Economy

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  Economy

  2021-09-16

  Kunduz merchants seek compensation after shops destroyed in fighting

  'I lost everything. The current government must provide compensation,' said one shopkeeper, while Afghans around the country are facing similar economic desperation.

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  Economy

  2021-09-15

  Unemployment, poverty rise to unprecedented levels across Afghanistan

  Public and private sector employees have been laid off, and day labourers are having trouble finding enough work to feed their families.

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  Economy

  2021-09-02

  Afghan public, businesses grapple with bank closures following Taliban takeover

  Banks are still closed in Afghanistan, which has led to an increase in the prices of commodities and has prevented businesses from re-opening.

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  Economy

  2021-08-04

  Trucking costs soar after Taliban seizure of Pakistani border crossing

  After Taliban militants demand payments at the border -- undercutting the government's customs duties -- truck drivers face banditry on the road caused by the Taliban's ongoing offensives.

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  Economy

  2021-07-28

  Pakistani-Uzbek agreements usher in new era of co-operation

  Trade conducted via Afghanistan spares landlocked Uzbekistan from having to rely on an Iranian seaport and supports peace and development in the region, officials say.

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  Economy

  2021-07-23

  Nangarhar farmers choose strawberries over poppies

  Farmers say planting strawberries is about three to four times as profitable than poppies. Three years ago, 13 districts in the province grew poppies, but now, only six do.

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  Economy

  2021-07-13

  Kunduz officials inaugurate city master plan despite looming Taliban threat

  The first phase of the plan, now under way, aims to expand the western part of Kunduz city.

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  Economy

  2021-06-10

  Private sector invested $50 million in Afghan economy in past two months

  Over the past two months, 10 factories began operating in Kandahar, Herat and Nangarhar provinces. Meanwhile, the Taliban are exploiting poverty and unemployment for recruitment.

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  Economy

  2021-05-20

  Improved irrigation infrastructure boosts Herat's agricultural production

  With more hectares of land now cultivable, agricultural and horticultural production has risen and exports have increased accordingly.

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  Economy

  2021-03-26

  Ghani declares end of 'free water' for Iran

  If Iran wants more water, it must provide Afghanistan with more oil, President Ghani said at the inauguration of Kamal Khan Dam in Nimroz province.