Economy

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  Economy

  2026-03-07

  Ghazni exports 13,000 metric tons of dried fruits despite transit obstacles

  Traders urge improved transit routes and lower costs as officials promise long-term solutions to boost provincial exports.

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  Economy

  2026-03-04

  Afghan think tank offers alternative to extremist narratives through entrepreneurship

  A Herat based initiative connects educated youth with businesses, boosting economic growth while countering extremism through knowledge, innovation, and practical enterprise solutions.

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  Economy

  2024-07-09

  Anger grows among Afghans as al-Qaeda exploits nation's mines

  The terrorist group is using mining revenue to recruit members and conduct violent attacks globally, jeopardizing the security of Afghanistan and the world.

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  Economy

  2023-11-16

  Welfare organization in Herat funds group wedding for 100 couples

  The effort is aimed in part at discouraging migration to Iran, which has ramped up deportations of Afghans.

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  Economy

  2023-09-25

  Afghans accuse Chinese companies of 'looting' country's mines

  China has increased its mining activities in Afghanistan over the past two years, taking advantage of a lack of competition to gain a tight grip on the country's mineral wealth.

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  Economy

  2023-08-28

  Shoddy products from China threaten local businesses in Balkh

  'If the import of low-quality goods is not banned, our factories will collapse,' said one factory owner.

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  Economy

  2023-08-21

  With support from IOM, thread company in Herat creates 2,500 jobs for needy women

  Many of the company's woman workers are the sole breadwinners of their families.

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  Economy

  2023-08-16

  Closure of beauty parlors creates new challenges for Afghan economy

  The ban on beauty parlors, which took effect last month, has put 50,000 Afghans out of work and affected the local cosmetics and beauty product industries in Afghanistan.

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  Economy

  2023-08-11

  UNDP-funded market helps Badakhshan women showcase their handicrafts

  The 10,800-square-foot (1,003-square-metre) market was inaugurated in July under the slogan 'Our Village, Our Pride'.

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  Economy

  2023-08-09

  Jawzjan woman entrepreneurs lament hurdles to work

  The systematic removal of women from education, work and social life is having a severe negative impact on household incomes and Afghanistan's economy.