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Social Media Activists in Nangarhar Campaign Against Use of Pakistani Rupees
The residents of Nangarhar, particularly social media activists, have started campaigns against use of Pakistani rupees in the province. Bordering with Pakistan, Nangarhar province commonly uses Pakistani currency which has had an adverse effect on the value of Afghani. The
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Goldman Sachs CEO Rides Subway & Works as DJ on the Side
The Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs—one of the world’s leading global investment banking, isn’t a regular CEO. He likes to take the subway to work, get his own coffee at work and performs as classic rock DJ at nightclubs
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Afghan Film “A Letter to the President” Wins at SAARC Film Festival
“A Letter to the President”, Afghan film directed by Roya Sadat, won the best Screenplay Award at the 9th SAARC film festival held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The movie is recognized “For its courage to finally speak the truth about
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Bayat Power Launches Afghanistan’s First New Gas Power Plant in 40 Years
Bayat Power has launched Afghanistan’s first new gas power based production plant in more than 40 years and the region’s most technologically advanced gas fired electric power plant. Built and led by Afghans, Bayat Power-1 will generate up to 41 megawatts of
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Afghanistan to Require $6bn-$8bn a Year in Grants Following Peace Negotiations
Afghanistan will need continued financial support from the international community following a potential political settlement, says a new World Bank report that examines the country’s overall medium-term financing needs under a range of political and economic scenarios. The World Bank
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Japan Contributes $7mn to Support Children & Mother’s Health in Afghanistan
The Government of Japan has donated USD 7 million in support of UNICEF’s drive to provide life-saving vaccines, addressing urgent needs and rights of Afghanistan’s children and women. This new grant will enable government of Afghanistan, UNICEF and its partners to
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2019 Survey of the Afghan People Reveals Citizens Support Peace Talks with Taliban
Today, The Asia Foundation-Afghanistan, with the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the 15th annual Survey of the Afghan People (the Survey). First launched in 2004, this year the Survey gathered the opinions of more than
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Entrepreneur of the Month: Zuhal Atmar
Zuhal Atmar, 35, has taken on the task of making Kabul green by setting up a recycling plant where she processes 33 tons of garbage a week. She is the first woman in Afghanistan to have launched such a business,
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