EconomyKabul Teacher Reports Unpaid Holiday Wages at Private School
A teacher at a Kabul private school alleges staff were denied pay for a recent government-declared holiday while the institution collected full tuition. The claim highlights varying compensation practices among private educational centers in the capital.
Economy
Construction Begins on Modern Recreational Complex in Khost City
Construction has begun on a 105-million-Afghani recreational complex in Khost city, leased to a private firm for 20 years. Officials and investors highlighted the project's role in boosting local employment and domestic investment.
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Economy
Rehabilitation Works Begin on First Layer of Balkh-Sheberghan Road
The Ministry of Public Works has begun rehabilitation on the first layer of the 25-kilometer Balkh-Sheberghan highway, a 752-million-Afghani project expected to take 26 months and employ 163 workers.
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Economy
Construction Begins on Cargo Truck Terminal in Balkh Province
Construction has begun on an 850-million-Afghani cargo truck terminal in Balkh province’s Hairatan border area, with completion expected within two years. Officials say the facility will streamline commercial transit and improve transport infrastructure in northern Afghanistan.
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Economy
Ministry Reports Over 500 Rural Development Projects Completed in 1404 Solar Year
The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development reported completing over 500 infrastructure projects across 14 provinces in the 1404 solar year, funded by more than one billion Afghanis and five hundred thousand dollars. Officials stated the initiatives reflect the Islamic Emirate’s focus on needs-based rural development.
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Economy
Technical Evaluation of Nephrite and Marble Mines Conducted in Kunar Province
A technical team from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum evaluated nephrite and marble mines in Kunar province to ensure standard extraction practices, worker safety, and resource protection. The assessment aims to strengthen oversight and guide future regulatory decisions for mining operations in the region.
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Economy
Baghlan Province Reports Expansion of State and Private Factory Operations
Baghlan provincial officials report that 77 state and private factories are currently operational in the region, employing approximately 7,000 workers following an expansion in industrial activity.
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Economy
Foreign Company Proposes Investment to Digitalize Afghan Administrative Systems
Dr. Mullah Abdul Wase met with Al-Madina company representatives to discuss foreign investment in digitalizing Afghanistan’s administrative, licensing, and passport systems. The Islamic Emirate pledged full support and will forward the proposals to relevant authorities for review.
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Economy
New Fertilizer Production Facility Opens in Balkh Province
A new 45-million-Afghani fertilizer production facility, seed processing unit, and agricultural laboratory have opened in Balkh province, with a daily capacity of 200 tons. Government officials highlighted the project’s role in boosting agricultural self-sufficiency and called on expatriate investors to return amid broader industrial expansion.
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Economy
Herat Factory Shifts to Industrial Parts Production, Employing Dozens of Returnees
A Herat factory has shifted from manufacturing explosives to producing roughly 300 types of industrial parts with a one million dollar investment, employing dozens of returning Afghans. Provincial officials are considering tariff increases to support domestic manufacturing and have received land expansion requests from the facility.
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Economy
Afghan Health Delegation Meets Russian Pharmaceutical Firm to Discuss Medicine Imports and Joint Investment
An Afghan Ministry of Public Health delegation led by Deputy Minister Mawlawi Hamdullah Zahid met with Russian pharmaceutical company Pharmasyntez to discuss medicine imports, quality control, and joint investment. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral health sector cooperation and secure affordable medical supplies for Afghanistan.
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Economy
Water and Energy Minister Inspects Site for Kilegai Dam in Baghlan
Afghanistan’s Minister of Water and Energy and the Baghlan governor inspected the planned site for the Kilegai Dam, noting that initial technical surveys are nearing completion and the project remains a priority for national agricultural and energy development.
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Economy
Kyrgyzstan Completes CASA-1000 Segment as Afghanistan Works Toward 2027 Target
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan have completed their segments of the $1.2 billion CASA-1000 energy project, with full operationalization expected by late 2027 once Afghanistan finishes its suspended and recently resumed construction.
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Economy
Ministry of Public Works Reports Over 229 Thousand Tons of Rail Cargo Transported in One Week
The Ministry of Public Works reported that 229,536 metric tons of cargo moved through Afghanistan’s railway network in a single week, with officials highlighting the sector’s role in job creation and economic growth.
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Economy
Uzbekistan Launches New Freight Route Connecting China to Afghanistan
Uzbekistan has launched a new 7,400-kilometer multimodal freight route connecting China to Afghanistan via Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The overland corridor replaces previous sea shipments through Iran and reflects expanded trade ties with the Taliban.
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Economy
Afghanistan’s Mines Minister Presses Chinese Contractors to Fulfill Mes Aynak Copper Project Obligations
Afghanistan’s Mines Minister met with Chinese officials and contractors to address long-standing delays at the Mes Aynak copper mine, urging strict compliance with contractual terms. Company executives pledged to accelerate work and fulfill their outstanding obligations.
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Economy
Afghan Public Works Minister, Iranian Ambassador Discuss Infrastructure and Trade at Mile 78
Afghan Public Works Minister Mullah Mohammad Isa and Iranian Ambassador Alireza Bikdeli met to discuss bilateral trade and the ongoing construction of the 117-kilometer Abu Nasr Farahi highway. The project aims to enhance commercial transit and regional connectivity between the two nations.
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Economy
Officials Mark International Workers' Day at Ministry-Led Ceremony
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs hosted an International Workers' Day ceremony featuring an address by the Technical Deputy of the Ministry of Economy. Detailed remarks from the event were not immediately released.
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Economy
Ministry of Finance Officials Urge Strict Budget Management for 1405 Fiscal Year
Ministry of Finance officials held a training workshop for budgetary units, stressing strict adherence to the 1405 fiscal year budget guidelines and the prevention of unnecessary government expenditures.
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Economy
Afghan Labor Minister Highlights Worker Hardships, Pledges Support for Domestic Employment
Labor Minister Mullah Abdul Manan Omari addressed International Workers’ Day by highlighting the exploitation of Afghan laborers and pledging government support for domestic job creation and the National Workers’ Union.
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