Category: Economics

Farmers in Kunduz believe alternative break crops are boosting yields

KUNDUZ CITY (SW) – Farmers in Kunduz believe that alternative break crops are boosting yields and this practice has helped them improve farming practice in the province.

DAB delegation attends International Forum of Islamic Economy, Finance in Malaysia

KABUL (SW) – A high-ranking delegation from the Central Bank of Afghanistan/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has traveled to Malaysia to attend the annual International Forum of Islamic Economy and Finance.

Economic downturn hits female entrepreneurs, artisans

KABUL (SW) – In an exclusive survey by Salam Watandar, a number of female entrepreneurs and artisans hailing from various provinces across the country have voiced concerns over the current market stagnation and economic recession.

Tripartite trade summit in Kabul to boost regional connectivity

KABUL (SW) – A tripartite trade summit between Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan is set to take place in Kabul city on Thursday, April 25.

Foundation laid for a new school in Kunduz

KUNDUZ CITY (SW) – Work has begun on a new school for children in Kunduz with the financial backing of a charity organization.

Da Afghanistan Bank to auction $16 million on Wednesday

KABUL (SW) – The Da Afghanistan Bank/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 Wednesday, January 24.

Bitcoin climbs above $45,000 for first time since April 2022

MONITORING (SW) – Bitcoin stormed above $45,000 on Tuesday for the first time since April 2022 as the world’s biggest cryptocurrency started the New Year with a bang buoyed by optimism around possible approval of exchange-traded spot bitcoin funds.

Journalists in Uruzgan: Media officials misbehave with us

URUZGAN (SW) – A number of journalists in the Uruzgan complain over the unprofessional behavior of the media officials and the economic situation deteriorates.

Exclusive: 18 out of 21 women in active fields experience decrease in monthly income

KABUL (SW) – Salam Watandar’s findings from interviews with 21 women who work in active fields for women show that the monthly income of 18 has decreased.

Three nations urge Afghanistan’s active involvement in the ‘Casa 1000’ project

KABUL (SW) – On the sidelines of the ‘COP 28’ meeting, energy ministers of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Pakistan have urged Afghanistan to actively participate in the ‘Casa 1000’ electricity transmission project.

Implementation of 200 electricity generation projects to meet domestic energy demands

KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Energy and Water has proposed a plan to the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, according to which Afghanistan will become self-sufficient in electricity production in the next five years.