Afghanistan faces grim economic outlook as COVID-19 wipes out growth: WB
By: The Kabul Times KABUL – The coronavirus pandemic is expected to severely weaken Afghanistan’s economy, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as donor governments...
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Economic
Farah’s watermelon; unfruitful yield, 1 Kg melon sold 1 AFG
By: Atefa Alizada KABUL: Farah agricultural officials say necessary steps have been taken to prevent from melon yield’s losses in the province. it is said...
Pakistan opens crossing points to allow Afghan Goods
By: The Kabul Times KABUL: The Nangarhar Custom Department Director said that Torkham crossing has opened to allow Afghan goods into Pakistan on Monday morning....
Iran sees 56pc increase in exports to Afghanistan
By: The Kabul Times KABUL: The Deputy Head of Commerce of Sistan and Baluchestan Industry, Mining and Trade Office of Iran announced the export of...
EU to provide aid package of €39 million to boost COVID-19 response in Afghanistan
KABUL: A flight of EU Humanitarian Air Bridge will depart on June 15 from Netherlands to Kabul, carrying 100 tonnes of cargo to fight coronavirus,...
Pakistan sees 21.87pc decrease in exports to Afghanistan
KABUL: Pakistan’s exports of goods and services to Afghanistan witnessed decrease of 21.87 percent during the first ten months of financial year (2019-20) compared to...
Int’l community pledges $300 million in aid for Afghanistan: Minister
By: The Kabul Times KABUL: Addressing lawmakers, acting minister of Finance on Wednesday said the World Bank and the international community had pledged $300 million...
SCCI urges Pakistani govt to enhance trade with Afghanistan
By: The Kabul Times KABUL: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Tuesday urged the Pakistani government to take steps to enhance bilateral...
Czech Republic to build 7 KW Micro-Hydro Power Plant in Kunar
The Czech Republic is continuing its assistance for infrastructural development of Afghanistan, as the Czech Embassy in Kabul awarded another small scale development project to “Active...
World Bank assures support to Afghan government’s programs for containing virus pandemic
By: The Kabul Times KABUL: President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in a videoconference with the World Bank delegation led by Henry Kerali on Tuesday evening discussed...