EconomyEconomic Commission Approves 37 Domestic Standards and 12 Testing Methods
The standards cover sectors including agriculture, food, construction, telecommunications, chemicals and medical equipment. They were developed by the General Directorate of Standards and Quality based on national needs and global benchmarks.
Economy
Taliban Governor Says Around 700 Mines Under Extraction in Panjshir
The governor invited domestic and foreign investors while asserting full Taliban oversight of operations. Experts and residents have raised concerns about unregulated extraction without environmental safeguards.
Afghanistan International, — Reliable
Economy
Daily Production at Baghlan's Ghori Cement Factory Increases to 700 Tons
The facility now employs 750 workers directly, and a third plant under construction will expand total capacity to 5,000 tons daily.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
Economy
Two Irrigation and Flood-Prevention Projects Completed in Zabul
Funded by the United Nations Development Programme, the projects include a retaining wall and canal works expected to benefit farmers in Shajoy district.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
Economy
Daily Flaxseed Oil Production in Baghlan Reaches 3,500 Kilograms
The output comes from dozens of active factories that source seeds from mountainous areas and employ dozens of young people while distributing products to other provinces.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
Economy
WFP Afghanistan Office Head Meets Herat Governor to Discuss Livelihoods
The WFP representative presented a report on activities and achievements while the governor proposed employment projects in remote districts.
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Economy
Afghan Agriculture Minister Stresses High-Quality Products for Export Growth
Maulvi Attaullah Omari urged domestic and foreign investors to support the agriculture sector to increase production and exports.
Hurriyat, — Reliable
Economy
Afghanistan's Foreign Trade Volume Reaches 13.907 Billion Dollars
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce stated that the growth indicates development of commercial exchanges and that it continues efforts to develop trade relations and increase exports.
Hurriyat, — Reliable
Economy
Wool Spinners in Zabul Report Sharp Decline in Business
Women now earn between 20 and 25 afghanis daily, an amount insufficient for basic needs or medical costs amid reduced carpet exports.
Amu TV, — Reliable
Economy
Afghanistan-Iran Trade Reaches 3.632 Billion Dollars
Iran's consul general in Herat said Afghanistan maintains its highest trade level with Iran and called for expanded use of Iranian ports to boost Afghan exports.
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Economy
Afghanistan Ministry Reports 24 Dams Operational or Nearing Completion
The Ministry of Energy and Water states that these dams support electricity production and agricultural irrigation, with additional projects underway including the Bakhshabad, Pelton, and Shafalugh dams.
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Economy
Investment Committee Approves Tractor Assembly Plan and Construction Project
The approvals were granted during the meeting held at Marmarin Palace on 6 Asad 1405.
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Economy
Beet Cultivation in Baghlan Rises 50 Percent, Raising Sugar Output Expectations
The increase stems from farmer incentives, improved seeds, fertilizer, technical support, and 300 additional jeribs allocated near the Qoshtepa canal. Factory officials view expanded industrial crop production as a priority.
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Economy
120 Orchards Planned in Baghlan to Promote Alternative Crops
The orchards will be located in Khust, Pul-e-Hisar and Talah wa Barfak districts, with 55 metric tons of improved wheat seed also set for distribution to farmers this year.
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Economy
First Black Stone Shipment from Herat Exported to United States
The one hundred thousand dollar shipment was extracted from mines in the Zendajan district and processed to export standards by a private company.
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Economy
Nooruddin Azizi Addresses Afghan-Uzbek Trade Forum in Tashkent
The acting minister said Afghanistan stands ready to offer full facilities to Uzbek investors and urged greater economic cooperation.
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Economy
Taliban Announces Afghan and Uzbek Businessmen Signed Trade Agreements Worth $200 Million
The forum in Kabul was attended by Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojayev and around 300 private sector members. Taliban Minister Nooruddin Azizi said the two countries aim to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion and that Uzbekistan will purchase 100,000 tons of Afghan cotton.
Hasht-e Subh and 1 other, — Reliable
Economy
Construction of truck parking terminal underway in Logar province
The project costs around 20 million afghanis, is about 10 percent complete, and is being monitored by the Logar Urban Development and Housing Directorate technical team.
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Economy
Iran and Afghanistan Sign Three Economic and Trade Agreements
The agreements followed talks on multiple industrial sectors at the embassy event attended by business representatives from both nations.
Hurriyat, — Reliable
Economy
Coal Extraction at Shabashk Mine Increases by 50 Percent
Mawlawi Abdullah Hamid, head of the Northern Coal Emirate Company, said daily output now stands at three hundred tons thanks to better processes and technical efforts. The coal helps meet domestic energy needs and supports economic growth.
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