Taliban cut taxes while keeping state finances opaque
Taliban say lower tax rates will encourage investment and compliance, but economists say the government has yet to explain how.
Economy
Economy
Rising costs squeeze dairy farmers in western Afghanistan
Cattle owners in Herat say soaring feed prices and weak dairy markets are making livestock farming increasingly unsustainable.
Economy, Uncategorized
Trade fair in Balkh promotes local products, investment
Exhibitors say the event provides rare marketing opportunities but call for broader support for local businesses and women entrepreneurs.
Economy
Damage to Chabahar Port threatens key trade route for Afghanistan
Indian media reported that the US strikes damaged the port's vessel traffic control tower early Thursday.
Economy
Growing population meets economic reality in Afghanistan
With an estimated 43 million population, Afghanistan faces mounting pressure to create jobs and provide education, health care and other.
Economy
Work begins on second phase of Jabal Siraj Cement Plant
The expanded factory in Parwan will be able to produce 5,000 tons of cement a day, Taliban officials said.
Economy
Higher fuel prices cut into drivers’ earnings in Kabul
Drivers and residents say rising petrol, diesel and cooking gas prices are increasing living costs.
Economy
Fuel prices surge in Herat, squeezing drivers and farmers
Petrol prices have risen by as much as 20 afghanis a liter in 10 days, residents say, driving up transportation.
Economy
Will the Wakhan corridor connect Afghanistan to China?
Analysts say transforming the remote Wakhan Corridor into a viable trade route would require far greater investments.
Economy
Taliban say 100 pharmaceutical companies licensed since Pakistan imports halted
The Taliban’s commerce minister said the licenses were issued after pharmaceutical imports from Pakistan were stopped.
