Lingering construction work at the Kabul – Kandahar highway irks commuters
KABUL (SW) – Lingering slow-paced construction work at the Kabul – Kandahar highway has made it extremely difficult for commuters. Mohammad Jamshid, a young man
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Female entrepreneur help girls learn carpet weaving in Balkh
MAZAR-E-SHARIF (SW) – By establishing a carpet weaving workshop, a lady in Balkh has provided at least 300 women and girls with the opportunity to
Agreement reached with Pakistan to release stranded trade consignments
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Industry and Commerce of the acting government of Afghanistan has announced reaching an agreement with the Pakistani authorities for
Raisin producers in Faryab faced with troubles
MAIMANA (SW) – A number of gardeners in Qaisar district in Faryab told Salam Watandar that as a result of the extreme cold of last
Raisin producers in Farah seek market access
FARAH CITY (SW) – A number of raisin producers in Farah say that although this year’s grape yield and raisin production in this province have
A small corner serving as a recreational, entrepreneurial gateway for women
KABUL (SW) – This little corner in Kabul is serving as a recreational and entrepreneurial gateway where some women are sitting on the floor and
Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan ink transit trade deal
KABUL (SW) – Officials at the Ministry of Industry and Trade say that a tripartite trade meeting between Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan was held in
Solar power centers for women’s workshops in Balkh
MAZAR-E-SHARIF (SW) – Local officials in Balkh say that solar power system has been established for 15 women’s workshops in this province. This solar electricity supply
Experts call for review of the montary policy
KABUL (SW) – A number of experts believe the current monetary policy of keeping value of the afghani high with no impacts on the prices
New terminal for inter-province travellers
KABUL (SW) – Officials at the Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation say that new standard terminals are being built in Kabul for the inter-province passenger
Iran urged to reduce the electricity tariff
KABUL (SW) – Afghanistan has urged Iran to reduce the tariff on the imported electricity from this country, said an official statement. The Ministry of
Four million dollars of Chinese investment in Kabul
KABUL (SW) – At least four million dollars worth of investment has been done by four Chinese firms in Kabul, said one of these investors.
