Afghanistan, Turkey to collaborate on carpet industry promotion and export
Turkey has agreed to assist in promoting and exporting Afghanistan’s carpet industry, said officials at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce under the Islamic Emirate.
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Kabul residents urged to play role in tackling air pollution
Officials at Kabul Municipality say that the city administration alone cannot combat the growing air pollution in the capital without the active role of the residents.
Afghanistan Central Bank auctions $16 million
The Afghanistan Central Bank has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 16 million US dollars on Sunday, January 12.
Iran to discuss Helmand water dispute with Afghanistan
Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has stated that his country will engage in talks with Afghanistan’s de-facto government regarding the Helmand River water rights.
Women in Ghazni grapple with unwanted weight gain
Women experiencing the weight gaining issue, told Salam Watandar that, despite their efforts to lose weight, they have not seen any results.
UNICEF to support 28,000 health workers in Afghanistan
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has announced that it will support 28,000 health workers in the country during the current year.
No threat to any country from the Afghan soil, says Muttaqi
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate, has asserted that no country is threatened by Afghanistan’s soil.
Health system fails to meet needs of pregnant women, experts say
Findings from Salam Watandar’s interviews with eight obstetrics and gynecology specialists, as well as 30 women who have gone through pregnancy show that the programs by the Ministry of Public Health under the Islamic Emirate and other health institutions in Afghanistan have “failed” to fully address the challenges faced by pregnant women.
Afghan traders demand improved infrastructure at the Angur Adda border crossing
Using the Angur Adda border crossing, which is 500 kilometers closer to the port of Karachi than other Pakistani border crossings, reduces costs for traders.
Nangarhar’s industrial park struggle amid poor infrastructure, lack of market
Officials from several manufacturing factories in Nangarhar’s industrial park are complaining about power shortages, water scarcity, poor road conditions, and a lack of markets for their products.
Islamic Emirate rejects Trump’s claims of US giving away millions to Afghanistan
Following claims by Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United States, regarding the delivery of U.S. humanitarian aid to the de-facto government in Afghanistan, Hamdullah
Afghans turn to SMEs to drive economic, social development
Small-scale entrepreneurship, often initiated by individuals with limited capital and resources, has attracted attention due to its flexibility, innovation, and direct connection to local needs.
