ECONOMY — June 13, 2026
Over One Million Metric Tons Transported via Afghanistan's Railways in Jawza 1405
The Afghan Ministry of Public Works said imports accounted for nearly all the cargo, which tripled compared with Jawza 1404.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
The Afghan Ministry of Public Works reported that 1,003,821 metric tons of goods were transported via the country's railways during Jawza 1405.
The total included 999,575 tons of imports, mainly petroleum and other goods, and 4,246 tons of exports. The shipments moved through the Hairatan, Aqina, Torghundi and Khaf-Herat lines.
The ministry gave this breakdown for imports: 688,474 tons via Hairatan, 95,121 tons via Aqina, 97,369 tons via Torghundi and 122,857 tons via Khaf-Herat.
The volume marked a threefold increase from the 332,837 metric tons transported during the same month of the previous solar year.
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