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US isolates North Korea’s economy for pursuing nuclear weapons
The United States government hit North Korea with more sanctions on Friday for pursuing nuclear weapons. As many as 11 North Korean businesses and an industrial firm are facing the brunt of the sanctions, including Paeksol Trading Corporation, for acquiring
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Apple opens its first App Accelerator outside of the US
Apple has launched its App Accelerator in Bangalore, India, to help meet the needs of customers in India and around the world. India is the first country outside the US where Apple has set this facility up. “In just the
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Afghanistan’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries partners with Indian Center for WTO Studies
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MoCI) and the Delhi-based Center for WTO Studies (CWS) have entered into a partnership for the capacity building of MoCI. The partnership agreement was finalized by Mohammad Haqjo, Deputy Minister for Commerce and Industries,
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US economy grows at 2.1% in 4Q
The US Department of Commerce has recorded a 2.1% growth in the country’s GDP in the October-December period. The figure is an improvement from the previous estimate of 1.9% and is linked to stronger consuming spending. “Consumer spending will lead
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EU to provide $2.5mn to promote agricultural technology in Afghanistan
The European Union will provide USD 2.5mn to promote agricultural technology in Afghanistan through the Capacity Building of Institutions Assessing Agricultural Products program. Afghanistan’s Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Minister, Fahim Ziaye, said the program will be implemented in partnership with
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Afghan government to open mother and child hospital in Balkh
The Afghan government started the construction of a new 253-bed mother and child hospital in Mazar-e Sharif’s regional hospital. Funded by the German government, the new facility costs more than one billion AFN. The new hospital will provide appropriate health
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Shahrukh Khan recruits lady bodyguards
Bollywood’s King Khan, Shahrukh Khan, announced during a recent event that he has hired lady bodyguards for his protection. “I have appointed female bodyguards now, because I have a number of female fans which are uncountable. It was getting very
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MPs question central bank’s process of collecting and burning old bank notes
A number of parliamentarians have voiced their concerns about the collection and burning of old bank notes by the central bank. The Central Bank of Afghanistan, Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), on Monday said that they have burnt 41bn Afghanis worth
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American University of Afghanistan resumes classes
The American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) has resumed classes six months after the deadly attacks that left 12 people dead and dozens injured. AUAF Acting Director David Sedney on Monday said the university will officially reopen on Tuesday with enhanced
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Afghanistan no longer threatened by enemies blocking trade routes
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani said the enemies can no longer threaten Afghanistan by blocking trade routes as the country has alternative routes to rely on. These remarks were made during a gathering in the provincial capital of Balkh province, Mazar-e-Sharif,
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Afghan government to deliver 10,000 tons of seeds to farmers
The Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) will distribute 10,000 tons of improved seeds along with fertilizers to Afghan farmers to help them produce better crops. Afghanistan needs between 50,000 to 60,000 tons of seeds annually, but the
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12th edition of Afghan Star was groundbreaking
The entire Afghanistan sat to watch the grand finale of the 12th edition of Afghan Star–Afghanistan’s “pop idol”–on Nawruz. This year’s Afghan Star edition stood out the most. For the first time in the history of the show a female
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Afghanistan to launch biometric cards in 90 days
The Afghan government will begin distribution of the much-awaited national electronic identity cards in 90 days. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani approved the distribution procedure of the cards presented by the head of the department for the distribution of the electronic
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Afghanistan’s complaint over Torkham closure to be assessed by WTO
Afghanistan is receiving support from the World Trade Organization over the closure of the border crossing by Pakistan. According to the Afghan Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), a WTO commission will assess Afghanistan’s complaint over the sealing of the
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Torkham closure causes $3bn in losses to Pakistan
Pakistan’s move to shut down Torkham border has backfired, inflicting a USD 3bn dollar onto its economy. According to Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Torkham closure has resulted in replacement of Pakistani products in Afghan local markets with
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Businesses in Kabul enjoy a cozy functional office space at the Hub
The Hub is established by a young entrepreneur Shakib Mohsanyar to support startups, entrepreneurs and individual consultants by providing them the required services for a functional office space. Established in February 2017, the Hub’s primary goal is to support the
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Billions of dollars embezzled in Afghanistan’s construction projects
A survey by Construction Sector Transparency Initiative Afghanistan (CSTIA) segment of the Integrity Watch Afghanistan (IWA) has revealed that billions of dollars had been embezzled over the past 15 years in construction projects. According to a statement from the CSTA,
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Workshop held on protecting children’s rights in Afghanistan
Two-day workshop on the protection of children’s rights concluded in Mazar-e Sharif. It aimed at developing a strategy to strengthen local institutions and community groups in protecting children’s rights. Organized by the Rushd Training and Consultancy Organization (RTCO), the German
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Media Meeting on sustainable use of ground water in Kabul
The Social Association of Journalists in North Afghanistan (SAJNA) and the Afghan-German Cooperation hosted a media meeting on sustainable ground water usage Kabul. Four Afghan ground water experts and more than 70 media representatives attended the event. They concluded that
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Collaboration between SAARC Development Fund and UNDP
Haoliang Xu, United Nations Assistant Secretary General and UNDP Regional Director for South Asia and Pacific visited the SAARC Development Fund Secretariat and assured to work together for strategic growth of SAARC Member States and to achieve the United Nations
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IOM launches €18mn project to support returnee reintegration in Afghanistan
IOM has launched a four-year, €18 million project with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DG DEVCO) to support returnees and host communities across Afghanistan. The project will help foster sustainable reintegration by promoting economic
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Afghan private company to invest $1.3bn in Kabul
An Afghan private company will invest USD 1.3bn in Kabul, according to a statement from the Presidential Palace. Gulbahar Company presented its plan to the national economic council meeting chaired by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. The investment will create jobs
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Zee Cine Awards 2017 complete winners list
Best Cinematography – Shivaay Best Editing – Neerja Best Action – Shivaay Best Visual Effects – Shivaay Best Editing – Neerja Best Production Design – Neerja Best Sound Design – Sultan Best Background Score – Airlift Best Dialogue – Pink
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Afghanistan to build a modern print factory to print own money
Afghanistan is going to establish a modern Sukuk printing company, which enable it to print its own money, in a joint investment with Germany. The company will be built in Jangalak industrial township in southwestern Kabul. Afghanistan and Germany will
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Afghan Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries to be established soon
The Leading Entrepreneurs of Afghanistan for Development (LEAD) are soon going to establish the Afghan Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries–its first in the history of Afghanistan. The High Economic Council approved the proposal for establishment of this vital institution
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