistan’s exports in the first eight months of 2024 have decreased by 14% compared to the same period in 2023, due to various reasons, particularly the increase in taxes on Afghan agricultural products imposed by Pakistan.
Feasible investment climate attracting Chinese, Russian investors
The Islamic Emirate claims that significant investment opportunities have now been created in various sectors, and as a result, neighbouring countries, particularly China and Russia, are keen to expand their investments in Afghanistan.
Trump, trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit
The annual UN climate summit has begun with nations preparing for tough talks on finance and trade, after a year of weather disasters that have emboldened developing countries in their demands for climate cash.
Trump’s return to power soars Bitcoin value to new heights
Bitcoin has soared to a new record high as traders bet that Donald Trump’s return to the White House will be good for the cryptocurrency.
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.
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.
