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.
Category: ECONOMY
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.
1,500 Afghan women get beekeeping packages
FAO further mentioned that another 1,500 women-headed household will receive the same package in 2025.
Kandahar gets two major irrigation canals worth over a million dollars
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock (MoAIL) has announced the completion of an irrigation canal project in the Maiwand district of Kandahar and the initiation of another in central of the province, with a combined investment more than one million dollars.
Value of the afghani improves by 14.5% against dollar
The implementation of prudent policies, efforts to curb currency smuggling, growth in exports, and the initiation of national and regional projects have significantly contributed to the strengthening of the afghani.
End of an era: UK stops burning coal for power
The last coal-fired power station in the United Kingdom has officially closed down, book-ending the nearly 150-year history of British coal power.
At least 120,000 tourists visit Panjshir, Parwan, Kapisa in a year
Local officials from Panjshir, Parwan, and Kapisa reported that at least 120,000 domestic and international tourists have visited the historical sites and tourist attractions in these three provinces over the past year.
Water shortage puts Nimruz farmers’ livelihood at risk
Many residents work tirelessly from dawn until dusk, yet they voice their frustrations over insufficient water supplies and government neglect, which have made their lives increasingly difficult and have harmed their crops.
Progress on TAPI project generates hope for prosperity
KABUL (SW) – After the practical work of the TAPI project started in Afghanistan, the hopes for providing job opportunities and improving the economic situation of Afghanistan have increased.
