KABUL/ISLAMABAD (SW) – Following the ban on undocumented cargo truck transit at the Torkham border crossing starting August 1st, Pakistan has closed the route to Afghan traders without temporary transit permits.
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced that Afghanistan had a trade exchange worth 10 billion dollars in the past one year.
FAIZABAD (SW) – A number of blacksmiths and carpenters in Badakhshan say that the industry of the blacksmithing and carpentry in the province has lost its past glory and is facing stagnation.
KABUL (SW) – The de-facto Ministry of Finance stated that it has increased customs tariffs on 11 imported goods similar to those produced domestically. This move aims to support local manufacturers.
KABUL (SW) – A number of farmers in Balkh, expressing their satisfaction with the increase in strawberry yield, say that the monsoon rains and the suitable weather for planting caused them to get satisfactory results this year.
KABUL (SW) – Pakistan has significantly raised tariffs on Afghan agricultural exports in recent days, just as Afghanistan enters its peak season for fresh produce.
KABUL (SW) – Officials at the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) say that Afghanistan’s export goods are of high quality and ready to meet the standards of other countries in the export sector.
KABUL (SW) – A Turkish firm has won the contract to explore gas reserves in Jowzjan province, officials have said.
KABUL/TASHKENT (SW) – A three-day exhibition showcasing Afghanistan’s domestic products opened on Tuesday, in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
KABUL (SW) – According to the National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA), Afghanistan has experienced a notable increase in exports in one month, amounting to $114.6 million, while imports stood at $950.5 million.
GHAZNI CITY (SW) – A number of blacksmiths in Ghazni say that the import of iron products from other countries has caused the industry market to stagnate and their income is decreasing day by day.
MAZAR-E SHARIF (SW) – On Tuesday, Mazar-e Sharif the central of Balkh province has become the host for a three-day trade fare aimed at supporting domestic products and providing a sales market for the female entrepreneurs and artisans.
