Iran plans to open consulate in Farah to boost relations with Afghanistan
The initiative aims to promote trade, cultural relations, and facilitate easier movement for citizens of both countries.
Category: Economy & Business
China’s monopoly over Afghanistan’s pine nut exports hit traders hard
KABUL (SW) – Several pine nut vendors in southeastern provinces of Afghanistan say that the monopoly on pine nut (Chilgoza pine) exports to China has
Afghanistan’s trade performance improves in the past year
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce under the Islamic Emirate has announced that Afghanistan’s trade exchange in the past year has seen a positive change compared to the previous year.
Fire at Heathrow disrupts flight schedules around the world
MONITORING (SW) – Britain’s Heathrow Airport said it would be closed all of Friday after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out
Wild bees revolutionize honey production in Panjshir
For four years, Abdul Rahim had tirelessly pursued his dream of harvesting honey from wild bees. After much effort, his persistence paid off, and now
Meeting on Torkham border reopening set to take place
The executive director of the Nangarhar Chamber of Commerce and Investment, Shakerullah Safi, has stated that a second meeting will take place between Afghan and Pakistani traders to discuss the reopening of the Torkham border crossing.
Helmand’s farmers shift to fruit orchards, boosting tree nursery production
Officials at the Helmand Directorate of Agriculture, say that more farmers in the province are turning to fruit farming, leading the directorate to increase tree nursery production.
Livestock farming eases economic challenges in Logar
Livestock farmers in Logar province, Afghanistan, say that working in the livestock sector and selling their cows’ products has helped them solve their economic problems.
Gardeners in Ghazni seek better tree grafting methods
A number of gardeners in Ghazni say that their fruit harvests have decreased due to their lack of knowledge about standard tree grafting techniques and the absence of proper tools.
Torkham closure inflicts losses in millions to business in Afghanistan, Pakistan
Officials from Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment under the Islamic Emirate have reported a significant loss of $10 million for the private sectors of both Afghanistan and Pakistan since the closure of the Torkham border crossing.
Afghanistan rakes in over $143 million from fresh fruit exports
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the Islamic Emirate has announced that at least 296,000 tons of fresh fruit from Afghanistan have been exported to various countries from March 2024 to February 18, 2025.
Businesses and patients suffer as Torkham crossing remains closed
Several patients and traders on both sides of the Torkham border crossing say that despite a week having passed since the closure of this vital gateway, no steps have been taken to reopen it. They add that the closure has caused significant problems for them.
