Call for facilities at ‘Spene Shagee’ recreation spot
GARDEZ CITY (SW) – With the onset of warmer weather and the approach of Eid, visits to the “Spene Shagee” recreation area in Aryoub Zazai district, Paktia, have increased.
Category: Economics
Afghanistan to achieve self-sufficiency in salt production
KABUL (SW) – In a significant development towards achieving self-sufficiency in salt production, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum held a bidding session for the salt mines in Darzab Block (4.5 square kilometer), Andkhoy Block (4.5 sq km), and Maimana’s (5.25 sq km) in Faryab province.
Metal industry in Balkh faces significant decline, blacksmiths say
MAZAR-E SHARIF (SW) – A number of blacksmiths in Balkh province say that the metal industry has lost its former vitality and is now facing a significant downturn.
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.
