Afghanistan trades 2.3 million metric tons of goods via rail in 7 months
Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works, has said that Afghanistan is working to expand trade with neighboring countries via railways.
Category: Economy & Business
ILO and UNHCR ink deal to create jobs for Afghan returnees
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to create job opportunities for returnee migrants from other countries to 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.
IE commerce ministry says it is eyeing all avenues to boost trade
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India has announced that its delegation, in meetings with officials of the Islamic Emirate in Kabul, discussed not only providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan but also how Afghanistan can utilize the Chabahar Port of Iran.
Lack of storage facilities hampers the fruits of hard labour in Maidan Wardak
The shortage or complete absence of standardized cold storage facilities is a major challenge for Afghanistan’s agricultural sector. This issue leads to fruits and other agricultural products spoiling or being sold at very low prices in local and foreign markets.
Afghanistan’s trade with China touches $548 million in 9 months
On the heels of relatively good relations between the Islamic Emirate and China, the two governments have recently been working to further improve their trade and economic ties, officials said.
Poppy farmers of Kandahar shifting to pistachio orchards
Several farmers in Kandahar province have shifted from opium poppy cultivation to establishing pistachio orchards with significantly positive prospects.
Survey reveals 23.3% of Afghan youths in misaligned jobs
A recent survey by Salam Watandar highlights a significant disconnect between the fields of study and the professions of young Afghans.
Female entrepreneurs upbeat about autumn fair at Badam Bagh
Afghan female entrepreneurs highlight that the exhibitions provide them with valuable marketing opportunities, calling for increased attention to this area.
Khost’s pine nut traders in dire need of export avenues
According to traders in Khost province, currently only Chinese traders can export pine nuts to China and other countries.
Trade resumes at Torkham crossing as fresh produce season winds down
The Torkham border crossing has officially reopened for commercial transit after a two-month closure. This development coincides with the approaching end of Afghanistan’s fresh produce season.
