Economy

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  Economy

  2018-07-30

  Recession, mass unemployment loom in Herat as Iran continues power disruption

  The disruption by Iran of energy supplies to Herat has led to millions of dollars in damage, layoffs and deterioration of living conditions.

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  Economy

  2018-07-18

  Iran halts electricity to Herat Industrial City in breach of contract

  The electricity outage has caused massive financial losses, spoiled raw materials and put hundreds of Afghans out of work, local officials and factory owners say.

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  Economy

  2018-07-06

  Afghan officials concerned about outflow of millions of dollars to Iran

  The Afghan economy is losing millions of dollars through smuggling or transferring of hard currency to Iran from Herat Province, officials and economists warn.

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  Economy

  2018-06-14

  Afghan railway project closer to reality following Mirziyoyev's US visit

  The US has offered political support and planning consultations on extending the Hairatan-to-Mazar-e-Sharif railway, an Uzbek project that observers say could improve stability in Afghanistan.

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  Economy

  2018-05-03

  Nangarhar farmers choose roses over poppy, avoid funding Taliban

  Farmers find that roses provide more income than opium poppies do and -- equally as important -- do not fund the Taliban.

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  Economy

  2018-03-19

  Re-opened border crossing to boost Pakistan-Afghanistan trade

  Business leaders on both sides of the border are looking forward to the opportunities that the re-opening of the checkpoint will bring.

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  Economy

  2018-01-12

  Afghanistan revamps traditional raisin houses

  The Ministry of Agriculture and aid groups are financing the new keshmesh khanas to boost productivity and farmers' earnings.

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  Economy

  2018-01-01

  Nangarhar sees unprecedented increase in olive production

  This solar year's olive harvest is set to reach 1,600 tonnes, according to officials who credit an infusion of support and funding from the Afghan government.

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  Economy

  2017-12-08

  Women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan see increasing opportunities

  Women's economic empowerment and independence are growing with the support of a number of government efforts.

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  Economy

  2017-11-09

  In photos: Afghan saffron sees increase in production, revenue

  Saffron is becoming more profitable for Afghan farmers -- both men and women -- and exporters.