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ReliableSalma Production Company in Logar Produces 1,300 Kilograms of Pipes Daily
The Salma production company in Logar province produces around 1,300 kilograms of pipes daily from half-inch to 5-inch sizes, providing direct and indirect jobs to about 45 people. With around 85 factories operating in the province to produce various items and reduce imports, company officials are calling for increased investment to support domestic production and create more jobs for youth.
ReliableThird Electronic National ID Branch Opens in Paktika's Zargun Shahr District
A third branch for electronic national IDs has opened in Zargun Shahr district of Paktika province to improve access for residents and reduce travel needs. Local officials say it will speed up services, and the move has been welcomed by tribal elders and youth as an important step.
ReliableUzbekistan Launches Bourse-Based Trading Mechanism with Afghanistan
Uzbekistan has launched a bourse-based trading mechanism to simplify and secure trade with Afghanistan using bank guarantees, with partial upfront payments by Afghan buyers and the balance due at the border. The system follows a presidential directive, includes merchant training, and aims to boost bilateral trade despite Uzbekistan not recognizing the Taliban administration while maintaining commercial and political ties including recent deals and oil and gas investments.
ReliableAfghan Standards Authority Returns 40 Tonnes of Substandard Steel from Islam Qala
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority returned 40 tonnes of substandard angle iron and more than 26 tonnes of substandard bitumen sheets from Islam Qala port after they failed to meet national standards. The authority emphasized rigorous quality inspections at all ports and urged traders to fulfill their responsibilities by supplying safe, compliant goods.
ReliableUzbekistan Reports Discovery of Nearly Nine Kilograms of Opium Smuggled from Afghanistan
Uzbekistan's State Security Service seized nearly nine kilograms of opium smuggled from Afghanistan in two operations in Khorezm and Syrdarya provinces, arresting two individuals with prior drug convictions. Nearly eight hundred kilograms of narcotics have been seized so far this year.
ReliableKunar Residents Search for Gold in Riverbeds to Sustain Livelihoods
Hundreds of Kunar province residents are using traditional methods to search for gold in riverbeds amid limited job opportunities in Afghanistan. Successful panners may earn up to 8,000 afghanis per week, though local officials note environmental concerns from heavy machinery.
ReliablePakistan Reviewing Results of Urmchi Talks with Taliban
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andarabi says all channels for peace with the Taliban remain open as Islamabad reviews the results of talks held in Urmchi, China, that ended without specific achievements. Pakistan is seeking written security guarantees from the Taliban based on the Doha agreement following a period of clashes and airstrikes.
ReliableRussian Attacks on Ukraine Kill at Least 16, Injure Dozens
Ukrainian officials reported that Russian attacks across multiple cities including Odesa, Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk killed at least 16 people and injured dozens. Russia stated the strikes targeted military and energy infrastructure and reported two children killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Tuapse.
ReliableTrump Announces Israel and Lebanon Agreed to 10-Day Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. Eastern Time after talks in Washington. Trump described the deal as his tenth successful effort to end wars, assigned senior US officials to pursue lasting peace and invited the leaders for more talks at the White House.
ReliableEU Afghanistan Representative Meets Pakistani Official to Discuss Terrorism and Regional Security
EU representative Gilles Bertrand met with Pakistan's Sadiq Khan in Islamabad to discuss terrorism threats, regional security, trade and connectivity amid ongoing tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban over the TTP.