World Bank warns of fragile economic growth in Afghanistan
The World Bank recently reported that Afghanistan’s economic growth remains fragile, with citizens becoming increasingly vulnerable to poverty and unemployment. According to the report, the
Category: Governance
Iranian ambassador discusses pivotal bilateral matters with Islamic Emirate
The Iranian ambassador to Kabul, Ali Reza Bikdeli, has met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to discuss crucial matters affecting both nations.
DAB to auction $20 million on Tuesday
The Afghanistan Central Bank/ Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) has announced that in order to maintain and stabilize the value of the Afghani currency, it will auction 20 million US dollars on Tuesday, February 18.
MoPVPV spokesman rejects criticism of 17 female foreign ministers
KABUL (SW) – Saif al-Islam Khaibar, spokesman for the Ministry of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (MoPVPV) of the Islamic Emirate, defended the
MoIC puts the restoration of Afghanistan’s historic sites at forefront
Officials from the Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) under the Islamic Emirate say that the restoration of Afghanistan’s historical, cultural, and ancient sites is one of the ministry’s top priorities.
Public works ministry plans 300 km of new roads
KABUL (SW) – Officials from the Ministry of Public Works under the Islamic Emirate have announced that, in the current solar year, the ministry has
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.
Turkish firm secures $6.2M investment deal for marble mining in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum officials on Tuesday, signed an agreement in Kabul for the exploration, extraction, and processing of the “Dara-e-Noor” marble mine in Kandahar province, with a Turkish company.
Kunduz rocked by suicide bombing, 5 killed
Security officials in Kunduz have confirmed that five people have been killed and seven others wounded in a suicide bombing in the center of the province.
Afghan journalists face an array of barriers while accessing information
KABUL (SW) – A number of journalists in Afghanistan state that limited access to information has led to a decline in the quality of news
Afghan women see no hope in ‘symbolic’ international conferences on rights, freedoms
Following the collapse of the Republic and the sidelining of women in Afghanistan, numerous protests and advocacy efforts have taken place, including gatherings and international
UNSC to discuss security threats from Afghanistan, Islamic Emirate denies concerns
In response to the security concerns of neighboring and regional countries regarding threats emanating from Afghanistan, the United Nations Security Council has announced that it will hold a meeting this Monday, to assess the ISIS threat from Afghan territory and the wider region.
