Category: Economy & Business

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.

New handicraft factory in Parwan creates jobs for 150 women

A clothing and handicraft factory named “Almas” (Diamond) has been inaugurated in Afghanistan’s Parwan province, providing job opportunities for women.

Islamic Emirate defends Afghan saffron quality, rejects Iranian smuggling claims

In response to recent claims made by an Iranian official about saffron smuggling through Afghanistan, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce under the Islamic Emirate has strongly defended the quality of Afghanistan’s saffron, asserting that the country is one of the world’s top producers.

Afghanistan benefiting from a 30% surge in cotton production

The National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) announced on Monday, that Afghanistan is benefiting from a 30% surge in cotton production compared to the previous year.